Vegetation - Yosemite [ds200]

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Tags
vegetation, 1997, plant communities, Vegetation, biota, environment, imageryBaseMapsEarthCover


Summary

A 1997 vegetation map for Yosemite National Park, which provides baseline ecological information to resource managers in Yosemite NP; puts these data into a regional and national context; and provides opportunities for future inventory, monitoring, and research activities.

Description

This is the vegetation of Yosemite National Park and beyond the boundary. The data were produced from 1997 color infrared analog photographs flown by Photo Science through a nationwide contract. ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) was the contrator that coordinated the work. Hundreds of vegetation plots were surveyed within the park and outside the park boundaries by the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, and The Nature Conservancy. The photointerpretation of the 1997 photos was performed by Aerial Information Systems (Redlands, CA). Photointerpretation was conducted manually using analog photos in stereo pairs and then the polygon boundaries were georeferenced to DOQQS to georectify the map. A plant community classification was developed by NatureServe (in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Game and California Native Plant Society) by running cluster analysis on the plot data from 604 sites surveyed in 1998 and 1999, 362 sites surveyed in 1989 to 1993, and 774 sites surveyed in 1935 to 1937. A list of mappable types was developed and crosswalked to the floristic classification based on the cluster analysis ('MappingClasstoVegClassTable.xls'). Mapping classification type names are found in 'TYPENAME.dbf;' mapping classification definitions by type are located in Final Comprehensive Mapping Classification Descriptions.doc. The mapping classes were coded and assigned to individual polygons in the vegetation map along with codes for canopy closure, fire severity where applicable, and land use. The floristic classification, key to types and type descriptions are located in the document 'Yosemite Classification Report.doc.' Accuracy assessment field data were collected by NatureServe and analyzed by the NPS and the USGS. Photointerpretation and georectification were completed in 2003; accuracy assessment was completed in 2006. Fields that relate the dataset to the National Vegetation Classification System, the California Wildlifre Habitat Relationship system, and CalVeg system were added to the original dataset by the California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife's Vegetation and Classification Program.

Credits

National Parks Service U.S. Department of the Interrior California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Use limitations

Any use must first be approved by Yosemite National Park, Division of Resources Management and Science, Physical Science and GIS branch.

Disclaimer : The State makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or adequacy of these data and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in these data. No warranty of any kind, implied, expressed, or statutory, including but not limited to the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from computer virus, is given with respect to these data.

Extent

West -120.026088 East -119.022136
North 38.280681 South 37.433927

Scale Range
Maximum (zoomed in) 1:5,000
Minimum (zoomed out) 1:150,000,000

ArcGIS Metadata

Topics and Keywords

Themes or categories of the resource imageryBaseMapsEarthCover


* Content type Downloadable Data
Export to FGDC CSDGM XML format as Resource Description No

Place keywords Yosemite, California

Theme keywords vegetation, 1997, plant communities, Vegetation, biota, environment, imagery

Citation

Title Vegetation - Yosemite [ds200]
Publication date 2012-06-0100:00:00


Presentation formats * digital map


Citation Contacts

Responsible party
Organization's name Yosemite National Park, Division of Resources Management and Science, Physical Sciences and Landscape Ecology
Contact's role originator


Responsible party
Individual's name Karl Brown
Organization's name National Park Service Natural Resource Stewardship and Science
Contact's position Vegetation Inventory Program Manager
Contact's role point of contact


Contact information
Phone
Voice (970) 225-3591

Address
Type
e-mail address karl_brown@nps.gov



Resource Details

Dataset languages * English(UNITED STATES)
Dataset character set utf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format


Spatial representation type * vector


* Processing environment Microsoft Windows 10 Version 10.0 (Build 16299) ; Esri ArcGIS 12.6.0.24783


Credits
National Parks Service U.S. Department of the Interrior California Department of Fish and Wildlife
ArcGIS item properties
* Name ds200
* Size 138.769
* Location file://\\geodata.\bios\WorkArea\BIOSOnline\Refresh\TODOData\BIOSOnlineData.gdb
* Access protocol Local Area Network

