Kristen Pott, B.E.S., M.Sc.
GIS Specialist | Ecologist
Kristen is a GIS Specialist / Ecologist and specializes in spatial analysis from an ecological and natural heritage system perspective, both on a small and large scale.
Bio
Kristen holds a M.Sc. and a B.Sc. from the University of Waterloo, where she also earned a Diploma of Excellence in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
She has advanced experience with geospatial tools, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Field Maps, and QGIS, along with intermediate proficiency in Python and R. Kristen specializes in spatial analysis from an ecological and natural heritage systems perspective and has applied remote sensing techniques, including NDVI analysis and object-based classification using eCognition, to identify vegetation communities and assess agricultural land use.
Kristen has extensive experience in ecological mapping, including delineating vegetation community types from orthoimagery. Her project work includes woodland mapping updates and quality assurance for York Region, significant woodland and valleyland mapping in Durham Region, and the development of woodland restoration plans. She is also experienced in digitizing field data, developing story maps, and producing high-quality mapping for reporting and presentation.
She has contributed to large-scale natural heritage system mapping initiatives for Bruce County, Niagara Region, and Lennox and Addington County, and has developed municipal methodologies for identifying and mapping key natural heritage features, including core areas, significant wetlands, and significant woodlands.