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QField for Wildlife Tracking and Habitat Mapping

Field data collection for wildlife observations, habitats, and tracking studies with mobile GIS.

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Reliable wildlife field surveys

Record observations, habitats, and tracking points with forms and photo evidence.

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Workflows

  • Wildlife observations and telemetry
  • Habitat mapping and suitability assessments
  • Protected areas surveys and monitoring

Integrated with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Prepare symbology and forms in QGIS, then sync projects with QFieldCloud to collaborate across teams.

Why this matters

  • Remote field sites
  • Need for standard taxonomy and protocols
  • Media management and traceability

Trusted results

  • Used by conservation and research teams
  • Offline and high-accuracy GNSS support

FAQ

Can we work offline for long periods?
Yes. Store basemaps and data locally and sync later via QFieldCloud.
Do you support sensitive data handling?
Manage permissions in QFieldCloud and control data sharing.

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.

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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.