[Talk-in] mapping trees

[Arun Ganesh]

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>> This is not a show stopper now, but eventually it will be good to have the
>> information.  I will not focus on this issue at all.  This is just to say,
>> what do we need in OSM.
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 It is actually possible to view the full metadata of objects by using the
query feature tool on osm.org (The question mark on the right side of the
map) http://www.openstreetmap.org/query?lat=19.04236&lon=72.92798



> I looked at this.  We need to record some additional type of information.
>> e.g. if there is any pest found on the tree.  name of the pest: This is
>> important for us since the rain trees are dying because of a pest called
>> meal
>> worm.  The other thing is to note if the tree is situated at a cemented
>> land
>> or open land.
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>> If one of you can help getting this extra information, or tell us how to
>> pursue this with OSM, that will be good.  Or else, if you guys can setup a
>> separate server for this, that is always the best.
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There is nothing that stops us from defining our own key/value pair for
this purpose and using it. Example:
disease:meal_worm
disease:fungus
foundation:concrete
foundation:dirt

To add such custom tags to objects, once you select an object in the
editor, you will see the tag dictionary on the bottom of the left pane.

I have added such a tag to a tree as an example:
http://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2568585l018

btw, what happened to the idea of setting up of a osm.in?
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No volunteers. Instructions are this I think:
http://switch2osm.org/serving-tiles/
I don't mind giving it a shot if someone is willing to risk their server in
my untrained hands :)

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