Extents

Extent
Geographic extent
Bounding rectangle
Extent type Extent used for searching
* West longitude -120.026088
* East longitude -119.022136
* North latitude 38.280681
* South latitude 37.433927
* Extent contains the resource Yes

Extent in the item's coordinate system
* West longitude -2279.295100
* East longitude 85437.955300
* South latitude -64311.676000
* North latitude 29382.828500
* Extent contains the resource Yes

Resource Points of Contact

Point of contact
Individual's name Karl Brown
Organization's name National Park Service Natural Resource Stewardship and Science
Contact's position Vegetation Inventory Program Manager
Contact's role point of contact


Contact information
Phone
Voice (970) 225-3591

Address
Type
e-mail address karl_brown@nps.gov



Resource Constraints

Constraints
Limitations of use

Any use must first be approved by Yosemite National Park, Division of Resources Management and Science, Physical Science and GIS branch.

Disclaimer : The State makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or adequacy of these data and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in these data. No warranty of any kind, implied, expressed, or statutory, including but not limited to the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from computer virus, is given with respect to these data.


Spatial Reference

ArcGIS coordinate system
* Type Projected
* Geographic coordinate reference GCS_North_American_1983
* Projection NAD_1983_California_Teale_Albers
* Coordinate reference details
Projected coordinate system
Well-known identifier 3310
X origin -16909700
Y origin -8597000
XY scale 10000
Z origin -100000
Z scale 10000
M origin -100000
M scale 10000
XY tolerance 0.001
Z tolerance 0.001
M tolerance 0.001
High precision true
Latest well-known identifier 3310
Well-known text PROJCS["NAD_1983_California_Teale_Albers",GEOGCS["GCS_North_American_1983",DATUM["D_North_American_1983",SPHEROID["GRS_1980",6378137.0,298.257222101]],PRIMEM["Greenwich",0.0],UNIT["Degree",0.0174532925199433]],PROJECTION["Albers"],PARAMETER["False_Easting",0.0],PARAMETER["False_Northing",-4000000.0],PARAMETER["Central_Meridian",-120.0],PARAMETER["Standard_Parallel_1",34.0],PARAMETER["Standard_Parallel_2",40.5],PARAMETER["Latitude_Of_Origin",0.0],UNIT["Meter",1.0],AUTHORITY["EPSG",3310]]

Reference system identifier
* Value 3310
* Codespace EPSG
* Version 6.8(9.2.0)


Spatial Data Properties

Vector
* Level of topology for this dataset geometry only


Geometric objects
Feature class name ds200
* Object type composite
* Object count 0



ArcGIS Feature Class Properties
Feature class name ds200
* Feature type Simple
* Geometry type Polygon
* Has topology FALSE
* Feature count 0
* Spatial index TRUE
* Linear referencing FALSE



Geoprocessing history

Process
Date 2021-05-1812:18:35
Tool location c:\program files\arcgis\pro\Resources\ArcToolbox\toolboxes\Conversion Tools.tbx\FeatureClassToFeatureClass
Command issued
Include in lineage when exporting metadata No


Process
Date 2021-05-1812:19:01
Tool location c:\program files\arcgis\pro\Resources\ArcToolbox\toolboxes\Data Management Tools.tbx\Project
Command issued
Include in lineage when exporting metadata No


Process
Date 2021-05-1812:19:06
Tool location c:\program files\arcgis\pro\Resources\ArcToolbox\toolboxes\Data Management Tools.tbx\Rename
Command issued
Include in lineage when exporting metadata No


Distribution

Distribution format
* Name File Geodatabase Feature Class


Transfer options
* Transfer size 138.769


Online source
Location https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/bios/
Function performed information

Online source
Location https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2186173
Function performed information

Online source
Location https://filelib.wildlife.ca.gov/Public/BDB/GIS/BIOS/Public_Datasets/200_299/ds200.zip
Function performed download

Fields

Details for object ds200
* Type Feature Class
* Row count 0


Field OBJECTID_1
* Alias OBJECTID_1
* Data type OID
* Width 4
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
* Field description
Internal feature number.
* Description source
Esri
* Description of values
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.




