This post will discuss a simple method for land cover classification using a k-means clustering algorithm with Spectral Python (SPy). Spectral is a pure-Python package for processing hyperspectral images and is available for download using Pip or Conda. Let’s say you are working on a suitability analysis project and want […]
This is a handy little tool that I use in the field and want to capture photos to add to a property map. There are several ways to do this, but since most foresters are familiar with ArcGIS, I will describe how this works with an iPhone and ArcGIS Online. […]
UAV’s (drones) are becoming more widespread as a forest management tool. Common uses for drones in forestry include land inspection, photography/videography, aerial spraying of pesticides, and aerial photogrammetry. In this post I will discuss some recent experience I gained with aerial photogrammetry using a drone. Selecting the right drone for […]
Satellite imagery is a complement to GIS data in the forest industry for geospatial mapping and analyses, but new uses will continue to emerge as satellite imagery becomes more available and affordable. As a result, companies should be familiar with additional uses beyond the traditional mapping functionality that most forest […]
One of the fastest growing geospatial technologies is commercial satellite imagery (source). The quality of commercial satellite imagery is getting better, and the acquisition cost is getting cheaper due to increased competition in this industry. Forestry operations that require accurate maps of harvest areas, stockpiles, or land-use change detection analysis, […]
If you work in a Forestry Profession, by now you’ve likely heard the term Geographic Information System (a.k.a.; GIS), and hopefully you already have some experience using one. Maybe you have an interest in learning how GIS can help your organization, but aren’t interested in breaking your budget. Well your […]
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