Paul, Yes I acept that GIS is one of the main technical challenges / developments facing managers of heritage and historic environment data. The issue for FISH (as I see it) is to what can the heritage sector can influence standards and initiatives that are driven by developments beyond our sector. Do you have any particular issues in mind that FISH has the remit and influence to address? Ed -----Original Message----- From: Paul Gilman AAG Manager ES [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 12 June 2001 10:07 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Future Directions Amid all the discussions about future directions, can I suggest GIS and spatial standards as an important topic for consideration. I know that there are a number of initiatives from OS in this field but there are specific historic environment issues that ought to be considered, Paul Gilman Heritage Information and Records Manager Essex County Council This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended only for the recipient(s) named above. It may contain confidential or privileged information and should not be read, copied or otherwise used by any other person unless express permission is given. If you are not a named recipient, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail from your system. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure that appropriate measures are in place to check for software viruses.