Planning

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Geospatial analysis is essential for planning that encompasses the demands of building a hydroelectric dam, planting urban trees to cool down a city, or establishing guidelines for the protection of habitat. GIS tools are essential for performing geospatial analysis.

• Waste management plan for best treatment and disposal site location, most efficient routes for fleet, and analysis of impact on public and land
• Disaster management response plan for a toxic spill that includes impact areas, infrastructure, what-if scenarios, escape routes, and responder centers
• Vegetation management plan for a right-of-way corridor that includes a schedule of planting and cutting and generates regulatory compliance reports

Success Stories

See how GIS is benefiting other organizations like yours.

• Environmental Conditions Online
• Remote Sensing for Vegetation Management [PDF]
• South Florida Gazetteer Identifies Everglades Conservation Plan Locations and Boundaries Using GIS [PDF]

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