Batch uploads are for larger datasets that are not practical to upload one observation at a time.
Batch upload is currently in beta. The GainForest team reviews requests case by case before publishing. This is not an instant self-serve upload.
When to use batch upload
Use batch upload when you have a larger archive or dataset, such as:
- many field photos
- survey exports, for example from
- tree data, including planted, regenerated, or existing trees
- drone imagery
- structured field data that needs review
How it works
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Prepare the data
Pack your field photos, survey exports, tree data, drone imagery, and related files into one archive where possible. -
Submit the batch
Upload the archive through the batch submission page. -
GainForest reviews the batch
The team checks the data and confirms how it should be handled. -
GainForest suggests how to use the data
The team can suggest how the data could be organized, shown, or used as part of impact reporting. -
Observations or files are published
With the submitter’s consent, observations or files can be published to the correct account. -
Link to a
After publishing, observations, files, or other records can be linked to a Project as evidence.
Upload size
The batch upload flow is designed for larger archives. On the app, files up to 10GB can upload from the browser, but submissions are reviewed case by case while the feature is in beta.
Keep the upload page open until the upload finishes.
Visualization and impact reporting
After reviewing a batch upload, the GainForest team can suggest how the data might be organized or presented so it becomes useful for impact reporting.
This can include helping think through:
- what the data shows
- what evidence it supports
- how it connects to a Project
- what context should be added
- how it could be shared with funders, partners, or community members
What to prepare
Before submitting a batch, prepare:
- a clear folder or archive name
- a short description of what the data contains
- where and when the data was collected
- who collected the data
- which account or the data should belong to
- whether the data should be linked to an existing Project
- any notes the GainForest team needs to understand the dataset