Provider: Pacific Marine Analysis and Research Association (PacMARA)
Contact: Norma Serra, nserra [at] pacmara.org
Learning objective: This hands-on technical course provides participants with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to use Marxan in a marine conservation planning exercise. Using Marxan, planners can identify an efficient system of reserve sites, or any other type of spatial planning systems, that includes a suite of biodiversity or human use targets at a minimal cost. Marxan is one of the most widely used conservation planning tools, as it provides a systematic and repeatable method for designing reserve networks.
Structure and content: The following topics are covered in the Introduction to Marxan course:
- Key concepts in systematic multi-objective planning
- Creating the essential Marxan input files
- Parameter setting in Marxan
- Understanding and using Marxan results
- Zonae Cogito (front-end software to facilitate Marxan use)
- A brief introduction to Marxan with Zones
The course time is split between lecture (~30%) and hands-on exercises (~70%).
Target audience: Technical practitioners knowledgeable in GIS who want to learn how to use Marxan
Format: In person
Type of course: 1/2 - 4 day technical training, usually 2-3 days
Number of participants: Variable, ~25 maximum
Costs and conditions for participating: The cost per person ranges between $425 and $745. Cost vary depending on location and if participants are students or not. Please contact Norma Serra for information on cost and participation pre-requisites.
Duration: 1/2 – 4 days
Frequency: Variable
Any upcoming dates (or when available): For more information, contact Norma Serra.
Regions/countries where offered: Courses are offered anywhere in the world. Please contact Norma Serra if you wish to organize a course in your area.
Available trainers per region: Trainers travel to courses. Contact Norma Serra for trainer information.
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