Miriam College Tree Map
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The Miriam College tree inventory and digital mapping project aimed to digitize the existing tree inventory on campus, provide historical and scientific narratives about the trees, and encourage conservation. Over 30 native tree species were photographed, mapped on Google Maps, and had information added to a Picasa album. The digital maps allow sharing local tree knowledge and discovering native species. They provide an interactive platform for collaborative academic research and education. Future work could enrich the digital maps with more content and close the gap between classroom and field activities through technology.
Miriam College Tree Map
- 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
- 8. Upload all photos to a Picasa album. View setting: Private
- 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.’
- 10. Talisai ( Talisay ) Tree
- 11. You may view the trees on a street map…
- 13. Create a Panoramio account.
- 14. Upload all photos from Picasa to Panoramio. View setting: automatically Public
- 15. Updated Tree Map A hardcopy of the MC tree map
- 16. Google Earth
- 17. Applications
- 18. Share… food recipes You may create a link and share food recipes related to the trees.
- 19. Listen to Original Pilipino Music Create a link to YouTube videos.
- 21. Travel to places named after trees • Antipolo • Kiapo • Butuan • Iba • Lumban • Kalumpit • Kamuning • Taal • Molave • Talisay • Sapote • Betis • Dao • Agoo • Hagonoy • Santolan
- 22. A Strategic Management Project The Bambike Project: Bamboo cycles handmade in the Philippines Photo credit: bambike.com
- 23. Stay healthy and try herbal medicine Create links to Philippine Herbal Medicine website
- 24. (Re)discover local fruits photos courtesy of marketmanila.com
- 25. Be inspired and paint
- 26. Be aware… of endemic and endangered trees Only in Cebu, Philippines: Cebu Cinnamon tree
- 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
- 34. Thank you!