Generating spatial geo-referenced data based on a community perspective on land use, vegetation cover, resource distribution, tenure, etc;

Storing and displaying such data at protected area/community level;

Conducting a preliminary census of protected area occupants;

Planning out field activities at the Protected Area Office level;

Involving communities in developing resource use and management plans including zoning and boundary delineation;

Conducting preliminary collaborative research on distribution of species;

Monitoring jointly with the concerned communities changes in land use, vegetation cover, human settlement, infrastructure development and other features;

Substantiating public hearings and planning workshops;

Serving as reference during Protected Area Management Board meetings;

Supporting the learning of local geography and resource use by students;

Raising awareness on e.g. the hydraulics of watersheds (upstream-erosion /downstream – sedimentation effects);

Introducing visitors to the area.