Abstract
Using Geospatial Technologies to Prioritize Conservation Practices Track: Agriculture Author(s): Quentin Rund Having a conservation plan is a key component for farmers who want to participate in federal conservation programs like EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) and CSP (Conservation Security Program). Creating a conservation plan for a farm helps farmers to realize what conservation problems exist on their farm. It also provides them with a plan for implementing practices to rectify the problems. Geospatial technologies can be used to help farmers and NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) employees identify and prioritize problem areas. Using a combination of remote sensing, topography, and spatial modeling, a GIS can provide a quick inventory of a farmer's fields and help identify where conservation practices are most needed. This presentation will explain how we have used these geospatial technologies to identify priority areas for conservation practices. Quentin Rund PAQ Interactive, Inc. 803 W William St. Monticello , IL 61856 US Phone: 217-762-2074 E-mail: qrund@paqinteractive.com |
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