Overview of the collective work of the Alliance for Public Gardens GIS.

1. February 16, 2011 ABCD-GIS Meeting Harvard University, Cambridge, MA GIS for Public Gardens: Tools & Techniques for Collection Management & Research Brian Morgan Putnam Research Fellow Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

3. Ph.D. Candidate in Geography

4. BS in Landscape Architecture

5. AS in Computer Science

6. Research & Professional Experience

7. Alliance for Public Gardens GIS

8. Arnold Arboretum

9. UC Davis Arboretum

10. UCD LASR Laboratory

11. UCD ICE

14. 100 acre botanical garden

15. Living museum with over 30,000 specimens

16. Used by students, staff, and faculty for research and educationArboretum Waterway Ruth Risdon Storer Garden

18. Teaching and research

19. Planning and maintenance

20. Visitor-based information and applications

21. Biodiversity informatics

22. Everyone loves maps!Arboretum Tour Student Botanist

24. Collections mapped by students over five years

25. Maps only contained relative locations

26. Software company is now out-of-business Geo/Navigator Collection Map

28. Collection maps to Esri ArcGIS

29. $150,000 over two years

30. Student and staff salaries

31. GPS and computer equipmentBG-BASE Software T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove GIS

33. Tree canopy, bridges, and buildings

34. Measurement accuracy

35. Operating time

36. Purchase and maintenance costsTrimble Data Collection Equipment

38. Upgraded to Trimble Pathfinder ProXHGPS (sub-foot)

39. LaserCraftXLRic laser rangefinder

40. Trimble Nomad ruggedized PDA

41. Tripod and reflector poleData Collection Equipment

43. Trimble GPScorrect3.14

44. Esri ArcGIS Desktop (ArcInfo) 10

45. Trimble GPS Analyst 2.3

46. MapLogicLayout Manager 4Esri & Trimble Software

48. No existing GIS standard

49. Designed, tested, and revised based on institutional needs

50. Groundwork for data model projectGeodatabase Diagrams

52. Equipment operator

53. Map maintenance and prism holder

54. Record plant center, accession number, taxonomy, growth habit, radius, and perimeter for masses

55. Map amenities, irrigation, utilities, signs, etc.GPS and Laser Rangefinder 2005 Field Mapping Team

57. Differential correction

58. Filter out inaccurate GPS positions

59. Verify geometry and attributes

60. Remap invalid featuresArcGIS with GPS Analyst Field Map

62. Overview, detail maps, and index

63. 1” = 20’ scale with 20’ grid

64. Grayscalefor reproduction

65. Realistic landscape plan symbolsShields Mound Section Overview Shields Mound Section Detail

70. Customized web application

71. Plant searches and queries

72. Customizable print pages

73. Google Images and Scholar searches

74. Detailed user guide

75. http://gis.ucdavis.edu/ucdacm.aspxCollection Maps Web Application Collection Maps Web Application

78. Reduces curation staff work load

79. Provides staff quick answers

80. Provides researchers powerful tools

81. Little overhead to maintain

82. Prototype for current web app projectCollection Maps Web Application Collection Maps Web Application

84. Staff can query, edit, and collect data

85. Esri ArcGIS Server applications for mobile phones

86. Staff can work with data and work orders

87. Visitors can view mapsEsri ArcGIS for iOS

88. GIS for Public Gardens ArcGIS Public Garden Data Model

89. Enterprise GIS

91. Range in sizes and operating budgets

92. GIS used to manage living collections, facilities, and perform research

93. Without a industry data model each institution needs to design their own GISLiving Collection Mapping Animal Education

95. Database schema

96. Practical template and starting point for implementing GIS projects

97. Over 30 industry models for ArcGISGIS Data Model Diagrams

99. Community build process

100. $230,000 over two years

101. $390,000 match from Esri

102. Salaries, travel, and softwareProject Partners

104. Light, Medium, and Extra Strength

105. Focused on features that provide the greatest benefit

106. Designed to work with plant records systems, not replace themLight, Medium, & Extra Strength Linked Databases

107. Design Process GIS for Public Gardens

109. Conceptual & logical design meetings in Spring 2008

110. Physical design in Summer 2008

111. Alpha testing and review through Summer 2010

112. Beta testing and documentation in progressTechnology Seminar Online Survey

114. Community survey indicated that plant records, base map, and facilities & infrastructure most important

115. Created base map and facilities & infrastructure foundation with basic plant collections module

116. Currently over 100 objects in modelData Model Diagram

118. Geodatabase Structure GIS for Public Gardens

119. Geodatabase Schema GIS for Public Gardens

121. Beta Program to begin in March with five major institutional partners and numerous others

122. IMLS 21st Century MP Grant for GIS Training ($302K)

123. IMLS CPS Grant for Tree Assessment Module ($109K)Tree Assessment GIS Training Workshop

125. Based on i-Tree and Neighbourwoods

126. Includes soil, water, and maintenance history data

127. Links to i-Tree Eco, i-Tree Streets, and other analysis models

128. Compatible with work order systemsTree Assessment Ecosystem Services

129. Project Partners GIS for Public Gardens Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Chicago Botanic Garden Missouri Botanical Garden San Francisco Botanical Garden Santa Barbara Botanical Garden Smithsonian Gardens Pukekura Park, New Zealand UC Davis Arboretum Zoological Society of San Diego International Society of Arboriculture USDA Forest Service BG-BASE

130. GIS for Public Gardens GIS Web Application for Living Plant Collection Research

132. Both in situ and ex situ

133. Links Arboretum collections with herbaria, library, and internet biodiversity collections

134. Useful to staff, visitors, and researchersPrototype Web Application Proposed Adobe Flex API Interface

136. Link with plant records system in BG-BASE

137. Design application interface and widgets using ArcGIS Adobe Flex API

139. GIS web application

140. Geoprocessing tools for collection analysis and research

141. Plant collection research case study

142. Web application templateLiving Plant Collection GIS Geoprocessing Tool Result

143. Landscape View of Hunnewell Visitor Center

144. Hemlock Hill Plant Condition

145. Occurrence Density of Sequoia sempervirens

147. ArcGIS – BG-Base connection

148. Web app template will simplify process of providing collection access

149. Ability to access multiple collections through one simple interface

150. Invaluable to plant biodiversity conservation effortsArnold Arboretum GIS Occurrences of S. sempervirens

152. Name an important spatial relationships for in situ plants?

153. What are the most important spatial relationships to consider?

154. Which of these would you like to see as research tools?Arnold Arboretum GIS Occurrences of S. sempervirens

155. GIS for Public Gardens Alliance for Public Gardens GIS

157. Promote and assist in the use of GIS for living collections management

158. Website under development at www.apgg.org

159. Google Group and LinkedIn group for community support

160. Develop GIS training resourcesAPGG Website APGG Google Group

163. Esri ArcGIS, ArcPad, and extensions

164. Online training, live training, and books

165. Three years of software maintenance and support with renewal options

166. Free user conference registrationEsri ArcGIS Esri Training Website

168. Social networking site

169. Making the case for GIS materials

170. Guide to GIS book

171. Model volunteer program

172. Professional services program

173. Training videos

175. Keynote address by Dr. Peter Raven

176. Main exhibit in Map Gallery Exhibit Hall featuring the data model

177. Attendance estimated at 15,000

178. APGG data model exhibit in 2009

179. Tree assessment presentation in 2010APGG Exhibit at Esri UC 2008 Nobel Peace Prize Winner WangariMathai at Esri UC 2007

181. Esri software, training, and support

182. Data model, cartography, and web app templates

183. Specialized instructor-led and self-study training