Application of the Field-Map software and hardware complex for creating GIS of urban green spaces and Botanical gardens collections

Abstract

The possibilities of the use of geoinformation systems (GIS) for green areas managing were discussed. The features of the use of the Field-Map software and hardware complex on landscape architecture objects are given. Field-Map allows you to perform mapping of any object in real time, estimate distances and areas, create thematic maps, perform dendrometric measurements, i.e. use all the features of a full-featured GIS directly when working in the field. The GIS of urban garden and park objects on the example of the city of Simferopol (the Republic of Crimea) were demonstrated. It seems promising to perform a planned inventory of urban green spaces of municipalities with mandatory GIS of plants collections of introduction points can contain an unlimited number of attributes, which allows to enter into a single database information on the time, origin and sources of receipt of the plant sample, the type of planting material, estimation of frost resistance, drought resistance, disease and pest infestation, the beginning and duration of flowering or fruiting, the period of greatest decorative effect, and other features. The work on creation of GIS arboretum and scientific exhibitions were conducted in N V Bagrov Botanical garden of the V I Vernadsky Crimean Federal University.