Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Using ArcGIS Online to Map Big Tree Champions

Malia Nanbara
DLNR-Division of Foresty and Wildlife,Honolulu, HI

Forestry and Tree Mapping
Monday March 5, 2012 - 3:15 to 4:30 pm

The Division of Forestry and Wildlife is using ArcGIS to create online maps showing locations for Hawaii's National Big Tree Champions. This National competition is run by American Forests and strives to find the largest trees of particular species in the nation. The online map allows for the public to view these champions on various Apple products and Windows smartphones, which encourages outreach and education. ArcGIS Online allows the State to assign websites and images to the locations of selected trees. In the future, we hope to expand the map to include champion trees in a Statewide Big Tree competition. A short demonstration will be provided.