For your information, sir, I rely on the OpenStreetMap documentation for mapping trees via the following link: Tag:natural=wood, which states at the beginning of its quote that it refers to: (Tree-covered area (a 'forest' or 'wood'). Used by some mappers to tag only certain woodland areas with limited or no forestry management, but often used for any tree-covered area.

This tag and landuse=forest are largely synonymous. Some mappers use this tag for any area covered in trees, while others use it for woodland not impacted by human maintenance. This problem is explained in the page Forest. ).

The main problem lies in the quality of the available satellite images for the Algerian region; they are not as high-resolution as those for Europe or North America. To determine whether what we are mapping is a single tree or a wooded area containing two or more trees, a careful visual inspection and the actual geographic location of each tree are required. Furthermore, tree sizes change over time. Therefore, we extend our thanks to the OpenStreetMap developers." Because they provide this flexibility that allows us to transfer and transform as much data and information as possible from images and convert them into accurate graphics.

source:

Bing Aerial Imagery,

Esri World Imagery.

, Esri World Imagery (Clarity) Beta.

, Landsat WMTS.

, Mapbox Satellite.

Please focus on drawing accuracy from the start, so we can avoid wasting time on revisions and invest our efforts into delivering new work

Hello my friend,

First: For technical clarification, these are not overlapping buildings; rather, they are three floors with different architectural shapes.

Second: My tone may sound sharp, but it stems from my deep frustration with how I am being treated. I fully comply with all guidelines and instructions. My sole and primary source for mapping is JOSM 19555, which relies on a bundle of open and officially approved imagery layers built directly into the application, without using any unauthorized external sources. It seems you are unaware of these integrated sources that eliminate the need to look elsewhere. They include:

Bing Aerial Imagery

Esri World Imagery

Esri World Imagery (Clarity) Beta

Landsat WMTS

Mapbox Satellite

Third: The only technical issue during the upload process is that the system only allows me to specify a single source. This is why I select (Bing), which I rely on for 95% of my work, as the system does not allow me to list the entire bundle for you to see and verify yourself.

Fourth: A great injustice has been done to me by accusing me—without proof or proper inspection of the imagery—of using external sources. Based on this false assumption, I was banned (even if for a short period). This action is unacceptable; it tarnishes my reputation within the mapping community and unjustifiably places my name on a blocklist—an impact that cannot be undone now. It would have been far better to send a direct message requesting clarification, which you would have received immediately. Unfortunately, what happened reflects a lack of professionalism and credibility, and shows a rush to abuse administrative ban privileges.

Fifth: We are dedicated contributors. Our ultimate goal is perfection and accuracy in converting aerial imagery into professional maps, while fully respecting the platform's rules and principles.

Have a good day, and I look forward to your response and clarification regarding this unfair measure.

My friend, the old path of the cemetery wasn't accurate, which is why we redrew it with greater precision. As I mentioned to you before, modifying large areas requires a lot of time and high focus; it is a slow, physically and visually exhausting process compared to recreating it from scratch, even if that seems more complex. Deletion here isn't meant to ruin anything, but rather to replace it with something better. As I always say: please focus on the accuracy of the drawing right from the start, so we can avoid wasting time on revisions and invest our efforts into delivering new work

Thank you, and we learn from you.

The matter is settled.

What can I use?

"First of all, I would like to thank user VLD0251 for drawing my attention to the contributions of user test0022012, which truly amazed me.
Secondly, even if user test0022012 is temporarily suspended, what is the reason for deleting his contributions? He did a tremendous job; I reviewed his drawings and compared them with the latest available satellite imagery BING of JOSM 19555, and I was stunned by the level of accuracy and dedication in capturing every detail with precision and integrity, turning them into a realistic map. Unfortunately, sir, you have wiped out all of this user's work and reverted the map to its previous state: random and completely lacking in detail."

"First of all, I would like to thank user VLD0251 for drawing my attention to the contributions of user test0022012, which truly amazed me.
Secondly, even if user test0022012 is temporarily suspended, what is the reason for deleting his contributions? He did a tremendous job; I reviewed his drawings and compared them with the latest available satellite imagery BING of JOSM 19555, and I was stunned by the level of accuracy and dedication in capturing every detail with precision and integrity, turning them into a realistic map. Unfortunately, sir, you have wiped out all of this user's work and reverted the map to its previous state: random and completely lacking in detail."

