This section provides a miscellany of information across a range of topics that you may encounter whilst using FieldNotes. These include descriptions of procedures or methodologies associated with wildlife recording, lists of commonly-encountered issues and hints on specific features and functionality of the software.
The topics are split into three sections: Measurement protocols, Sampling techniques and Classification sytems.
There is also a section of Hints (mini-tutorials) covering commonly-encountered procedures, and a collection of Frequently-asked questions which address specific queries.
Finally the compendium of additional Resources may be useful to FieldNotes users.
Common procedures and scales for estimating environmental factors.
1.1 Vegetation abundances - DAFOR |
Using the DAFOR system to describe vegetation cover.
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1.2 Water quality #1 |
Measuring turbidity and colour in freshwaters.
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1.3 Windspeed |
Estimating Windspeed using the Beaufort scale.
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1.4 Cloud cover |
Estimating factional cloud cover.
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Sampling methods and measurement protocols for habitats and ecosystems.
2.1 Phase 1 habitat classification |
The Phase 1 scheme for describing habitats.
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1.3 Water quality #2 |
Measuring dissolved nutrients in freshwaters.
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Classification schemes applied in different environmental disciplines.
3.1 Working with Species |
Species names - equivalents, alternatives and revisions
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3.2 Working with Taxonomic groups |
Taxonomic relationships - the 'Tree of Life'.
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3.3 Rock Classification scheme |
Information about the Rock Classification scheme used in FieldNotes Site descriptions.
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3.4 Soil Classification scheme |
Information about the Soil Classification scheme used in FieldNotes Site descriptions.
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3.5 Vegetation Classification scheme |
Information about the Vegetation Classification scheme used in FieldNotes Site descriptions.
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3.6 Freshwater Classification scheme |
Information about the Freshwater Classification scheme used in FieldNotes Site descriptions.
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3.7 Artifact Classification scheme |
Information about the Artifact Classification scheme used in FieldNotes Site descriptions.
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3.8 BAP Priority Species |
Information about the list of Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) Priority Species.
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3.9 BAP Priority Habitats |
Information about the list of Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) Priority Habitats.
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3.10 The Vice County system |
Information about the UK Vice County system for recording wildlife.
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Tutorial-style guidance covering a miscellany of commonly-encountered procedures.
4.1 Changing screen resolution |
Updating the resolution of your computer screen to allow FieldNotes forms to be displayed.
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4.2 Using OS Grid references |
Description / use of Ordnance Survey Grid references
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4.3 The OS Grid |
A brief description of the Ordnance Survey Grid for Great Britain.
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4.4 'Unresolved' Species names |
Working with ambiguous Species names.
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4.5 'Unrecognised' Species names |
What to do about Species names which are not included in the FieldNotes database.
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4.5 Unpacking exported SLR files |
How to extract datasets exported by FieldNotes - using the SLR viewer.
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4.6 Creating your own image libraries |
Creating image libraries for use in FieldNotes - an introduction to the SLR builder.
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A collection of frequently-arising questions addressing specific queries.
5.1 General Product-related Questions |
What is FieldNotes?
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5.2 FieldNotes Installation Questions |
Downloading and installing the application on your computer.
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5.3 FieldNotes Setup Questions |
Setting up the FieldNotes database for the first time.
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5.4 FieldNotes Licensing Questions |
How is FieldNotes licensed, and why?
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5.5 FieldNotes Wildlife Recording Questions |
How can I get the best out of the software?
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5.6 Other topics |
Miscellaneous issues relating to FieldNotes.
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A compendium of additional resources, information and contacts that may be useful to FieldNotes users.
6.1 Wildlife-recording |
Organisations primarily involved in recording wildlife and monitoring the natural environment.
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6.2 Wildlife Organisations |
Generalist and specialist associations offering information and advice about species, groups and habitats.
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6.3 Map Resources |
Map-related information and resources,
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6.4 Training Resources |
Courses / Training in ecology, biology and environmental sciences.
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6.5 Equipment Suppliers. |
Sources for specialist natural history equipment.
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FieldNotes Answers pages are intended to provide information about specific procedures (measurement protocols, sampling strategies, classification systems, etc), and commonly-encountered issues.
If you need detailed information about software functionality, please refer to the FieldNotes Help documentation.
If you need guidance on specific procedures, please refer to the FieldNotes Tutorials.