Datasets collated under PLANFORBIO form an invaluable baseline for monitoring and the foundations for Decision Support into the future.Through implementation of a GIS and metadata strategy within all spatial activities in PLANFORBIO, the project has ensured that the collection of datasets, held together and spatially harmonised offer opportunities for further cross-disciplinary research, exploring the linkages between species, their environments and forest-use practices. Outside partners can identify datasets for potential collaborative work, and contact the originators of the data to discuss future projects. Furthermore, INSPIRE compliance ensures a potential pan-European audience for Irish collaborative forestry research!