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+The EML project module was extended to provide a structured information content that allows for 
+efficient search and project management in an open and flexible approach.  Normative technical documents 
+for the schema can be found at http://sbc.lternet.edu/external/InformationManagement/projectDB/schema/docs/ 
+and are also available with the schema when checked out from this repository.
+
+<ul>
+<li>People</li>
+<li>Abstract</li>
+<li>Design Description</li>
+<li>Funding</li>
+<li>Related Projects</li>
+<li>Timeframe</li>
+<li>Geographic Location</li>
+<li>Detailed Study Area Description</li>
+<li>Reports</li>
+<li>Permits</li>
+<li>Associated Material</li>
+<ul>
+<li>Datasets</li>
+<li>Images</li>
+<li>Publications</li>
+</ul></ul>