1.1.2 Import FOREST Boundaries
1.1.2 Import FOREST Boundaries
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The following video tutorial outlines the steps involved in creating a forest through importing forest boundaries.
1.2 Import Forest Boundaries_v1.mp4steps to Import FOREST Boundaries
steps to Import FOREST Boundaries
The "Create Forest" button is located on the top-left of the Forest & Operations List panel.
This section explains the option: "Import Forest boundaries".
Fill out the required information:
Forest Name/Identifier (mandatory): Unique name or ID for the forest that shall be used for identification.
Familiar name: If your company uses codes as an identifier, you can also add an additional descriptive name (e.g. Duff hill, John's Forest, etc.)
Shapefile Upload Option: A selection of options is available for uploading forest boundaries. The system supports both KML and SHP files containing forest boundaries. If you are having errors, please see below for uploading your files or if you need more information about these files. If your file has compartment and subcomponent names use the Import Forest with Compartments option.
Addtional Inforamtion (optional)
Description: Custom information about the forest.
Region: When working with several properties, you can organise your forests in regions (e.g. country, state, county, etc.). Type the name of the region.
Status: used to organize a company's forests by stage of management.
Owner: Choose a forest Owner from the contact list. You can use the option to "create a new person/company" to add a new contact.
Manager: Choose a forest Manager from the contact list. You can use the option to "create a new person/company" to add a new contact.
Forest Address: Forest address details
Press the "Choose File" button
Clarifications regarding the KML and SHP files:
ZIP/SHP files must meet the following requirements:
If using a zip file, it should contain all the required files, including: ".shp", ".dbf", ".shx" and ".prj". Missing files or additional files will result in errors during the import.
The only geometry accepted is polygons. If the file contains lines and points it will result in errors during the import.
The attributes that are contained in your SHP file will not be uploaded. If your file has compartment and subcomponent names, use the Import Forest with Compartments option.
KML/KMZ files must meet the following requirements:
Both KML and KMZ files are accepted (choosing the proper option from the dropdown list)
The only geometry accepted is polygons. If the file contains lines and points it will result in errors during the import.
The attributes or style that may be contained in your KML file will not be uploaded.
Adding additional information
The forest compartments and sub-compartments names, and additional information can be edited in the attribute table.
Click on the table icon beside the sub-compartments layers to see the attribute table.
To edit the attributes, just double-click in the table cell that you want to edit.
Do not forget to click the save button on the top right of the table when you are finished.
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