Part 2: Build a Beautiful Map

We will cover:

- Adding items

- Rounded frames

- Adding pictures and other items

The Map Brief

Title: Open Source Geospatial Tools for Conservation under Climate Change - a Koala Case Study

Style: Poster

Include:

- Study Area

- How will the climate change in SEQ

- How could the distribution of koalas change under this new climate.

- Where should we focus our efforts to conserve koalas

- Problem statement

Study Area

SEQ

How will the climate change in SEQ

Data from the workshop conducted by Sarah Chapman and Rohan Eccles

How could the distribution of koalas change under this new climate.

Data from the workshop conducted by Scott Forrest and Charlotte Ruby Patterson

Where should we focus our efforts to conserve koalas

Data from the workshop conducted by Brooke Williams and Caitie Kuempel

Problem statement

Image of Koala Text: Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) in South East Queensland (SEQ) inhabit fragmented eucalypt woodlands and rely heavily on Eucalyptus species for food and shelter. The population is already under pressure from habitat loss, disease (notably chlamydia), and vehicle collisions. Climate change poses additional threats through increased frequency of heatwaves, droughts, and bushfires, which reduce food quality, water availability, and suitable habitat. This workshop set out to apply open source geospatial tools to better understanding how future climate may impact these populations, and how resources can be best directed towards conserving this iconic species.