Theses and Dissertations
ORCID
0009-0001-1847-4357
Advisor
Stokes, C.
Committee Member
Khademibami, Laya
Committee Member
Shmulsky, Rubin
Committee Member
Arango, Rachel
Date of Degree
8-12-2026
Original embargo terms
Immediate Worldwide Access
Document Type
Graduate Thesis - Open Access
Major
Sustainable Bioproducts
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Forest Resources
Department
Department of Sustainable Bioproducts
Abstract
Wood protection research plots have played a critical role in the development and evaluation of preservative treatments used throughout North America, including decades of research associated with Mississippi State University’s Department of Sustainable Bioproducts. However, without spatial documentation, much of this research history and institutional knowledge is at risk of being lost. This study develops a GIS-based research preservation platform to document, organize, and preserve historic wood protection testing data. Using ArcGIS Pro, field-collected spatial data, historical records, aerial imagery, and ArcGIS Online technologies, a digital geodatabase and interactive web application were created to organize research locations and connect them with associated metadata and publications. The resulting platform supports long-term preservation of institutional research heritage while improving accessibility for students, researchers, and industry professionals, demonstrating the value of spatial technologies in preserving scientific research data and supporting future wood preservation initiatives.
Sponsorship (Optional)
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts at Mississippi State University and the USDA Forest Products Laboratory for providing the resources, support, and funding necessary to complete this research. Their commitment to advancing wood products research and education made this project possible and provided invaluable opportunities throughout my graduate studies.
Recommended Citation
Pace, Lorali Gene, "Development of a GIS-based research data preservation platform for historically significant wood preservative research field sites" (2026). Theses and Dissertations. 7084.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/7084
