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Forestry Tools

2013-05-28T23:42:48Z

Wiki-MuellerL: /* Additional Resources */

Forestry Tools will be a Python plugin for [[http://www.qgis.org Quantum GIS]] to enable forest resource managers and planners to streamline procedures in a GIS environment. It is currently in the early stages of development. This project was generated out of a discussion that began on the QGIS-User list.

---------
'''Interested?'''
* Add your name and area of interest, availability, and expertise to the [[Talk:Forestry_Tools]]
* Join the [http://lists.osgeo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/forestrytools Forestry Tools Mailing List]
* Contribute to the future development [[Talk:Forestry_Tools#Wish List | wish-list]].

---------

== Overview ==
=== Objective ===
A variety of forestry software is currently available and employed by the forestry industry. However, this software is generally expensive, closed-source, and not customizable. These factors have led to increasing challenges such as translating between formats, exchanging data, lack of metadata, poor understanding of the tools used, and for some a frustration with the inability to customize options, rules, equations, and tools.

Foresty Tools will be a QGIS plug-in designed to give forest resource managers and planners another option for analyzing forestry data. Over time, it is hoped that it attracts a wide base of users and contributors and becomes increasingly comprehensive to address all facets of forestry management and decision-making. Forestry Tools will be initially designed to serve the needs of field-level foresters.

Forestry tools is:
* Free and Open-Source.
* Well documented.
* Useful to the basic field-level forester.
* Using the most commonly used forestry methodology.
* Easy to use.
* Understandable to the computer literate, but not necessarily technophiles.

=== Setup and Use ===
Forestry Tools can be installed through the native QGIS plugin installer. It is built in Python. It will likely require additional installations to run most effectively (PostGIS, Spatialite, or some other database). Once installed, Forestry Tools will contain menu options to access the different features and tools.

=== Inventory Setup ===
Inventory Setup will be accessed from the Foresty Tools menu. Upon selecting this option, a dialog will appear for user input. Within the dialog, the user can select vector files and basic criteria to generate inventory plots. Depending on need, these plots can be randomly located, or stratified by stand, management unit, or forest boundaries located within the vector file. Users can define sampling intensity as well as the required plot buffer distance (so plots do not stack or locate too close to one another). Once all options are selected, the user can hit "okay" and a new vector file with the user's inventory plots. Once a satisfactory layout is achieved, QGIS can export the plots to GPX files for field use.

=== Inventory Analysis ===
Prior to using the Inventory Analysis, inventory data must be stored in a Comma-Separated-Value (csv) file. This file may contain all or some of the commonly collected inventory data (plot ID, tree species, diameter, merchantable height, total height, grade, defect, etc).

Inventory Analysis will be accessed from the Forestry tools menu. Upon selecting this option a dialog will appear for the user to select the "inventory file." This file is the CSV which contains the inventory data. First, the user will be asked to match the column names in the "inventory" file to the terminology or variable need of Forestry Tools.

Once completed, the user will be given a list of options for data analysis. These options may include: log rule to be used, product classifications, taper and product limitations, volume preferences (cds, mbf, or ft3), cruise type (variable, fixed point, etc), and associated options. The last step prior to submission, is to select the vector layer which contains the plot locations and to define the save location. This will be needed to assign the collected data to management units.

Forestry Tools will match Plot ID to the plot layer and determine which management unit each plot is located within. Forestry Tools will generate stocking tables (trees per acre by diameter and species), volume tables (volume by species and product class), and associated charts (bar graph of species and diameter). These tables and charts will be saved as CSV or image file in the appropriately defined folder.

=== Later Features ===
* Ability to view and manipulate reports within QGIS.
* Define custom layouts for reports to be printed.
* Add custom tree tapers,log rules, and associated calculations.
* Table/Survey/Form for field data collection.

== Additional Resources ==
# Sign up for the mailing list at [http://lists.osgeo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/forestrytools Forestry Tools Mailing List]
# [[Talk:Forestry_Tools]]
# [https://github.com/Forestry/forestry-toolkit Forestry Tools Github]

Talk:Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T14:43:06Z

Wiki-MuellerL: /* Wish List */

# I can contribute programming time to this project, I have been looking into doing something similar myself, but I need someone to push me in the right direction when it comes to the big picture. -- [[User:Homann]]
# Worked for 10 years in forest industry, woodlands management, side of things; happy to help co-direct development and have it tested by users in the field; familiar with most of the OSGeo stack as well as QGIS -- [[User:Tmitchell | Tyler Mitchell]]
# I can help define project direction and necessary functionality. I am willing to take on programming tasks as needed, preferably under the guidance or working alongside someone more experienced. I can also facilitate the testing and continued development of project the project with a diverse group of potential end-users. -- [[user:MuellerL | Lee Mueller]]
# I'm up to my ears in work at the moment but want to participate as soon as time permits (hopefully in a couple of months. It's a fantastic idea with lots of potential.My name is Jake and I'm a forester in Orland Maine. Nice meeting you all.
# I'm [[User:max.uhlenhuth | Max Uhlenhuth]] - founder of SilviaTerra.com and lead engineer behind [http://silviaterra.com/info/plothound/ Plot Hound], a cross-platform mobile cruising app that runs on Android and iPhone. We built Plot Hound using all open source software. Although Plot Hound is free to use, it's not open source. Although maybe there is a compelling reason to do so...? Excited to meet the rest of you guys.
# I'm [[User:schwaeble | Jake Maier]] - a consulting forester with some programming experience from 20 years ago.
# I'm Abdoul O. Dia, co-founder of OpenGeomatica and data analysis consultant. I do have a good experience in programming (VB(A), R, C++) and database design/management. I can help on moving the project forward. I can contribute on programming (prefereably in C++).

== Current Tasks ==

{| class="wikitable" border=1 cellspacing=1
|-
! Task !! Leader !! Item !! Description
|-
| A1 || [[User:dia.abdoul | Abdoul]] || Database Schema || Develop a system for data that can be stored and retrieved from a spatial database.
|-
| C1 || [[User:MuellerL | Lee]] || Calculations || Develop functions to perform basic forestry calculations.
|}

=== Basic Development ===
{| class="wikitable" border=1 cellspacing=0
|-
! Task !! Item !! Description
|-
| A1 || Database schema || Develop a system for data (chiefly inventory and management prescriptions) that can be stored in a spatial database.
|-
| A2 || QGIS-Database Link || Link database with QGIS layers to support retrieval and viewing of data within QGIS.
|-
| B1 || Plot layout || Automatically generate plot points based on user-entered specifications (spacing, random or regular, etc).
|-
| B2 || Plot-Stand Allocation || Recognize plot location and allocate ownership to appropriate stands. Change if stand location changes.
|-
| C1 || Volume/Stand Calculations || Develop functions to perform basic forestry calculations.
|-
| C2 || Table Generation || Use calculations to develop volume tables and stand tables for each stand or defined area.
|-
| C3 || Report Generator || Output information, tables, and figures into neat report.
|-
| D || Data Entry || Create system for data/inventory entry and recognition of possible outliers (errors).
|}

== Wish List ==
What types of workflow or features are required for managing forests? Think broad, and then we can get into specifics in each category.

