Step-by-step introduction to remote sensing and GIS for ecologists enables practical application of spatial data analysis
Covers both QGIS and R programming languages, allowing flexible use of open source tools
Includes all scripts and datasets provided online for replicable research and learning
Focuses on ecologically relevant questions such as species distribution modeling and land cover analysis
No prior knowledge of spatial data or programming required, making it accessible to beginners
This is a book about how ecologists can integrate remote sensing and GIS in their research. It will allow readers to get started with the application of remote sensing and to understand its potential and limitations. Using practical examples, the book covers all necessary steps from planning field campaigns to deriving ecologically releva
