Photo Interpretation Technical Report is a research that uses aerial photographs or satellite imagery to locate and identify features in a space and prove the presence or absence of those features or determine their location and dimensions in the past. To be legally binding and accepted by government agencies such as forest offices, urban planning departments and courts, the report must use certified images available from official agencies.

When submitting objections against the forest map, it is recommended to provide the committee with an appropriate Photo Interpretation Technical Report - Expertise drawn up and signed by a Forester. This report should include findings from photo interpretation and post-mortem in the area of interest, which can be captured on ground photographs detailing shot point and orientation and/or appropriate diagrams. The purpose of the report is to provide the commission with all the information necessary under the law to document its decision, thus facilitating both the citizens in their claims and the commissions in their work.