The Landscape Toolbox

Landscape Toolbox Training & User Support

Successful implementation of the Landscape Toolbox hinges on the ability of users to understand its components and to efficiently use the system to produce valid analyses. Full documentation of the Landscape Toolbox, tutorials, and training workshops for land managers in implementing the Landscape Toolbox both for land planning and public presentation are being developed. Training materials and workshop dates are coming soon.

Online Training Webinars

Starting in 2010, we will be hosting a series of online training seminars and presentations on the Landscape Toolbox tools, framework, and case studies. These sessions will be an hour long and offered free of charge thanks to funding from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. The following are some of the topics are being considered for online training sessions or presentations:

  • Using the Rangeland Assessment and Monitoring Methods Guide
  • The USDA-ARS Rangeland Database and Field Data Entry System
  • Cumulative-effects Analysis with the CEATool
  • Implementing the Landscape Toolbox Multi-scale Framework
  • Sample Design Tools for Landscape-scale Assessment and Monitoring

We are in the process of finalizing and scheduling our online training topics for 2010. Dates and times and registration information will be released soon.

Rangeland Assessment and Monitoring Methods Guide

Training materials for the Methods Guide are found on the Methods Guide Wiki. On this page you will find instructional videos on:

  • What is the Methods Guide?
  • How to use the Methods Guide tool and abstracts?
  • How to add/edit content in the Methods Guide Wiki.

Additionally, the help page has a Frequently Asked Questions page and contact information for further help.

CEA Tool

The documentation below was created to introduce users to the CEA Tool. It is not intended to be a comprehensive discussion of all the capabilities of the CEA Tool, but rather is a tour of the most commonly used functions. ESSA Technologies is in the process of producing more comprehensive documentation.

More training materials coming soon...