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Module 3 of the Inform E-learning GIS course

By the end of this module, you should be able to  have some basic understanding of 

  • What  a GIS is?
  • Understand the key components and  functions of a GIS
  • Understand how spatial data is represented in a GIS.
  • Understand how data are stored and accessed to use in mapping

At the end of this module we hope that you will understand the

  • steps of downloading and installing QGIS software on your computers?
  • Be able to open up GGIS and familiarize yourself with the software interface and
  • Know how to add both vector and raster data to QGIS

 

Learning Objectives

  • Layout manager and Map Composer
  • Basic Map Composition
  • Loading Map Elements
  • Exporting the Map
  • Saving and Closing Project

Concept Note and Agenda

FSM has a long history of disturbance from human settlement and use, which influenced the forest structure and species composition over time. This is usually marked by conversion of native forest to agroforestry. In 2016 the percentage of forest area showing signs of disturbance from human activities and climate events was 45%.

Response and Recommendation:

Functionality of the Climate Change Portal to be implemented on the INFORM portal

As per national census data 1979 and 1990. Published in the FSM State of the Environment report 1993.