=== GPS traversing ===
General data capture to record paths, boundaries and locations using GPS.
* Ability to turn it on/off
* Ability to capture multiple types of features

=== Design and capture ===
Block, road, treatment areas
* Connect various attributes to GPS collected information
* Custom input forms

=== Mobile map platform ===
Following current and planned locations
* Map layer control on/off
* Zoom, pan, query
* Basic feature calculations - length, area, sum attributes
* Show GPS,
* Auto panning map via GPS
* Edit stand boundary and sale boundary shapefiles

=== Inventory collection and analysis ===
Backend database and front end collection of inventory details
* Offline database, with inventory schema
* Platform for mobile data collection and input
* Auto form generation for particular feature types
* Syncing with master db when back online
* Generation of reports such as stand tables, stocking tables, and associated information.
* Predict future devlopment of standing volume etc.
* Perform economic analysis with specifed user input
* Ability to calibrate based on localized growth and yield tables.
* Support for a varity of cruise methods. (Point, fixed plot, etc.)
* Support for a variety of volume tables. (Scribner, Doyle, International 1/4, Carlson Method).

=== Sample plot reconnaissance and survey ===
* Generate plot schemes based on sampling intensity needs, and other input criteria (random vs. systematic, etc).
** Zig Zag schema based on tract width/length.
* Relate/connect plot/survey locations with inventory to allow for plot re-use in subsequent more intensive sampling efforts.

=== Terrain/slope/area/distance computation and measurements ===
* Ability to work in, use and display acres/hectares rather than just sq ft/m and miles/km.

=== Time-analysis ===
* What has the development of the different stands been over the years?
* Compare pictures taken previously to visualize changes
* Linking stands over time (splitting, changing borders)
* Change detection
** [http://gis-lab.info/qa/dtclassifier-eng.html#04 DTclassifier plugin]

=== Surveying ===
* From old style surveying techniques, calculate positions of corners/markers in GPS datum

=== Utilize existing data ===
* Integrate national FIA data.
* Display/use forestry information from national soils data.

Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T14:40:33Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T14:40:02Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Forestry Tools will be a Python plugin for [[http://www.qgis.org Quantum GIS]] to enable forest resource managers and planners to streamline procedures in a GIS environment. It is currently in the early stages of development. This project was generated out of a discussion that began on the QGIS-User list. Interested in helping to accelerate develpment?
---------
'''Interested?'''
* Add your name and area of interest, availability, and expertise to the [[Talk:Forestry_Tools]]
* Join the [http://lists.osgeo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/forestrytools Forestry Tools Mailing List]
* Contribute to the future development [[Talk:Forestry_Tools#Wish List | wish-list]].
---------

== Overview ==
=== Objective ===
A variety of forestry software is currently available and employed by the forestry industry. However, this software is generally expensive, closed-source, and not customizable. These factors have led to increasing challenges such as translating between formats, exchanging data, lack of metadata, poor understanding of the tools used, and for some a frustration with the inability to customize options, rules, equations, and tools.

Foresty Tools will be a QGIS plug-in designed to give forest resource managers and planners another option for analyzing forestry data. Over time, it is hoped that it attracts a wide base of users and contributors and becomes increasingly comprehensive to address all facets of forestry management and decision-making. Forestry Tools will be initially designed to serve the needs of field-level foresters.

Forestry tools is:
* Free and Open-Source.
* Well documented.
* Useful to the basic field-level forester.
* Using the most commonly used forestry methodology.
* Easy to use.
* Understandable to the computer literate, but not necessarily technophiles.

=== Setup and Use ===
Forestry Tools can be installed through the native QGIS plugin installer. It is built in Python. It will likely require additional installations to run most effectively (PostGIS, Spatialite, or some other database). Once installed, Forestry Tools will contain menu options to access the different features and tools.

=== Inventory Setup ===
Inventory Setup will be accessed from the Foresty Tools menu. Upon selecting this option, a dialog will appear for user input. Within the dialog, the user can select vector files and basic criteria to generate inventory plots. Depending on need, these plots can be randomly located, or stratified by stand, management unit, or forest boundaries located within the vector file. Users can define sampling intensity as well as the required plot buffer distance (so plots do not stack or locate too close to one another). Once all options are selected, the user can hit "okay" and a new vector file with the user's inventory plots. Once a satisfactory layout is achieved, QGIS can export the plots to GPX files for field use.

=== Inventory Analysis ===
Prior to using the Inventory Analysis, inventory data must be stored in a Comma-Separated-Value (csv) file. This file may contain all or some of the commonly collected inventory data (plot ID, tree species, diameter, merchantable height, total height, grade, defect, etc).

Inventory Analysis will be accessed from the Forestry tools menu. Upon selecting this option a dialog will appear for the user to select the "inventory file." This file is the CSV which contains the inventory data. First, the user will be asked to match the column names in the "inventory" file to the terminology or variable need of Forestry Tools.

Once completed, the user will be given a list of options for data analysis. These options may include: log rule to be used, product classifications, taper and product limitations, volume preferences (cds, mbf, or ft3), cruise type (variable, fixed point, etc), and associated options. The last step prior to submission, is to select the vector layer which contains the plot locations and to define the save location. This will be needed to assign the collected data to management units.

Forestry Tools will match Plot ID to the plot layer and determine which management unit each plot is located within. Forestry Tools will generate stocking tables (trees per acre by diameter and species), volume tables (volume by species and product class), and associated charts (bar graph of species and diameter). These tables and charts will be saved as CSV or image file in the appropriately defined folder.

=== Later Features ===
* Ability to view and manipulate reports within QGIS.
* Define custom layouts for reports to be printed.
* Add custom tree tapers,log rules, and associated calculations.
* Table/Survey/Form for field data collection.

== Additional Resources ==
# Sign up for the mailing list at [http://lists.osgeo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/forestrytools Forestry Tools Mailing List]
# [[Talk:Forestry_Tools]]

Talk:Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T14:39:34Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T14:35:46Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

What open source geo products have tools that may be specially useful for foresters and resource managers? A discussion started on the QGIS-User list led to starting this page.

---------
'''Interested?''' - add your name and area of interest, availability, expertise, to the [[Talk:Forestry_Tools]] page.
---------
Forestry Tools will be a Python plugin for [[http://www.qgis.org Quantum GIS]] to enable forest resource managers and planners to streamline procedures in a GIS environment. It is currently in the early stages of development. This project was generated out of a discussion that began on the QGIS-User list. Interested in helping to accelerate develpment? Add your name and area of interest, availability, and expertise to the [[Talk:Forestry_Tools]] page, or join the [http://lists.osgeo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/forestrytools Forestry Tools Mailing List].

== Overview ==
=== Objective ===
A variety of forestry software is currently available and employed by the forestry industry. However, this software is generally expensive, closed-source, and not customizable. These factors have led to increasing challenges such as translating between formats, exchanging data, lack of metadata, poor understanding of the tools used, and for some a frustration with the inability to customize options, rules, equations, and tools.

Foresty Tools will be a QGIS plug-in designed to give forest resource managers and planners another option for analyzing forestry data. Over time, it is hoped that it attracts a wide base of users and contributors and becomes increasingly comprehensive to address all facets of forestry management and decision-making. Forestry Tools will be initially designed to serve the needs of field-level foresters.

