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discussion / Remote Sensing & GIS  / 26 December 2023

Want to learn QGIS!

Priyank Shah

Priyank Shah

A Wildlife Biologist interested in Environment Assessment and Restoration, In-situ and Ex-situ strategies, Technologies used in Conservation and Illegal Wildlife Trade.

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Hi Guys, I wanted some suggestions on GIS.

As GIS applications are increasing day by day I wanted to learn this program, so how do I begin with as I am a beginner and have downloaded the QGIS software as it being the Free one, but I don't know anything further as how to learn the software with respect to its wildlife implications. 

So how and where do I start from, where to get the data from I have no idea.

Thank You.

 



Lars Holst Hansen
@Lars_Holst_Hansen
Aarhus University
Biologist and Research Technician working with ecosystem monitoring and research at Zackenberg Research Station in Greenland
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28 December 2023 11:15am

Hi Priyank!

I would take a look at the training materials provided on the QGIS site itself.

https://qgis.org/en/site/forusers/trainingmaterial/index.html

There is a link to an introductory course for instance:

https://courses.spatialthoughts.com/introduction-to-qgis.html

Also there is this:

https://docs.qgis.org/3.28/en/docs/training_manual/index.html#

Good luck!

Godfrey Nyangaresi
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Godfrey Nyangaresi, a dedicated Protection Manager with 12+ years of wildlife conservation experience. Skilled in technologies, administration, and law enforcement, he leads protection efforts at STEP, ensuring the sustainable conservation of elephants in southern Tanzania.

5 January 2024 8:33am

I am interested in helping, where did you reach so far?

Training materials are a good tutor; you may check with me for a few calls.

Liz Ferguson
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Ocean Science Analytics
Marine mammal ecologist and online technical trainer
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12 January 2024 5:15pm

Hi there Priyank, 

Certainly is a very useful tool! My company will be coming out with a course that is marine oriented (QGIS Essentials for Marine Science Professionals) in a couple of months, but beyond that, here are a few resources that I have found helpful!