Today I participated in the training on road classification where I gained additional knowledge on different types of road classification in Java OpenStreetMap (JOSM).training@hotosm.org

At present, farming_system is used in Nepal to mark bari and khet , referring to specific farming practices in the area. I am proposing to use this tag with jhum to mark farmland in NE India / Myanmar where traditional jhum shifting cultivation (slash-and-burn farming) is practiced.

These are fields which are essentially permanent farmland, but which are left to re-wild for some years before being used again. Contrary to some beliefs about the method, the entirety of the jungle is not used for this type of farming. Instead, it is always the same fields that the communities cycle between.

Expansion of this tag to include jhum could enable greater tracking of such fields as part of ongoing scientific analyses of this methods of farming and their impact on the environment. Use of the farming_system tag does not affect rendering, or interfere with any other tags. As farming_system is already in wide use in Nepal but otherwise unused, it is the ideal option for tagging jhum land use.

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a wide range of benefits across various industries and applications. Here are some key advantages:

Efficiency and Automation:

AI systems can perform repetitive tasks, analyze vast datasets, and execute complex calculations much faster than humans. This enhances overall efficiency and allows human workers to focus on more creative and strategic aspects of their roles. Data Analysis and Insights:

AI excels at processing and analyzing massive volumes of data. It can identify patterns, trends, and correlations that may be difficult or impossible for humans to discern. This capability enables data-driven decision-making. Cost Savings:

Automation through AI can significantly reduce operational costs. Tasks that would typically require human labor can be automated, leading to increased productivity and decreased reliance on manual resources. 24/7 Availability:

AI systems can operate continuously without the need for breaks or rest. This enables businesses to provide around-the-clock services, improving customer experiences and satisfaction. Personalization:

AI algorithms can analyze user behavior and preferences to provide personalized experiences. This is particularly evident in applications like recommendation engines in e-commerce or content personalization in streaming services. Predictive Analysis:

AI can forecast future trends and outcomes by analyzing historical data. This is beneficial in various fields, including finance, healthcare, and marketing, where predictive analytics can inform decision-making processes. Enhanced Security:

AI is instrumental in developing advanced security systems. Machine learning algorithms can detect and respond to potential threats in real-time, improving cybersecurity measures and protecting sensitive information. Natural Language Processing (NLP):

NLP allows machines to understand, interpret, and generate human-like text. This capability is essential for chatbots, virtual assistants, and language translation services, enhancing communication between humans and machines. Innovations in Healthcare:

AI contributes to medical diagnosis, drug discovery, and personalized medicine. Machine learning algorithms can analyze medical images, predict patient outcomes, and assist healthcare professionals in making more informed decisions. Improved Customer Service:

AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can handle customer queries and provide support in real-time. This not only enhances customer service but also frees up human agents to focus on more complex issues. Human Augmentation:

AI technologies can enhance human capabilities. For example, exoskeletons with AI components can assist individuals with physical disabilities or provide strength augmentation for labor-intensive tasks. Environmental Impact:

AI can be applied to optimize energy consumption, reduce waste, and improve overall sustainability. Smart grids, for instance, use AI to manage and distribute energy more efficiently. In summary, the benefits of using AI are diverse, ranging from improved efficiency and cost savings to advanced data analysis and innovative solutions across multiple industries.

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

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Penonome is a city lacking infrastructure in the center & historical sections, where most of the foot traffic happens. On the other end, there are bustling new malls and neighborhoods that cater to those who drive on the interamerican highway.

This ‘small town’ is set to grow well over 100,000 people in population and is starting to seem crowded. The rural communities that head North and Northeast are gems that is rarely visited by foreign tourists.

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

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New York is the most beautiful city I have visited but it also needs more green areas in general

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Another year, another Pista ng Mapa 2023 in Tacloban City!

Hosted by UP Visayas Tacloban YouthMappers, it’s a gathering celebrating open mapping, data, and an unforgettable journey. I am grateful to the organizing team for the scholarship grant and the chance to present. Thank you, UP Tacloban Youthmappers, for the warm welcome and for keeping our surroundings pristine.

