LANDFIRE.HI_140ESP

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Wildland Fire Science, Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 20161209
Publication_Time: unknown
Title: LANDFIRE.HI_140ESP
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: raster digital data
Series_Information:
Series_Name: LANDFIRE Environmental Site Potential
Issue_Identification: LANDFIRE 2014 (LF 1.4.0)
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Sioux Falls, SD
Publisher:
Wildland Fire Science, Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details: United States Forest Service
Online_Linkage: <http://landfire.cr.usgs.gov/viewer/>
Online_Linkage: <http://www.landfire.gov>
Description:
Abstract:
The LANDFIRE vegetation layers describe the following elements of existing and potential vegetation for each LANDFIRE mapping zone: environmental site potentials, biophysical settings, existing vegetation types, canopy cover, and vegetation height. Vegetation is mapped using predictive landscape models based on extensive field reference data, satellite imagery, biophysical gradient layers, and classification and regression trees. DATA SUMMARY: The environmental site potential (ESP) data layer represents the vegetation that could be supported at a given site based on the biophysical environment. Map units are named according to NatureServe's Ecological Systems classification, which is a nationally consistent set of mid-scale ecological units (Comer and others 2003). Usage of these classification units to describe environmental site potential, however, differs from the original intent of Ecological Systems as units of existing vegetation. As used in LANDFIRE, map unit names represent the natural plant communities that would become established at late or climax stages of successional development in the absence of disturbance. They reflect the current climate and physical environment, as well as the competitive potential of native plant species. The ESP layer is similar in concept to other approaches to classifying potential vegetation in the western United States, including habitat types (for example, Daubenmire 1968 and Pfister and others 1977) and plant associations (for example, Henderson and others 1989). It is important to note that ESP is an abstract concept and represents neither current nor historical vegetation. To create the ESP data layer, we first assign field plots to one of the ESP map unit classes. Go to <https://www.landfire.gov/participate_refdata_sub.php> for more information regarding contributors of field plot data. Assignments are based on presence and abundance of indicator plant species recorded on the plots and on the ecological amplitude and competitive potential of these species. We then intersect plot locations with a series of 30-meter spatially explicit gradient layers. Most of the gradient layers used in the predictive modeling of ESP are derived using the WX-BGC simulation model (Keane and Holsinger, in preparation; Keane and others 2002). WX-BGC simulations are based largely on spatially extrapolated weather data from DAYMET (Thornton and others 1997; Thornton and Running 1999;) and on soils data in STATSGO (NRCS 1994). Additional indirect gradient layers, such as elevation, slope, and indices of topographic position, are also used. We use data from plot locations to develop predictive classification tree models, using See5 data mining software (Quinlan 1993; Rulequest Research 1997), for each LANDFIRE map zone. These decision trees are applied spatially to predict the ESP for every pixel across the landscape. Finally, ESP pixel values are, in some cases, modified based on a comparison with the LANDFIRE existing vegetation type (EVT) layer created with the use of 30-meter Landsat ETM satellite imagery. We make such modifications only in non-vegetated areas (such as water, rock, snow, or ice) and where information in the EVT layer clearly enables a better depiction of the environmental site potential concept. Although the ESP data layer is intended to represent current site potential, the actual time period for this data set is variable. The weather data used in DAYMET were compiled from 1980 to 1997. Refer to spatial metadata for date ranges of field plot data and satellite imagery for each LANDFIRE map zone. LF2014 updates to mapping EVT map units for Barren, Snow-Ice, and Water were translated to the LF2014 ESP product so those map units will coincide with the EVT. Subsequent to that, each ESP map unit was stratified spatially two different ways. First, each ESP map unit was stratified by LANDFIRE map zone. Second, each ESP map unit was stratified by an ESP life form classification layer that incorporated NLCD 2001 data, LF2001 EVC data, a Vegetation Change Tracker (VCT) dataset (Huang, 2010), and the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) data. Each layer was leveraged against each other to determine areas of stable Sparse, Upland Herb, Upland Shrub, Upland Woodland, Upland Forest, Wetland Shrub-herb, Wetland Forest, Wetland Shrub, and Wetland Herb. Areas mapped as agriculture, urban, barren, snow-ice, and water were described as Undetermined.
