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:

• KML files must not contain more than one folder. You can check this by opening the file with a text editor. If you see more than one instance of the word Folder enclosed by < > then it wil not work. Be aware that some apps and programs, such as Avenza, may create KML files with multiple folders if you have multiple layers set up.
• 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.