New Zealand Hydrological Society (NZHS) Conference: A first dip into identifying small-scale wetlands using orthophotos, satellite imagery and lidar
The New Zealand Hydrological Society ( NZHS ) aims to promoting hydrological research, promoting education in all aspects of hydrology, disseminating information through the publication of a scientific journal, newsletters, and other appropriate means. The 2015 NZHS annual conference was themed ‘From Data to Knowledge’ and the society’s mission is to further the science of hydrology and its application to the understanding and management of New Zealand's water resources. I had the chance to present my latest work in the conference track “Monitoring and Data Management” on: “Identifying small-scale wetlands using orthophotos, satellite imagery and LiDAR” Wetlands play a key role in controlling flooding and non-point source pollution. In New Zealand, it has been estimated that over 90% of the former wetland area has been lost within a century and a half and there is an ongoing trend on wetland ecosystems. This increases the need for detailed identification and assessment of wet...