LW1

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What does this data set describe?

Title: LW1
Abstract:
LW1 interim measures seed planning zone for Western Larch, version 1.0, as per the Chief Forester's Standards for Seed Use. Should be used in conjunction with the Chief Forester's Standards for Seed Use to help guide Western larch deployment beyond its contemporary range (historical and current climate envelope). See the Chief Forester's Standards for Seed Use webpage for specifics at <http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/code/cfstandards/amendmentJun10.htm>
Supplemental_Information:
The purpose of these amendments are to expand the seed transfer limits of western larch to increase species diversity, and address the potential forest health and productivity impacts associated with a changing climate. Specifically, this amendment provides for the range and population expansion of Western larch (Lw) beyond its contemporary range (historical and current climate envelope) in areas projected to be climatically suitable in the year 2030.
  1. How should this data set be cited?

    REQUIRED: The name of an organization or individual that developed the data set., REQUIRED: The date when the data set is published or otherwise made available for release., LW1.

    Online Links:

    • \\MARBLE\WORK\FOR\VIC\HTI\Layer_Files\LW1_LW2_LW3.gdb

  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -131.310063
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -117.535458
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 57.385298
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 48.905330

  3. What does it look like?

  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

    Calendar_Date: 2010
    Currentness_Reference: publication date

  5. What is the general form of this data set?

    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      This is a Vector data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):

      • G-polygon (85)

    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

      The map projection used is Albers Conical Equal Area.

      Projection parameters:
      Standard_Parallel: 50.000000
      Standard_Parallel: 58.500000
      Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -126.000000
      Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 45.000000
      False_Easting: 1000000.000000
      False_Northing: 0.000000

      Planar coordinates are encoded using coordinate pair
      Abscissae (x-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 0.000100
      Ordinates (y-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 0.000100
      Planar coordinates are specified in meters

      The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1983.
      The ellipsoid used is Geodetic Reference System 80.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.000000.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257222.

      Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
      Altitude_System_Definition:
      Altitude_Resolution: 0.000100
      Altitude_Encoding_Method:
      Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

    LW1

    OBJECTID
    Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

    Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

    Shape
    Feature geometry. (Source: ESRI)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    ID

    Shape_Length
    Length of feature in internal units. (Source: ESRI)

    Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

    Shape_Area
    Area of feature in internal units squared. (Source: ESRI)

    Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)

  2. Who also contributed to the data set?

    Data Source: Barry Jaquish, Research and Knowledgement Management Branch Tree Breeder MFR, Vernon BC. Data created by Matt LeRoy, Decision Support Analyst, Tree Improvement Branch, Victoria, BC.

  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

    Matt LeRoy
    Tree Improvement Branch
    Decision Support Analyst
    727 Fisgard Street
    Victoria, BC V8W1R8

    250-387-4836 (voice)
    matthew.leroy@gov.bc.ca

    Hours_of_Service: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Why was the data set created?

In general, the LW1 polygon shows the area within which the Western larch LW1 seed source may be deployed in keeping with the Chief Forester's Standards for Seed Use. These amendments make provisions for agreement holders to plant up to 10% of Lw seedlings by management unit (or, up to 5,000 Lw seedlings for small operators). For further information consult the Chief Forester's Standards for Seed Use at <http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/code/cfstandards/amendmentJun10.htm>

How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Use_Constraints:
The dataset it to be used in conjunction with the Chief Forester's Standards for Seed Use, referenced above, to guide Western larch deployment beyond its contemporary range (historical and current climate envelope).

  1. Who distributes the data set?[Distributor contact information not provided.]

  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

    Downloadable Data

  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

  4. How can I download or order the data?

Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 07-Jun-2010
Last Reviewed: As Needed
Metadata author:
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c/o REQUIRED: The person responsible for the metadata information.
REQUIRED: The city of the address., REQUIRED: The state or province of the address. REQUIRED: The ZIP or other postal code of the address.

REQUIRED: The telephone number by which individuals can speak to the organization or individual. (voice)

Metadata standard:
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)
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