Vegetation - Clear Creek Monocline Ridge [ds995]

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environment, California, biota


Summary

This project serves two complementary functions. The first is to develop a detailed vegetation inventory to assist the Bureau of Land Management in the development of long-range management decisions in the area, which has a range of uses from a wilderness study area to grazing, mining, and off-road vehicles. The second is to provide a test case for the development of vegetation mapping methodologies with recommendations to the California State Vegetation Memorandum of Understanding Committee. The classification and descriptions produced herein have been used to develop detailed maps of the areas vegetation, and these maps are compared to other existing maps in the area to test their accuracy and efficiency of production.

Description

California Native Plant Society (CNPS) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) cooperated to created a detailed vegetation inventory to assist the Bureau of Land Management in the development of long-range management decisions in the area, which has a range of uses from a wilderness study area to grazing, mining, and off-road vehicles. In the spring and summer of 2004 and 2005, a field crew of vegetation ecologists collected 570 vegetation rapid assessments. In the fallwinter of 2004-2005, these data were entered into a database and analyzed using multivariate statistical programs to develop a floristic classification, keys, and descriptions of the vegetation types identified in the area. AIS then did a fine-scale mapping based on the classification which was compared to mapping based on CalVeg methodologies. This provided a test case for the development of vegetation mapping methodologies with recommendations to the California State Vegetation Memorandum of Understanding Committee.

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License: This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Using the citation standards recommended for BIOS datasets ( https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/BIOS/Citing-BIOS ) satisfies the attribution requirements of this license.

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 -120.841435 East -120.418714
North 36.549025 South 36.254024

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 biota, environment


* Content type Downloadable Data


Place keywords California

Theme keywords environment, biota

Thesaurus
Title ISO 19115 Topic Category


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Citation

Title Vegetation - Clear Creek Monocline Ridge [ds995]
Publication date 2006-01-01


Presentation formats * digital map


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Citation Contacts

Responsible party
Organization's name California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
Contact's role originator


Responsible party
Organization's name California Native Plant Society (CNPS)
Contact's role originator


Responsible party
Individual's name VegCAMP (Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program)
Organization's name California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact's position Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program Lead
Contact's role point of contact


Contact information
Phone
Voice (916) 324-9765

Address
Type both
Delivery point 1700 9th Street, 4th Floor
City Sacramento
Administrative area CA
Postal code 95811
e-mail address VegCAMP@wildlife.ca.gov

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Resource Details

Dataset languages English(UNITED STATES)


Status completed
Spatial representation type * vector


* Processing environment Microsoft Windows 10 Version 10.0 (Build 19044) ; Esri ArcGIS 12.8.3.29751


ArcGIS item properties
* Name ds995
* Location file://\\geodata.\bios\WorkArea\BIOSOnline\Refresh\TODOData\BIOSOnlineData.gdb
* Access protocol Local Area Network

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Extents

Extent
Description
ground condition
Extent
Geographic extent
Bounding rectangle
Extent type Extent used for searching
* West longitude -120.841435
* East longitude -120.418714
* North latitude 36.549025
* South latitude 36.254024
* Extent contains the resource Yes

Extent in the item's coordinate system
* West longitude -75224.876814
* East longitude -37576.209372
* South latitude -195557.577400
* North latitude -163023.241785
* Extent contains the resource Yes

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Resource Points of Contact

Point of contact
Individual's name VegCAMP (Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program)
Organization's name California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact's position Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program
Contact's role point of contact


Contact information
Phone
Voice (916) 324-9765

Address
Type both
Delivery point 1700 9th Street, 4th Floor
City Sacramento
Administrative area CA
Postal code 95811
e-mail address VegCAMP@wildlife.ca.gov

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Resource Maintenance

Resource maintenance
Update frequency not planned


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Resource Constraints

Constraints
Limitations of use

License: This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Using the citation standards recommended for BIOS datasets ( https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/BIOS/Citing-BIOS ) satisfies the attribution requirements of this license.

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.


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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 266332319.7555542
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
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Reference system identifier
* Value 3310
* Codespace EPSG
* Version 6.8(9.2.0)


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Spatial Data Properties

Vector
* Level of topology for this dataset geometry only


Geometric objects
Feature class name ds995
* Object type composite
* Object count 0

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ArcGIS Feature Class Properties
Feature class name ds995
* Feature type Simple
* Geometry type Polygon
* Has topology FALSE
* Feature count 0
* Spatial index TRUE
* Linear referencing FALSE

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Data Quality

Scope of quality information
Resource level dataset


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Data quality report - Quantitative attribute accuracy
Measure description
The validity of a vegetation map is accomplished when its accuracy is at least 80% or greater (USGS NPS, 2005). The fine-scale map showed legitimate accuracy for its vegetation attribution, with accuracy values averaging around 86%. This was assessed by holding out 80 of the field surveys from the delineation process, and checking the type of the photointerpreter vs. the type determined by the survey.


