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I live in Wiltshire (UK), and when out walking, often see public footpaths that have fallen into disuse, and risk being completely overgrown and overlooked by the general public.

Using existing OSM data, I wonder whether lesser used footpaths could be revived; and UK (and beyond?) users encouraged to use paths, for health and wellbeing benefits, and contribution to mapping.

My idea is that this could be gamified. Users of a simple new app, or of functionality added to an existing app, would score points for walking/ wheeling along recognized paths. Different scoring could be used, for example:

*For every 100 yds/ mtrs, or path segment (?), a point could be earned.

*For paths that are used less regularly, i.e., haven’t had a GPS trace for a specified amount of time, could score more points.

*In order to encourage use of the path by a diverse range of users, including wheelchair users, significantly more points could be awarded for these users taking part.

*Points for a successful upload of a recorded GPS track.

The obvious benefits to the OSM community, and users, would be the potential to increase the amount of GPS traces that are uploaded, therefore enabling accuracy checks, and also being able to offer up additional mapping data, perhaps by using apps such as StreetComplete.

An additional benefit in the UK, would be for the Ramblers “Don’t Lose Your Way” project. This initiative is seeking to reclaim footpaths that have for, historical reasons, dropped off the Definitive Map, as Public Rights of Way. As these paths are reclaimed, walkers and wheelers would be encouraged to use the reclaimed routes, in order to earn points; therefore establishing usage and encouraging more people to use the route.

If you have any thoughts around this idea, please comment here.

Many thanks,

Chris.







I am now going to start working In Franklin Township. Hopefully I can finish at least the Forests, Farmlands, Cities, and possibly some more rural residential areas.

I will start in Chilo, and work my way across the Ohio River. once finished, I will then move along the borders of Franklin Township and I will finish Felicity. After that, I will work on the forests and farms in between Felicity and the borders of the Township.

Chilo will be tackled after I finish the forests and farmlands near it, and this will probably take a couple more edits, not too many though, hopefully.


I want to help edit the map in the Turkish Riviera region. So cities like: Antalya, Izmir, Bodrum and Marmaris will be editted by me. Now im working on the buildings in Marmaris. Greetings, CheetahMapping.









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The GCE (General Certificate of Education) results for the year 2023 in Cameroon are eagerly awaited by students, parents, and educational institutions.

GCE Results 2023 Complete Downloads With Grades.

To access the results, candidates can download the PDF files containing the complete O Level and A Level results, including both General and Technical streams.

The PDF format allows for easy viewing and sharing of the results. By downloading the PDF, candidates can conveniently check their individual results and obtain a comprehensive overview of their performance in the GCE examinations.

Cameroon GCE results grading system 2023

The grading system used by the Cameroon GCE Board for the 2023 GCE results follows a specific scale. For the GCE O Level results, grades A, B, C, D, E, and U are utilized.

Grades A, B, and C represent passing grades, with A being the highest and C being the lowest. The grade U indicates a fail.

Grades lower than C are not mentioned on the certificate. In the case of the GCE A Level results, the grading scale includes grades A, B, C, D, E, and F. Grades A, B, C, D, and E represent passing grades, with A being the highest and E being the lowest.

The grade F signifies a fail and is not indicated on the certificate.

The importance of the Cameroon GCE Exams: The Cameroon GCE Exams hold immense significance in the educational landscape of the country.

They serve as a benchmark for academic achievement and act as a gateway to further educational and career opportunities.

The GCE qualification is internationally recognized, allowing successful candidates to apply for admission to universities and institutions worldwide.

Additionally, the exams provide a comprehensive evaluation of students’ knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and subject-specific skills. They encourage a holistic approach to education, fostering personal growth and development.

Who is Eligible for the Cameroon GCE Exam Results 2023 PDF Download:

The Cameroon GCE Exam Results 2023 PDF download is available to all candidates who have sat for the GCE examinations, including both O Level and A Level candidates.

Eligibility for accessing the results is not limited to any specific group or category. Candidates who have completed the requisite number of years of study and have fulfilled the examination requirements are eligible to obtain their results through the PDF download.

It is essential to keep track of official announcements and follow the prescribed procedures to access the results successfully.

How To Check and Download Released Cameroon GCE 2023 Results PDF O/A Level in order of merit:

To check and download the released Cameroon GCE 2023 Results PDF for O Level and A Level in order of merit, candidates can follow the official procedures outlined by the GCE Board.

These procedures typically involve visiting the official website of the GCE Board or the designated platform for result publication.

On the platform, candidates can navigate to the results section and enter their relevant credentials, such as their examination number or registration details.

Upon successful authentication, candidates will be able to view and download their individual results in the form of a PDF file.

The results are often published in order of merit, allowing candidates to gauge their performance relative to their peers.