Forestry tools is:
* Free and Open-Source.
* Well documented.
* Useful to the basic field-level forester.
* Using the most commonly used forestry methodology.
* Easy to use.
* Understandable to the computer literate, but not necessarily technophiles.

=== Setup and Use ===
Forestry Tools can be installed through the native QGIS plugin installer. It is built in Python. It will likely require additional installations to run most effectively (PostGIS, Spatialite, or some other database). Once installed, Forestry Tools will contain menu options to access the different features and tools.

=== Inventory Setup ===
Inventory Setup will be accessed from the Foresty Tools menu. Upon selecting this option, a dialog will appear for user input. Within the dialog, the user can select vector files and basic criteria to generate inventory plots. Depending on need, these plots can be randomly located, or stratified by stand, management unit, or forest boundaries located within the vector file. Users can define sampling intensity as well as the required plot buffer distance (so plots do not stack or locate too close to one another). Once all options are selected, the user can hit "okay" and a new vector file with the user's inventory plots. Once a satisfactory layout is achieved, QGIS can export the plots to GPX files for field use.

=== Inventory Analysis ===
Prior to using the Inventory Analysis, inventory data must be stored in a Comma-Separated-Value (csv) file. This file may contain all or some of the commonly collected inventory data (plot ID, tree species, diameter, merchantable height, total height, grade, defect, etc).

Inventory Analysis will be accessed from the Forestry tools menu. Upon selecting this option a dialog will appear for the user to select the "inventory file." This file is the CSV which contains the inventory data. First, the user will be asked to match the column names in the "inventory" file to the terminology or variable need of Forestry Tools.

Once completed, the user will be given a list of options for data analysis. These options may include: log rule to be used, product classifications, taper and product limitations, volume preferences (cds, mbf, or ft3), cruise type (variable, fixed point, etc), and associated options. The last step prior to submission, is to select the vector layer which contains the plot locations and to define the save location. This will be needed to assign the collected data to management units.

Forestry Tools will match Plot ID to the plot layer and determine which management unit each plot is located within. Forestry Tools will generate stocking tables (trees per acre by diameter and species), volume tables (volume by species and product class), and associated charts (bar graph of species and diameter). These tables and charts will be saved as CSV or image file in the appropriately defined folder.

=== Later Features ===
* Ability to view and manipulate reports within QGIS.
* Define custom layouts for reports to be printed.
* Add custom tree tapers,log rules, and associated calculations.
* Table/Survey/Form for field data collection.

== Additional Resources ==
# Sign up for the mailing list at [http://lists.osgeo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/forestrytools Forestry Tools Mailing List]
# [[Talk:Forestry_Tools]]

Talk:Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T14:30:02Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

# I can contribute programming time to this project, I have been looking into doing something similar myself, but I need someone to push me in the right direction when it comes to the big picture. -- [[User:Homann]]
# Worked for 10 years in forest industry, woodlands management, side of things; happy to help co-direct development and have it tested by users in the field; familiar with most of the OSGeo stack as well as QGIS -- [[User:Tmitchell | Tyler Mitchell]]
# I can help define project direction and necessary functionality. I am willing to take on programming tasks as needed, preferably under the guidance or working alongside someone more experienced. I can also facilitate the testing and continued development of project the project with a diverse group of potential end-users. -- [[user:MuellerL | Lee Mueller]]
# I'm up to my ears in work at the moment but want to participate as soon as time permits (hopefully in a couple of months. It's a fantastic idea with lots of potential.My name is Jake and I'm a forester in Orland Maine. Nice meeting you all.
# I'm [[User:max.uhlenhuth | Max Uhlenhuth]] - founder of SilviaTerra.com and lead engineer behind [http://silviaterra.com/info/plothound/ Plot Hound], a cross-platform mobile cruising app that runs on Android and iPhone. We built Plot Hound using all open source software. Although Plot Hound is free to use, it's not open source. Although maybe there is a compelling reason to do so...? Excited to meet the rest of you guys.
# I'm [[User:schwaeble | Jake Maier]] - a consulting forester with some programming experience from 20 years ago.
# I'm Abdoul O. Dia, co-founder of OpenGeomatica and data analysis consultant. I do have a good experience in programming (VB(A), R, C++) and database design/management. I can help on moving the project forward. I can contribute on programming (prefereably in C++).

== Current Tasks ==

{| class="wikitable" border=1 cellspacing=1
|-
! Task !! Leader !! Item !! Description
|-
| A1 || [[User:dia.abdoul | Abdoul]] || Database Schema || Develop a system for data that can be stored and retrieved from a spatial database.
|-
| C1 || ]]User:MuellerL | Lee]] || Calculations || Develop functions to perform basic forestry calculations.
|}

=== Basic Development ===
{| class="wikitable" border=1 cellspacing=0
|-
! Task !! Item !! Description
|-
| A1 || Database schema || Develop a system for data (chiefly inventory and management prescriptions) that can be stored in a spatial database.
|-
| A2 || QGIS-Database Link || Link database with QGIS layers to support retrieval and viewing of data within QGIS.
|-
| B1 || Plot layout || Automatically generate plot points based on user-entered specifications (spacing, random or regular, etc).
|-
| B2 || Plot-Stand Allocation || Recognize plot location and allocate ownership to appropriate stands. Change if stand location changes.
|-
| C1 || Volume/Stand Calculations || Develop functions to perform basic forestry calculations.
|-
| C2 || Table Generation || Use calculations to develop volume tables and stand tables for each stand or defined area.
|-
| C3 || Report Generator || Output information, tables, and figures into neat report.
|-
| D || Data Entry || Create system for data/inventory entry and recognition of possible outliers (errors).
|}

== Wish List ==
What types of workflow or features are required for managing forests? Think broad, and then we can get into specifics in each category.

=== GPS traversing ===
General data capture to record paths, boundaries and locations using GPS.
* Ability to turn it on/off
* Ability to capture multiple types of features

=== Design and capture ===
Block, road, treatment areas
* Connect various attributes to GPS collected information
* Custom input forms

=== Mobile map platform ===
Following current and planned locations
* Map layer control on/off
* Zoom, pan, query
* Basic feature calculations - length, area, sum attributes
* Show GPS,
* Auto panning map via GPS
* Edit stand boundary and sale boundary shapefiles

=== Inventory collection and analysis ===
Backend database and front end collection of inventory details
* Offline database, with inventory schema
* Platform for mobile data collection and input
* Auto form generation for particular feature types
* Syncing with master db when back online
* Generation of reports such as stand tables, stocking tables, and associated information.
* Predict future devlopment of standing volume etc.
* Perform economic analysis with specifed user input
* Ability to calibrate based on localized growth and yield tables.
* Support for a varity of cruise methods. (Point, fixed plot, etc.)
* Support for a variety of volume tables. (Scribner, Doyle, International 1/4, Carlson Method).

=== Sample plot reconnaissance and survey ===
* Generate plot schemes based on sampling intensity needs, and other input criteria (random vs. systematic, etc).
** Zig Zag schema based on tract width/length.
* Relate/connect plot/survey locations with inventory to allow for plot re-use in subsequent more intensive sampling efforts.

=== Terrain/slope/area/distance computation and measurements ===
* Ability to work in, use and display acres/hectares rather than just sq ft/m and miles/km.

