Wiky Geomatics

Wiikwemkoong’s Department of Lands & Natural Resources (DLNR) has expanded it’s capabilities to include core technology consisting of high-quality multispectral imagery and high resolution LiDAR, capture via unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). Wiikwemkoong’s DLNR Geomatics Department seeks to form strategic alliances and partnerships with forestry consulting firms to join in pursuing opportunities in the afforestation, carbon offset monitoring, aggregates, mining, and civil engineering sectors.

In its early stages, DNLR is looking to focus its efforts on the Great-Lake St. Lawrence forest region of Ontario where the diversity of landscapes and tree species/forest types require a more granular and detailed understanding of forest inventory and where continuous inventories are necessary for effective and efficient forest management planning and operations. Although an early emphasis will be placed on foresty related services, DLNR is interested in exploring opportunities associated with other sectors in the region.

Our Technology

DJI Matrice 350 RTK UAV

RedEdge-MX Dual Camera Imaging System (shown here):

Synchronized 10-band imagery for advanced remote sensing solutions. These bands closely fit Sentinal imagery band widths.

Zenmuse L2 LiDAR Camera:

With superior penetration due to smaller laser spots, 5 returns and 4 cm vertical and 5 cm horizontal accuracy, and advanced flight path options, this camera provides high precision capture of terrain and features.
With superior penetration due to smaller laser spots, 5 returns and 4 cm vertical and 5 cm horizontal accuracy, and advanced flight path options, this camera provides high precision capture of terrain and features.

Our R&D Focus

Forestry Operations

Woodlots, private landowners, inventory updates – planning, inventories, and orthomosaics

Forestry Renewal & FTG

Stocking, survival, height, health, species identification in smaller areas in GLSL region primarily

Afforestation

Planning – land identification & site-specific assessment. Stocking, survival & height

Mining & Aggregrates

Material deposits, tailings pond condition, cut/fill analysis, site analysis

Property Mapping

Mapping products, building information, imagery products

A few recent clients:

Anishinabek Nations: https://www.anishinabek.ca/

Ketegaunseebee: https://www.gardenriver.org/site/

Point Grondine Eco Park: https://www.grondinepark.com/

Searchmont Resort: https://searchmont.com/

Research Partners:

Vermillion Forest Management: https://www.sudburyforest.com/

Canadian Wood Fibre Centre: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/forest-forestry/forest-programs/forest-innovation-program

Nature Conservancy of Canada, Vidal Bay: https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/where-we-work/ontario/featured-projects/vidal-bay.html

Forests Ontario (now Forests Canada): https://forestscanada.ca/en

Wiky Geomatics Contact

Suzanne Gunn                                                     
GIS Specialist, Business Lead

Wiikwemkoong, Manitoulin Island
& Searchmont, Algoma District,
Ontario, Canada