HEPA (Human Ecology Practical Area) Farmer Field School (FFS) is a pioneering training dedicated to strengthen indigenous youth. HEPA FFS lies at the heart of the 6 inter-thematic networks action of Mekong Community Network Action for Ecological Trading (MECO-ECOTRA).
Overuse of resources and the lack of a caring attitude towards Human-Nature relationships in many sensitive watershed ecosystems have been the major causes leading to land desertification problems, gradual erosion of social traditions, and the losses of ecological biodiversity.
GIS training course for LISO staff at Green Field Consultancy and Development Company (GFD) from 23rd to 28th Feb 2014
02/04/2014
On 23rd Feb 2014, at GFD office, 14 Tran Hung Dao street, Hanoi a GIS course was started for staff of LISO alliance (CIRUM, CODE, SPERI). The trainer group comprises three members in the presence of Dr. Hoang Viet Anh, who is rich in experience in applied cylviculture GIS in Vietnam.
GIS classes
The course provided for participants, GIS knowledge and its application in natural resource management through specific lessons: i) coordinates system, ii) satellite image interpretation in mapping forest present, and iii) model building.
Through the first lesson, the participants have understood the main concepts of coordinates system by practicing on sample maps and maps from participants’ fieldwork. With the help of the three trainers, all problems which participants were facing have solved by smart solutions. So far, the participants were able to deal with the challenges on coordinates system in their maps and build up the tools to transfer data from different formats. The participants also have new ideas about transferring data from different sources to maximize using them
The course is up-and-coming to help participants become more confident to complete their tasks well and support together in the work.