=== Time-analysis ===
* What has the development of the different stands been over the years?
* Compare pictures taken previously to visualize changes
* Linking stands over time (splitting, changing borders)
* Change detection
** [http://gis-lab.info/qa/dtclassifier-eng.html#04 DTclassifier plugin]

=== Surveying ===
* From old style surveying techniques, calculate positions of corners/markers in GPS datum

Talk:Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T14:26:48Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

# I can contribute programming time to this project, I have been looking into doing something similar myself, but I need someone to push me in the right direction when it comes to the big picture. -- [[User:Homann]]
# Worked for 10 years in forest industry, woodlands management, side of things; happy to help co-direct development and have it tested by users in the field; familiar with most of the OSGeo stack as well as QGIS -- [[User:Tmitchell | Tyler Mitchell]]
# I can help define project direction and necessary functionality. I am willing to take on programming tasks as needed, preferably under the guidance or working alongside someone more experienced. I can also facilitate the testing and continued development of project the project with a diverse group of potential end-users. -- [[user:MuellerL | Lee Mueller]]
# I'm up to my ears in work at the moment but want to participate as soon as time permits (hopefully in a couple of months. It's a fantastic idea with lots of potential.My name is Jake and I'm a forester in Orland Maine. Nice meeting you all.
# I'm [[User:max.uhlenhuth | Max Uhlenhuth]] - founder of SilviaTerra.com and lead engineer behind [http://silviaterra.com/info/plothound/ Plot Hound], a cross-platform mobile cruising app that runs on Android and iPhone. We built Plot Hound using all open source software. Although Plot Hound is free to use, it's not open source. Although maybe there is a compelling reason to do so...? Excited to meet the rest of you guys.
# I'm [[User:schwaeble | Jake Maier]] - a consulting forester with some programming experience from 20 years ago.
# I'm Abdoul O. Dia, co-founder of OpenGeomatica and data analysis consultant. I do have a good experience in programming (VB(A), R, C++) and database design/management. I can help on moving the project forward. I can contribute on programming (prefereably in C++).

== Current Tasks ==

{| class="wikitable" border=1 cellspacing=1
|-
! Task !! Item !! Description !! Leader
|-
|}

=== Basic Development ===
{| class="wikitable" border=1 cellspacing=0
|-
! Task !! Item !! Description
|-
| A1 || Database schema || Develop a system for data (chiefly inventory and management prescriptions) that can be stored in a spatial database.
|-
| A2 || QGIS-Database Link || Link database with QGIS layers to support retrieval and viewing of data within QGIS.
|-
| B1 || Plot layout || Automatically generate plot points based on user-entered specifications (spacing, random or regular, etc).
|-
| B2 || Plot-Stand Allocation || Recognize plot location and allocate ownership to appropriate stands. Change if stand location changes.
|-
| C1 || Volume/Stand Calculations || Develop functions to perform basic forestry calculations.
|-
| C2 || Table Generation || Use calculations to develop volume tables and stand tables for each stand or defined area.
|-
| C3 || Report Generator || Output information, tables, and figures into neat report.
|-
| D || Data Entry || Create system for data/inventory entry and recognition of possible outliers (errors).
|}

== Wish List ==
What types of workflow or features are required for managing forests? Think broad, and then we can get into specifics in each category.

=== GPS traversing ===
General data capture to record paths, boundaries and locations using GPS.
* Ability to turn it on/off
* Ability to capture multiple types of features

=== Design and capture ===
Block, road, treatment areas
* Connect various attributes to GPS collected information
* Custom input forms

=== Mobile map platform ===
Following current and planned locations
* Map layer control on/off
* Zoom, pan, query
* Basic feature calculations - length, area, sum attributes
* Show GPS,
* Auto panning map via GPS
* Edit stand boundary and sale boundary shapefiles

=== Inventory collection and analysis ===
Backend database and front end collection of inventory details
* Offline database, with inventory schema
* Platform for mobile data collection and input
* Auto form generation for particular feature types
* Syncing with master db when back online
* Generation of reports such as stand tables, stocking tables, and associated information.
* Predict future devlopment of standing volume etc.
* Perform economic analysis with specifed user input
* Ability to calibrate based on localized growth and yield tables.
* Support for a varity of cruise methods. (Point, fixed plot, etc.)
* Support for a variety of volume tables. (Scribner, Doyle, International 1/4, Carlson Method).

=== Sample plot reconnaissance and survey ===
* Generate plot schemes based on sampling intensity needs, and other input criteria (random vs. systematic, etc).
** Zig Zag schema based on tract width/length.
* Relate/connect plot/survey locations with inventory to allow for plot re-use in subsequent more intensive sampling efforts.

=== Terrain/slope/area/distance computation and measurements ===
* Ability to work in, use and display acres/hectares rather than just sq ft/m and miles/km.

=== Time-analysis ===
* What has the development of the different stands been over the years?
* Compare pictures taken previously to visualize changes
* Linking stands over time (splitting, changing borders)
* Change detection
** [http://gis-lab.info/qa/dtclassifier-eng.html#04 DTclassifier plugin]

=== Surveying ===
* From old style surveying techniques, calculate positions of corners/markers in GPS datum

Talk:Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T14:25:06Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

# I can contribute programming time to this project, I have been looking into doing something similar myself, but I need someone to push me in the right direction when it comes to the big picture. -- [[User:Homann]]
# Worked for 10 years in forest industry, woodlands management, side of things; happy to help co-direct development and have it tested by users in the field; familiar with most of the OSGeo stack as well as QGIS -- [[User:Tmitchell | Tyler Mitchell]]
# I can help define project direction and necessary functionality. I am willing to take on programming tasks as needed, preferably under the guidance or working alongside someone more experienced. I can also facilitate the testing and continued development of project the project with a diverse group of potential end-users. -- [[user:MuellerL | Lee Mueller]]
# I'm up to my ears in work at the moment but want to participate as soon as time permits (hopefully in a couple of months. It's a fantastic idea with lots of potential.My name is Jake and I'm a forester in Orland Maine. Nice meeting you all.
# I'm [[User:max.uhlenhuth | Max Uhlenhuth]] - founder of SilviaTerra.com and lead engineer behind [http://silviaterra.com/info/plothound/ Plot Hound], a cross-platform mobile cruising app that runs on Android and iPhone. We built Plot Hound using all open source software. Although Plot Hound is free to use, it's not open source. Although maybe there is a compelling reason to do so...? Excited to meet the rest of you guys.
# I'm [[User:schwaeble | Jake Maier]] - a consulting forester with some programming experience from 20 years ago.
# I'm Abdoul O. Dia, co-founder of OpenGeomatica and data analysis consultant. I do have a good experience in programming (VB(A), R, C++) and database design/management. I can help on moving the project forward. I can contribute on programming (prefereably in C++).

