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article spatial imagery project spatial imagery acquisition and management has been identified as a key issue by the queensland regional nrm groups collective (rgc). the capacity of nrm bodies to use spatial technology (gis) varies across the state, with some nrm bodies having more advanced systems in place than others. as part of a conscious effort to enhance spatial analysis capabilities and coordinate the acquisition of satellite imagery, rgc initiated the spatial imagery project in 2005/06. the specific goals of the project are to: strengthen spatial data management skills within regional bodies improve knowledge and use of spatial data and technology in the community facilitate integration of spatial analysis into planning and investment strategies support improved monitoring of resource condition coordinate acquisition of critical spatial imagery to support regional delivery. spatial data managers within regional nrm groups maintain spatial data and provide services to distribute products to various stakeholders within their nrm region. these spatial data relate to a range of generic nrm themes in a variety of forms to support improved delivery of nrm programmes. thanks to the rgc spatial imagery capture project, regional groups now have access to high-resolution spot 5 imagery and have invested in spatial information technology and gis software. the training has provided an excellent opportunity for regional nrm groups to increase their spatial data management skills and pass these skills onto the community. landholders that have attended the training have continued using the technology to assist in the running of their properties and managing their land. to ensure the achievements of the last two years are continued through future regional arrangements like caring for country, the regional nrm groups and rgc have developed the spatial imagery capture project strategic plan. this plan documents many of the achievements from the project and provides guidance for initiatives, such as training and data standards. as well as providing future strategies and actions, regional nrm groups, industries and government can use the strategy to guide future sustainable investment in spatial technologies and data management. fig. 4. fitzroy basin paring different areas at a specific time and assist in assessing change in land cover and condition at times of similar environmental conditions. graziers also benefit from these products, as knowing the land cover per paddock can enhance stock management and stocking rates. lee blacklock lblacklock@regionalgroupscollective.com.au, co-ordinator spatial imagery capture project. for more information, have a look at www.spotimage.fr. esri international user conference july 13 17 | san diego, california gis is vital to managing our rapidly changing world advance your use of gis at the esri uc our global economic and environmental systems are increasingly dynamic, bringing about unprecedented change. attend the esri international user conference (esri uc) to get the skills and connections you need to move forward with your gis projects and applications. that support your efforts. this is the most value-packed conference i have ever attended. —jane schafer-kramer, gis analyst, california department of water resources register today at www.esri.com/uc. copyright © 2009 esri. alal rights reserved. the esri globe logo, esri, and www.esri.com are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of esri in the united states, the european community, or certain other jurisdictions. latest news? visit www.geoinformatics.com 13 june 2009
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