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Using GPS - Forests Monitor

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Back from the field<br />

• Remember to permanently record information from notebooks into<br />

the <strong>GPS</strong> receiver, or onto a computer. If the receiver memory is<br />

limited, make sure you record all the data in this way before<br />

deleting it.<br />

• Download <strong>GPS</strong> data onto suitable program on PC<br />

• Link evidence images (film or photography) to <strong>GPS</strong> data (Data<br />

management)<br />

• Download <strong>GPS</strong> data onto suitable program on PC<br />

• Try and cross reference <strong>GPS</strong> data from field with official or<br />

community maps, and look for discrepancies.<br />

• Try downloading <strong>GPS</strong> data onto a map or satellite image to better<br />

communicate your field trip and findings.<br />

<strong>Forests</strong> <strong>Monitor</strong> ‐ <strong>Using</strong> <strong>GPS</strong>

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