Efficient, organized data collection in the field is essential for successful carbon monitoring. In this lesson, you will learn how to use the mobile-based Jotform tool to capture key tree data directly from your sample plots. By standardizing how we record Plot IDs, Tree IDs, and GPS locations, WEA ensures data consistency across countries and ecosystems. You’ll also learn how to log important context, such as the surrounding ecosystem and any environmental disturbances affecting tree growth.

Learning Goals:

• Learn how to correctly input data using the mobile Jotform tool.
• Understand how to format Plot IDs and Tree IDs using standardized codes.
• Practice recording accurate GPS coordinates with a phone compass app.
• Identify and document ecosystem types and disturbance indicators.
• Strengthen your role in community-based science through precise, field-ready data entry.

WEA's Jotform and

Here is the link to WEA's Jotform tool for offline data collection

Here is the link for an alternative for offline maps and GPS device - https://maps.me/

Additionally iPhone Compass app – works on airplane mode (no service)