22: Linking Technology and Nature Using GIS with Kevin Rohling

Oct 6

Written By KK

This week we chat with Kevin Rohling a Forester Research Technician. Kevin earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geography from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, specializing in Biogeography and GIS. He conducts research focusing on invasive species issues, prescribed fire, use of technology in forestry, wildlife monitoring, chainsaw safety, natural areas management, and outreach and interpretation.
Topics we cover are:

What is GIS
How does it work
Why is it important?
How can this be used to monitor Climate Change?
Future Research that needs to be looked at using GIS
How to help flora and funga with technology
Herbicides and GIS monitoring

Find Kevin and resources mentioned below:

University of Illinois Extension Forestry Website:

University of Illinois Extension Forestry YouTube Channel:

Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System (EDDMapS, for invasive species reporting)

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