For those that are not, Tristan Huff (OSU Extension Forester on the south coast) has developed a useful tutorial for landowners. Some woodland owners are already familiar with Google Earth. In this article I’ll describe how I’ve been using these two applications, which I think would be useful to most woodland owners who don’t have GIS at their fingertips.
While in the woods, I’ve been using a GPS app on my smartphone to keep track of where I am and to record points and paths. In the meantime, I’ve been using Google Earth to create my own map, adding information as I continue to explore the tract. 180 acres is a lot to get to know! As is the case with any new woodland owner, we need a map to help orient ourselves while on the property, and to keep track of where different roads and trails lead.Įventually, the OSU College Forests staff will create a GIS map of the Matteson Forest with various spatial layers – property boundaries, roads, forest types, culverts, and so forth. One of the first orders of business on the Matteson Demonstration Forest is getting to know the lay of the land. By Amy Grotta, OSU Forestry & Natural Resources Extension – Columbia, Washington, & Yamhill Counties This must be the end of the road…
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