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QField for Ecology and Biodiversity Monitoring

Species observations, habitats, and monitoring plots with offline mobile GIS and QGIS.

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Standardize ecological field surveys

Collect species, habitats, and evidence with forms, domains, and photo capture.

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What you can do

  • Record species, abundance, and habitats
  • Map plots and transects with accurate GNSS
  • Attach photos and notes for QA

Integrated with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Share projects and manage permissions in QFieldCloud. Export to standard formats for analysis.

Why this matters

  • Varied taxonomies and inconsistent forms
  • Remote areas without connectivity
  • Complex data validation needs

Trusted results

  • Trusted by NGOs, academia, and consultancies
  • Conflict-safe sync with QFieldCloud

FAQ

Can we load species lists and codes?
Yes. Use lookups/domains in QGIS forms to guide entries.
Do you support photo proof and geotagging?
Yes. Capture media in-app and keep it linked to features.

About QField

QField is the leading professional fieldwork app used in enterprise settings for efficient geospatial data collection and management. As a Digital Public Good, QField not only excels in enterprise and professional applications but also contributes significantly to advancing at least six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a more sustainable and equitable future.

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QField is released under the GNU Public License (GPL) Version 2 or above. Developing QField under this license means that you can inspect and modify the source code and guarantees that you will always have access to a QGIS based field data collection app that is free of cost and can be freely modified.

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Credits

QField, QFieldCloud and QFieldSync are developped by OPENGIS.ch. OPENGIS.ch offers consulting, development, training and support for open-source software including QField, QGIS and PostGIS.