EDDMapS Pro vs CSFS GeoTracks

EDDMapS Pro – Professional Invasive Species Mapping & Management EDDMapS Pro is the powerful mobile tool for biologists, land managers, and field teams to report, monitor, prioritize, and combat invasive species effectively. Key Features: • Report & Submit Observations — Create and submit detailed reports with GPS, photos, status (Positive, Negative, Treated, Eradicated), and notes. • Download Datasets — Pull county-level or custom datasets of observations for offline review and planning. • Record Revisits & Contests — Navigate back to sites for updates, contest inaccurate records, or (as a verifier) approve submissions directly in-app. • Photo Projects for Time-Series Monitoring — Establish projects to capture consistent photos over time; the first image serves as a transparent overlay guide for precise alignment on follow-up visits. • Monitoring Zones — Access and use custom forms set up on eddmaps.org for location-specific monitoring protocols. • Project Area Boundary Overlays — Import and load KML files to display property lines, management units, or other boundaries directly on the map for better spatial context. • SIIPA Integration — Access and utilize Spatial Invasive Infestation and Priority Analysis (SIIPA) data and tools to help prioritize treatment areas based on infestation patterns and management goals. • Offline Maps & Workflow — Download map imagery for no-service areas; reports queue locally for users to upload when convenient. • Customizable Views — Filter species lists, toggle report types, and tailor the experience to your workflow. All data syncs seamlessly with the national EDDMapS database (eddmaps.org), supporting real-time distribution mapping, early detection, and collaborative invasive species control across states. Free for qualified professionals—empower your invasive species management today!

"GeoTracks™ is a system that provides capabilities for viewing, editing, and managing data relevant to natural resources and forest management. The software is designed to assist users with tracking land management activities and allows users to share data through Web and Mobile platforms. GeoTracks™ Mobile App is primarily designed for field personnel to view, edit, or collect data related to natural resources and forest management activities. Key GeoTracks™ Mobile App features include viewing, creating, and/or editing activity information; routing to an activity; collecting photos and media; viewing files available from device storage; mapping from GPS or digitizing on screen activity points, lines, and/or polygons; mapping from GPS in background mode; viewing, creating, and/or editing activity notes. The GeoTracks™ system including the Mobile App can be configured to meet organizational needs. Note: This app requires you to have a GeoTracks™ account with the host agency to login and view/edit information."