Doug Willis

NRM Data Manager
 

The NRM Data Manager is responsible for the management, maintenance and ongoing development of natural resource information and monitoring systems crucial to NQ Dry Tropics' ongoing planning and implementation process. This includes collection, validation, and management of all natural resource data for the region.

The NRM Data Manager provides advice to Project Managers in methods for collection of data for regional investment projects. This advice includes data collection plans, internal management of data, sharing of data with regional partners and data integration/blending to guide future planning activities.

The NRM Data Manager can provide advice to community groups and individuals involved in natural resource management planning activities such as GPS data collection and computer mapping.

A core function of this position is to ensure that NRM data and information is utilised by internal staff, partner agencies, the community and individuals involved in sustainable natural resource management.

Doug Willis has been with NQ Dry Tropics since November 2005 having served with the Australian Defence Force for 20 years as a cartographer, photogrammetrist, air camera operator and GIS specialist . Doug has been involved with the Regional Groups Collective Project steering team for nearly two years. This team has guided the statewide purchase of SPOT 5 satelllite imagery , development of standards and delivery of GIS and GPS training across Queensland.