"First of all, I would like to thank user VLD0251 for drawing my attention to the contributions of user test0022012, which truly amazed me.
Secondly, even if user test0022012 is temporarily suspended, what is the reason for deleting his contributions? He did a tremendous job; I reviewed his drawings and compared them with the latest available satellite imagery BING of JOSM 19555, and I was stunned by the level of accuracy and dedication in capturing every detail with precision and integrity, turning them into a realistic map. Unfortunately, sir, you have wiped out all of this user's work and reverted the map to its previous state: random and completely lacking in detail."

"First of all, I would like to thank user VLD0251 for drawing my attention to the contributions of user test0022012, which truly amazed me.
Secondly, even if user test0022012 is temporarily suspended, what is the reason for deleting his contributions? He did a tremendous job; I reviewed his drawings and compared them with the latest available satellite imagery BING of JOSM 19555, and I was stunned by the level of accuracy and dedication in capturing every detail with precision and integrity, turning them into a realistic map. Unfortunately, sir, you have wiped out all of this user's work and reverted the map to its previous state: random and completely lacking in detail."

"First of all, I would like to thank user VLD0251 for drawing my attention to the contributions of user test0022012, which truly amazed me.
Secondly, even if user test0022012 is temporarily suspended, what is the reason for deleting his contributions? He did a tremendous job; I reviewed his drawings and compared them with the latest available satellite imagery BING of JOSM 19555, and I was stunned by the level of accuracy and dedication in capturing every detail with precision and integrity, turning them into a realistic map. Unfortunately, sir, you have wiped out all of this user's work and reverted the map to its previous state: random and completely lacking in detail."

"First of all, I would like to thank user VLD0251 for drawing my attention to the contributions of user test0022012, which truly amazed me.
Secondly, even if user test0022012 is temporarily suspended, what is the reason for deleting his contributions? He did a tremendous job; I reviewed his drawings and compared them with the latest available satellite imagery BING of JOSM 19555, and I was stunned by the level of accuracy and dedication in capturing every detail with precision and integrity, turning them into a realistic map. Unfortunately, sir, you have wiped out all of this user's work and reverted the map to its previous state: random and completely lacking in detail."

I’m off to get some rest... this website is truly addictive!

I am not a beginner in the field of mapping. For your information, I have been using JOSM since 2013 offline, as I rely on converting files locally into custom maps for the 7Ways software. By doing this, I usually bypass the long wait for official website updates, which in turn depend on open-source map data from OpenStreetMap. This is an essential feature that allows working offline, especially in remote areas or places lacking network coverage.

As for the current JOSM version, I downloaded it in a hurry and started using it right away. I plan to switch it to the English version to overcome some minor difficulties I faced with the French interface. Just for your information, version JOSM/1.5 (19555) is the latest release and is available to everyone for free.

On another note, I am curious about your approach; you seem to be someone who likes to joke, or perhaps you work in education or training and want to test my skills. The clue that led me to way/1524051336 came from you, after you tried to link me to the account test0022012. Once I reviewed that account's work, all I had to do was use the appropriate shortcut [Ctrl+D] and solve the matter quite simply to get way/1530515587. This is a process you can repeat indefinitely without any effort, so thank you for that.

Regarding the geographic location, I am from Algeria—the largest country by area in Africa. As an Algerian citizen who has had the great privilege of visiting vast regions of the country, from north to south and east to west, I possess extensive geographical knowledge that enables me to map any area of this land without any obstacles. Looking at the test0022012 account, I noticed that most of their work is also concentrated within Algeria, with very few exceptions outside of it, which leads me to firmly conclude that they are an Algerian person as well.

In any case, I was glad to talk to someone like you today. I have a small request: if possible, I would love to consult you in the future regarding some technical matters related to the site. Have a great day!"

"I'm sorry, my friend, but it seems there's been a misunderstanding. I checked all the accounts you attributed to me, and I was honestly surprised. What truly saddened me was seeing the account (test0022012) banned, especially since it looks like it has been active on the site since 2015. As for the accounts (mega1999) and (falcon-osm), I couldn't find much information on them, and I honestly don't know on what basis all these accounts were linked to me."

The main issue lies in the low accuracy and sheer volume of the initial drawings, making it highly time-consuming to correct them manually, point by point. We are very committed to the quality and precision of the drawings, and we thank you so much for this valuable feedback. If you have an alternative or easier way to speed up this process, we would welcome your suggestions. Thank you, my friend