GIS instructions for students and collaborators at the Bern University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland, as well as for project partners in Switzerland and abroad. Contact address: Bern University of Applied Sciences School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences Geographical Information Systems Mark Günter, scientific collaborator Länggasse 85, 3052 Zollikofen Switzerland 031 910 22 77 http://www.hafl.bfh.ch