Purpose:
LANDFIRE data products are designed to facilitate national- and regional-level strategic planning and reporting of management activities. Data products are created at a 30-meter grid spatial resolution raster data set; however, the applicability of data products varies by location and specific use. Principal purposes of the data products include providing, 1) national-level, landscape-scale geospatial products to support fire and fuels management planning, and, 2) consistent fuels data to support fire planning, analysis, and budgeting to evaluate fire management alternatives. Users are advised to evaluate the data carefully for their applications.
Status:
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Continually
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -160.6050
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -154.7280
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 22.2961
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 18.8399
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: esp
Theme_Keyword: Environmental Site Potential
Theme_Keyword: LANDFIRE
Theme_Keyword: USFS
Theme_Keyword: GIS
Theme_Keyword: LF_1.4.0
Theme_Keyword: LANDFIRE 2014
Theme_Keyword: Raster digital data
Theme_Keyword: U.S. Geological Survey
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Category
Theme_Keyword: imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
Theme_Keyword: 010
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: U.S.
Place_Keyword: United States
Place_Keyword: US
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
Although LANDFIRE products are delivered as 30-meter pixels, they should not be used at the individual pixel level or on small groups of pixels. LANDFIRE products were designed to support 1) national (all states) strategic planning, 2) regional (single large states or groups of smaller states), and 3) strategic/tactical planning for large sub-regional landscapes and Fire Management Units (FMUs) (such as significant portions of states or multiple federal administrative entities). The applicability of LANDFIRE products to support fire and land management planning on smaller areas will vary by product, location, and specific use. Further investigation by local and regional experts should be conducted to inform decisions regarding local applicability. However, it is the responsibility of the local user, using LANDFIRE metadata and local knowledge, to determine if and/or how LANDFIRE can be used for particular areas of interest. LANDFIRE products are not intended to replace local products, but rather serve as a back-up by providing wall-to-wall cross-boundary products. It is the responsibility of the user to be familiar with the value, assumptions, and limitations of LANDFIRE products. Managers and planners must evaluate LANDFIRE data according to the scale and requirements specific to their needs.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Wildland Fire Science, Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Customer Service Representative
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: physical
Address: 47914 252nd Street
City: Sioux Falls
State_or_Province: SD
Postal_Code: 57198-0001
Country: US
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 605/594-6151
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 605/594-6589
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: helpdesk@landfire.gov
Data_Set_Credit:
Data have been collected and analyzed by teams at both USGS EROS, Sioux Falls, SD and at the USFS, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Missoula, MT. Depending on the data set described primary responsibility may reside with USGS EROS or with USFS. Contact information will be listed in the Contact Section and in the Metadata Reference section with regards to the primary responsibility.
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.0 (Build 2195) Service Pack 4; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.1.0.722
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Evans, R.
Originator: Gawler, S.
Originator: Reid, M.
Originator: Snow, K.
Originator: Faber-Langendoen, D.
Originator: Kittel, G.
Originator: Pyne, M.
Originator: Teague, J.
Originator: Menard, S.
Originator: Comer, P.
Originator: Josse, C.
Originator: Schulz, K.
Publication_Date: 20030101
Title:
Ecological Systems of the United States: A Working Classification of U.S. Terrestrial Systems
Other_Citation_Details: NatureServe, Arlington, Virginia.
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Publication_Date: 20101201
Title:
An automated approach for reconstructing recent forest disturbance history using dense Landsat time series stacks
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Remote Sensing of Environment
Issue_Identification: v. 114, no. 1
Other_Citation_Details:
Huang, C., Goward, S.N., Masek, J.G., Thomas, N., Zhu, Z., and Vogelmann, J.E.
Data_Quality_Information:
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Zone attribute data was added to the Overview Attribute list.
