Assets

Assets in Global Watch represent physical items within your forest projects. This includes trees, equipment, infrastructure, and any other trackable items that need monitoring and management.

Overview

The asset management system provides:

Geolocation - Precise GPS coordinates for each asset
Categorization - Organize assets by type and status
Metadata - Custom attributes and detailed information
History - Complete version history and audit trail
Bulk Operations - Manage multiple assets efficiently

Asset Types

Global Watch supports various asset types:

Type	Description	Examples
Vegetation	Trees, plants, and natural resources	Native trees, planted seedlings
Equipment	Tools and machinery	Chainsaws, vehicles, sensors
Infrastructure	Built structures	Roads, bridges, buildings
Markers	Reference points	Survey markers, boundary posts
Custom	User-defined types	Any project-specific items

Creating Assets

Single Asset Creation

Navigate to your project
Click Assets in the project navigation
Click New Asset
Fill in the asset details:

Field	Description	Required
Name	Asset identifier	Yes
Type	Asset category	Yes
Location	GPS coordinates	No
Status	Current condition	Yes
Description	Detailed information	No
Metadata	Custom attributes	No

Click Create Asset

Setting Asset Location

You can set asset location by:

Click on Map - Click the desired location on the interactive map
Enter Coordinates - Manually input latitude and longitude
Use Current Location - Use your device's GPS (mobile)
Import from File - Upload coordinates from CSV or GeoJSON

Assets with location data appear on the project map and can be filtered geographically.

Bulk Asset Import

For large numbers of assets:

Go to Assets → Import
Download the CSV template
Fill in asset data in the spreadsheet
Upload the completed CSV
Review and confirm the import

CSV Template Format:

name,type,latitude,longitude,status,description
"Oak Tree 001",vegetation,-23.5505,-46.6333,healthy,"Native species"
"Sensor Station A",equipment,-23.5510,-46.6340,active,"Weather monitoring"

Managing Assets

Asset List View

The asset list provides:

Search - Find assets by name or attributes
Filters - Filter by type, status, or location
Sorting - Sort by name, date, or status
Bulk Actions - Select multiple assets for batch operations

Asset Detail View

Each asset page shows:

Overview - Basic information and status
Location - Map view and coordinates
Metadata - Custom attributes
History - Version history and changes
Related Items - Linked documents and inspections

Editing Assets

Navigate to the asset
Click Edit
Update the desired fields
Click Save Changes

Asset Status

Track asset conditions with status:

Status	Description	Color
Healthy	Good condition	Green
Warning	Needs attention	Yellow
Critical	Requires immediate action	Red
Inactive	Not currently monitored	Gray

Asset Location Features

Map Visualization

Assets appear on the project map with:

Markers - Color-coded by status
Clusters - Grouped markers for dense areas
Popups - Quick info on hover/click
Layers - Toggle visibility by type

Geofencing

Set up geographic boundaries:

Define a geofence area
Associate assets with the geofence
Receive alerts when assets move outside boundaries

Location History

Track asset movement over time:

View historical locations
Analyze movement patterns
Export location data

Custom Metadata

Adding Custom Fields

Create custom attributes for your assets:

Go to Project Settings → Asset Fields
Click Add Field
Configure the field:
- Name
- Type (text, number, date, select)
- Required/Optional
- Default value

Metadata Types

Type	Use Case	Example
Text	Free-form information	Species name
Number	Measurements	Height in meters
Date	Time-based data	Planting date
Select	Predefined options	Health status
Boolean	Yes/No values	Needs inspection

Asset Operations

Bulk Updates

Update multiple assets at once:

Select assets using checkboxes
Click Bulk Actions
Choose the action:
- Update status
- Change type
- Add/remove tags
- Export data
Confirm the operation

Asset Export

Export asset data for external use:

Go to Assets → Export
Select export format:
- CSV (spreadsheet)
- GeoJSON (GIS systems)
- PDF (reports)
Choose fields to include
Download the file

Asset Deletion

Deleting assets is permanent. Consider archiving instead if you may need the data later.

To delete an asset:

Navigate to the asset
Click Settings → Delete Asset
Confirm the deletion

Inspections

Creating Inspections

Record asset inspections:

Navigate to the asset
Click New Inspection
Fill in inspection details:
- Date
- Inspector
- Findings
- Photos
- Recommendations
Save the inspection

Inspection History

View all inspections for an asset:

Chronological list
Status changes over time
Inspector notes
Attached media

Best Practices

Naming Conventions

Use consistent, descriptive names:

✅ Good: "OAK-001-BLOCK-A"
✅ Good: "Sensor-Weather-Station-North"
❌ Avoid: "Tree 1"
❌ Avoid: "Asset"

Location Accuracy

For reliable tracking:

Use high-precision GPS devices
Verify coordinates after entry
Update locations when assets move
Document coordinate system used

Regular Updates

Maintain accurate asset data:

Schedule regular inspections
Update status promptly
Document all changes
Review inactive assets periodically

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Asset not appearing on map

Verify location coordinates are set
Check coordinate format (decimal degrees)
Ensure coordinates are within project boundaries

Import failing

Verify CSV format matches template
Check for special characters in data
Ensure required fields are filled

Cannot edit asset

Verify you have Editor or higher role
Check if asset is locked
Contact project admin for access

Projects - Manage project boundaries
Members - Control asset access
Notifications - Asset alerts

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