Author： Bettinger Pete
Publisher： Society of American Foresters
ISSN： 0022-1201
Source： Journal of Forestry, Vol.97, Iss.6, 1999-06, pp. : 22-26
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Abstract
Distributing the analytical and map production capabilities of a geographic information system (GIS) to field offices benefits staff in many ways, including facilitating more informed and timely management decisions. Forest management organizations may encounter problems in shifting GIS functions from a central office to field offices, however. Success depends on the readiness of field office staff, the extent of database availability, access to the necessary technology (hardware and software), and degree of organizational commitment to the distributed-GIS approach.
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