GIS Survey of the Flying L Ranch
Faculty Sponsor
Elizabeth Bancroft bancroft@gonzaga.edu
Session Type
Poster Presentation
Research Project Abstract
Rising populations continue to increase demand for more housing and resources, leaving little room for wild and open green spaces. As a result, our human societies are becoming disconnected from the natural world and losing access to recreation in the remaining spaces. The “Flying L Ranch,” managed through the Dishman Hills Conservancy (DHC) in Spokane, WA, will provide 179 acres of land for conservation and public access. Our project will focus on inventorying notable features such as fences, drainage, and foundations, as well as utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map these features. This work will aid the DHC in trail planning and building, which will increase and expand the Spokane community’s access to green spaces and recreation.
Session Number
PS2
Location
HUB Multipurpose Room
Abstract Number
PS2-r
GIS Survey of the Flying L Ranch
HUB Multipurpose Room
Rising populations continue to increase demand for more housing and resources, leaving little room for wild and open green spaces. As a result, our human societies are becoming disconnected from the natural world and losing access to recreation in the remaining spaces. The “Flying L Ranch,” managed through the Dishman Hills Conservancy (DHC) in Spokane, WA, will provide 179 acres of land for conservation and public access. Our project will focus on inventorying notable features such as fences, drainage, and foundations, as well as utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map these features. This work will aid the DHC in trail planning and building, which will increase and expand the Spokane community’s access to green spaces and recreation.
