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Biotics 4: Data Exchange

The NatureSeve Data Services Department (formerly HDS) is responsible for completing element data exchanges between the central database and the sub-national databases for every member program in Canada and the United States. The data exchange process benefits the entire network, providing current global data for all the elements that your program tracks, supporting the development of multi-jurisdictional data (MJD) products, and facilitating the sharing of data among NatureServe and the member programs. Thus, NatureServe and the member programs can ensure that conservation decisions are based upon the most accurate and up-to-date representation of biodiversity elements in North America.

In addition to our traditional exchange of element tracking data, NatureServe works with member programs to develop a comprehensive element occurrence data set. All data will be handled under the terms of existing data sharing agreements between NatureServe and each member program. NatureServe will not provide fine-scale MJD products without written permission from your program.

The downloadable files below are the current documents needed to facilitate the member program side of the data exchange process.

Please direct general questions about the Data Exchange process to Margaret_Ormes@natureserve.org (617.542.1908x243).
For any technical questions, please submit a support ticket to the Help Desk.

Pre-Data Exchange Information: Preparing your data for NatureServe Data Exchange
2009-2010 Data Exchange Schedule
Data is due the 1st of the month in which your data exchange is scheduled. Contact Donna Reynolds with any questions about the timing of your data exchange.
Pre-Exchange Prep Memo for Biotics 4 programs--updated January 15, 2009
Pre-Exchange Export Template for Biotics 4 Exchanger
Pre-Exchange prep memo for Access programs
Biotics Database Constraints Dictionary: Check your database for missing constraints BEFORE your data gets corrupted.
NatureServe Export & Project ArcView extension (November 2005 v1.4) - for preparing shapefiles to send with your data exchange
FGDC-compliant EO metadata (including biological extensions) (September 2004)
 
Post-Exchange Information: Uploading your data after NatureServe data exchange
Biotics 4 Post-Exchange Instructions - updated January 15, 2009
 
Training and Additional Information
Exchanger Tutorial
Used during Advanced Biotics Training (Useful for all novel users of the Exchanger tool)
Exchanger Basics Demo
More detailed view of Exchanger, great to use right before a data exchange
What is happening when I upload my data during a data exchange?
Conceptual documentation for exchange upload
 

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