1. Support the spread of “good practice” in generating, managing, analysing and communicating spatial information Factors Influencing the Choice of Mapping Method By: Jon Corbett, Kasondra White and Giacomo Rambaldi Unit: M06U01

2. Introduction Main methods available How to select mapping methods What is the purpose of the map?

3. Choosing the right method Choice of method should come from within the community Open and inclusive selection process Choice of method will be influenced by: –purpose –resources –environment

4. Purpose Relaying spatial information to external agencies –How communities interact with traditional lands –Maps are easily accessible –Understandable by all audiences Recording and archiving local knowledge –Useful for collecting and preserving cultural histories –Records knowledge of elderly community members –Facilitates identity building

5. Purpose Supporting self-determination, land claims and land reallocation –Preserves cultural histories –Supports ancestral domain and tenure claims Conducting collaborative research –Can be collaborative and constructive –Can address inconsistent approaches to collaboration

6. Purpose Assisting communities in land-use planning and resource management –Makes community knowledge visible –Can be used for identifying natural features –Communicates desired management plans Safeguarding biodiversity and biocultural diversity –Understanding species and landscape diversity –Supports protected area delineation

7. Purpose Enabling communities to advocate for change –Bolsters legitimacy of claims to land Increasing capacity within communities –Brings community members together –Builds community cohesion –Assists in recognising assets and concerns –Raises awareness about local issues

8. Purpose Managing and ameliorating territorial conflict –Used to reduce conflict between communities and outsiders, as well as with insiders –Provides a graphic representation of conflict Supporting good governance –Used to request ownership of land claimed by the state –Tool to seek recognition and inclusion –Helps to hold governments accountable

9. Purpose Awareness raising and assisting with education and social learning –Presents a commonly understood language –Communicates across language, age, education or gender barriers

10. Resources Community capacity –Time –Specialised skills –Community-appointed intermediaries Funding –How much is available? –Cost of methods relative to others

11. Resources Technical know-how –Technical expertise within the community –Are technology intermediaries required? –Funding for training Time –How much is required? –Training time

12. Environment Legal and regulatory frameworks –Disabling regulations –Disconnect between formal and traditional institutions Political climate –Including decision makers –Limited access to information –Dangers of displaying information

13. Environment Cultural setting –Beliefs or practices may affect suitability Biophysical environment –Physical features Infrastructural setting –Electric power and Internet connectivity –Availability of resources

14. Environment Peace and order situation –Mapping could be interpreted as a threat –Mapping in high-risk areas Accessibility and extent of areas to be mapped –Access, security and health risks –Area to be mapped