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Geomark Web Service

What is it?

The Geomark Web Service is a free web service for public and government users to store an area of interest or  shape, called a ‘geomark’.  The geomark is stored on an unsecured government server with only the geometry and creation and expiry dates stored.  The web service lets you share and retrieve this area of interest across applications, GIS systems and the web in a variety of file formats.  Public users who are considering submitting an application for Crown resources to FrontCounter BC or any other agency can use the tool to create a geomark; the users’ area of interest can then be shared and included with the user’s application.

Why use the Geomark Web Service?

  • It allows a user to create their area of interest and share this with others or attach it with their application;
  • It is a free public service that does not require the user to login or provide identification;
  • It creates a temporary record of an area of interest for a period of 90 days on an unsecured government server; after 90 days the geomark is automatically removed unless the geomark is submitted to government;
  • The geomark, when submitted, will be retained as a permanent record by government as part of the application process;
  • The user can keep the created (KML) shapefile in their own storage place or medium for archiving;
  • Users do not have to acquire GIS software to produce their maps for an application;
  • It enables more efficient application processing by government staff;
  • It allows the user to send multiple areas of interest in one file and one process;
  • The original area of interest cannot be edited by the recipient;
  • Improves communication between user and provincial agencies as areas of interest are more accurately portrayed.  This will save time and result in more timely processing of applications.

An example of a geomark can be found at:
http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/geomark/geomarks/gm-abcdefghijklmnopqrstuv0bcislands

To use the Geomark Web Service, you must have Google Earth version 5 or higher loaded on your computer.  Google Earth is a free internet mapping product that is easy to use.

What's New
May 12, 2011 – Geomark Web Service goes live!

 

If you require assistance, contact the NRS Service Desk:

Toll Free:  1-866-952-6801    E-Mail:  NRS.ServiceDesk@gov.bc.ca 

 

Geomark FAQs  Geomark Tutorials  Start Geomark Service

 

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