Author: Bettinger, Pete

Source: Journal of Forestry, Volume 97, Number 6, 1 June 1999 , pp. 22-26(5)

Publisher: Society of American Foresters

Abstract:

Distributing the analytical and map production capabilities of a geographic information system (GIS) to field offices benefits staff in many ways, including facilitating more informed and timely management decisions. Forest management organizations may encounter problems in shifting GIS functions from a central office to field offices, however. Success depends on the readiness of field office staff, the extent of database availability, access to the necessary technology (hardware and software), and degree of organizational commitment to the distributed-GIS approach.

Document Type: Journal article

Affiliations: 1: Assistant Professor, College of Forestry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331

Publication date: 1999-06-01

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