=== Basic Development ===
{| class="wikitable" border=1 cellspacing=0
|-
! Task !! Item !! Description
|-
| A1 || Database schema || Develop a system for data (chiefly inventory and management prescriptions) that can be stored in a spatial database.
|-
| A2 || QGIS-Database Link || Link database with QGIS layers to support retrieval and viewing of data within QGIS.
|-
| B1 || Plot layout || Automatically generate plot points based on user-entered specifications (spacing, random or regular, etc).
|-
| B2 || Plot-Stand Allocation || Recognize plot location and allocate ownership to appropriate stands. Change if stand location changes.
|-
| C1 || Volume/Stand Calculations || Develop functions to perform basic forestry calculations.
|-
| C2 || Table Generation || Use calculations to develop volume tables and stand tables for each stand or defined area.
|-
| C3 || Report Generator || Output information, tables, and figures into neat report.
|-
| D || Data Entry || Create system for data/inventory entry and recognition of possible outliers (errors).
|}

== Wish List ==
What types of workflow or features are required for managing forests? Think broad, and then we can get into specifics in each category.

=== GPS traversing ===
General data capture to record paths, boundaries and locations using GPS.
* Ability to turn it on/off
* Ability to capture multiple types of features

=== Design and capture ===
Block, road, treatment areas
* Connect various attributes to GPS collected information
* Custom input forms

=== Mobile map platform ===
Following current and planned locations
* Map layer control on/off
* Zoom, pan, query
* Basic feature calculations - length, area, sum attributes
* Show GPS,
* Auto panning map via GPS
* Edit stand boundary and sale boundary shapefiles

=== Inventory collection and analysis ===
Backend database and front end collection of inventory details
* Offline database, with inventory schema
* Platform for mobile data collection and input
* Auto form generation for particular feature types
* Syncing with master db when back online
* Generation of reports such as stand tables, stocking tables, and associated information.
* Predict future devlopment of standing volume etc.
* Perform economic analysis with specifed user input
* Ability to calibrate based on localized growth and yield tables.
* Support for a varity of cruise methods. (Point, fixed plot, etc.)
* Support for a variety of volume tables. (Scribner, Doyle, International 1/4, Carlson Method).

=== Sample plot reconnaissance and survey ===
* Generate plot schemes based on sampling intensity needs, and other input criteria (random vs. systematic, etc).
** Zig Zag schema based on tract width/length.
* Relate/connect plot/survey locations with inventory to allow for plot re-use in subsequent more intensive sampling efforts.

=== Terrain/slope/area/distance computation and measurements ===
* Ability to work in, use and display acres/hectares rather than just sq ft/m and miles/km.

=== Time-analysis ===
* What has the development of the different stands been over the years?
* Compare pictures taken previously to visualize changes
* Linking stands over time (splitting, changing borders)
* Change detection
** [http://gis-lab.info/qa/dtclassifier-eng.html#04 DTclassifier plugin]

=== Surveying ===
* From old style surveying techniques, calculate positions of corners/markers in GPS datum

Talk:Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T14:24:49Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

# I can contribute programming time to this project, I have been looking into doing something similar myself, but I need someone to push me in the right direction when it comes to the big picture. -- [[User:Homann]]
# Worked for 10 years in forest industry, woodlands management, side of things; happy to help co-direct development and have it tested by users in the field; familiar with most of the OSGeo stack as well as QGIS -- [[User:Tmitchell | Tyler Mitchell]]
# I can help define project direction and necessary functionality. I am willing to take on programming tasks as needed, preferably under the guidance or working alongside someone more experienced. I can also facilitate the testing and continued development of project the project with a diverse group of potential end-users. -- [[user:MuellerL | Lee Mueller]]
# I'm up to my ears in work at the moment but want to participate as soon as time permits (hopefully in a couple of months. It's a fantastic idea with lots of potential.My name is Jake and I'm a forester in Orland Maine. Nice meeting you all.
# I'm [[User:max.uhlenhuth | Max Uhlenhuth]] - founder of SilviaTerra.com and lead engineer behind [http://silviaterra.com/info/plothound/ Plot Hound], a cross-platform mobile cruising app that runs on Android and iPhone. We built Plot Hound using all open source software. Although Plot Hound is free to use, it's not open source. Although maybe there is a compelling reason to do so...? Excited to meet the rest of you guys.
# I'm [[User:schwaeble | Jake Maier]] - a consulting forester with some programming experience from 20 years ago.
# I'm Abdoul O. Dia, co-founder of OpenGeomatica and data analysis consultant. I do have a good experience in programming (VB(A), R, C++) and database design/management. I can help on moving the project forward. I can contribute on programming (prefereably in C++).

=== Basic Development ===
{| class="wikitable" border=1 cellspacing=0
|-
! Task !! Item !! Description
|-
| A1 || Database schema || Develop a system for data (chiefly inventory and management prescriptions) that can be stored in a spatial database.
|-
| A2 || QGIS-Database Link || Link database with QGIS layers to support retrieval and viewing of data within QGIS.
|-
| B1 || Plot layout || Automatically generate plot points based on user-entered specifications (spacing, random or regular, etc).
|-
| B2 || Plot-Stand Allocation || Recognize plot location and allocate ownership to appropriate stands. Change if stand location changes.
|-
| C1 || Volume/Stand Calculations || Develop functions to perform basic forestry calculations.
|-
| C2 || Table Generation || Use calculations to develop volume tables and stand tables for each stand or defined area.
|-
| C3 || Report Generator || Output information, tables, and figures into neat report.
|-
| D || Data Entry || Create system for data/inventory entry and recognition of possible outliers (errors).
|}

== Wish List ==
What types of workflow or features are required for managing forests? Think broad, and then we can get into specifics in each category.

=== GPS traversing ===
General data capture to record paths, boundaries and locations using GPS.
* Ability to turn it on/off
* Ability to capture multiple types of features

=== Design and capture ===
Block, road, treatment areas
* Connect various attributes to GPS collected information
* Custom input forms

=== Mobile map platform ===
Following current and planned locations
* Map layer control on/off
* Zoom, pan, query
* Basic feature calculations - length, area, sum attributes
* Show GPS,
* Auto panning map via GPS
* Edit stand boundary and sale boundary shapefiles

=== Inventory collection and analysis ===
Backend database and front end collection of inventory details
* Offline database, with inventory schema
* Platform for mobile data collection and input
* Auto form generation for particular feature types
* Syncing with master db when back online
* Generation of reports such as stand tables, stocking tables, and associated information.
* Predict future devlopment of standing volume etc.
* Perform economic analysis with specifed user input
* Ability to calibrate based on localized growth and yield tables.
* Support for a varity of cruise methods. (Point, fixed plot, etc.)
* Support for a variety of volume tables. (Scribner, Doyle, International 1/4, Carlson Method).

=== Sample plot reconnaissance and survey ===
* Generate plot schemes based on sampling intensity needs, and other input criteria (random vs. systematic, etc).
** Zig Zag schema based on tract width/length.
* Relate/connect plot/survey locations with inventory to allow for plot re-use in subsequent more intensive sampling efforts.

=== Terrain/slope/area/distance computation and measurements ===
* Ability to work in, use and display acres/hectares rather than just sq ft/m and miles/km.

=== Time-analysis ===
* What has the development of the different stands been over the years?
* Compare pictures taken previously to visualize changes
* Linking stands over time (splitting, changing borders)
* Change detection
** [http://gis-lab.info/qa/dtclassifier-eng.html#04 DTclassifier plugin]

=== Surveying ===
* From old style surveying techniques, calculate positions of corners/markers in GPS datum

Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T14:22:05Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T14:20:41Z

Wiki-MuellerL: /* Objective */

What open source geo products have tools that may be specially useful for foresters and resource managers? A discussion started on the QGIS-User list led to starting this page.

