Nassella trichotoma

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Nassella trichotoma

12 Jun 2023

abread111

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abread111 wrote:

17 Jun 2023

Added to Field Maps Untreated Weeds

waltraud wrote:

17 Jun 2023

thanks Barb it doesn't mean that Parks Service will take notice but mapping ST and other WoNS with Field Maps is the only chance that they do .....

SteveBorkowskis wrote:

17 Jun 2023

It’s definitely a worthwhile exercise accurately mapping ST on untreated weeds anywhere it occurs in our reserves, it provides valuable information. I’m sure the good work you’re doing doesn’t go unnoticed.

waltraud wrote:

19 Jun 2023

We never get a response, even the WoNS we map with Field Maps and record on CNM are ignored. But we don't give up hope. It is hard for volunteers because Untreated Weeds mapped with Field Maps disappear in the new financial year, we can't see them. It was not clear whether there is a database that collects Untreated weeds; anyhow we have to start all over again searching the untreated weeds because we can't go back to the previous year's map... It is a great waste of volunteer time and very frustrating! I have started to use Garmin GPS again; thus we have at least the gpx files of untreated weeds.

abread111 wrote:

19 Jun 2023

Wal
You can look at previous years maps on the web version of Field Maps, and I reckon you could probably keep the view only untreated map from this year on you phone as well as the one for the new financial year, We will see in a couple of weeks.

waltraud wrote:

20 Jun 2023

Hi Barb, I haven't tried the ArcGis for a while; takes me too long....
Field Maps has a map Treated Weeds of previous years but not a map Untreated weeds of previous years.
I don't know how to keep the view of Untreated weeds of this 2022/23 (or of any previous) financial year on my phone once the financial year has passed. I don't know whether it is possible and frankly I don't want to spend weeks trying. It took me a couple of years to ask for help to put (offline) versions of maps on the phone as they have to be renewed every financial year. I don't know whether i will succeed this time; as you said we will see. I certainly will not spend again years begging for help...

Steve818 wrote:

20 Jun 2023

How to get the most from NatureMapr and Field Maps app – ArcGIS Online:
There are two maps each financial for invasive plants on Field Maps app – ArcGIS Online. The information does not disappear – you just must tick the checkbox next to previous years to see old mapping. On ArcGIS Online you can also filter on all the polygon data fields.
The two maps are:
Treated weeds ArcGIS Online- Field Maps app.
https://actgov.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=90d4948aa1024309b9dc470a5e3f3193
Not-treated weeds ArcGIS Online – Field Maps app.
https://actgov.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=58df1c77011f44e683879a99a87bfa68
Field Maps app – ArcGIS Online is a polygon-based mapping system that shows the extent and density of an infestation, and then most importantly, it is used to map where treatment has occurred, so management can be adapted as needed.
Canberra Nature Map (NatureMpr) is a citizen science tool that allows species lists to be created for areas using point locations, including a count of numbers at that point (or very close to it). Identification is moderated by experts and the new AI tool – Carbon AI. A very useful biosecurity function is the subscription alert, great for high-risk new incursions.
Both mapping systems complement each other because they do different things. And they can be combined.
Two ways Parks and Biosecurity staff do this are:
-The NatureMpr invasive plants reports have been added as a layer to the Field Maps app – ArcGIS Online NOT-TREATED WEEDS map (that is accessed from the Invasive Plants Group folder).
-To get the most from this, if a large area of an invasive plant has been located – then also map the polygon on Field Maps app – ArcGIS Online NOT-TREATED WEEDS map, so the extent can be viewed.
-NatureMapr links can be added to the comments field of the polygon in Field maps app - ArcGIS Online. Very useful for new and emerging species or if you want a photo point tied to the treatment. Here is an example of how this works: https://flic.kr/p/2oJj4mZ
Cheers
SteveT

waltraud wrote:

21 Jun 2023

Thank you Steve
I tried to add photos to Field Maps / Untreated Weeds by clicking on the little square in the comment line but haven't succeeded. I'm able an add a photo in Field Maps / Rabbits. Currently I spend much time to map (mainly ST and woody weeds) with Field Maps / Treated Weeds and additionally record with CNM (ST more or less regularly, woody weeds and other weeds occasionally).
My frustrating experience is that mapping and reporting of weeds including WoNS, no matter if with Field Maps / Untreated Weeds, CNM, or in writing with Google Earth maps and GPX files or verbally doesn't lead to anything (exemption: Bridal Creeper) and I'm not sure whether it is appropriate to advise volunteers to map "Untreated Weeds" (eg ST/CNG/ StJW) with Field Maps when nothing follows - it is unnecessary to share the frustration and waste time of more volunteers. I do strongly encourage volunteers though to map "Treated Weeds" and some in our group picked up the mapping - Barb is our champion.
Amazingly, Friends of Mount Majura have been reminded a number of times in the past year that we use more than our fair share of resources. I think this surprising statement does not concur with reality - just check Field Maps / Treated Weeds and compare Mt Majura and neighbouring reserves.
Thanks again for your time.

AaronClausen wrote:

21 Jun 2023

Thanks for engaging @Steve818 - your video and method of combining both platforms is very useful and informative, that's some good work.

lbradleyKV wrote:

23 Jun 2023

Hey Waltraud - CNM isn’t the best place to have this conversation but Steve isn’t the one to complain to. As you know, his budget was cut by 20% in 2021-22 and only restored to pre-Covid levels in dollar terms for 2022-23. That means in real dollar terms the budget has continued to decrease from previous years.
And we all think that our Reserve should get more attention. 😊
Cheers, Lisa

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