Wildland Fire Science, Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey20161031unknownLANDFIRE.HI_140VTMraster digital dataSioux Falls, SDWildland Fire Science, Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, U.S. Geological Surveyhttps://landfire.cr.usgs.gov/viewer/https://www.landfire.govIntroduction: The LANDFIRE Vegetation Transition Magnitude (VTM) layer describes the relative magnitude of change applied to a particular pixel during the LANDFIRE vegetation updating process. Information about the disturbance type and the resulting change to vegetation life-form or tree canopy cover are used to characterize this change. This layer is generated concurrent with the updating process using tables and a series of database queries on a spatial overlay of vegetation and disturbance raster data. Data Summary: In order to keep LANDFIRE vegetation data products current, subsequent versions of these data are updated with mapped occurrences of known disturbance and severity. For LF2014 vegetation data, these mapped occurrences include a time period from 2003-2014. The mapping process integrates disturbances mapped using remote sensing of landscape change paired with user contributed polygons with management activities over this two year period. The effect of these disturbances on the vegetation are modeled or predicted using a series of tables that link pre-disturbance existing vegetation type, height, and cover and a range of possible disturbance types and severities with post-disturbance existing vegetation type, height, and cover. For forested vegetation, these tables are informed by computer simulations in the Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS, www.fs.fed.us/fmsc/fvs/) while for non-forest vegetation, they are informed by a series of simple rule-sets generated heuristically for each individual map zone. Final updating occurs when the tables are linked with a spatial overlay of vegetation and mapped occurrences of disturbance and used to assign LF2014 existing vegetation, height, and cover. Finally, a unique code is assigned to all pixels that associate them with a particular disturbance type as well as categories of change magnitude expressed either in a change in vegetation life-form or a change in tree cover.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.Continually-123.102404-118.43118741.08140734.449763NoneRaster digital dataLF_1.4.0LANDFIREUSFSGISLANDFIRE 2014United States Forest ServiceUSGSVegetation Transition MagnitudeVTMU.S. Geological SurveyISO 19115 Topic CategoriesimageryBaseMapsEarthCoverenvironmentU.S. Department of Commerce, 1995, Countries, dependencies, areas of special sovereignty, and their principal administrative divisions, Federal Information Processing Standard 10-4,): Washington, D.C., National Institute of Standards and TechnologyUSUnited StatesU.S.AlaskaNoneAlthough 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.Wildland Fire Science, Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, U.S. Geological SurveyCustomer Service Representativephysical47914 252nd StreetSioux FallsSD57198-0001US605/594-6151605/594-6589helpdesk@landfire.govData 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.None in placeUnclassifiedIf there is ever doubt, contact the appropriate resource staff who has stewardship responsibility and the GIS Coordinator.Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.0 (Build 2195) Service Pack 4; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.1.0.722For a detailed definition and discussion on LANDFIRE, refer to https://www.landfire.gov20140609U.S. Geological SurveyCustomer Service Representativemailing and physical47914 252nd StreetUSGS EROSSioux FallsSD57198-0001US605/594-6151605/594-6933605/594-6589custserv@usgs.gov0800 - 1600, CT M-F (-6h CST/-5h CDT GMT)RasterGrid Cell2355377831vtmVegetation Transition MagnitudeLandfireObjectIDInternal feature number.ESRISequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.ValueVegetation Transition Magnitude LandfireSee attribute Overview List for value, magnitude, transition typeSee attribute Overview List for value, magnitude, transition typeLANDFIRECountNumber of pixelsLandfireSequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.Magnitudemagnitude of disturbanceLandfireNo Transition ModeledNo Transition ModeledLANDFIRETree or Shrub Cover- Little to no change (< 10%)Tree or Shrub Cover- Little to no change (< 10%)LANDFIRETree or Shrub Cover- Moderate increase (10-30%)Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate increase (10-30%)LANDFIRETree or Shrub Cover- High increase in tree cover (40% +)Tree or Shrub Cover- High increase in tree cover (40% +)LANDFIRETree or Shrub Cover- Moderate decrease (10-30%)Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate decrease (10-30%)LANDFIRETree or Shrub Cover- High decrease (40% +)Tree or Shrub Cover- High decrease (40% +)LANDFIRELifeform change-Shrub to treeLifeform change-Shrub to treeLANDFIRELifeform change-Grass to treeLifeform change-Grass to treeLANDFIRELifeform change-Tree to ShrubLifeform change-Tree to ShrubLANDFIRELifeform change-Tree to GrassLifeform change-Tree to GrassLANDFIRELifeform change-Shrub to grassLifeform change-Shrub to grassLANDFIRERRed color valueLandfire0255GGreen color valueLandfire0255BBlue color valueLandfire0255RedRed color value/255Landfire01GreenGreen color value/255Landfire01BlueBlue color value/255Landfire01TranTypetransition typeLANDFIRENo Transition ModeledNo Transition ModeledLANDFIRESuccessionSuccessionLANDFIREFireFireLANDFIREMechanical RemoveMechanical RemoveLANDFIREMechanical