---------
'''Interested?''' - add your name and area of interest, availability, expertise, to the [[Talk:Forestry_Tools]] page.
---------
== Overview ==
=== Objective ===
A variety of forestry software is currently available and employed by the forestry industry. However, this software is generally expensive, closed-source, and not customizable. These factors have led to increasing challenges such as translating between formats, exchanging data, lack of metadata, poor understanding of the tools used, and for some a frustration with the inability to customize options, rules, equations, and tools.

Foresty Tools will be a QGIS plug-in designed to give forest resource managers and planners another option for analyzing forestry data. Over time, it is hoped that it attracts a wide base of users and contributors and becomes increasingly comprehensive to address all facets of forestry management and decision-making. Forestry Tools will be initially designed to serve the needs of field-level foresters.

Forestry tools is:
* Free and Open-Source.
* Well documented.
* Useful to the basic field-level forester.
* Using the most commonly used forestry methodology.
* Easy to use.
* Understandable to the computer literate, but not necessarily technophiles.

=== Setup and Use ===
Forestry Tools can be installed through the native QGIS plugin installer. It is built in Python. It will likely require additional installations to run most effectively (PostGIS, Spatialite, or some other database). Once installed, Forestry Tools will contain menu options to access the different features and tools.

=== Inventory Setup ===
Inventory Setup will be accessed from the Foresty Tools menu. Upon selecting this option, a dialog will appear for user input. Within the dialog, the user can select vector files and basic criteria to generate inventory plots. Depending on need, these plots can be randomly located, or stratified by stand, management unit, or forest boundaries located within the vector file. Users can define sampling intensity as well as the required plot buffer distance (so plots do not stack or locate too close to one another). Once all options are selected, the user can hit "okay" and a new vector file with the user's inventory plots. Once a satisfactory layout is achieved, QGIS can export the plots to GPX files for field use.

=== Inventory Analysis ===
Prior to using the Inventory Analysis, inventory data must be stored in a Comma-Separated-Value (csv) file. This file may contain all or some of the commonly collected inventory data (plot ID, tree species, diameter, merchantable height, total height, grade, defect, etc).

Inventory Analysis will be accessed from the Forestry tools menu. Upon selecting this option a dialog will appear for the user to select the "inventory file." This file is the CSV which contains the inventory data. First, the user will be asked to match the column names in the "inventory" file to the terminology or variable need of Forestry Tools.

Once completed, the user will be given a list of options for data analysis. These options may include: log rule to be used, product classifications, taper and product limitations, volume preferences (cds, mbf, or ft3), cruise type (variable, fixed point, etc), and associated options. The last step prior to submission, is to select the vector layer which contains the plot locations and to define the save location. This will be needed to assign the collected data to management units.

Forestry Tools will match Plot ID to the plot layer and determine which management unit each plot is located within. Forestry Tools will generate stocking tables (trees per acre by diameter and species), volume tables (volume by species and product class), and associated charts (bar graph of species and diameter). These tables and charts will be saved as CSV or image file in the appropriately defined folder.

=== Later Features ===
* Ability to view and manipulate reports within QGIS.
* Define custom layouts for reports to be printed.
* Add custom tree tapers,log rules, and associated calculations.
* Table/Survey/Form for field data collection.

== General Categories ==
What types of workflow or features are required for managing forests? Think broad, and then we can get into specifics in each category.

=== GPS traversing ===
General data capture to record paths, boundaries and locations using GPS.
* Ability to turn it on/off
* Ability to capture multiple types of features

=== Design and capture ===
Block, road, treatment areas
* Connect various attributes to GPS collected information
* Custom input forms

=== Mobile map platform ===
Following current and planned locations
* Map layer control on/off
* Zoom, pan, query
* Basic feature calculations - length, area, sum attributes
* Show GPS,
* Auto panning map via GPS
* Edit stand boundary and sale boundary shapefiles

=== Inventory collection and analysis ===
Backend database and front end collection of inventory details
* Offline database, with inventory schema
* Platform for mobile data collection and input
* Auto form generation for particular feature types
* Syncing with master db when back online
* Generation of reports such as stand tables, stocking tables, and associated information.
* Predict future devlopment of standing volume etc.
* Perform economic analysis with specifed user input
* Ability to calibrate based on localized growth and yield tables.
* Support for a varity of cruise methods. (Point, fixed plot, etc.)
* Support for a variety of volume tables. (Scribner, Doyle, International 1/4, Carlson Method).

=== Sample plot reconnaissance and survey ===
* Generate plot schemes based on sampling intensity needs, and other input criteria (random vs. systematic, etc).
** Zig Zag schema based on tract width/length.
* Relate/connect plot/survey locations with inventory to allow for plot re-use in subsequent more intensive sampling efforts.

=== Terrain/slope/area/distance computation and measurements ===
* Ability to work in, use and display acres/hectares rather than just sq ft/m and miles/km.

=== Time-analysis ===
* What has the development of the different stands been over the years?
* Compare pictures taken previously to visualize changes
* Linking stands over time (splitting, changing borders)
* Change detection
** [http://gis-lab.info/qa/dtclassifier-eng.html#04 DTclassifier plugin]

=== Surveying ===
* From old style surveying techniques, calculate positions of corners/markers in GPS datum

== Additional Resources ==
# Sign up for the mailing list at [http://lists.osgeo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/forestrytools Forestry Tools Mailing List]

Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T14:19:41Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

What open source geo products have tools that may be specially useful for foresters and resource managers? A discussion started on the QGIS-User list led to starting this page.

---------
'''Interested?''' - add your name and area of interest, availability, expertise, to the [[Talk:Forestry_Tools]] page.
---------
== Objective ==
A variety of forestry software is currently available and employed by the forestry industry. However, this software is generally expensive, closed-source, and not customizable. These factors have led to increasing challenges such as translating between formats, exchanging data, lack of metadata, poor understanding of the tools used, and for some a frustration with the inability to customize options, rules, equations, and tools.

Foresty Tools will be a QGIS plug-in designed to give forest resource managers and planners another option for analyzing forestry data. Over time, it is hoped that it attracts a wide base of users and contributors and becomes increasingly comprehensive to address all facets of forestry management and decision-making. Forestry Tools will be initially designed to serve the needs of field-level foresters.

Forestry tools is:
* Free and Open-Source.
* Well documented.
* Useful to the basic field-level forester.
* Using the most commonly used forestry methodology.
* Easy to use.
* Understandable to the computer literate, but not necessarily technophiles.

=== Overview ===
Forestry Tools can be installed through the native QGIS plugin installer. It is built in Python. It will likely require additional installations to run most effectively (PostGIS, Spatialite, or some other database). Once installed, Forestry Tools will contain menu options to access the different features and tools.

=== Inventory Setup ===
Inventory Setup will be accessed from the Foresty Tools menu. Upon selecting this option, a dialog will appear for user input. Within the dialog, the user can select vector files and basic criteria to generate inventory plots. Depending on need, these plots can be randomly located, or stratified by stand, management unit, or forest boundaries located within the vector file. Users can define sampling intensity as well as the required plot buffer distance (so plots do not stack or locate too close to one another). Once all options are selected, the user can hit "okay" and a new vector file with the user's inventory plots. Once a satisfactory layout is achieved, QGIS can export the plots to GPX files for field use.

