Landscape Project Training and Information Webinar May 28

A webinar on the NJ Landscape Project is being offered to train users on this interactive ecosystem-based mapping tool that assists government agencies, planners, conservation groups, the public and others in making decisions that will protect imperiled and special concern wildlife.
The NJ Landscape Project Training and Information Webinar Session will take place on May 28, 2014, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife's Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP) offers training and information sessions on the Landscape Project at locations throughout the state. This Webinar will provide a convenient and environmentally friendly way for attendees to participate remotely.

The Landscape Project is a pro-active, ecosystem-level approach for the long-term protection of imperiled species and their important habitats in New Jersey. The N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife's Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP) began the project in 1994. Its goal: to protect New Jersey's biological diversity by maintaining and enhancing imperiled wildlife populations within healthy, functioning ecosystems

This session will include an overview of the Landscape Project mapping method and applications and cover the updates and enhancements to the project and will provide participants an opportunity to use GIS "hands-on" to access habitat maps for threatened and endangered wildlife species.

Please Note:
Access to ArcGIS software is required in order to complete the ArcGIS exercise included in this Webinar. Participants with access to ArcGIS software will have to download the Landscape Project GIS files prior to the start of the Webinar in order to complete the ArcGIS exercise included in the Webinar. It is highly recommended that users download the File Geodatabase files.

Files can be downloaded from DEP's Bureau of GIS at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/gis/landscape.html#geodatabase

To register, visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/892245144

Landscape Project Version 3.1 and Training

As part of its efforts to continually use the best science in managing the state’s resources, the DEP has also released the newest version of its Landscape Project, an interactive ecosystem-based mapping tool that assists government agencies, planners, conservation groups, the public and others in making decisions that will protect wildlife. This tool can be used immediately.

“Version 3.1 of the Landscape Project takes into account the new species’ statuses, and implements a new, more precise scientific methodology used previously only in the Highlands region,” said David Jenkins, Chief of the DEP’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program. “This new version is much more user-friendly and will prove extremely helpful in making sound decisions that will protect imperiled wildlife and their habitats.”

You can learn about the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife's recently updated Landscape Project 3.1 which includes a number of updates and enhancements such as new species' statuses and a more precise mapping method at a training and information session at Richard Stockton College, Galloway, NJ, on Tuesday, June 12, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The training and information session will cover the updates and enhancements to the project and participants will have an opportunity to use GIS "hands-on" to access habitat maps for threatened and endangered wildlife species. Registration is required and seating is limited - to register, please e-mail: patrick.woerner@dep.state.nj.us

• For additional information regarding the session visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ensp/landscape/landscape_train.htm
• View the Landscape Project Report: http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/ensp/landscape/lp_report_3_1.pdf
• Download File Geodatbases or Shapefiles:  http://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/landscape.html
• Use NJDEP's interactive mapping application, NJ-GeoWeb: http://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/geowebsplash.htm

Using GIS to map endangered and threatened wildlife habitat

Click for larger image  via http://www.state.nj.us/dep/gis/

Come learn about the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife's geographic information system (GIS) approach to mapping endangered and threatened wildlife habitat throughout New Jersey.

The Landscape Project is used in many state planning efforts and is referenced in a number of state regulations. It is also widely used in local environmental resource inventories throughout the state.

Two upcoming Landscape Project training and information sessions will be hosted by:

The Richard Stockton College of NJ, Pomona, NJ, on Friday, October 29, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

NJ Audubon Society's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Bernardsville, NJ on Thursday, November 4, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Participants will learn how the Landscape Project was developed and have an opportunity to use GIS "hands-on" to access habitat maps for threatened and endangered wildlife species. Seating is limited so please register as soon as possible.

To register, please e-mail: patrick.woerner@dep.state.nj.us

For additional information regarding the session visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ensp/landscape_train.htm or e-mail patrick.woerner@dep.state.nj.us

Version 2.1 and Version 3.0 of New Jersey's Landscape Project that identifies habitats throughout the state can be obtained:

- Online via download: http://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/
- Online via DEP's Interactive mapping application: http://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/
- On Compact Disc by request to the Division of Fish and Wildlife's Endangered and Nongame Species Program by calling 609-292-9400; faxing 609-984-1414; or writing to P.O. Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400.

Landscape Project GIS Training

Learn about the NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife's geographic information system (GIS) approach to mapping endangered and threatened wildlife habitat throughout New Jersey.

The Landscape Project is used in many state planning efforts and is referenced in a number of state regulations. It is also widely used in local environmental resource inventories throughout the state.

An upcoming Landscape Project training and information session will be hosted by Rutgers University, Cook Campus, Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis, New Brunswick, NJ,  on Thursday, April 22nd, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Participants will learn how the Landscape Project was developed and have an opportunity to use GIS "hands-on" to access habitat maps for threatened and endangered wildlife species. Seating is limited so please register as soon as possible.

To register, please visit: http://www.jcnerr.org/education/coastaltraining/index.html

For additional information regarding the session e-mail patrick.woerner@dep.state.nj.us

Newly released, Version 2.1 and Version 3.0 of New Jersey's Landscape Project that identifies habitats throughout the state can be obtained:

- Online via download: http://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/
- Online via DEP's Interactive mapping application: http://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/
- On Compact Disc by request to the Division of Fish and Wildlife's Endangered and Nongame Species Program by calling 609-292-9400; faxing 609-984-1414; or writing to P.O. Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400.

NJ Landscape Project Training and Information Session

Come learn about the NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife's geographic information system (GIS) approach to mapping endangered and threatened wildlife habitat throughout New Jersey.

The Landscape Project is used in many state planning efforts and is referenced in a number of state regulations. It is also widely used in local environmental resource inventories throughout the state.

Upcoming Landscape Project training and information sessions will be hosted by:

Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ - Thursday, October 22, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sussex County Community College - Newton, NJ - Friday, November 20, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Participants will learn how the Landscape Project was developed and have an opportunity to use GIS "hands-on" to access habitat maps for threatened and endangered wildlife species. Seating is limited so please register as soon as possible.

For information regarding the training, scheduling and registration please consult
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/ensp/landscape_train.htm or e-mail patrick.woerner@dep.state.nj.us .

Video from NJ Public Television on YouTube about how digital tools
are giving the public access to detailed geographic information about New Jersey's land use.

Newly released, Version 2.1 and Version 3.0 of New Jersey's Landscape Project that identifies habitats throughout the state can be obtained:
Newly released, Version 2.1 and Version 3.0 of New Jersey's Landscape Project that identifies habitats throughout the state can be obtained:

- Online via download: http://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/
- Online via DEP's Interactive mapping application: http://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/
- On Compact Disc by request to the Division of Fish and Wildlife's Endangered and Nongame Species Program by calling 609-292-9400; faxing 609-984-1414; or writing to P.O. Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400.