FOSS4GNA 2023 | QGIS and Lands Management in Nunatsiavut Labrador - James Williamson

Summary:

James Williamson, GIS specialist for the Nai V government in Northern Labrador, presents on the use of QGIS in land management in Nunatsiavut Labrador. Facing challenges in Northern Canada, including poor internet connectivity, he switched from ArcGIS Pro to QGIS for its open-source capabilities and graphics possibilities. Williamson discusses three main problems that led to adopting QGIS: internet connectivity issues, open file types/methods, and the need for mature graphics capabilities. He highlights projects involving the Labrador Inlands Misalignment, Labrador New Lands Database, and drone mapping tasks, emphasizing QGIS's role in overcoming challenges and achieving accurate geospatial outcomes.

Highlights:

🌐 Adoption of QGIS for land management in Northern Labrador.

🖥️ Overcoming internet connectivity issues and open file type challenges.

🗺️ Projects: Labrador Inlands Misalignment, New Lands Database, and drone mapping tasks.

🌐 QGIS's mature graphics capabilities for accurate geospatial outcomes.