The Hydroecological Riparian Zone project expands on previous research conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Forests and Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship of British Columbia. This research enhances traditional riparian management methods by integrating LiDAR-based terrain depressions, along with additional environmental variables such as seasonal flooding, dense vegetation, soil moisture, and land-use types. Through a GIS-based adaptive methodology, this research advances riparian ecosystem mapping, protection, and understanding of lake riparian environments.
This research won several awards including VIU REACH Research Grant, VIU CREATE Best Graduate Research Poster, and Esri Young Scholar 2025 Canada
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