The conference was a three-day journey packed with eye-opening lightning talks. From Leanne Caye D. Obispo’s “Data: A Story to Tell” to Sir Denrazir Atara’s spatial analysis of tree species, each session was a revelation. Erika Del Rosario Pauline Jen Madrona’s drone training and Oriel Jay Ibañez’s insights on community development through drone imaging were inspiring. Sir Ben Hur Pintor’s discourse on data management and Ms. Dinnah Feye Andal’s introduction to Mapillary were eye-openers. And oh, the endless field trip—such a blast! where I can say I shall return to Tacloban

Meeting old friends, making new ones on social nights, connecting with mentors again like Sir Mikko Tamura, Ms. Feye Andal, Leigh Lunas, Sir Ben Hur, and Sir Aimon, and connecting with the local YouthMappers chapters were a highlight! This was my 2nd Pista ng Mapa 2023, a great adventure with a small team with Dora (Me), yet the knowledge gained, networks built, and friendships forged were beyond measure. Here’s to hoping next year brings even more from our chapter.

I look forward to creating new memories and deepening my mapping passion at the next Pista ng Mapa (also SotM, manifesting!). Huge thanks to everyone who made this event an unforgettable experience!

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Idk wtf this shit is or why I’m on here trying to figure it out.. but hey, whatever!!!🙃🙃😻😻🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🌻😸👀

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Auf zu neuen Wegen

Ich bin neu hier und versuche mal alles zu erforschen. Bin aus Wien Österreich Europa. Liebe Grüsse an die Community

Hello, i’m maplemoths. This is my first diary entry, and i decided it’d be fun to discuss OSM topics occasionally here.

What have i been mapping recently?

I’ve been doing tons more mapping recently, because it’s pretty fun. It’s nice to just listen to music/twitch stream vods, and just map. Here’s what i’ve mapped recently.

Hawai’i

Most recently, i’ve been mapping in Hawai’i. A large amount of my edits actually are in Hawai’i in general, because i used to live there. Specifically, i’ve mostly been editing in the city i lived in, Hilo. When i first started mapping in i believe September of 2022, Hilo’s map quality wasn’t super good. Lots of missing landuse or POIs, lots of stuff that was all offset from eachother, the polygons were really messy, etc. But, i feel like there’s been tons of progress! I’ve been working on making things better, and there’s been some progress from others. There’s been more landuse, i cleaned up lots of the messy/incorrect polygons, and i’ve also micromapped the zoo right outside of the city, but i’ve also done some other stuff in the area.

Plains, Georgia

A lot of times, i map an area because something interesting has happened there, or that it’s significant for an interesting reason. Examples include me mapping Oleona in Pennsylvania because the area was the site of a small failed Norwegian colony, and yes, Plains, Georgia. It’s a small little town right in the south of Georgia that’s famous for being the hometown of US president Jimmy Carter, so i decided to map it! I mostly did landuse and cleanup, and it was quite fun! If you’re wondering, i did not map the town because of Rosalynn Carter’s death, i started the project a month earlier but only finished it after.

What do i plan to do next?

This section is for stuff i want to get to, and maybe i can get some help on if you want!

More Hawai’i

I still have much to do in Hawai’i. My main focuses currently are on landuse, POIs, some micromapping, and a lot of polygon cleanup. The interior of the Big Island has much work that i want to help with, mostly natural stuff. The Hawai’i Volcanoes national park also has some work i’d like to do, mostly natural landuse and trails.

Pueblo, Colorado

I live in Pueblo, so it’s natural i want to do mapping here. I’ve done plenty already, but i have some goals. Pueblo does not have many homes mapped, which i would like to do even though it’ll take a long time. There’s also some landuse that should be done. Once imagery updates, i’d like to micromap some of the new school buildings that have opened recently but aren’t displayed on imagery yet. These schools are Chavez Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy’s recent new school buildings, Centennial High School’s new building, and East High School’s new building.

Monterey, California

When i went there, i loved it. So, i want to do more mapping of the city! I’ve already done some landuse and micromapping of the college, but i’d like to do more.

More outside of the USA

Most of my edits are in the USA, but i’d like to do more worldwide edits. If anyone knows some countries that are undermapped, i’d like to see what they are!

Goodbye!

