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GIS in Agriculture, Forestry, Rangeland & Dryland Management Training

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Introduction

This training equips participants with practical skills to apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data analysis in agriculture, forestry, rangeland, and dryland ecosystem management. The course emphasizes the use of GIS for land suitability analysis, resource monitoring, productivity assessment, climate risk analysis, and sustainable land-use planning.

Participants will gain hands-on experience using GIS tools to analyze soil, vegetation, water resources, climate data, and land degradation indicators, supporting evidence-based decision-making for food security, conservation, and climate resilience.

 

Learning Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  1. Apply GIS concepts to agriculture and natural resource management
  2. Analyze land suitability and crop productivity using spatial data
  3. Monitor vegetation, forests, and rangelands using GIS and remote sensing
  4. Assess land degradation and desertification risks
  5. Support climate-smart and sustainable land management decisions
  6. Produce professional maps and analytical reports

Important Dates
Classroom Training Calendar

START DATEEND DATEREGISTRATION DEADLINECOURSE COSTClick to Apply.
Jan 5, 2026Jan 9, 2026Jan 1, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Feb 16, 2026Feb 20, 2026Feb 10, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Mar 2, 2026Mar 6, 2026Feb 26, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Mar 30, 2026Apr 3, 2026Mar 25, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
May 18, 2026May 22, 2026May 12, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
June 29, 2026July 3, 2026June 23, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
July 20, 2026July 24, 2026July 15, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Aug 31, 2026Sept 4, 2026Aug 25, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Sept 21, 2026Sept 25, 2026Sept 16, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Oct 19, 2026Oct 23, 2026Oct 14, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Nov 30, 2026Dec 4, 2026Nov 25 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register

Online Training Calendar

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Jan 26, 2026Jan 30, 2026Jan 21, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Feb 23, 2026Feb 27, 2026Feb 18, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Mar 16, 2026Mar 20, 2026Mar 11, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Apr 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026Apr 15, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
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June 15, 2026June 19, 2026June 10, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
July 13, 2026July 17, 2026July 9, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Aug 10, 2026Aug 14, 2026Aug 5, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Sept 14, 2026Sept 18, 2026Sept 9, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16, 2026Oct 7, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Nov 9, 2026Nov 13, 2026Nov 4, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Dec 14, 2026Dec 18, 2026Dec 8, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
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Course Outline

Day 1: GIS Foundations for Land & Natural Resource Management

  • Overview of GIS applications in agriculture and forestry
  • Spatial data types and sources for land management
  • Coordinate systems and projections
  • Introduction to environmental and land-use datasets
  • Practical session: GIS interface and data preparation

 

Day 2: GIS for Agriculture & Crop Management

  • Land suitability and soil analysis
  • Crop mapping and yield estimation
  • Irrigation planning and water resource mapping
  • Climate data analysis for agriculture
  • Practical session: crop suitability and productivity mapping

 

Day 3: Forestry & Rangeland Management Applications

  • Forest inventory and monitoring using GIS
  • Vegetation and biomass mapping
  • Rangeland condition assessment
  • Grazing management and carrying capacity analysis
  • Practical session: vegetation and rangeland mapping

 

Day 4: Dryland & Degraded Land Assessment

  • Mapping drylands and arid ecosystems
  • Desertification and land degradation analysis
  • Drought monitoring and early warning systems
  • Climate change impacts on land resources
  • Practical session: dryland vulnerability mapping

 

Day 5: Integrated Analysis, Decision Support & Reporting

  • Integrating GIS and remote sensing data
  • Spatial modeling for sustainable land management
  • Scenario analysis and decision support tools
  • Map production, reporting, and visualization
  • Group project, presentations, and course wrap-up

 

Targeted Participants

This course is designed for:

  • Agricultural and Forestry Officers
  • Rangeland and Dryland Management Specialists
  • Environmental and Natural Resource Managers
  • GIS and Remote Sensing Professionals
  • Development and Humanitarian Practitioners
  • Researchers, Students, and Policy Analysts

 

Key Skills Gained

  • GIS-based land suitability analysis
  • Vegetation and land cover mapping
  • Dryland and rangeland assessment
  • Climate and environmental data analysis
  • Professional cartography and reporting

 

Customization Options

The course can be customized for:

  • Climate-smart agriculture and food security programs
  • Forestry conservation and REDD+ initiatives
  • Rangeland and pastoral systems management
  • Dryland resilience and land restoration projects
  • Integration with remote sensing and UAV data

More Details

Training Approach

Our experienced instructors, who are seasoned experts in their respective fields, lead this course. It combines theoretical instruction with hands-on activities, group exercises, and real-world case studies. Participants also receive comprehensive training manuals and supplementary reference materials.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, all participants will be issued a certificate of completion at no extra cost.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organizational-specific needs.

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Group Discount

We offer 10% – 20% discount to groups of more than 5 participants.

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