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How to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree with a US Forest Permit

How to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree with a US Forest Permit

Every year, the U.S. Forest Service allows people to cut their own Christmas trees in certain national forests. If you’re thinking about getting your own tree this year, here’s an easy guide on how the permit system works and how Avenza Maps can help you have a safe and enjoyable trip.

Managing Forests with a Smartphone

Managing Forests with a Smartphone

The Federal Forestry Office in Germany is tackling the challenges of forest management, military land use, and climate change with the help of digital tools. In this article, Andrew Haux explores how foresters are using Avenza Maps Pro to navigate vast training grounds, record data in the field, and manage critical conservation tasks—even without internet access.

Introducing Avenza Maps Web

Introducing Avenza Maps Web

Avenza Maps Web is a new platform designed for fast, secure, and seamless map sharing across teams. Upload maps, skip the delays, and deliver them instantly to your staff’s mobile devices with full control and privacy, all in one place.

High-Accuracy GPS Meets Offline Mapping: Avenza Maps + Bad Elf GPS

High-Accuracy GPS Meets Offline Mapping: Avenza Maps + Bad Elf GPS

When it comes to working in remote areas, accuracy and reliability are everything. That’s why professionals in environmental science, utilities, emergency response, forestry, and field engineering rely on Avenza Maps to navigate, collect, and manage data without needing cell service. But while mobile devices make fieldwork easier, their built-in GPS often lacks the accuracy needed for detailed mapping and data collection. That’s where pairing Avenza Maps with a Bad Elf GPS receiver makes a difference.

Avenza Maps Web

Avenza Maps Web: Streamlining GIS Data Distribution for Field Operations

In today’s fast-moving enterprise environment, managing and distributing geospatial data efficiently is crucial for field operations. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Avenza Maps Web, a platform built to simplify how organizations handle mapping content. With the ability to upload custom maps, organize data, and share it seamlessly with field teams, Avenza Maps Web ensures that vital information is always accessible, helping you stay organized and focused on the task at hand. 

Custom symbols

Introducing Custom Symbols: Personalize Your Maps with Ease

We’re excited to announce the launch of our Custom Symbology feature! This new tool empowers you to upload and manage your own symbols for a more personalized mapping experience with Avenza Maps. Custom symbology enhances your ability to tell your story through your maps, allowing you to mark key landmarks, plot routes, and highlight points of interest with symbols that reflect your unique vision.

Avenza Maps vs. AllTrails vs Gaia GPS: Which One is Right for You?

Avenza Maps vs. AllTrails vs Gaia GPS: Which One is Right for You?

If you spend time outdoors, chances are you've come across Avenza Maps, AllTrails, and Gaia GPS. They’re three of the most well-known navigation apps, but they serve very different purposes. While all can help you find your way, the key question is: Which one best fits your needs? In this detailed comparison, we’ll break down the differences between Avenza Maps, AllTrails, and Gaia GPS, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and who each app is best suited for.