APPLYING WEBGIS IN BUILDING UP AN ONLINE BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (UNDER TESTING) IN DA NANG CITY

Abstract

Based on a practical survey on the biodiversity distribution and ecology in the area of Da Nang city, together with an investigation into 2D mapsystem documents, user interface, human - machine interaction and the WebGIS technology, this paper is a product of a study combining multiple disciplines in building up an online biodiversity management system in DaNang city to meet the needs of many users with various roles. In order to construct this system, the author has used the server ArcGIS to create maps and display biological information at different locations on the map whereby the system provides a holistic view of biodiversity in Da Nang city. With this system in operation, manager scan put forward policies to control and limit biodiversity decline rates, to conserve and foster rare species facing the risk of extinction for the sake of sustainable socio-economic develpment in future; the system can also also be employed to support lecturers and students in teaching, learning and doing research.