Preliminary logistics

• Prepare cartographic material, for name inventories (or preliminary name models), with question marks for issues to deal with
  
  
• Check administrative boundaries, for introduction to local officials (permits/cooperation)
  
  
• Prepare fill-in forms, recording equipment, recording computers/handhelds or field notebook
  
  
• Try to locate informants in advance, and inform local officials in advance

Logistic preparation

• Base maps & equipment
  
  
• Administrative maps
  
  
• Scheme of administrative hierarchy
  
  
• Appointments (phone numbers) & announcements
  
  
• Preliminary visits to local authorities