GIS Unit - tools

Links to tools developed by and available from the GIS Unit, including GeoCAT, CATS, gazetteers.

GeoCAT analysis tool

GeoCAT

The Geospatial Conservation Assessment Tool (GeoCAT) performs rapid geospatial analysis of species in a simple and powerful way. This tool is designed to produce rapid species level conservation assessments through an easy to use interface with a familiar Google Map underlay.

Go to GeoCAT


CATS range image

The Conservation Assessment Tools (CAT)

The Conservation Assessment Tools (CAT) is an extension to ArcView that provides a suite of tools designed to produce rapid conservation assessments. Preliminary conservation assessments based on range can be calculated either for single or multiple species. 

More information on the CAT extension


Gazetteer

Gazetteers

Gazetteers are geographical directories and important references for place names.

Flora Zambesiaca and Flora of Tropical East Africa Gazetteers


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