Create study area map using QGIS: Detailed step by step methods

Students and Researchers in Ecology and other Science disciplines have always found it difficult to make simple graphical illustrations of their study locations/sites in the form of maps. Some have resulted in using existing maps on the internet which might not accurately show the exact points of collection of their samples and may not be acceptable by reputable academic journals. Another limitation to making a study area map is the unawareness of free software and lack of technical knowledge in the mapping procedures. Hence, this webinar intends to address all these challenges and provide simple and easy-to-learn techniques for making study area maps. QGIS is free, readily available and easy-to-learn software that is used by thousands of researchers across the world.

[pemalhamo]

Dear Dr. Festus, Thank you so so much for this amazing tutorial. I have just submitted my dissertation and watching this video helped me create my study area map. I am forever grateful. I look forward to watching more of these content in the future as well :)

[Zssarrarli]

I danced around many videos!!! I had just 24hours to sumbmit my work. landed on yours and I learned how to create shapefiles and add DTL in 4hours! . you are a great teacher, Thank you.

[muhammadasim]

I was seraching for easy lectures in order to watch learn and perform for 3 days, nothing happened until I found this video. Very easy and practical. Thank you

[oladipostephen]

Thank you very kindly Dr. Fetus for this comprehensive tutorial. You are indeed a great teacher. Thank you for making it very simple.

[teamshare]

This tutorial is actually very powerful. However, it quite too long to capture what we need. Overall, good. Thanks so much.

[kenethkaunda]

Your explanation was truly phenomenal… I would sit in your class for the whole week man. Thank you Dr. Festus

[thehippocampus]

Huge thanks to you Dr. Festus! I been struggling on how to create map in QGis for months (3 months). Just watching you and following you step-by-step, I finished my study map within 7 hrs!

[sayed]

I have No you are indeed a great Teacher, I have ever seen !

[pratikchaudhary]

Thank you for the webinar presentation it is awesome

[wisdomharringtonkaunda]

You are a phenomenal instructor, sir. Thank you so much for the skills shared.

[destinychild-twkg]

I just created a map showing the geographical location of my study area. The publication will be out soon. Thank you for this wonderful presentation.

[tiasterritory]

Hi Dr., this is the best YT academic video i have ever watched, thank you so much.I am studying a statistics course and this is a good start for me.
Dr am requesting you do one for statistical analysis, where different colors represent a certain feature or rate on the map, please please, thank you.

[harijaishi]

Dear Dr. Festus, Thank You for the detailed lecture. Appreciate your simple and fantastic way of teaching. I have just now created my study area map.

[edosaeguakun]

Dr. Festus, your introductory video on QGIS deserves many applauds. You really know your craft and I advise that you take content creation more professionally. Intelligent men like you shouldn't be kept behind the scenes.

[jameliajordan]

I really appreciate you! I had limited time to create a study area and you saved me. Thank you very much for making this video!

[Thomas-wjdx]

Very very very helpful🙏. I managed to create my study area, Thank you so much Mr

[solomononuchefaruna]

I want to commend you for your comprehensive and detailed teaching. Am glad seeing a black man teach on YouTube.

[hamzamoluhnjoya]

Thank you so much. It was very fruitful. I really liked the process. Now I can make a study map.

[mubarakyahia]

You are great teacher thank you for the lecture, now we need lecture on charts with labels on Qgis

[amadukabia]

Thank you, Dr. Fetus, for this detailed tutorial. You have helped to create my first map in QGIS software.