Dirt to Trees to Wildlife tool
Randolph, NH
Saturday, April 13, 2019
10:00am – 2:00pm
3.5 category 1 CFE credits (3.5 contact hours) have been approved Dirt to Trees to Wildlife (DTW) is an online tool consisting of DTW Mapper and it’s companion website housing information used by DTW Mapper to create reports about an area of interest. Identifying opportunities to enhance wildlife habitats requires knowledge, skills and experience related to interactions between soils, vegetation and the wildlife that use each type of vegetation. A new online tool helps professional managers simplify the process of compiling these complex interactions.
The tool, called Dirt to Trees to Wildlife(DTW), simply requires a user to identify a piece of land by drawing it on a map. Behind the scenes, DTW identifies the soils on that land, the vegetation naturally supported by that soil, and wildlife breeding habitats supported by each vegetation type. This information is compiled in a handy report to inform management decisions.
DTW is based on decades-long work reflecting collaboration by soil scientists, foresters, researchers and wildlife biologists. It is largely funded by the U.S. Forest Service and the Randolph Community Forest.
Agenda
At this workshop you will be introduced to the DTW online tool, set up a free ArcGIS online public account, and develop a report for a tract you identify. https://dirttreeswildlife.org/
Space is limited, please register, email carolyn.mcquiston@nh.nacdnet.net
Bring your laptop with Windows 7 or 10.
A limited number of computers will be available. Request one with your registration.
The workshop & lunch is provided free, provided by the Randolph Community Forest Commission.
Donations to support the Coös County Conservation District are always appreciated and will be accepted at the door. The District helps coordinate and market these types of conservation projects in Coös County.
Web pages of interest
https://dirttreeswildlife.org/Dirt-toTrees-to-Wildlife
http://randolphforest.org/Randolph Community Forest
https://extension.unh.edu/topics/natural-resourcesUNH Extension, Natural Resources