=== Inventory Analysis ===
Prior to using the Inventory Analysis, inventory data must be stored in a Comma-Separated-Value (csv) file. This file may contain all or some of the commonly collected inventory data (plot ID, tree species, diameter, merchantable height, total height, grade, defect, etc).

Inventory Analysis will be accessed from the Forestry tools menu. Upon selecting this option a dialog will appear for the user to select the "inventory file." This file is the CSV which contains the inventory data. First, the user will be asked to match the column names in the "inventory" file to the terminology or variable need of Forestry Tools.

Once completed, the user will be given a list of options for data analysis. These options may include: log rule to be used, product classifications, taper and product limitations, volume preferences (cds, mbf, or ft3), cruise type (variable, fixed point, etc), and associated options. The last step prior to submission, is to select the vector layer which contains the plot locations and to define the save location. This will be needed to assign the collected data to management units.

Forestry Tools will match Plot ID to the plot layer and determine which management unit each plot is located within. Forestry Tools will generate stocking tables (trees per acre by diameter and species), volume tables (volume by species and product class), and associated charts (bar graph of species and diameter). These tables and charts will be saved as CSV or image file in the appropriately defined folder.

=== Later Features ===
* Ability to view and manipulate reports within QGIS.
* Define custom layouts for reports to be printed.
* Add custom tree tapers,log rules, and associated calculations.
* Table/Survey/Form for field data collection.

== General Categories ==
What types of workflow or features are required for managing forests? Think broad, and then we can get into specifics in each category.

=== GPS traversing ===
General data capture to record paths, boundaries and locations using GPS.
* Ability to turn it on/off
* Ability to capture multiple types of features

=== Design and capture ===
Block, road, treatment areas
* Connect various attributes to GPS collected information
* Custom input forms

=== Mobile map platform ===
Following current and planned locations
* Map layer control on/off
* Zoom, pan, query
* Basic feature calculations - length, area, sum attributes
* Show GPS,
* Auto panning map via GPS
* Edit stand boundary and sale boundary shapefiles

=== Inventory collection and analysis ===
Backend database and front end collection of inventory details
* Offline database, with inventory schema
* Platform for mobile data collection and input
* Auto form generation for particular feature types
* Syncing with master db when back online
* Generation of reports such as stand tables, stocking tables, and associated information.
* Predict future devlopment of standing volume etc.
* Perform economic analysis with specifed user input
* Ability to calibrate based on localized growth and yield tables.
* Support for a varity of cruise methods. (Point, fixed plot, etc.)
* Support for a variety of volume tables. (Scribner, Doyle, International 1/4, Carlson Method).

=== Sample plot reconnaissance and survey ===
* Generate plot schemes based on sampling intensity needs, and other input criteria (random vs. systematic, etc).
** Zig Zag schema based on tract width/length.
* Relate/connect plot/survey locations with inventory to allow for plot re-use in subsequent more intensive sampling efforts.

=== Terrain/slope/area/distance computation and measurements ===
* Ability to work in, use and display acres/hectares rather than just sq ft/m and miles/km.

=== Time-analysis ===
* What has the development of the different stands been over the years?
* Compare pictures taken previously to visualize changes
* Linking stands over time (splitting, changing borders)
* Change detection
** [http://gis-lab.info/qa/dtclassifier-eng.html#04 DTclassifier plugin]

=== Surveying ===
* From old style surveying techniques, calculate positions of corners/markers in GPS datum

== Additional Resources ==
# Sign up for the mailing list at [http://lists.osgeo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/forestrytools Forestry Tools Mailing List]

Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T14:18:42Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

What open source geo products have tools that may be specially useful for foresters and resource managers? A discussion started on the QGIS-User list led to starting this page.

---------
'''Interested?''' - add your name and area of interest, availability, expertise, to the [[Talk:Forestry_Tools]] page.
---------
== Objective ==
A variety of forestry software is currently available and employed by the forestry industry. However, this software is generally expensive, closed-source, and not customizable. These factors have led to increasing challenges such as translating between formats, exchanging data, lack of metadata, poor understanding of the tools used, and for some a frustration with the inability to customize options, rules, equations, and tools.

Foresty Tools will be a QGIS plug-in designed to give forest resource managers and planners another option for analyzing forestry data. Over time, it is hoped that it attracts a wide base of users and contributors and becomes increasingly comprehensive to address all facets of forestry management and decision-making. Forestry Tools will be initially designed to serve the needs of field-level foresters.

Forestry tools is:
* Free and Open-Source.
* Well documented.
* Useful to the basic field-level forester.
* Using the most commonly used forestry methodology.
* Easy to use.
* Understandable to the computer literate, but not necessarily technophiles.

=== Overview ===
Forestry Tools can be installed through the native QGIS plugin installer. It is built in Python. It will likely require additional installations to run most effectively (PostGIS, Spatialite, or some other database). Once installed, Forestry Tools will contain menu options to access the different features and tools.

=== Inventory Setup ===
Inventory Setup will be accessed from the Foresty Tools menu. Upon selecting this option, a dialog will appear for user input. Within the dialog, the user can select vector files and basic criteria to generate inventory plots. Depending on need, these plots can be randomly located, or stratified by stand, management unit, or forest boundaries located within the vector file. Users can define sampling intensity as well as the required plot buffer distance (so plots do not stack or locate too close to one another). Once all options are selected, the user can hit "okay" and a new vector file with the user's inventory plots. Once a satisfactory layout is achieved, QGIS can export the plots to GPX files for field use.

=== Inventory Analysis ===
Prior to using the Inventory Analysis, inventory data must be stored in a Comma-Separated-Value (csv) file. This file may contain all or some of the commonly collected inventory data (plot ID, tree species, diameter, merchantable height, total height, grade, defect, etc).

Inventory Analysis will be accessed from the Forestry tools menu. Upon selecting this option a dialog will appear for the user to select the "inventory file." This file is the CSV which contains the inventory data. First, the user will be asked to match the column names in the "inventory" file to the terminology or variable need of Forestry Tools.

Once completed, the user will be given a list of options for data analysis. These options may include: log rule to be used, product classifications, taper and product limitations, volume preferences (cds, mbf, or ft3), cruise type (variable, fixed point, etc), and associated options. The last step prior to submission, is to select the vector layer which contains the plot locations and to define the save location. This will be needed to assign the collected data to management units.

Forestry Tools will match Plot ID to the plot layer and determine which management unit each plot is located within. Forestry Tools will generate stocking tables (trees per acre by diameter and species), volume tables (volume by species and product class), and associated charts (bar graph of species and diameter). These tables and charts will be saved as CSV or image file in the appropriately defined folder.

== Later Features ==
* Ability to view and manipulate reports within QGIS.
* Define custom layouts for reports to be printed.
* Add custom tree tapers,log rules, and associated calculations.
* Table/Survey/Form for field data collection.

== General Categories ==
What types of workflow or features are required for managing forests? Think broad, and then we can get into specifics in each category.

