Frequently Asked Questions

Pennsylvania iMapInvasives, Frequently Asked Questions, county distribution data, observation data, point level data, statewide distribution data.

General

1. What is iMapInvasives?

2. What species are tracked in Pennsylvania iMapInvasives?

3. What information is available to the general public vs. individuals with a registered user account?

4. Explain user levels and what their purpose is.

5. How can I find out what user level I've been assigned?

6. Am I allowed to use the login credentials of another person to access the database?

Data

1. What data can I download from Pennsylvania iMapInvasives?

2. Define the following terms: Confirmed, Unconfirmed, and Approximate.

3. What is the purpose of email alerts and how are they created?

4. What is the quality control process for data submitted to Pennsylvania iMapInvasives?

5. What is an iMapInvasives project and what are the benefits of creating one?

6. I'm searching for data in iMapInvasives on a certain species but am unable to find what I'm looking for. Why?

7. What are the data sources for Pennsylvania iMapInvasives?

The Pennsylvania iMapInvasives Program is a partnership of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program, and NatureServe.

Funding for Pennsylvania iMapInvasives is provided by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

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Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program, iMapInvasives partner
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative logo, iMapInvasives funding source