In conclusion, the release of the GCE results in Cameroon is an important event in the academic calendar. Candidates can download the PDF files containing the O Level and A Level results, which are graded using specific scales.

The GCE exams hold immense importance, opening doors to various educational and professional opportunities. All candidates who have completed the required studies and examinations are eligible to access the results through the prescribed procedures.

By following these procedures, candidates can check and download their results in order of merit, providing them with valuable insights into

The anticipation and excitement surrounding the release of examination results are always palpable among students, teachers, and parents alike.

In Cameroon, one of the significant milestones in the educational calendar is the release of the GCE (General Certificate of Education) results.

This article dives into the GCE A Level results for the year 2023, shedding light on the achievements and aspirations of students who have worked tirelessly to obtain this prestigious qualification.

Understanding the GCE A Level Examination:

The GCE A Level examination is a rigorous assessment undertaken by students who have completed a two-year high school education program in Cameroon.

It serves as both a subject-based qualification and a school leaving certificate. The examination is administered by the Cameroon GCE Board, which is responsible for setting the exams, marking them, and distributing the results.

Grading System: The grading system employed by the Cameroon GCE Board for the A Level results is as follows:

A: Highest grade, representing excellent performance B: Very good performance C: Good performance D: Satisfactory performance E: Acceptable performance F: Fail Release Date and Significance: The much-anticipated GCE A Level results for the year 2023 were released on August 20th, bringing joy and relief to countless students across Cameroon. These results serve as a testament to the hard work, dedication, and academic prowess of the students who sat for the examination.

Pass Rates: The pass rates for the 2023 GCE A Level results in Cameroon are as follows:

Advanced Levels Generals: 78.36% pass rate Advanced Levels Technical: 89.34% pass rate It is worth noting that these pass rates highlight the commendable performance of students who have excelled in their respective academic disciplines, paving the way for future educational and career opportunities.

Implications and Opportunities: The GCE A Level qualification holds significant importance as it opens doors to various academic and professional pursuits.






Wie kann ich während der Navigation nur die Erdgas-Tankstellen anzeigen lassen? Gruß, Thomas

OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.




  • Not all water bodies are actually water bodies, they might be submerged rice farmlands or something else. Having past imagery is extremely helpful to determine that.
  • There isn’t even a real consensus between provinces about the boundaries of national parks in Vietnam.
  • Cemetery is all over the place on farmlands. This is because in the past Vietnamese people put their ancestor’s corpses on the farmland plot that they owned. “Real” designated cemeteries only become popular post 1975.
  • Do not map the Spratly/Paracel islands; disputes there are similar to the Crimea situation in Ukraine/Russia. One time OSM got into Vietnamese newspaper for “incorrectly” showing these islands as not belonging to Vietnam.
  • Highway classification (primary/secondary/tertiary) is all over the place.
  • Unless if you are in Phan Thiết, you are doing something very wrong if you map large sand areas.
  • Vietnam has almost no dedicated meadow fields. Only grass.
  • Small deliberate plantations of trees are usually orchards because these plots are usually used for getting fruits and not the wood.
  • Canals are frustratingly hard to map due to the terrible imagery. I usually only map the large ones and ignore the smaller canals that follow the land-access tracks.
  • Don’t make huge farmland multipolygons. Make small ones instead.





Making plans, so checking on the many sources for good hikes in an area. First, because it’s Six Rivers National Forest (mainly), I glance over the Forest Service topographic maps. There’s not a lot of trails showing on there in the area, but there’s three heading up to a selection of lookouts. There’s also a bunch of quarter mile spurs. Why? What sense do these make?

I check the USGS, but these are generally older and the information was supplied by the Forest Service anyway.

For the basic well known things, check AllTrails. It says you can cross country up Black Lassic. (I knew that already.) A community content tab appeared a few years back and you can find some good things here sometimes, but it’s always buried in a load of strange. There’s a bunch of strange in this area. Strange strange. Usually there’s a lot of long bike rides, but not here. Someone has apparently hiked the river underneath the reservoir. That’s fancy.

Hiking Project will often have a different set of trails. Actually, I find this a much more useable app for finding trails. Some of that is because even the free version will let you easily have the whole state downloaded. (It’s funding by outdoor venders and if they encourage you to wear out your gear, you’ll buy more gear.) Unfortunately it only has the nearby National Recreation Trail I already know about.

Geocaching can actually be a good lead on hikes. I used to live by Ojai and trails that weren’t on the map would be lined with geocaches every tenth of a mile, which made finding them easy. And you know people go there because they did and left geocaches. Logs on those are often better about telling about the trail than AllTrails reviewers. Here, you might get someone marking either a start or a destination they think is awesome. It takes more work to find these hints, but they tend to be excellent when you do. (I had a great hike in Colorado getting to a geocache specifically set at someone’s special place. I was the second signer after 7 years, so I’m disappointed with my fellow finders. It really was a special place.)

