logging in or signing up FIFI3 3 Goldye Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 27 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: November 24, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript The GFIS vision and concept Eero Mikkola, GFIS Coordinator, IUFRO Frontiers In Forest Information Oxford, Tuesday 6 December 2005 : The GFIS vision and concept Eero Mikkola, GFIS Coordinator, IUFRO Frontiers In Forest Information Oxford, Tuesday 6 December 2005 What is GFIS?: What is GFIS? Partnership to organize forestry information An internet gateway that provides access to forest-related information through a single entry point at www.gfis.net Mission, vision and purpose : Mission: Create a common platform for forest-related institutions to describe and share information using common standards and tools. Vision: Support the conservation and sustainable management of forests through enhanced access to all types of forest information. Purpose: Facilitate the exchange of information and research that will contribute to an improved understanding of forest-related issues and to better decision-making. Mission, vision and purpose GFIS and CPF: GFIS and CPF GFIS is a CPF initiative; It is led by IUFRO; CABI, CIFOR, FAO, NBII and the UNFF secretariat are core partners; GFIS is open for partners outside CPF. What is GFIS good for?: What is GFIS good for? Helps partners organize information – and make it available; Helps users to find forestry information – from one place; Strengthens international collaboration.What do we mean by ”GFIS partnership”: What do we mean by ”GFIS partnership” Participating is voluntary, but implies a commitment; Minimal centralized overhead to make core functions work; Easy to participate and provide information.How does it work?: How does it work? Partners manage their own information; Common GFIS standard for information exchange; Partners make their metadata available in these formats; GFIS harvests and indexes the metadata; Users search; Feedback to partners on information usage.Where are we?: Where are we? GFIS is operational at www.gfis.net; So far, 4 information types in the GFIS standard; (meetings, news, publications, job vacancies) Partners provide information; The solution is scaleable.Where are we going?: Where are we going? The GFIS Standard will continue to develop, SDMX standard for databases and NBII/FGDC standard for spatial data; Cooperation with other networks and initiatives e.g. GFDC; Gateway functionality will expand; Many more partners will join, a letter of IUFRO President, Africa, Asia, Latin America, Russia etc. GFIS:: GFIS: helps partners to broadcast their information and users to find it; is not owned by anyone; helps prevent duplication of effort; enhances networking in forestry.Slide11: Welcome to GFIS as a user or/and as an information provider! Thank you for your attention! You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
FIFI3 3 Goldye Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 27 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: November 24, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript The GFIS vision and concept Eero Mikkola, GFIS Coordinator, IUFRO Frontiers In Forest Information Oxford, Tuesday 6 December 2005 : The GFIS vision and concept Eero Mikkola, GFIS Coordinator, IUFRO Frontiers In Forest Information Oxford, Tuesday 6 December 2005 What is GFIS?: What is GFIS? Partnership to organize forestry information An internet gateway that provides access to forest-related information through a single entry point at www.gfis.net Mission, vision and purpose : Mission: Create a common platform for forest-related institutions to describe and share information using common standards and tools. Vision: Support the conservation and sustainable management of forests through enhanced access to all types of forest information. Purpose: Facilitate the exchange of information and research that will contribute to an improved understanding of forest-related issues and to better decision-making. Mission, vision and purpose GFIS and CPF: GFIS and CPF GFIS is a CPF initiative; It is led by IUFRO; CABI, CIFOR, FAO, NBII and the UNFF secretariat are core partners; GFIS is open for partners outside CPF. What is GFIS good for?: What is GFIS good for? Helps partners organize information – and make it available; Helps users to find forestry information – from one place; Strengthens international collaboration.What do we mean by ”GFIS partnership”: What do we mean by ”GFIS partnership” Participating is voluntary, but implies a commitment; Minimal centralized overhead to make core functions work; Easy to participate and provide information.How does it work?: How does it work? Partners manage their own information; Common GFIS standard for information exchange; Partners make their metadata available in these formats; GFIS harvests and indexes the metadata; Users search; Feedback to partners on information usage.Where are we?: Where are we? GFIS is operational at www.gfis.net; So far, 4 information types in the GFIS standard; (meetings, news, publications, job vacancies) Partners provide information; The solution is scaleable.Where are we going?: Where are we going? The GFIS Standard will continue to develop, SDMX standard for databases and NBII/FGDC standard for spatial data; Cooperation with other networks and initiatives e.g. GFDC; Gateway functionality will expand; Many more partners will join, a letter of IUFRO President, Africa, Asia, Latin America, Russia etc. GFIS:: GFIS: helps partners to broadcast their information and users to find it; is not owned by anyone; helps prevent duplication of effort; enhances networking in forestry.Slide11: Welcome to GFIS as a user or/and as an information provider! Thank you for your attention!