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Lineage

Source data
Description
CIR imagery flown in June 2004 was used as the imagery base for the map. It is approximately 1 ft. resolution.


Resolution of the source data
Scale denominator 0

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Geoprocessing history

Process
Process name DefineProjection_1
Date 2006-05-0411:04:34
Tool location G:\arcgis\ArcToolbox\Toolboxes\Data Management Tools.tbx\DefineProjection
Command issued
Include in lineage when exporting metadata No


Process
Process name
Date 2013-12-1008:05:33
Tool location c:\program files (x86)\arcgis\desktop10.1\ArcToolbox\Toolboxes\Data Management Tools.tbx\Append
Command issued
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Process
Process name
Date 2013-12-1008:19:36
Tool location c:\program files (x86)\arcgis\desktop10.1\ArcToolbox\Toolboxes\Data Management Tools.tbx\Append
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Process
Process name
Date 2013-12-1110:36:17
Tool location c:\program files (x86)\arcgis\desktop10.1\ArcToolbox\Toolboxes\Data Management Tools.tbx\CalculateField
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Process
Process name
Date 2013-12-1111:27:19
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Date 2014-03-0515:08:04
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Date 2022-04-1312:05:15
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Date 2022-04-1312:05:28
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Date 2022-04-1312:05:37
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Distribution

Distributor
Contact information
Individual's name Diana Hickson
Organization's name California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact's position Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact's role distributor


Contact information


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Distribution format
* Name File Geodatabase Feature Class


Transfer options
Online source
Location https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/BIOS
Function performed information

Online source
Location https://filelib.wildlife.ca.gov/Public/BDB/GIS/BIOS/Public_Datasets/900_999/ds995.zip
Function performed download

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Fields

Details for object ds995
* Type Feature Class
* Row count 0
Definition
Vegetation - Clear Creek Monocline Ridge [ds995]


Field OBJECTID
* Alias OBJECTID
* 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.


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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.


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Field NVCSNAME
* Alias NVCSNAME
* Data type String
* Width 255
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The standardized name of the vegetation description used in the National Vegetation Classification System (see http://usnvc.org/) . Since the NVCS does not have categories for human land use or otherwise unvegetated land, those descriptions were drawn from the California Wildlife Habitat Relationship.
Description source
http://usnvc.org/
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Field NVCSLEVEL
* Alias NVCSLEVEL
* Data type String
* Width 35
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The standardized level of the vegetation description used in the National Vegetation Classification System
Description source
http://usnvc.org/
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Field MAPCLASS
* Alias MAPCLASS
* Data type String
* Width 255
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The finest level of vegetation type mapped (alliance, association, group or macrogroup); or land use for polygons that are not natural vegetation, per the mapping classification.
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Field CCVEG_ID
* Alias CCVEG_ID
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
ID number used by delineators
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Field VEG
* Alias VEG
* Data type Integer
* Width 4
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The code used in the mapping. Each code represents a map class
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Field DENSITY
* Alias DENSITY
* Data type SmallInteger
* Width 2
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
5 cover classes used to describe the vegetative cover of the dominant stratum (tree cover for tree types, shrub cover for shrub types, etc.. Juniper Californica is considered a shrub in this map)
Description source
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=18247&inline=1
List of values
Value 1
Description >60%


Value 2
Description 40-60%


Value 3
Description 25-40%


Value 4
Description 10-25%


Value 5
Description 2-10%


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Field HEIGHT
* Alias HEIGHT
* Data type SmallInteger
* Width 2
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Height class of the vegetation. Generally the dominant stratum, but tree height is used if tree cover > 10%
Description source
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=18247&inline=1
List of values
Value 1
Description <.5 m


Value 2
Description .5-2 m


Value 3
Description 2-5 m


Value 4
Description 5-15 m


Value 5
Description 15-35 m


Value 6
Description =>35 m


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Field CLEARED
* Alias CLEARED
* Data type SmallInteger
* Width 2
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
high, moderate, or low impact of anthropogenic clearing (including by off-road use)
Description source
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=18247&inline=1
List of values
Value 0
Description <5%


