Amanda Anderson
Geospatial Analyst
amanda.anderson@ag.tamu.eduAmanda provides geospatial analysis and mapping support for various institute projects. Her primary focus is incorporating spatial analysis and remote sensing techniques to identify and characterize suitable habitat for species of interest.
In 2021, she returned to the institute after previously serving in various GIS support roles from 2007 to 2017. She received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in wildlife and fisheries sciences from Texas A&M University in 2009 and 2014, respectively. She is a Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP).
Amanda’s interest in positively contributing to natural resource and land management originates from her upbringing on a rural farm and ranch in Fedor, Texas. She enjoys fishing, hunting, hiking, and kayaking with her family.
Publications
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Assessing ecological and socio-political factors in site selection for ocelot reintroduction in Texas
Mar 2024
Martinez, L. A., J. V. Lombardi, G. Powers, A. D. Anderson, T. Campbell, & R. R. Lopez. 2024. Assessing ecological and socio-political factors in site selection for ocelot reintroduction in Texas. Conservation Science and Practice, e13113. https:// doi.org/10.1111/csp2.13113
Field Notes
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From Maps to Mentorship: NRI partners with Borlaug Youth
Jul 2, 2025
The story of Texas’s working lands, or privately owned farms, ranches, and forests, is one of rapid changes that have widespread implications for national and food security, rural economies, and the conservation of wildlife, water, and other natural resources. Over 139 million acres of valuable landscapes supporting these processes are threatened by suburbanization, rural development, and land fragmentation driven by rapid economic and population growth.
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Featured Map: Out of this world imagery for natural resources management
Apr 14, 2023
What do natural resources professionals have in common with rocket scientists? More than you might think. Spacecraft-based cameras that orbit the globe have been providing images that guide natural resource management for decades.