Timeline

Community Tree Inventory - Pest Detection and Reporting

Phase 1 (funded)

• Identify development team & project manager

• Define framework for pest detection module

• Develop beta MCTI pest detection module

• Pilot test field data collection protocol and PDA use

• Analyze field test results

Phase 2 (proposed for August 2007 –November 2007)

• Refine MCTI pest detection module

• Develop decision support framework

• Create centralized data upload and back reporting

• Establish contacts for flagged problems

• Install web-based reference materials

• Pilot test refined field data collection protocol and PDA use

Phase 3 (for November 2007 –September 2008)

• Refine MCTI pest detection module as needed

• Integrated regional data uploads and test

• Package for dissemination

• Public release