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Database Resources

 

Reference Materials

1.  ForestGEO Database Handbook: Our most comprehensive reference guide on all-things-database.  The Handbook provides step-by-step instructions for data managers working from paper records, working with electronic records, on first censuses, and on re-censuses.  

2.  FAQs for ctfsweb Data Entry: A selection of questions and answers on specific technical aspects of working with ctfsweb.

3.  Installation Guide: This stand-alone guide is rich in screenshots to walk data managers through the process of a) creating a MySQL database (Have a mac? Use these instructions to set up your MySQL database.) and b) installing ctfsweb.  Comprehensive textual instructions can also be found in the ForestGEO Database Handbook.  

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