AddMechanical AddLANDFIREWindWindLANDFIREInsects and DiseaseInsects and DiseaseLANDFIREChemicals-HerbicidesChemicals-HerbicidesLANDFIREIf the following table does not display properly, then please go to the LANDFIRE Data Distribution Site <https://landfire.cr.usgs.gov/viewer/viewer.html> and download the corresponding attribute table.Value Magnitude TranType0 No Transition Modeled No Transition Modeled1 Tree or Shrub Cover- Little to no change (< 10%) Succession2 Tree or Shrub Cover- Little to no change (< 10%) Fire3 Tree or Shrub Cover- Little to no change (< 10%) Mechanical Remove4 Tree or Shrub Cover- Little to no change (< 10%) Mechanical Add5 Tree or Shrub Cover- Little to no change (< 10%) Wind6 Tree or Shrub Cover- Little to no change (< 10%) Insects and Disease7 Tree or Shrub Cover- Little to no change (< 10%) Chemicals-Herbicides11 Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate increase (10-30%) Succession12 Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate increase (10-30%) Fire13 Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate increase (10-30%) Mechanical Remove14 Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate increase (10-30%) Mechanical Add15 Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate increase (10-30%) Wind16 Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate increase (10-30%) Insects and Disease17 Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate increase (10-30%) Chemicals-Herbicides21 Tree or Shrub Cover- High increase in tree cover (40% +) Succession22 Tree or Shrub Cover- High increase in tree cover (40% +) Fire23 Tree or Shrub Cover- High increase in tree cover (40% +) Mechanical Remove24 Tree or Shrub Cover- High increase in tree cover (40% +) Mechanical Add25 Tree or Shrub Cover- High increase in tree cover (40% +) Wind26 Tree or Shrub Cover- High increase in tree cover (40% +) Insects and Disease27 Tree or Shrub Cover- High increase in tree cover (40% +) Chemicals-Herbicides51 Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate decrease (10-30%) Succession52 Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate decrease (10-30%) Fire53 Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate decrease (10-30%) Mechanical Remove54 Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate decrease (10-30%) Mechanical Add55 Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate decrease (10-30%) Wind56 Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate decrease (10-30%) Insects and Disease57 Tree or Shrub Cover- Moderate decrease (10-30%) Chemicals-Herbicides61 Tree or Shrub Cover- High decrease (40% +) Succession62 Tree or Shrub Cover- High decrease (40% +) Fire63 Tree or Shrub Cover- High decrease (40% +) Mechanical Remove64 Tree or Shrub Cover- High decrease (40% +) Mechanical Add65 Tree or Shrub Cover- High decrease (40% +) Wind66 Tree or Shrub Cover- High decrease (40% +) Insects and Disease67 Tree or Shrub Cover- High decrease (40% +) Chemicals-Herbicides31 Lifeform change-Shrub to tree Succession32 Lifeform change-Shrub to tree Fire33 Lifeform change-Shrub to tree Mechanical Remove34 Lifeform change-Shrub to tree Mechanical Add35 Lifeform change-Shrub to tree Wind36 Lifeform change-Shrub to tree Insects and Disease37 Lifeform change-Shrub to tree Chemicals-Herbicides41 Lifeform change-Grass to tree Succession42 Lifeform change-Grass to tree Fire43 Lifeform change-Grass to tree Mechanical Remove44 Lifeform change-Grass to tree Mechanical Add45 Lifeform change-Grass to tree Wind46 Lifeform change-Grass to tree Insects and Disease47 Lifeform change-Grass to tree Chemicals-Herbicides71 Lifeform change-Tree to Shrub Succession72 Lifeform change-Tree to Shrub Fire73 Lifeform change-Tree to Shrub Mechanical Remove74 Lifeform change-Tree to Shrub Mechanical Add75 Lifeform change-Tree to Shrub Wind76 Lifeform change-Tree to Shrub Insects and Disease77 Lifeform change-Tree to Shrub Chemicals-Herbicides81 Lifeform change-Tree to Grass Succession82 Lifeform change-Tree to Grass Fire83 Lifeform change-Tree to Grass Mechanical Remove84 Lifeform change-Tree to Grass Mechanical Add85 Lifeform change-Tree to Grass Wind86 Lifeform change-Tree to Grass Insects and Disease87 Lifeform change-Tree to Grass Chemicals-Herbicides91 Lifeform change-Shrub to grass Succession92 Lifeform change-Shrub to grass Fire93 Lifeform change-Shrub to grass Mechanical Remove94 Lifeform change-Shrub to grass Mechanical Add95 Lifeform change-Shrub to grass Wind96 Lifeform change-Shrub to grass Insects and Disease97 Lifeform change-Shrub to grass Chemicals-HerbicidesU.S. Geological SurveyWildland Fire Science, Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, U.S. Geological Surveymailing and physical47914 252nd StreetUSGS EROSSioux FallsSD57198US605/594-6151helpdesk@landfire.gov0800 - 1600, CT M-F (-6h CST/-5h CDT GMT)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.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.Arc GridArcGIS 10.xRaster42.886https://landfire.cr.usgs.gov/viewerNoneVariable20100101unknown20070201U.S. Geological SurveyCustomer Service Representativemailing and physicalUSGS EROS47914 252nd StreetSioux FallsSD57198-0001US605/594-6151605/594-6933605/594-6589helpdesk@landfire.gov0800 - 1600 CT, M - F (-6h CST/-5h CDT GMT)FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial MetadataFGDC-STD-001-1998local timeNoneUnclassifiedNone2017030109155600FGDC CSDGM MetadataTRUEfile://\\gs.doi.net\siouxfallssd-n\Science\firesnfs1\Landfire\Distribution\XML_Metadata\_New_Incoming\updated\lf2014\hi_140_vtm_20170228_22Local Area Network