Invasive weeds on public and private lands represent a threat to economic health in several ways. Weeds displace native plants, degrade range for agricultural production, reduce critical habitat for wildlife, often limit the appraised value of land and degrade recreational experiences for residents and tourists.

Documenting and monitoring the effectiveness over time of any treatment program is essential and easily managed using GPS technology. CompassTools, Inc. has more than 13 years experience providing GPS-based solutions for GIS and natural resources mapping, and offers an assortment of hardware and software tools to ensure we can configure the right system to meet your unique workflow requirements.

Simple and cost effective mapping solution offering the best in field data collection tools to easily map, manage, and report invasive weed infestations. The solution is powered by a robust data model supporting the North America Weed Mapping Association (NAWMA) standard with enhancements to support treatment, costs, and other management functions.

Invasive Weed Mapping Solution Components

* Robust GPS-enabled field data collection system
* Web based tool gets data in and out of the field easily
* Easy and automated workflow for fields crews
* Instant data upload and download keeps data current for field season decision making
* Simple and affordable system gets crews trained and into the field quickly
* Supports GIS systems but NO GIS required
* Automated reports allow userrs to easily share the information collected with land owners, the EPA, and other organizations.

Integrated Training Program Included

* Compatible with Trimble and NMEA GPS Receivers
* Configured for Windows Mobile 5, Windows Mobile 6, Pocket PC 2003, and Windows XP Tablet mobile computers
* Compatible with a broad range of database and GIS formats, including ESRI