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Presented by Noel R. Buensuceso
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Tree Inventory and Digital Mapping Project of
Miriam College Presented by Noel R. Buensuceso Miriam College May 10, 2012
Outline of PresentationBackground of the Project
Aims and Objectives
Methodology
Implementation and Output
Applications
Conclusions
Recommendations
Future Implications
Background of the Project
• Funded by United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
• Implemented- School year 2011-2012
• Collaborative project of academicians from diverse background
( History, Biology, Botany, Information Technology, and Business )
Aims and ObjectivesDigitize existing tree inventory ( Note: For this presentation the word “trees” may also refer to plants, palms, and bamboos)
Provide narratives from historical and scientific perspectives in particular trees covered Inform the broader community of the importance of promoting living museums
Encourage conservation and appreciation of biodiversity
Methodology1. Take photos of trees using a camera with a Global Positioning System (GPS) feature
2. Upload photos in Picasa album
3. Incorporate relevant information ( common names ,local names, Latin / scientific names, historical and scientific narratives, etc. ).
4. Plot the specific trees onto Google maps
Implementation and Output
Indigenous to a place, means that it occurs there naturally. It is a native. But a species can be indigenous to a number of places at once.
Endemic to a place, means that it occurs naturally only in that place. It is a native to an exclusive or limited area. It is not widely distributed, and won't be found naturally anywhere else.
Exotic plants are those that have been introduced into the country
30 Native Trees ( Endemic and Indigenous )
Upload all photos to a Picasa album. View setting: Private
Write the Latin/scientific , common or English, and local names of the trees. The historical and scientific narratives may then be included under ‘Comments.’
Talisai ( Talisay ) Tree
You may view the trees on a street map…
…or satellite map
Create a Panoramio account.
Upload all photos from Picasa to Panoramio. View setting: automatically Public
Updated Tree Map
A hardcopy of the MC tree map
Google Earth
Applications
Share…food recipes
You may create a link and share food recipesrelated to the trees.
Listen to Original Pilipino Music
Create a link to YouTube videos.
Share local legends
Travel to places named after trees • Antipolo • Kiapo• Butuan• Iba• Lumban• Kalumpit• Kamuning• Taal • Molave• Talisay• Sapote• Betis• Dao• Agoo• Hagonoy• Santolan
A Strategic Management Project
Photo credit: bambike.com
The Bambike Project: Bamboo cycles handmade in the Philippines
Stay healthy and try herbal medicine
Create links to PhilippineHerbal Medicine website
(Re)discover local fruits
photos courtesy of marketmanila.com
Be inspired and paint
Be aware…of endemic and endangered trees
Only in Cebu, Philippines: Cebu Cinnamon tree
Actions
Action follows awareness
Conclusions
An enriched map of MC trees on Google maps
Share local knowledge about trees
(Re)Discover 30 native trees
Awareness and appreciation of trees and biodiversity
Digital mapping- a platform or tool for collaborative academic research and education
Recommendations
Collaborate on researchprojects by using interactive maps and living museums
Recommendations
FoodMusicAnimalsHeritage SitesHistorical Places / EventsArtsLanguagesEthnic groupsLocal productsFestivals
All subjects may usedigital maps… fromsimple class projectsto academic researches
Future Implications
• An enriched digital map of MC trees on Google maps that is searchable and can thus be referenced to support similar work and academic research.
• Easy to update the data with richer content and enable quick sharing of information related to trees.
• Closes the gap between classroom work and more abstract concepts and field activities through ICT ( i.e. virtual tour )
• Add relevant video clips and images where applicable
• Help inform policy makers in the domain of natural conservation
Thank you!