GIS applications of many different disciplines have a recurring need for a few themes of data. The framework is a collaborative community based effort in which these commonly needed data themes are developed, maintained, and integrated by public and private organizations within a geographic area. Local, regional, state and federal government organizations and private companies see the framework as a way to share resources, improve communications, and increase efficiency.

• Framework overview
• Questions and Answers
• NSGIC/FGDC Framework Data Survey
• Framework projects supported by FGDC
• Reference Materials
• NSDI Framework Road Data Model
• Getting Started