1. Using Avenza Maps In Forest Mangement
Chris Fife
Public Affairs Manager
FRA Forestry Forum Brewer, Maine

2. Evolution of forestry GPS
Trimble backpack
Selective availability degraded signal
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3. Evolution of forestry GPS
Garmin, Magellan, Trimble
eTrex
Map 64
Rhino
Limited basemap data
Cumbersome to integrate field collected data back to maps
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4. Mapping app for phones and tablets
What is Avenza Maps?
Mapping app for phones and tablets
Allows user to view PDF format maps in the field
No cell service or internet required in the field
Pro version allows user to upload unlimited custom maps (limited by space on device)
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5. iPhone, Android or tablet
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6. Planning Communication Tracking activities Improved Efficiency
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7. Quickly generate simple recon maps with the info you need
Planning
Quickly generate simple recon maps with the info you need
Harvest block/ownership boundaries
Streams and SMZ layout
Locating landings, skid trails and crossings
Capture of tracks to create final harvest map
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8. Recon maps
LiDAR streams for layout
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9. Harvest maps
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10. Communication Forester’s tablet Tablet in buncher
Operator tracks progress
Forester downloads tracks
BMP close-out
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11. Track can be easily saved to show where harvest occurred
Tracking Activities
Track can be easily saved to show where harvest occurred
Improve skidding efficiency
Update stands
Answer questions from regulators/stakeholders
Target BMP closeout work
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12. Post-Harvest map
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13. Additional check when operating in dark or poor visibility
Advantages
Additional check when operating in dark or poor visibility
Can have multiple maps of the same area; contour, aerial image, forest type
Easy to embed photos
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14. Slow performance if too many maps on device
Lessons Learned
Slow performance if too many maps on device
Cellular capable device has best accuracy
Need additional power source – battery backup or hardwire in equipment
External antenna needed for use in equipment
Garmin Glo, Bad Elf
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15. Lessons Learned
Get a rugged case!
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17. Thank You
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