What is a geocode/Why calculate geocodes?
A geocode is a locality represented in a numeric (or alphanumeric) format. Whilst a written locality description is a vital information component of an herbarium specimen, a locality in geocode format is far more useful for plotting distribution maps, and generally investigating phytogeographic patterns. In this document, geocoding refers to calculating a numeric latitude and longitude from a written locality description. The following information will assist in the calculation of accurate, precise and meaningful geocodes. Geocoding can be quite daunting initially, but the process quickly becomes easier. Your geographic awareness and specific knowledge of certain geographic areas will quickly develop, as will your familiarity with the geocoding process and geocoding resources. Initially, seek advice from colleagues who have more geocoding experience; and continue to do so when difficulties arise. It will always be useful to seek the advice of people who are more familiar with certain a
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