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QField for Ecology and Environmental Science Education

Teach field ecology and environmental science using a friendly mobile GIS aligned with QGIS.

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Hands-on learning with real field data

Collect observations and teach geospatial concepts with validated forms and offline maps.

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What you can do

  • Field labs and data collection
  • Observation and species recording
  • Group collaboration and reporting

Integrated with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Build projects in QGIS and coordinate coursework with QFieldCloud.

Why this matters

  • Varied devices and offline needs
  • Data quality and standardization
  • Easy sharing and feedback loops

Trusted results

  • Used in classrooms and field courses
  • Open-source and accessible

FAQ

Can students work without internet?
Yes. Projects and basemaps can be used offline and synced later.
Do you support group projects?
Yes. Use QFieldCloud to coordinate teams and review progress.

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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Open-source

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.

Privacy

View the QField Privacy Policy to learn what information is collected, used and how we protect this.

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.