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Future Directions for Nature Conservation
The spectral information generated using this technique can be carried forward into
future spectral analysis using multi and hyper-spectral tools by targeting and disseminating spectral signatures of species. Critically, this method can be used to
inform management decisions now, and remains relevant through technological
advances.
Of importance is finding novel, useful UAV procedures within nature conservation that will drive the industry to develop to fill this niche. Developing protocols for
using UAVs in nature conservation is central for shaping policy on UAV use in the
UK. It is also highly relevant within conservation organisations, particularly in the
light of changing legislative frameworks.
References
Anderson, K., Gaston, K.J.: Lightweight unmanned aerial vehicles will revolutionize spatial ecology. Front. Ecol. Environ. 11(3), 138–146 (2013)
Blackburn, T.M., Essl, F., Evans, T., Hulme, P.E., Jeschke, J.M., Kühn, I., Kumschick, S., Marková,
Z., Mrugała, A., Nentwig, W., Pergl, J.: A unified classification of alien species based on the
magnitude of their environmental impacts. PLoS Biol. 12(5), e1001850 (2014)
Brinker, R.C., Minnick, R.: The Surveying Handbook. Springer Science & Business Media (2012)
Burrough, P.A.: Principles of geographical information systems for land resources assessment
(1986)
Buschmann, C., Lenk, S., Lichtenthaler, H.K.: Reflectance spectra and images of green leaves with
different tissue structure and chlorophyll content. Israel J. Plant Sci. 60(1–2), 49–64 (2012)
CAA Civil Aviation Authority: Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace – Guidance.
[online] Available at: https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP%20722%20Sixth%20
Edition%20March%202015.pdf. Accessed 26 Aug 2016 (2017)
Digimap.: – OS MasterMap Topography Layer [TIFF geospatial data], Scale 1:20000, Tile(s):
Trewcn Valley, Updated: Apr 2016, Ordnance Survey, Using: EDINA Digimap Ordnance
Survey Service, + URL + , Downloaded: September 2015. (2016)
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Mar 2016
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Soc. 47(3) (1993)
Lillesand, T., Kiefer, R.W., Chipman, J.: Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation. Wiley,
New York (2014)
A. Sanders
Future Directions for Nature Conservation
The spectral information generated using this technique can be carried forward into
future spectral analysis using multi and hyper-spectral tools by targeting and disseminating spectral signatures of species. Critically, this method can be used to
inform management decisions now, and remains relevant through technological
advances.
Of importance is finding novel, useful UAV procedures within nature conservation that will drive the industry to develop to fill this niche. Developing protocols for
using UAVs in nature conservation is central for shaping policy on UAV use in the
UK. It is also highly relevant within conservation organisations, particularly in the
light of changing legislative frameworks.
References
Anderson, K., Gaston, K.J.: Lightweight unmanned aerial vehicles will revolutionize spatial ecology. Front. Ecol. Environ. 11(3), 138–146 (2013)
Blackburn, T.M., Essl, F., Evans, T., Hulme, P.E., Jeschke, J.M., Kühn, I., Kumschick, S., Marková,
Z., Mrugała, A., Nentwig, W., Pergl, J.: A unified classification of alien species based on the
magnitude of their environmental impacts. PLoS Biol. 12(5), e1001850 (2014)
Brinker, R.C., Minnick, R.: The Surveying Handbook. Springer Science & Business Media (2012)
Burrough, P.A.: Principles of geographical information systems for land resources assessment
(1986)
Buschmann, C., Lenk, S., Lichtenthaler, H.K.: Reflectance spectra and images of green leaves with
different tissue structure and chlorophyll content. Israel J. Plant Sci. 60(1–2), 49–64 (2012)
CAA Civil Aviation Authority: Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace – Guidance.
[online] Available at: https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP%20722%20Sixth%20
Edition%20March%202015.pdf. Accessed 26 Aug 2016 (2017)
Digimap.: – OS MasterMap Topography Layer [TIFF geospatial data], Scale 1:20000, Tile(s):
Trewcn Valley, Updated: Apr 2016, Ordnance Survey, Using: EDINA Digimap Ordnance
Survey Service, + URL + , Downloaded: September 2015. (2016)
Edwards, C.: Managing and controlling invasive rhododendron. Forestry Commission Practice
Guide, Forestry Commission, Edinburgh. pp. i–iv + 1–36 (2006)
ERDAS IMAGINE: USA: Hexagon Geospatial (2016)
FC, Forestry Commission. Control of Invasive Rhodoendron Ponticum (Forest Research). [online]
Forestry.gov.uk. Available at: https://www.forestry.gov.uk/fr/infd-6tvh7x (2006). Accessed 4
Mar 2016
Heege, H.J.: Precision in Crop Farming. Springer (2015)
Hernando, A., Arroyo, L.A., Velázquez, J., Tejera, R.: Objects-based image analysis for mapping
Natura 2000 habitats to improve forest management. Photogramm. Eng. Remote Sens. 78(9),
991–999 (2012)
Infragram P.. Public Lab Open Source Software: Near-Infrared Camera. [online] Publiclab.org.
Available at: https://publiclab.org/wiki/near-infrared-camera (2016). Accessed 9 Feb 2016
Irving, F., Hebda, R.: Concerning the origin and distribution of Rhododendrons. Am. Rhododendron
Soc. 47(3) (1993)
Lillesand, T., Kiefer, R.W., Chipman, J.: Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation. Wiley,
New York (2014)
A. Sanders