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Ahearn, S.C.; Smith, J.L.D.; Wee, C.
Framework for a geographically referenced tabular/visual conservation data base: Case study Nepal
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Many national governments and most international development organizations are attempting to integrate conservation and sustainable development goals. To do so they need biological diversity information in a readily accessible form. Currently available conservation data bases are constrained by reliance on paper map products as repositories for spatial information. The ability to readily access information and integrate it with other map layers is seriously constrained within the current environments. This paper proposes a framework for developing a conservation data base using the convergence of technological developments in digital imaging, remote sensing, micro-computers, data base management, geographic information systems, global positioning systems, communications and user interface software. We also describe a pilot project in which we developed the software for a geographically referenced visual/tabular conservation data base for Royal Chitwan National Park, Nepal.
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