At the 2012 LiDAR workshop, Robin Woywitka delivered a presentation on how LiDAR data is being used to help the work of the Archaeological Survey in Alberta. The province has over 30,000 sites covering the past 12,000 years, and a regulatory framework in place to protect sensitive areas. Using LiDAR data as part of the Historic Resources Impact Assessment process has been successful. LiDAR is used for terrian visualization, some direct site detection adn modelling areas of archaeological sensitivity. Staff at the Archaeological Survey are working on digital terrain analysis as a means of identifying potential sites.
Robin Woywitka works with the Archaeological Survey, Historic Resources Management Branch, Alberta Culture and Community Services.
In March 2012, over 300 people gathered in Edmonton to participate in a 2-day workshop about how LiDAR technology is being used in Alberta, and the potential future applications for LiDAR data. The Land-use Knowledge Network was able to record the presentations.