Putting Kansas on the Map: GIS Tools That Make a Difference

About this episode

This episode features GIS Analyst Chester Hubbard discussing the impact of mapping technology for Kansas landowners and communities.

In this episode of the Kansas Canopy Podcast, we sit down with GIS Analyst Chester Hubbard to explore how mapping technology is being put to work for Kansas landowners, communities, and firefighters. From tools that help you map your own property to interactive dashboards tracking wildfire activity, Chester shares how GIS is making complex data more accessible and actionable. View the Map My Property Tool: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/d961bea01a7c4cb49d62bcec971394fc View the Big Map: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/5d430d2618d94c0f873c5175a8dd07cf Sign up for the newsletter: https://kfs.myflodesk.com/klkuvgulw5 Contact Chester: https://www.kansasforests.org/about/meet_our_staff/staff/chesterhubbard.html

People in this episode

Host: Kansas Forest Service

Guest: Chester Hubbard

Topics covered

• GIS
• mapping technology
• wildfire activity
• land management
• data accessibility

Keywords

• GIS tools
• Kansas
• mapping
• wildfire
• property mapping
• data visualization

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kansas Forest Service

Products: Map My Property Tool, Big Map

Places: Kansas

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