Introduction

The ForestNavigator IT infrastructure provides a shared platform for deployment of models, data repositories, and web apps. By using a shared platform, the exchange of data and creation of interfaces is supported and enables:

• Dissemination of data and results to the general public.

• Collaboration on deliverables that cut across project partners.

• Access to shared datasets and data stores for models and web apps.

• Automation of links between models.

• The hosting and publishing of model and tool code.

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Widely-used modern components were chosen to comprise the IT infrastructure so that ForestNavigator can benefit from well-developed IT practices and knowledge.