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The California Weed Mapping Handbook |
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This handbook is a training resource for local groups (such as Weed Management Areas) involved in wildland weed mapping. It provides two types of information: (1) shared data standards, so that different data sets will be compatible, and (2) “how to” instructional information on mapping techniques. The aim of this guidebook is to help those working on weed issues to develop mapping systems that will support project goals on both a local and state level.
We are also working to put the contents of the Handbook up in separate sections- watch for links below.
Table
of Contents
Introduction
Benefits of mapping
Questions and issues
Cardinal rules of weed mapping
Section
1: Basic Background on Mapping
1.1 Overview of techniques and tools
1.2 Projections, datums, and spatial coordinates
1.3 Vector data—points, lines, and polygons
1.4 Raster data
Section
2: Shared Data Standards
2.1 Background on shared data standards
2.2 Core weed information to collect
2.3 Forms for data collection
2.4 Formats for storing data
Section
3: Instructions on Mapping Techniques
3.1 Collecting map data using hand-mapping techniques
3.2 Collecting map data using recreation-grade GPS units
3.3 Collecting map data using resource-grade GPS units
3.4 Collecting map data using handheld computers
3.5 Managing map data with GIS technology
3.6 Producing maps from data
3.7 Setting strategy and monitoring progress with map data
3.8 Analyzing trends with map data
Section
4: Resource Modules
4.1 Handmapping forms
4.2 Digitizing hard-copy data for use in a GIS
4.3 Using Waypoint software with recreational grade GPS units
4.4 Using TOPO! software with hand-mapped or recreational grade GPS
data
4.5 FIPS codes for California counties
4.6 Model field data collection form
The California Weed Mapping Handbook is the product of collaboration
between
CDFA, CDFG,
CalEPPC, USFS,
and CAIN
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