Extra Features
The google map API has been implemented in Web and Android to allow the user to see the trees, and allow some features to interact with the map directly.
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Two Taps to Add a Tree
When the map is tapped twice, with a small delay between each tap, there is the window to plant a tree that pops up. When filled and confirmed, the tree is added to the exact location that was specified by the users' taps. Please note that to see the tree on the map, you may need to wait for the confirmation message to pop up, and you may need to press the refresh button numerous times as data could take long to load.
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Refresh
This feature refreshes the map and updates it with all the trees that were planted or cut down that were not there before.
Note: The user must back out of map screen and refresh the map to view any changes in the Info Window.
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Mark Tree for Cut Down
This feature allows a citizen or a scientist to change the status of a tree to be marked for cut down for later surveying by a scientist.
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Adding a Tree
This feature allows a user to add a tree to a specified coordinate.
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Removing a Tree
This feature allows a scientist to remove a tree from the map, essentially cutting it down even though it is still stored in the database.
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Logging In
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Registering
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