Tree Inventory using Near-Field Communication (NFC) Tag

Authors

  • Awang Muhammed Nasyaruddin Rashid Department of Geoinformation, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohamad Hafis Izran Ishak Department of Control and Mechatronics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Nurul Hawani Idris Department of Geoinformation, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/ijic.v16n1.588

Keywords:

Urban green spaces, Geographic Information System (GIS), Web-based GIS, Park maintenance, Near Field Communication (NFC)

Abstract

Urban green spaces play a vital role in community well-being; however, effectively maintaining and managing these spaces, particularly in terms of individual tree health, can be challenging. Conversely, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology offers a promising solution. This study aims to develop a web-based GIS system for tree park maintenance. The research problem stems from risks such as tree death, overgrowth, nutrient deficiencies, and pest infestations, which resulted from inadequate maintenance and monitoring practices, the current manual monitoring methods, and the lack of a dedicated maintenance system. The research objectives encompass reviewing existing approaches, developing a web-based GIS with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, and conducting testing. The methodology involves the development of a web-based tree inventory system and its integration with the Web NFC API, following the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The output is a process flow for updating on-site tree inventory using the NFC tag feature through a web-based GIS application, which enables users to submit real-time maintenance activities and allows administrators to view the data. The benefits include enhanced durability and reliability in the field, as the use of NFC tags, compared to traditional QR codes, offers better resistance to weather conditions. This leads to more consistent data retrieval, improved monitoring and management, and informed decision-making for future maintenance, ultimately contributing to healthier and safer urban green spaces.

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2026-06-10

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Nasyaruddin Rashid, A. M., Ishak, M. H. I., & Idris, N. H. (2026). Tree Inventory using Near-Field Communication (NFC) Tag. International Journal of Innovative Computing, 16(1), 29–42. https://doi.org/10.11113/ijic.v16n1.588

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