=== GPS traversing ===
General data capture to record paths, boundaries and locations using GPS.
* Ability to turn it on/off
* Ability to capture multiple types of features

=== Design and capture ===
Block, road, treatment areas
* Connect various attributes to GPS collected information
* Custom input forms

=== Mobile map platform ===
Following current and planned locations
* Map layer control on/off
* Zoom, pan, query
* Basic feature calculations - length, area, sum attributes
* Show GPS,
* Auto panning map via GPS
* Edit stand boundary and sale boundary shapefiles

=== Inventory collection and analysis ===
Backend database and front end collection of inventory details
* Offline database, with inventory schema
* Platform for mobile data collection and input
* Auto form generation for particular feature types
* Syncing with master db when back online
* Generation of reports such as stand tables, stocking tables, and associated information.
* Predict future devlopment of standing volume etc.
* Perform economic analysis with specifed user input
* Ability to calibrate based on localized growth and yield tables.
* Support for a varity of cruise methods. (Point, fixed plot, etc.)
* Support for a variety of volume tables. (Scribner, Doyle, International 1/4, Carlson Method).

=== Sample plot reconnaissance and survey ===
* Generate plot schemes based on sampling intensity needs, and other input criteria (random vs. systematic, etc).
** Zig Zag schema based on tract width/length.
* Relate/connect plot/survey locations with inventory to allow for plot re-use in subsequent more intensive sampling efforts.

=== Terrain/slope/area/distance computation and measurements ===
* Ability to work in, use and display acres/hectares rather than just sq ft/m and miles/km.

=== Time-analysis ===
* What has the development of the different stands been over the years?
* Compare pictures taken previously to visualize changes
* Linking stands over time (splitting, changing borders)
* Change detection
** [http://gis-lab.info/qa/dtclassifier-eng.html#04 DTclassifier plugin]

=== Surveying ===
* From old style surveying techniques, calculate positions of corners/markers in GPS datum

== Additional Resources ==
# Sign up for the mailing list at [http://lists.osgeo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/forestrytools Forestry Tools Mailing List]

Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T13:38:27Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T13:24:08Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Forestry Tools

2013-05-27T13:19:39Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Forestry Tools

2012-08-14T15:40:48Z

Wiki-MuellerL: /* Sample plot reconnaissance and survey */

Talk:Forestry Tools

2012-07-27T18:48:18Z

Wiki-MuellerL: /* Basic Development */

Talk:Forestry Tools

2012-07-23T12:57:14Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Forestry Tools

2012-07-18T17:01:30Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Forestry Tools

2012-07-18T17:01:10Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Talk:Forestry Tools

2012-07-18T16:25:28Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Forestry Tools

2012-07-17T15:06:25Z

Wiki-MuellerL: /* Inventory collection and analysis */

Talk:Forestry Tools

2012-07-11T13:01:04Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Talk:Forestry Tools

2012-07-11T13:00:28Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Forestry Tools

2012-03-18T02:56:25Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Forestry Tools

2012-03-18T02:55:37Z

Wiki-MuellerL: /* Terrain/slope computation */

Talk:Forestry Tools

2012-03-18T02:54:35Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Talk:Forestry Tools

2012-03-18T02:53:23Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Talk:Forestry Tools

2012-03-15T17:18:38Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Talk:Forestry Tools

2012-03-15T12:34:24Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Talk:Forestry Tools

2012-03-15T02:46:48Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Talk:Forestry Tools

2012-03-15T02:46:38Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Talk:Forestry Tools

2012-03-15T02:46:21Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

Forestry Tools

2012-03-14T17:26:12Z

Wiki-MuellerL: /* Inventory collection and analysis */

What open source geo products have tools that may be specially useful for foresters and resource managers?

A discussion started on the QGIS-User list led to starting this page.

== General Categories ==
What types of workflow or features are required for managing forests? Think broad, and then we can get into specifics in each category.

=== GPS traversing ===
General data capture to record paths, boundaries and locations using GPS.
* Ability to turn it on/off
* Ability to capture multiple types of features

=== Design and capture ===
Block, road, treatment areas
* Connect various attributes to GPS collected information
* Custom input forms

=== Mobile map platform ===
Following current and planned locations
* Map layer control on/off
* Zoom, pan, query
* Basic feature calculations - length, area, sum attributes
* Show GPS,
* Auto panning map via GPS
* Edit stand boundary and sale boundary shapefiles

=== Inventory collection and analysis ===
Backend database and front end collection of inventory details
* Offline database, with inventory schema
* Platform for mobile data collection and input
* Auto form generation for particular feature types
* Syncing with master db when back online
* Generation of reports such as stand tables, stocking tables, and associated information.

=== Sample plot reconnaissance and survey ===
* Generate plot schemes based on sampling intensity needs, and other input criteria (random vs. systematic, etc).
* Relate/connect plot/survey locations with inventory to allow for plot re-use in subsequent more intensive sampling efforts.

=== Terrain/slope computation ===
...

=== ... ===

Forestry Tools

2012-03-14T17:23:01Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

What open source geo products have tools that may be specially useful for foresters and resource managers?

A discussion started on the QGIS-User list led to starting this page.

== General Categories ==
What types of workflow or features are required for managing forests? Think broad, and then we can get into specifics in each category.

=== GPS traversing ===
General data capture to record paths, boundaries and locations using GPS.
* Ability to turn it on/off
* Ability to capture multiple types of features

=== Design and capture ===
Block, road, treatment areas
* Connect various attributes to GPS collected information
* Custom input forms

=== Mobile map platform ===
Following current and planned locations
* Map layer control on/off
* Zoom, pan, query
* Basic feature calculations - length, area, sum attributes
* Show GPS,
* Auto panning map via GPS
* Edit stand boundary and sale boundary shapefiles

=== Inventory collection and analysis ===
Backend database and front end collection of inventory details
* Offline database, with inventory schema
* Auto form generation for particular feature types
* Syncing with master db when back online
* Generation of reports such as stand tables, stocking tables, and associated information.

=== Sample plot reconnaissance and survey ===
* Generate plot schemes based on sampling intensity needs, and other input criteria (random vs. systematic, etc).
* Relate/connect plot/survey locations with inventory to allow for plot re-use in subsequent more intensive sampling efforts.

=== Terrain/slope computation ===
...

=== ... ===

Forestry Tools

2012-03-14T17:21:23Z

Wiki-MuellerL:

What open source geo products have tools that may be specially useful for foresters and resource managers?

A discussion started on the QGIS-User list led to starting this page.

== General Categories ==
What types of workflow or features are required for managing forests? Think broad, and then we can get into specifics in each category.

=== GPS traversing ===
General data capture to record paths, boundaries and locations using GPS.
* Ability to turn it on/off
* Ability to capture multiple types of features

=== Design and capture ===
Block, road, treatment areas
* Connect various attributes to GPS collected information
* Custom input forms

=== Mobile map platform ===
Following current and planned locations
* Map layer control on/off
* Zoom, pan, query
* Basic feature calculations - length, area, sum attributes
* Show GPS,
* Auto panning map via GPS
* Edit stand boundary and sale boundary shapefiles

=== Inventory collection and analysis ===
Backend database and front end collection of inventory details
* Offline database, with inventory schema
* Auto form generation for particular feature types
* Syncing with master db when back online
* Generation of reports such as stand tables, stocking tables, and associated information.

=== Sample plot reconnaissance and survey ===
...

=== Terrain/slope computation ===
...

=== ... ===