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Harness the Power of GIS for Natural Resources | Esri Canada 1 Leverage the Power of Geography for Unprecedented Insight & Knowledge Natural resources from the land, sea and air, are finite. It is therefore critical to measure and manage these resources in a sustainable manner as they impact our quality of life. Whether you are trying to meet the demands of running a mining operation or are assessing forest conditions, you face conflicting issues of planning, production, business demands and environmental regulations. The interdependency of the earth's ecosystems and human impact on the environment present complex challenges. Natural resource professionals must strike an intricate balancing act between staying ahead of the competition, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and achieving an environmental management plan that will be sustainable both locally and globally. To make this possible, natural resource professionals need to be able to integrate vast amount of complex information, measure and analyze various types of geographic data, and model and predict potential outcomes. Unfortunately, many natural resource organizations contend with: • inefficiencies in asset management • mounting regulatory compliance obligations • data located on disparate systems in different locations • inaccurate or outdated information • a lack of system interoperability and data sharing Enter GIS A geographic information system (GIS) integrates hardware, software, and data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. Understanding the relationship between location and natural resources assists tremendously in planning, decision-making and the delivery of services. With GIS, natural resource professionals can analyze complex situations, visualize problems, and create geographic plans and solutions for increased efficiency, reduced costs, improved communication and coordinated work across the organization. At the forefront of GIS technology is Esri. Esri offers a market leading GIS solution that allows natural resource professionals to organize vast amounts of complex data into understandable visual representations in every branch of environmental management. Drawing from our comprehensive suite of software and an array of support services that include technical support, training, and the expertise of our professional services consultants and business partners, Esri provides flexible and scalable solutions that are tailored to your organization's individual requirements. Our solutions are interoperable and designed to interface with existing databases, networks and enterprise resource planning systems. Combining GIS with mobile technologies, such as GPS and automated vehicle location systems enable natural resources organizations to bring GIS technology into the field. The types of organizations that have adopted Esri technology span the natural resources spectrum and include: • government bodies • First Nations organizations • mining and mineral corporations • petroleum and pipeline companies • environmental services companies • forestry companies • pulp and paper manufacturers • engineering firms • marine organizations • agricultural organizations