ibclogo XVI International Botanical Congess

Abstract Number: 2432
Poster No. = 1087


A GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) BASED METHOD FOR DETERMINING AREAS OF HIGH BIODIVERSITY IN A PHILIPPINE TROPICAL RAINFOREST


Gregg Dietzman a, Rosalinda Bacosa b , Jacinto Regalado c , Mary Ellen Ward c , Domingo Madulid d , and Doel Soejarto c a White Point Systems, Inc., Friday Harbor, WA, b Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff, Puerto Princesa, Philippines, c University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, d National Museum, Manila, Philippines


This poster describes the GIS and satellite remote sensing methods used to delineate areas of high forest diversity in Palawan island, Philippines. The ground-truth data that prove the technical merits of these methods is also presented. A tested GIS protocol for assessing rainforest biodiversity will offer scientifically sound recommendations for conservation and sustainable development initiatives of the Philippine government.

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