The following projects are currently being conducted in the Spatial Analysis Lab at the National Zoo's Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia:
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Asian Elephants A regional conservation assessment for this endangered species and a study of the wild elephants in protected ranges of Myanmar. |
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Eld's Deer |
| Mongolian Gazelle Mapping the extent of the calving, summer, and winter grounds of the Mongolian gazelle. |
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| World Forests An assessment of the world's forest decline and protection across three major biomes-tropical, boreal, and temperate. |
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Landcover Change
in Myanmar A comprehensive study using high-resolution satellite imagery to map current landcover and deforestation patterns. |
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Forest Biodiversity
in Virginia A project designed to provide teachers with the skills and tools needed to teach the scientific principles of biodiversity monitoring. |