The article explores the study of biodiversity changes in the “Oleshkivski Pisky” sandy massif and the dissemination of its results using the StoryMaps tool.
The innovation of StoryMaps lies in its ability to uniquely combine various resources in one intuitive environment, with cartographic models serving as integrators, and disseminating them in a network environment as a single whole. Based on the experience of using the StoryMaps web service in the research process, it was found that its functionality is sufficient for mapping the dynamics of biodiversity changes by creating appropriate maps of natural phenomena and hypersphere maps.
The dissemination of research results is aimed at: expanding understanding of the ecosystem dynamics of the Oleshkivski sands and its surrounding areas; applying knowledge about natural formation trends in conservation practices and effective territory management; informing authorities and various public organizations to make decisions regarding further restoration of the massifʼs biodiversity and calculating compensation for the created ecocide; raising public ecological awareness about the scale of the consequences of human activities.
The developed StotyMaps is posted at the link: https://arcg.is/OzWiC
Arutiunian, Y. & Bondarenko, E. (2023). Mapping of biodiversity changes in the temporary occupied territories of Ukraine (on the example of the National Nature Park “Oleshkivski Pisky”). International Conference of Young Professionals “GeoTerrace-2023”, 2–4 October 2023, Lviv, Ukraine. 1–5. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.2023510091 (retrieved July 28, 2024).
Carroll, A. (2021). Bears Ears Restored. Esriʼs StoryMaps Team. URL: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/385c78c0f5394abfa8b27cd1cddf9465?item=2 (retrieved July 28, 2024).
Conserving the northern headwaters of the Truckee River from 2008 to 2020. (2020). Esriʼs StoryMaps Team. URL: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/74981ffa579e4267bbbf66d488bb38fc?item=12 (retrieved July 29, 2024).
Dangermond, J. (2024). The Power of Where: A Geographic Approach to the Worldʼs Greatest Challenges. Esri Press, 300 p.
Harder, C., & Brown, C. (2017). The ArcGIS Book: 10 Big Ideas about Applying the Science of Where. Esri Press, 178 p.
Kyryliuk, M., & Bondarenko, E. (2023). Cartographic monitoring of the state of natural reserve fund objects of Ukraine in temporarily occupied territories. 17th International Conference “Monitoring of Geological Processes and Ecological Condition of the Environment”. 7–10 November 2023. Kyiv, Ukraine. 1–5. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.2023520197 (retrieved July 29, 2024).
StoryMaps. (2024). Meet StoryMaps, your new favorite way to tell stories. URL: https://storymaps.com/uk (retrieved July 27, 2024). [In Ukrainian].
Wright, D. J. & Harder, C. (2021). GIS for Science, Volume 3: Maps for Saving the Planet, highlights real-world examples of scientists creating maps about saving life on Earth and preserving biodiversity. Esri Press, 228 p. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17128/9781589485877 (retrieved July 25, 2024).
Yarnold, D. (2024). The Geography of Hope: Real-Life Stories of Optimists Mapping a Better World. Esri Press, 252 p.