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QField for Sustainable Land-Use Planning

Field surveys for sustainable land-use planning, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement using mobile GIS.

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Plan land use with reliable field data

Collect site data, constraints, and stakeholder inputs and sync securely with QFieldCloud.

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What you can do

  • Site surveys and constraints mapping
  • Monitoring and plan verification
  • Stakeholder engagement records

Works with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Prepare forms and styles in QGIS and collaborate via QFieldCloud across teams.

Why this matters

  • Large areas and mixed connectivity
  • Need for standardized forms and codes
  • Evidence and traceability for plans

Trusted results

  • Used by planning and environmental teams
  • Flexible, auditable workflows

FAQ

Can we manage multilingual attributes?
Yes. Configure multilingual fields in QGIS forms.
Do you support stakeholder mapping?
Yes. Capture locations, notes, and photos linked to planning 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, 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.