Cartagen 0.5 – Mapping Tools

Cartagen (http://cartagen.org) is a vector-based, client-side framework for rendering maps in native HTML 5. Written in JavaScript, it uses the new Canvas element to load mapping data from various sources, including OpenStreetMap.
In short, Cartagen lets you make beautiful, customized maps with a simple stylesheet.
Maps are styled with Geographic Style Sheets (GSS), a cascading stylesheet specification [...]

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View your FreeMind mindmap online with Flash

I had a lot of interest around my article on FreeMind, the free mind mapping software.  See my original article here.  Since writing this post I have found a useful way of presenting the mind map on-line with Flash Browser.  This tool allows you to present your mind map on-line in a flash viewer.  It [...]

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Plant Hardiness Zone Maps

“There are a few plant hardiness zone maps available on the web, mostly for Western nations. The quality and detail varies but most follow the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s guidelines for zone classification. Be sure to check the map you are refering to for details.
Australia: A fairly generalized map of the country is available. Keep in [...]

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A new way to view our world

Using Google Earth (Free program) you can see a new way to view our world by adding ‘layers’ to Google Earth.
Instructions of use

You need to have Google Earth installed on your machine first.
Then go to the link of interest below by clicking on the heading
(eg. Global Tree Cover Map)
Then click on the icon.
Save the file onto [...]

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What would Sydney look like if the sea rose 7m?

See what your area would look like on a map if the sea did rise 7 meters because of global warming?
Source
Rising Sea level simulator using Google Earth

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Calculate your roof’s solar potential

We are a solar array modeling service and community determined to help consumers evaluate solar for their home or business and to create greater awareness for solar overall.
Calculate your roof’s solar potential.
RoofRay

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FreeMind – Free mind mapping software

Why not convert your permaculture ideas into a mind map?  What is a mind map?
A mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea. Mind maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid [...]

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Planet Earth: The Executive Summary

A few years ago a group of educators from BC, Canada set out to try to get an objective look at the state of the world. We wanted The Big Picture, not just this or that issue, but the most essential points of every important issue. The Executive Summary of the state of the planet. 

Global Ecology
Climate change, [...]

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An introduction to key concepts in the earth sciences

 
This web site consists of a series of fifteen chapters from an eBook, Notes on Planet Earth – An Introduction to Key Concepts in the Earth Sciences. In addition, you can find here videos of  lectures (screencasts), practice exams, video reviews for each of four required exams, and twelve laboratory assignments for Geology 101.
 
eBook
If you [...]

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Australian Natural Resources Atlas

 
Find the latest information on the condition and management of Australia’s natural resources.
 
Australian Natural Resources Atlas
Your other option is the New South Wales Natural Resource Atlas found here.

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