Value 1
Description 5-25%


Value 2
Description 25-50%


Value 3
Description >50%


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Field EXOTICS
* Alias EXOTICS
* Data type SmallInteger
* Width 2
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Description source
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=18247&inline=1
Field description
high, moderate, or low impact of exotic vegetation
List of values
Value 0
Description <5%


Value 1
Description 5-25%


Value 2
Description 25-50%


Value 3
Description >50%


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Field UID
* Alias UID
* Data type String
* Width 10
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
CDFW added unique id for each polygon
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Field CALVEGNAME
* Alias CALVEGNAME
* Data type String
* Width 75
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
A crosswalk to the CalVeg vegetation system. Note that there may be a one-to-many relationship between CalVeg and NVCS
Description source
http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=stelprdb5347192
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Field CALVEGCODE
* Alias CALVEGCODE
* Data type String
* Width 10
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
A crosswalk to the CalVeg vegetation system. Note that there may be a one-to-many relationship between CalVeg and NVCS
Description source
http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=stelprdb5347192
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Field CWHRTYPE
* Alias CWHRTYPE
* Data type String
* Width 50
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
A crosswalk to the California Wildlife Habitat Relationships system. Note that there is usually a one-to-many relationship between CWHR and NVCS
Description source
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/biogeodata/cwhr/
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Field CWHRCODE
* Alias CWHRCODE
* Data type String
* Width 10
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
A crosswalk to the California Wildlife Habitat Relationships system. Note that there is usually a one-to-many relationship between CWHR and NVCS
Description source
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/biogeodata/cwhr/
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Field GLOBALRANK
* Alias GLOBALRANK
* Data type String
* Width 5
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The global rarity rank of the plant community mapped (only for alliances)
Description source
http://www.natureserve.org/publications/ConsStatusAssess_RankMethodology.jsp .
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Field STATERANK
* Alias STATERANK
* Data type String
* Width 5
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The state rarity rank of the plant community mapped (only for alliances).
Description source
http://www.natureserve.org/publications/ConsStatusAssess_RankMethodology.jsp
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Field RARE
* Alias RARE
* Data type String
* Width 3
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Rarity of the vegetation type. Alliances and associations with state ranks of S1-S3 are considered rare. Y=Rare, N=Not Rare, U=Unknown
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Field CACODE
* Alias CACODE
* Data type String
* Width 10
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
California Natural Community Codes - unique code assigned to alliances and associations
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Field NVCSALLIANCE
* Alias NVCSALLIANCE
* Data type String
* Width 100
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The standardized name for the alliance within the National Vegetation Classification System
Description source
http://usnvc.org/
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Field NVCSGROUP
* Alias NVCSGROUP
* Data type String
* Width 100
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The standardized name for the group within the National Vegetation Classification System
Description source
http://usnvc.org/
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Field NVCSMG
* Alias NVCSMG
* Data type String
* Width 255
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The standardized name for the macrogroup within the National Vegetation Classification System
Description source
http://usnvc.org/
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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.


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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.


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Field Acres
* Alias Acres
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
GIS-calculated area in acres
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Field Hectares
* Alias Hectares
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
GIS-calculated area in hectares
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Overview Description
Entity and Attribute Overview
Note: certain fields have been added by the Department of Fish and Game's Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program. These include crosswalks to the Wildlife Habitat Relationships and CalVeg classification systems, Global and State Ranks, CaCode and the fields relating the mapping units to the National Vegetation Classification System as it is described for California in the 2nd edition of the Manual of California Vegetation


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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 2022-04-13


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 2022-04-1312:05:22
Last modified in ArcGIS for the item 2022-04-1312:05:10


Automatic updates
Have been performed Yes
Last update 2022-04-1312:05:10


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Metadata Contacts

Metadata contact
Individual's name Rosie Yacoub
Organization's name California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact's role point of contact


Contact information


Metadata contact
Individual's name VegCAMP (Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program)
Organization's name California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact's position Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program Lead
Contact's role point of contact


Contact information
Phone
Voice (916) 324-9765

Address
Type both
Delivery point 1700 9th Street, 4th Floor
City Sacramento
Administrative area CA
Postal code 95811
e-mail address VegCAMP@wildlife.ca.gov

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Thumbnail and Enclosures

Enclosure
Enclosure type File
Description of enclosure original metadata
Original metadata document, which was translated yes
Source metadata format fgdc

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