Field Shape
* Alias Shape
* Data type Geometry
* Width 0
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
* Field description
Feature geometry.
* Description source
ESRI
* Description of values
Coordinates defining the features.




Field OBJECTID
* Alias OBJECTID
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0




Field PIFINAL
* Alias PIFINAL
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Final code for vegetation class


Field VEG_TYPE
* Alias VEG_TYPE
* Data type String
* Width 115
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The map unit description that corresponds with PIFINAL


Field PIPREFINAL
* Alias PIPREFINAL
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Code for vegetation class prior to accuracy assessment and lumping of classes


Field DENSITY
* Alias DENSITY
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Density, also referred to as vegetative cover, is a quantitative estimate of plant cover derived from viewing the aerial photography in stereo magnification. Photo interpreters assess the total density of vegetation associated with the life form of the alliance being assigned to that polygon. For example, if the polygon is defined as a Jeffrey Pine/Greenleaf Manzanita association, only the tree cover will be evaluated in calculating a density value. If the polygon is defined as a greenleaf manzanita alliance, only the shrub cover will be evaluated, not any emergent tree layer.
Description source
Aerial Information Systems
List of values
Value 1
Description Greater than 60%


Value 2
Description 40-60%


Value 3
Description 25-40%


Value 4
Description 10-25%


Value 5
Description 2-10%


Value 6
Description Trace amounts less than 2% (used for talus & scree)




Field FIRE
* Alias FIRE
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Fire modifier assigned to polygons within burn areas identified in a fire GIS coverage provided by NPS
List of values
Value 1
Description High Severity - The vegetation polygon falls within the 5 year history and there is 0 to 10% of the original vegetation remaining.


Value 2
Description Moderate Severity - The vegetation polygon falls within the 5 year history and there is 10 to 50% of the original vegetation remaining.


Value 3
Description Low Severity - The vegetation polygon falls within the 5 year history and there is 50 to 90% of the original vegetation remaining.


Value 9
Description No Modifier - Either the vegetation polygon does not fall within a fire history of 5 years or less or the vegetation polygon does fall within the 5-year fire history and there is 90 to 100% of the original vegetation remaining




Field LANDUSE
* Alias LANDUSE
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
General land use categories
List of values
Value 100
Description Urban/Built up


Value 110
Description Residential


Value 120
Description Commercial


Value 130
Description Industrial


Value 140
Description Transportation/Utility/Communication


Value 150
Description Recreation


Value 200
Description Agriculture


Value 210
Description Plantations


Value 220
Description Other Agricultural Land


Value 300
Description Mining


Value 400
Description National Park Facilities


Value 410
Description Residential


Value 420
Description Commercial


Value 421
Description Hotels/Lodges


Value 422
Description Commercial/Concessions


Value 430
Description Administration Officies


Value 431
Description Administrative Offices/Research Facilities/Other Services


Value 432
Description Park entrance


Value 440
Description Industrial


Value 441
Description Maintenance Shops


Value 450
Description Transportation/Utility/Communication


Value 451
Description Sewage Treatment Facilities


Value 452
Description Water Storage Facilities


Value 453
Description Water Treatment Facilities


Value 454
Description Electrical Power Facilities


Value 455
Description Communication Facilities


Value 456
Description Major Day Use Parking Areas


Value 457
Description Dams


Value 460
Description Recreation


Value 461
Description Ski Areas


Value 462
Description Picnic Areas and Associated Parking


Value 463
Description Campgrounds (non-primitive) and Associated Parking


Value 464
Description Tent Cabins and Associated Parking


Value 465
Description Golf Course


Value 466
Description View Point Area and Associated Parking


Value 467
Description Stables and Associated Facilities


Value 470
Description Mining/Borrow Pits


Value 800
Description Open Water


Value 900
Description Vacant of land use (natural land cover)