Peakbagger is another niche way to sort out some possible hikes, specifically to peaks. (And lookouts. Good for lookouts, which are generally on peaks.)

And of course you’ve got to check OpenStreetMap. People drop trails on here that are found nowhere else. Okay, sometimes it’s nonsense. So I look at this southern portion of Trinity County… and it’s a web of residential roads. Someone went through marking a few of the big routes as tertiary roads and there’s even a secondary road. Most of those are only roughly along the actual road, and it’s not just an offset problem. And there’s only a few points to represent those roads. Humboldt to the west and Tehama to the east have much better marked roads, although they too are residential streets in this area. Those counties are richer. Trinity has one incorporated area in the whole county and it’s at the other end. Their single hospital is still at 100% utilization of ICU beds because there are 0 of them. (Counties in New Mexico are screaming, “Luxury!” Counties in the east aren’t understanding why this is important since everything in the next county is so close. It’s all relative.)

Anyway, the roads are WRONG. I must FIX them. And almost 5 12 hour days (after an hour on Saturday, I went out for the regular volunteering to pull out invasive marram grass from the sand dunes, then back) of correcting and adding and sometimes even subtracting, there’s still a lot to do. Finally looking at roads, I’ve learned a lot about roads. I’ll need to rewrite the bit on them I did for my blog post trying to encourage a reader or two into editing.

Eventually I’ll have to actually sort out my plan too. It’s hot out there and only getting hotter. Plus lightning. It’s also getting closer to when the Lassics lupine will bloom. Always good to look up the designated Wilderness and other special areas. You might find something exciting that way, too. I hope I get to see the Lassics lupine blooming.



A virtual discussion on the subject “Structure and Governance of a Local OSM Community” held on March 23, 2023 was the third of the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) Community Working Group Peer-to-Peer Learning Series aimed at supporting the new OSM chapters in Saint Lucia and Dominica. This session was attended by 18 members of the OSM Community from across the globe. The session was guided by some key questions on the subject; below are the major take-aways from this discussion.

What are the different roles that people can play in a local OpenStreetMap community?


The roles and responsibilities were discussed as a precursor to the discussion on the structure. It is important to identify what the community should consist of ahead of assessing how it is organized. The most common roles highlighted were mapper and trainer. However, roles such as sponsor, social media marketer, community coordinator, communications and project manager. Communications include posting on social media, blogs and even responding to questions on the forum.

An important note was that roles should be in line with the goals of the community. For example, someone was assigned in one of the communities to update the Wiki page. What is the right balance between allowing people to choose the roles and responsibilities and team leaders deciding on what roles they want in the team moving forward? It is important that the leaders identify what the goals are, then establish what roles are needed; and reach out to the community to inform them of what is needed and invite them to take on these roles. For example, the OSM Kenya representative mentioned that they utilize an Interest Form in which they collect information on what someone is interested in doing and what they already have experience in doing. In this form, volunteers also state what work stream or working group that they would like to join. Persons with experience would most likely lead the workstream; but persons without the expertise would most likely be assigned to assist in the work stream and would therefore have the opportunity to learn also.

What are the different ways that a local OpenStreetMap community can be structured?


Is your OSM community structured or informal? There are various ways to structure, it depends on the needs of the community and goals to be achieved. In the case of Haiti, there are several commissions with specific missions for example the legal commission who would be responsible for updating the statutes; project coordination team to design projects and help finding funds for projects; the communication representative is responsible for sharing information with all members and will also eventually share on social media. It is okay if persons with various skills and roles are not necessarily mappers. Their contribution to the mapping community is just as valuable. Some communities have standard formal structures and some are more informal. The discussion highlighted that structures varied widely according to the needs within that specific territory and organization. For example, in OSM Uganda, the structure includes general membership, then a Board of Governors/Directors (five member board voted by the membership), this Board then appoints the Executive Director and staff who are hired to run the activities of the organization on a daily basis. Another example is the OSM DRC, there is an administration board which manages the activities of the community, responsibilities include training, administration, external relations (connecting with other OSM communities, creating partnerships, creating other OSM communities) and communication.

What are the different ways that a local OpenStreetMap community can be governed?


An OSM community can be governed by having leaders and sub-teams that take responsibility for certain issues. Interestingly, the need for documents such as a Code of Conduct and Constitution was also highlighted.

What are the benefits of being involved in a local OpenStreetMap community?


The benefits discussed included building a network; developing skills; finding new interests, and improving maps.

Conclusion


While we have seen several structures/governance, it all goes back to what the goals and needs of the organization are and what works for you within your specific environment. However it is worthwhile to look at how other communities are structured with a view of learning from their experience. This will provide valuable guidance to newly emerging OSM Chapters like that in Saint Lucia and Dominica. It is interesting to note how all of these organizations have identified various ways to accomplish the common goal of mapping and building a mapping community.