Indiana University Northwest Students Use App for Tree Health Assessment
What happened
Students at Indiana University Northwest are using a new application to examine trees on campus for signs of damage or disease. The students are looking for issues such as cracked trunks, leaning, or insect holes. They have mapped roughly 130 trees so far, and the project is being conducted with the participation of Ducks Unlimited.
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Why it matters
The project demonstrates the practical application of GIS technology to environmental issues. The work also provides students with local job opportunities in the field of GIS, according to Joe Blockland.
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Who's involved
- Indiana University NorthwestStudents are using the app as part of their GIS curriculum to assess campus trees.
- Ducks UnlimitedIs collaborating on the tree health assessment project with Indiana University Northwest.
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The entities involved
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Indiana University Northwest
public university in Gary, Indiana
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Ducks Unlimited
American nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of wetlands and associated upland habitats
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