How will this workshop help me?
- Understanding of how computer mapping can help you with property planning
- Provide you with the knowledge and tools to assist with purchasing the right computer mapping software for your property, such as:
- Ability to import data types
- Inclusion of farm management tools
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Inexpensive (i.e. below $700)
- Ongoing technical support
- Easy to use and learn
- Links with different types of GPS units
- Able to generate new data
What the workshop will cover?
Participants will become familiar with:
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Fundamental computer mapping concepts and principals
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Loading and displaying digital data
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Generating new maps for properties
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Linking GPS for data upload and download
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Creating and printing hard copy maps
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Using mapping software you will be able to add bio and physical features:
- Draw fence boundaries, watering points, tracks, sheds and houses
- Identify different ground surfaces
Participants are provided with:
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Computer Mapping Essentials Workbook
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Property digital data containing (based on your Lot on Plan):
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Property boundaries
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Landsat and/or SPOT5 satellite imagery
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Regional Ecosystem boundaries
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Preclear vegetation boundaries
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Watercourses
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Wetlands (if applicable)
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FarmKeeper and PhoenixFarms-Mapping software packages (demonstration licences)
AgForward makes available 10 training computers for the day and uses either the FarmKeeper or PhoenixFarms-Mapping software packages to demonstrate this capability. If you have a preference of software for the training day, please identify this on the registration form.
Registration
See the Workshop Calendar for a list of workshop locations and dates, download the Computer Mapping Essentials registration form for the desired location, complete the form and return it to our Brisbane office.
This workshop commences at 9am and finishes around 4pm.
The workshop is restricted to 10 participants.
Useful Computer Mapping Links:
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