That’s the end of the entry, for now. is there anything that catches your attention about my post, or any questions or help? I’d love to have some! I will post more occasionally. Goodbye, have a great day! :3

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Stream added with reference to SOI Topo map and checked by the field knowledge

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

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

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

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Trying to get an understanding of how to upload and download mass amounts of gpx files

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We will haul your junk away for you , We also accept copper, metal, scrap aluminum, old appliances, etc…

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Life in Gillette is rough these days

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In 2022, I was given the opportunity to expand my skills in leadership and mapping through the She Leads and She Inspires program organized by the Open Mapping Hub - Asia Pacific. More importantly, the project proposal I co-wrote with another champion from Nepal on the cultural application of mapping was selected and granted support by the hub. Outlined below are my experience working on this project.

The Project

The problem lies in the lack of accessible information regarding the rich stories and histories, the glory they once carried, and how all these affected the current scenario of an ancient town in Kathmandu, Nepal, called Handigaun, and the developing smart city of Brgy. Poblacion of Tagum City, Philippines. After experiencing natural and man-made disasters like fires and earthquakes that destroyed most of the communities’ built identity, concrete structures and the widening of roads also puts the authenticity of the communities into question. Since OSM is a major resource used by planners, architects, potential tourists, and conservationists, incorporating and mapping critical information as well as ensuring that these can be conveyed in an effective and efficient manner will pose great potential in aiding social development through historical and cultural understanding and reinforcing community resilience by safeguarding its identity for generations to come.

Brgy. Magugpo Poblacion is located within the city’s center and witness to the unfolding history of Tagum City. With historical landmarks on the verge of being erased from the city’s identity due to the onslaught of modernization, there has been a need to rekindle the population’s understanding and interest towards the city’s history. By putting emphasis on the importance of spaces and identified points of interests, this project aims to encourage the development of the city’s identity by conducting cultural mapping activities.

The Journey

Mapping for cultural sustainability is a pilot project that was simultaneously carried out in historically and culturally significant locations in both Nepal and The Philippines. This project aimed to document the tangible and intangible aspects of culture and place them on the map as valuable points of interest. This was done to assist our communities in rediscovering their rich heritage by highlighting the importance of culturally-significant locations owing to help them achieve sustainability and encourage community development.

In the Philippines, the project focused on two major goals: mapping local cultural and historical POIs in Brgy. Magugpo Poblacion, Tagum City and establishing a YouthMappers chapter in the region. Local cultural mapping was conducted to introduce heritage as a resource for expressive mapping and highlight the importance of spaces in a digital platform. On the other hand, the establishment of a local YouthMappers chapter in the region served as an avenue to sustain mapping activities and opportunities to the community and further encourage more of the youth to get involved in related activities.

Formal cultural mapping, as outlined by the Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts, is a structured and rigorous process that aims to produce a comprehensive and accurate record of a community’s cultural resources. Open mapping, on the other hand, is a more informal and collaborative process that relies on the contributions of volunteers. There are a number of trade-offs between formal cultural mapping and open mapping. Formal cultural mapping is typically more accurate and reliable, but it can also be more time-consuming and expensive. Open mapping is less rigorous, but it can be more inclusive and participatory. The best approach for a cultural mapping project will depend on the specific needs and resources of the community. In the case of this project, we combined elements of both formal and open mapping to highlight the culturally and historically important landmarks and recorded stories on how they contributed to the history of the community. Student volunteers were given the chance to participate in order for them to participate in community building and impart to them the goals and objectives of the project in hopes that they may be inspired to put forward their own projects someday.

Another milestone successfully achieved by the project is the formal organization of a local YouthMappers chapter in the region. The chapter, named the University of the Philippines Mindanao YouthMappers, has been recognized by the YouthMappers network on October 27, 2023 and by the University of the Philippines Mindanao on November 7, 2023. As of this writing, the chapter has just conducted their first General Assembly where they formally inducted their officers and outlined their plans for the academic year.

In a nutshell, the project has been successfully implemented with the support of the Open Mapping Hub - Asia Pacific. All the milestones achieved would not have been possible if not for the She Leads and She Inspires program. It is my sincere wish that the hub would be able to train more leaders and mappers in the future!

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