Description

The georeference protocol used to determine location information was not supplied with the record.

Related fields

• dwc:georeferencedBy
• dwc:georeferencedDate
• dwc:georeferenceRemarks
• dwc:georeferenceProtocol
• dwc:georeferenceSources
• dwc:georeferenceVerificationStatus
• dwc:geodeticDatum

Implications and caveats

Severity: Warning

The georeference protocol provides a description or reference to the methods used to determine the spatial footprint, coordinates, and uncertainties.

This makes it clear to the ALA and users of the record how location information should be interpreted.

An example of a georeferencing protocol is the Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide: https://docs.gbif.org/georeferencing-quick-reference-guide/1.0/en/

Data custodian recommendations

If the georeference protocol is known, please supply it.

Code reference

ALAOccurrenceIssue.MISSING_GEOREFERENCEPROTOCOL

Replaces

missingGeoreferenceProtocol