Batch Uploads

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.

Open batch 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 KoboToolbox

• tree data, including planted, regenerated, or existing trees

• drone imagery

• structured field data that needs review

How it works

1. Prepare the data Pack your field photos, survey exports, tree data, drone imagery, and related files into one archive where possible.

2. Submit the batch Upload the archive through the batch submission page.

3. GainForest reviews the batch The team checks the data and confirms how it should be handled.

4. 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.

5. Observations or files are published With the submitter’s consent, observations or files can be published to the correct account.

6. Link to a Project 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 organization 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

Open batch upload

Submit field dataGainForest

Related pages

Linking Evidence to ProjectsBiodiversity Observations