Field SCI_NAME
* Alias SCI_NAME
* Data type String
* Width 254
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
scientific name of veg. delineation based on the mapping unit


Field NVCS_NAME
* Alias NVCS_NAME
* Data type String
* Width 100
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
the standardized name of the vegetation description used in the National Vegetation Classification System
Description source
DFG-VegCAMP/CNPS


Field NVCSLEVEL
* Alias NVCSLEVEL
* Data type String
* Width 50
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The level of the National Vegetation Classification System Hierarchy that the vegetation type corresponds to
Description source
http://biology.usgs.gov/npsveg/nvcs.html


Field NVCS_MG
* Alias NVCS_MG
* Data type String
* Width 100
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The standardized name for the macrogroup within the National Vegetation Classification System.
Description source
http://biology.usgs.gov/npsveg/nvcs.html


Field CWHR
* Alias CWHR
* Data type String
* Width 75
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
a cross walk to the California Wildlife Habitat Relationships system
Description source
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/biogeodata/cwhr/


Field CALVEG
* Alias CALVEG
* Data type String
* Width 75
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
a crosswalk to the CalVeg vegetation system
Description source
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/rsl/projects/frdb/layers/ev_mid.html


Field G_RANK
* Alias G_RANK
* Data type String
* Width 5
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The global rarity rank of the plant community mapped (only for alliances and associations). G1 and S1: Fewer than 6 viable occurrences worldwide and/or 2000 acres; G2 and S2: 6-20 viable occurrences worldwide and/or 2000-10,000 acres; G3 and S3: 21-100 viable occurrences worldwide and/or 10,000-50,000 acres; G4 and S4: Greater than 100 viable occurrences worldwide and/or greater than 50,000 acres; G5 and S5: Community demonstrably secure due to secure worldwide and statewide abundance
Description source
DFG_VegCAMP


Field S_RANK
* Alias S_RANK
* Data type String
* Width 5
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The state rarity rank of the plant community mapped (only for alliances and associations). G1 and S1: Fewer than 6 viable occurrences worldwide and/or 2000 acres; G2 and S2: 6-20 viable occurrences worldwide and/or 2000-10,000 acres; G3 and S3: 21-100 viable occurrences worldwide and/or 10,000-50,000 acres; G4 and S4: Greater than 100 viable occurrences worldwide and/or greater than 50,000 acres; G5 and S5: Community demonstrably secure due to secure worldwide and statewide abundance
Description source
DFG-VegCAMP


Field Acres
* Alias Acres
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0




Field Shape_Length
* Alias Shape_Length
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
* Field description
Length of feature in internal units.
* Description source
Esri
* Description of values
Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.




Field Shape_Area
* Alias Shape_Area
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
* Field description
Area of feature in internal units squared.
* Description source
Esri
* Description of values
Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.






Metadata Details

* Metadata language English(UNITED STATES)
* Metadata character set utf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format


Scope of the data described by the metadata * dataset
Scope name * dataset


* Last update 2021-05-18


ArcGIS metadata properties
Metadata format ArcGIS1.0
Metadata style FGDC CSDGM Metadata
Standard or profile used to edit metadata FGDC


Created in ArcGIS for the item 2021-05-1812:18:38
Last modified in ArcGIS for the item 2021-05-1812:18:21


Automatic updates
Have been performed Yes
Last update 2021-05-1812:18:21

Item location history
Item copied or moved 2020-12-2211:05:49
From P:\WorkArea\ds200-299\200-Veg-Yosemite\v3\v3_source\ds200\BIOS_YosemiteVegetation
To \\geodata.\\ds200-299\200-Veg-Yosemite\v4\v4_source\BIOS_YosemiteVegetation


Metadata Contacts

Metadata contact
Individual's name Karl Brown
Organization's name National Park Service Natural Resource Stewardship and Science
Contact's position Vegetation Inventory Program Manager
Contact's role point of contact


Contact information
Phone
Voice (970) 225-3591

Address
Type
e-mail address karl_brown@nps.gov



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