Importing Mapping

To get a head start with your woodland creation and management in myForest, you can import geospatial files. As well as saving time, importing mapping can be a great way to ensure mapping consistency and accuracy.

When importing, you should bear in mind the following limitations:

• Shapefiles must not contain multi-polygons. This is a technical term for the way certain data is stored in shapefiles, and will not affect performance in most cases.
• The file must contain valid projection settings. This relates to the way points are spread across a curved plane. EPSG:4326, EPSG:3857 and EPSG:27700 are common projections.
• Files must not contain invalid geometries. These include polygons where the boundary crosses over itself.
• Importing files that do not comply with the above will generate errors. You should check the source of the file to eliminate any issues.