Process_Date: 20100101
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
For a detailed definition and discussion on LANDFIRE, refer to <http://www.LANDFIRE.gov>
Process_Date: 20140115
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Customer Service Representative
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: USGS EROS
Address: 47914 252nd Street
City: Sioux Falls
State_or_Province: SD
Postal_Code: 57198-0001
Country: US
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 605/594-6151
Contact_TDD/TTY_Telephone: 605/594-6933
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 605/594-6589
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: custserv@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1600, CT M-F (-6h CST/-5h CDT GMT)
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: esp
Entity_Type_Definition: Environmental Site Potential
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Landfire
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ObjectID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Value
Attribute_Definition: Environmental Site Potential
Attribute_Definition_Source: Landfire
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 20315
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Count
Attribute_Definition: Number of pixels
Attribute_Definition_Source: Landfire
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Number of pixels
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ESP_Name
Attribute_Definition:
ESP Name, refer to CSV for complete listing at <http://www.landfire.gov/NationalProductDescriptions19.php>
Attribute_Definition_Source: Landfire
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:
see attribute CSV at <http://www.landfire.gov/NationalProductDescriptions19.php>
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MZ
Attribute_Definition: Map Zone
Attribute_Definition_Source: Landfire
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 99
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Map Zone
Attribute_Definition: LF Map Zone name
Attribute_Definition_Source: Landfire
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:
see attribute CSV at <http://www.landfire.gov/NationalProductDescriptions19.php>
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: LF
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LF
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ESP2
Attribute_Definition: ESP value
Attribute_Definition_Source: Landfire
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:
see attribute CSV at <http://www.landfire.gov/NationalProductDescriptions19.php>
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ESP LF
Attribute_Definition: ESP LANDFIRE
Attribute_Definition_Source: Landfire
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undetermined
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sparsely Vegetated
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upland Herb
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upland Shrub
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upland Woodland
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 5
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Upland Forest
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 6
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Wetland Shrub-Herb
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 7
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Wetland Forest
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 8
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Wetland Shrub
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Wetland Herb
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ESPLF_Name
Attribute_Definition: ESP LANDFIRE Name
Attribute_Definition_Source: Landfire
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Undetermined - 0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lifeform classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Sparsely Vegetated - 1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lifeform classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Upland Herb - 2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lifeform classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Upland Shrub - 3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lifeform classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Upland Woodland - 4
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lifeform classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Upland Forest - 5
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lifeform classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Wetland Shrub-Herb - 6
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lifeform classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Wetland Forest - 7
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lifeform classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Wetland Shrub - 8
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lifeform classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Wetland Herb- 9
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lifeform classification
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: R
Attribute_Definition: Red color value
Attribute_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 255
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: G
Attribute_Definition: Green color value
Attribute_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 255
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: B
Attribute_Definition: Blue color value
Attribute_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 255
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Red
Attribute_Definition: Red color value/255
Attribute_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 1
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Green
Attribute_Definition: Green color value/255
Attribute_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 1
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Blue
Attribute_Definition: Blue color value/255
Attribute_Definition_Source: LANDFIRE
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 1
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
Refer to layer CSV for complete list of attributes at <http://www.landfire.gov/NationalProductDescriptions19.php>.
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Customer Services Representative
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 47914 252nd Street
Address: USGS EROS
City: Sioux Falls
State_or_Province: SD
Postal_Code: 57198-0001
Country: US
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 605/594-6151
Contact_TDD/TTY_Telephone: 605/594-6933
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 605/594-6589
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: helpdesk@landfire.gov
Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1600, CT M-F (-6h CST/-5h CDT GMT)
Contact_Instructions:
The USGS point of contact is for questions relating only to the data display and download from this web site. For questions regarding data content and quality, refer to the original metadata document.
Distribution_Liability:
This product is reproduced from geospatial information prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service and USGS EROS. By removing the contents of this package or taking receipt of these files via electronic file transfer methods, you understand that the data stored on this media is in draft condition. Represented features may not be in an accurate geographic location. The Forest Service and USGS EROS make no expressed or implied warranty, including warranty of merchantability and fitness, with respect to the character, function, or capabilities of the data or their appropriateness for any user's purposes. The Forest Service and USGS EROS reserve the right to correct, update, modify, or replace this geospatial information without notification.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ARC Grid
Format_Version_Number: ArcGIS 10.x
Format_Specification: Raster
Transfer_Size: 49.835
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://landfire.cr.usgs.gov/viewer>
Fees: None
Turnaround: Variable
Available_Time_Period:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20100101
Ending_Date: unknown
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20070201
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Customer Service Representative
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: USGS EROS
Address: 47914 252nd Street
City: Sioux Falls
State_or_Province: SD
Postal_Code: 57198-0001
Country: US
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 605/594-6151
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 605/594-6589
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: helpdesk@landfire.gov
Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1600 CT, M - F (-6h CST/-5h CDT GMT)
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Security_Information:
Metadata_Security_Classification_System: None
Metadata_Security_Classification: Unclassified
Metadata_Security_Handling_Description: None
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