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Presentation

Forest Technology

Getting Techy With It

Auburn University deploys next-gen integrated mapping and inventory system for cutting-edge forestry education

Saturday, October 28, 2023
10:30am - 11:00am PST
Location: A10
CFE .5 / ISA CEU .5 / ESA CEU .125

    Speaker(s)

  • John C. Gilbert, MS

    Assistant Director/Advisor Natural Resources III
    Auburn University
    Andalusia, Alabama, United States

    • Co-Author(s)

  • Mark A. Books, CF

    Geospatial Services Manager
    Landmark Spatial Solutions, LLC
    Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States

The Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment (CFWE) has launched a new integrated, cloud-based mapping and inventory system to teach students utilizing hands-on learning and cutting-edge spatial technology. The experiential learning students receive from using this system provides them with essential skills and training for future employment opportunities.

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the framework and list the components of the cloud-based mapping and inventory system. They will also be able to highlight the customized options added and how the system is integrated to successfully teach students utilizing hands-on learning in a field-based atmosphere.
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to explain and list ways this system creates opportunities to teach students about data collection, analysis, and sharing through experiential learning, where students receive opportunities to see forest inventory at each step in the process and provides them with essential skills and training for future employment opportunities.