Objectives
Deliver multi-scale, multi-resolution spatial information useful in forest-management
planning to resource managers and the public via the Internet WWW.
Approach
- Outreach to determine needs
- Plan strategies for meeting needs
- Modify existing Web and GIS client-server software for data delivery
via the Internet
- Establish a Forest Management WWW GIS testbed
- Provide workshops and training for Department of Natural Resources
personnel
Accomplishments
- Implemented Web server providing access to more than 4 gigabytes of
natural resources related data.
- ForNet ImageView: retrieval and viewing of ERDAS image files.
- ForNet MapServer: creates custom graphics from ERDAS GIS data.
- Implemented forest fire information system.
- Held a major workshop and ten training and demonstration sessions.
- ForNet publicized in 17 magazine and newspaper articles, displays
at six events, and will be featured on Minnesota public television.
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Significance
- Improved community disaster response capabilities, with an emphasis
on helping disadvantaged and minority groups.
Plans
- Complete remainder of WWW site.
Agreement expires in Fiscal Year 1997.
Point of Contact
- Dr. Thomas
E. Burk
- University of Minnesota
- 1530 N. Cleveland Avenue
- St. Paul, MN 55108
- Email: teb@dendron.forestry.umn.edu
- Phone: 612-624-6741
- Fax: 612-625-5212
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