A GIS Database of Native and Exotic Trees/Woody-shrubs Using Historical and Modern Data
University
Shawnee State University
Major
Natural Science, Biology
Presentation Types
Oral Presentation
Keywords:
GIS, Trees, Resource Inventory
Abstract
An interactive map database in ArcGIS of the native and exotic trees/woody-shrubs on Shawnee State University’s campus was developed to help manage campus resources. In order to better maintain the plants on campus a GIS database was created using data from previous courses and student research endeavors. These data sources were verified over the summer of 2018 and spring of 2019 to conform location and species data. This database keeps a record of all of the trees/woody-shrubs on campus including: species, variety, location, height, diameter at breast height, and treatments. This GIS has immediate applications on campus because these trees/woody-shrubs are used in numerous courses on campus. The tree/woody-shrub database will also be used in the campus’ yearly application for Tree Campus USA to the National Arbor Day Foundation. With the development of this GIS tree/woody-shrubs database we hope to provide a template for other universities and businesses to follow.
Faculty Mentor Name
Erik Larson
Faculty Mentor Title
Assistant Professor of Geology
Faculty Mentor Academic Department
Natural Sciences
Recommended Citation
Sherwood, Tyler, "A GIS Database of Native and Exotic Trees/Woody-shrubs Using Historical and Modern Data" (2019). Celebration of Scholarship. 7.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/cos/2019/day2/7
Location
KRI 150
A GIS Database of Native and Exotic Trees/Woody-shrubs Using Historical and Modern Data
KRI 150
An interactive map database in ArcGIS of the native and exotic trees/woody-shrubs on Shawnee State University’s campus was developed to help manage campus resources. In order to better maintain the plants on campus a GIS database was created using data from previous courses and student research endeavors. These data sources were verified over the summer of 2018 and spring of 2019 to conform location and species data. This database keeps a record of all of the trees/woody-shrubs on campus including: species, variety, location, height, diameter at breast height, and treatments. This GIS has immediate applications on campus because these trees/woody-shrubs are used in numerous courses on campus. The tree/woody-shrub database will also be used in the campus’ yearly application for Tree Campus USA to the National Arbor Day Foundation. With the development of this GIS tree/woody-shrubs database we hope to provide a template for other universities and businesses to follow.