Handouts and Resources
Articles
McGee, John and Kirwan, Jeff. (2010). The Sky's the Limit: Integrating Geospatial Tools with Pre-College Youth Education. Journal of Extension. 48(1). http://www.joe.org/joe/2010february/tt5.php
Wiseman, Eric and McGee, John. (2010). Taking Stock: Assessing Urban Forests to Inform Policy and Management. Virginia Forests. LXV(4): 4-7.
Campbell, James B. (2008). GloVis as a Resource for Teaching Geographic Content and Concepts. Journal of Geography 106: 239–251
Access Virginia's Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) Website, and learn more about how Virginia Tech and other partners are using remote sensing to assess Virginia's urban forest resources.
Listen to the radio clip (mp3 format) about the Virginia's Urban Tree Canopy Program.
Extension Agent GPS Program Information
- Extension Agent GPS Program Overview
- eTrex Legend Manual - Official Garmin Version
- eTrex Legend Manual - Extension Agent Version
- eTrex Venture HC Manual - Official Garmin Version
- eTrex Venture HC Manual - Natural Resource Manager Version
- Virginia Geocoin Adventure - Instructions (additional materials)
- Virginia Geocoin Adventure - Reflections