Mappings Beds and Irrigation Points for Effective Collection Management

Maintaining a living collection across a large and evolving landscape requires precise spatial data. Accurate maps of planting beds, infrastructure, and utilities, like irrigation points, are essential tools for horticultural teams and curators alike. This page presents a practical approach to collecting and managing that data using Field Maps and Survey123 from the ArcGIS platform.

With Field Maps, staff can walk the site and draw or update bed boundaries directly on a mobile device, while Survey123 allows them to collect geolocated point data for features like taps, hose points, or valves. These data can then be integrated into custom web maps or dashboards, making them available to the wider team for planning, maintenance, and collection management. ArcGIS Online allows for the creation of maps that can be shared or embedded in a website.

This workflow supports a more responsive and data-informed approach to managing complex landscapes—whether you're identifying where to plant new accessions, planning irrigation upgrades, or simply trying to keep track of what’s already on the ground.

Mapping irrigation points using Survey123

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Capturing areas and beds using Field Maps

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Processing and using the captured data

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