Where Data Shapes The Wild

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Our expertise goes beyond the lens – rooted in cutting-edge research and global partnerships, we pioneer data-driven solutions for protected areas. From advanced surveys to spatial analysis, we equip reserves with actionable insights and tools to navigate the challenges of modern conservation.

Surveys

Planning, implementation and analysis of both inventories and monitoring schemes to inform adaptive management decisions.

Mammals

Aerial surveys (helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft), camera-trap-based counts, waterpoint-based counts, and transect counts.

Birds

Transect and point counts, both visual and acoustic IDs, ringing

Plants

Mapping of vegetation communities, succession states, and species distributions, using transects or plots and satellite imagery

Spatial Visualization

Spatial Ecology

Data collection, analysis, and visualization of ecological drivers.

Maps

Any type of map for protected areas at any resolution and for any operational purpose.

Custom applications

Developing custom analysis or visualization tools designed to inform conservation management decisions from spatial data (e.g. security data, camera trap data, remote sensing data).

Manuel Weber

Techincal Expertise

  • General statistical analysis, visualization (ggplot2), spatial data analysis (sp, terra)
  • Python: Machine learning (tensorflow, scikit-learn), app building (tkinter, auto-py-to-exe)
  • GIS: QGIS ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, Google Earth Engine
  • Data collection and navigation: Earthranger, Avenza, Epicollect, Cybertracker

Field Skills: Planning and implementation fieldwork in difficult and remote environments 

 

Languages: English, French, German

 

Qualifications

  • Ecology: Msc Ecology (ETH Zurich, Switzland) and Bec Environmental Sciences (University of Freiburg, Germany)
  • Protected area mangement: Certificate in PA Management (Senghor University, Egypt)
  • Antipoaching: Field ranger law enforcement armed (Southern African Wildlife College, South Africa)
  • Nature Guiding: FGASA-Qualified (Bhejane Nature Training, South Africa)
  • Aviation: Private Pilot License theory (South African Wildlife College, South Africa)
  • SAFRING bird Ringer

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