1. Tree Inventory and Digital
Mapping Project of
Miriam College
Presented by Noel R. Buensuceso
Miriam College
May 10, 2012
2. Outline of Presentation
Background of the Project
Aims and Objectives
Methodology
Implementation and Output
Applications
Conclusions
Recommendations
Future Implications
3. Background of the Project
• Funded by United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
• Implemented- School year 2011-2012
• Collaborative project of academicians from diverse background
( History, Biology, Botany, Information Technology, and Business )
4. Aims and Objectives
Digitize existing tree inventory ( Note: For this presentation the word “trees”
may also refer to plants, palms, and bamboos)
Provide narratives from historical and scientific perspectives in particular
trees covered
Inform the broader community of the importance of promoting living
museums
Encourage conservation and appreciation of biodiversity
5. Methodology
1. Take photos of trees using a camera with a Global Positioning
System (GPS) feature
2. Upload photos in Picasa album
3. Incorporate relevant information ( common names ,local
names, Latin / scientific names, historical and scientific
narratives, etc. ).
4. Plot the specific trees onto Google maps
7. 30 Native Trees ( Endemic and Indigenous )
Indigenous to a place, means that it occurs there naturally. It is a native. But a
species can be indigenous to a number of places at once.
Endemic to a place, means that it occurs naturally only in that place. It is a native to an
exclusive or limited area. It is not widely distributed, and won't be found naturally
anywhere else.
Exotic plants are those that have been introduced into the country
9. Write the Latin/scientific , common or English, and local names of the trees. The
historical and scientific narratives may then be included under ‘Comments.’
28. Conclusions
An enriched map of MC trees on Google maps
Share local knowledge about trees
(Re)Discover 30 native trees
Awareness and appreciation of trees and biodiversity
Digital mapping- a platform or tool for collaborative academic
research and education
29. Recommendations
Collaborate on research
projects by using interactive
maps and living museums
30. Recommendations
Food
All subjects may use
Music
digital maps… from
Animals
simple class projects
Heritage Sites
to academic
Historical Places / Events
researches
Arts
Languages
Ethnic groups
Local products
Festivals
32. •An enriched digital map of MC trees on Google maps that is searchable and can thus be
referenced to support similar work and academic research.
•Easy to update the data with richer content and enable quick sharing of information related
to trees.
•Closes the gap between classroom work and more abstract concepts and field activities
through ICT ( i.e. virtual tour )
33. •Add relevant video clips and images where applicable
• Help inform policy makers in the domain of natural conservation