1. NEFIS Knowledge Base Nguyen Thanh Binh IUFRO Vienna

2. Network for a European Forest Information Service -NEFIS Overview  The development and population of a repository of open knowledge on forest information systems –Structured online documentation –and frequently asked questions repository  KnowledgeBase meeting (Month 15)

3. Network for a European Forest Information Service -NEFIS Objectives  To provide the infrastructure for the NEFIS/GFIS KnowledgeBase.  To host content derived from the knowledge and experience gained in the execution of EFIS and related projects by establishing an on-line KnowledgeBase of project outputs and derived standards.  To serve the KnowledgeBase and Frequently Asked Questions to the forest community and to provide a self-help discussion forum.  To support data provider’s ability to submit their data for the information service

4. Network for a European Forest Information Service -NEFIS Current Development  A prototype with: –Member Management –Document management –FAQ

5. Network for a European Forest Information Service -NEFIS FAQ  What is Metadata, why is it important? Why metadata is requested?  How to use EFIS and generic GFIS?  How do EFIS and generic GFIS work?  How to become a data provider – what software is required?  How extract, visualise and process forest information with EFIS and GFIS?  What, How and Why are XML and ForestML?

6. Network for a European Forest Information Service -NEFIS