FUELS SURVEY DATA DICTIONARY USER MANUAL

Revised 2/6/03 -- ("FuelsData2003.ddf" version)

[PURPOSE]{.underline}

The fuels survey project has several purposes. It=s overall purpose is
the inventory of fuel loading, vegetation characteristics, and fire
hazard with the intent of determining management needs. The primary goal
of the project is fuels reduction with the aim of reducing hazardous
fire conditions. A secondary purpose of the project, and an effect of
prescribed fire, is to achieve ecological benefits for the land. Some
desired achievements include forest and woodland health management,
quaking aspen regeneration, cheatgrass and noxious weed control, and a
return to manageable fire regimes and vegetation conditions. An
additional benefit of the project is Aground-truthing@, or verification
of multispectral imagery.

All data collected with the fuels data dictionary is intended to fulfill
these goals. The actual data is a variety of information dealing with
fuels, vegetation types, important resources, and overall site
characteristics. The data dictionary is intended to aid in project
analysis, management decisions, and project monitoring.

> [EQUIPMENT]{.underline}

Equipment used for fuel surveys includes, but is not limited to, the
following: Global Positioning System field units, dbh meter, compass,
altimeter, day packs, camera (digital), clipboard, and a belt weather
kit, field reference guides for fuel models, treatment types, Photo
Series manuals, and habitat types.

[TECHNIQUE]{.underline}

The basic method of data collection involves navigating to randomly
selected plots to conduct a field survey. The amount of plots varies
depending on the number and size of different vegetation types within
the polygon. Vegetation types are determined using satellite imagery,
aerial photos, or on-site observations. The data dictionary is completed
at each survey point and GPS location obtained. This data is downloaded
into a GIS for data management and analysis.

All data collected at the survey point is confined to the perimeter of
the survey plot. The survey plot is a circle with a radius of 1 chain
(66 feet). The origin of the radius is the center of the survey plot.
All data collected is based only on the vegetation and fuels within the
circle, everything outside of the circle is disregarded for data
collection.

# DATA DICTIONARY ADJUSTMENTS

This document and the corresponding data dictionary are state-level
master copies. These documents contain all data entry fields recognized
by each field office. Each office may delete fields from the data
dictionary in order to make data entry more project specific. Fields
labeled as "required" may not be deleted as these are used for statewide
analysis. In addition, field titles and attribute values may not be
altered, but may be deleted as necessary.

[DATA COLLECTION]{.underline}

Each field title is identified by **bold type**.

Truncated field titles (as seen in ArcView or dbase files) are
identified in parentheses ( ).

Required fields are denoted with an asterisk \*.

**date\*** (date)

Automatically generated by the GPS unit. Month-Day-Year format.

**survey_time** (survey_tim)

Automatically generated by GPS unit. 24 hour format.

**plot_id\*** (plot_id)

Text entry which uniquely identifies the survey point. The plot
identification number derived from the project number, unit number and
point number. Example: FD2402031. This includes the project number
(FD24), unit number (02) and point (plot) number (031).

**veg_surveyors** (veg_survey)

Text entry of the last names of the field surveyors, or survey team
leader.

**plot_type** (plot_type)

Assessment of the current dominant community. This data will be used to
verify point types for spatial analysis. For non-forested shrub
communities select AShrub@. Select AConifer@ for any forest community
dominated by a coniferous tree species. Choose AAspen@ for any forest
community in which aspen is the dominant tree species. Select
AJuniper/Pinyon@, for any community dominated by either juniper, pinyon,
or both. Select AGrass@ for any community that is composed of annual or
perennial grasses and in which shrubs and trees are not a dominant
species in the community. Choose ARiparian@ for communities in which the
dominant species are dependent on a constant water source. Select
AOther@ for any community which does not fit the previous community
choices.

[Attribute List]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> shrub 0
>
> conifer 1
>
> aspen 2
>
> juniper/pinyon 3
>
> grass 4
>
> riparian 5
>
> other 6

**cover_type\*** (cover_type)

[Attribute List]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

##  wet/cold conifer 11

dry conifer 10

juniper, pinyon/junip 30

aspen, aspen/conifer 20

mountain shrub 72

mid elev shrub stepp 71

low elev shrub stepp 70

salt desert shrub 73

perennial grass 40

annual grass 41

riparian 50

other 60

lava, rock, barren 61

**historic_fire_regime\*** (historic_f)

Choose the attribute value which best fits the historic fire pattern of
the plot. Attributes are from the "Cohesive Strategy". References are:
(*Course Scale Spatial Data for Wildland Fire and Fuels Management:
Version 2000, Schmidt et. al.*)

[Attribute List]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

\<35yr, low severity I

\<35yr, stand replac II

35-100yr, mixed seve III

35-100yr, stand repl IV

\>200yr, stand replac V

[Definitions:]{.underline}

\<35yr, low severity (Fire Regime I) -- Fire return interval 0-35 years,
fire severity is low.

> \<35yr, stand replac (Fire Regime II) -- Fire return interval 0-35
> years, fire severity is high (stand replacement).
>
> 35-100yr, mixed seve (Fire Regime III) -- Fire return interval 35-100+
> years, fire severity is mixed.
>
> 35-100yr, stand repl (Fire Regime IV) -- Fire return interval is
> 35-100+ years, fire severity is high (stand replacement).
>
> \>200yr, stand replac (Fire Regime V) -- Fire return interval is
> greater than 200 years, fire severity is high (stand replacement).

**condition_class\*** (condition\_)

Choose the attribute value which best fits the historic fire pattern of
the plot. Attributes are from the "Cohesive Strategy". Condition class
describe vegetation composition and structure which are at risk of
losing key ecosystem components from wildfire. Descriptions from
"Cohesive Strategy" are on the following page.

[Attribute List]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> cc1 1
>
> cc2 2
>
> cc3 3

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height="5.315972222222222in"}

**perct_slope\*** (perct_slop)

Visual estimate of the percent slope. This data is used for determining
fire behavior using the BEHAVE program. Choose the range of percent
which best fits the average slope for the plot area.

[Estimate]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none 0
>
> 1_to_20 1
>
> 21_to_40 2
>
> 41_to_60 3
>
> 61_to_80 4
>
> 81_to_100 5

**aspect\*** (aspect)

Measurement taken with a declinated compass and converted to lettered
direction. Values in parentheses represent the range of degrees.This
data is used to determine fire behavior based on microclimate
conditions.

> [Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}
>
> n\_(338_to_23) 1
>
> ne\_(23_to_68) 2
>
> e\_(68_to_113) 3
>
> se\_(113_to_158) 4
>
> s\_(158_to_203) 5
>
> sw\_(203_to_248) 6
>
> w\_(248_to_293) 7
>
> nw_293_to_338) 8
>
> none 9

**elevation** (elevation)

Numeric entry. This may be determined using an altimeter on site, or by
entering DEM values after data collection. This data is used to
determine vegetation differences due to elevation gradients.

**prime_model**\* (prime_mode)

Visual assessment of the fuel structure of the plot. The fuel model
system used for this assessment is the NFFL Fuel Models. This data is
used to determine fuel hazard and is also used in the ABEHAVE@ fire
behavior program. Choose the fuel model which most appropriately fits
the primary fire carrier. Use fuel model guide "Aids to Determining Fuel
Models for Estimating Fire Behavior" (Hal E. Anderson 1982, NWCG general
technical report INT-122).

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 14
>
> 0_barren_rock 0
>
> 1_short_grass 1
>
> 2_grass_timber 2
>
> 3_tall_grass 3
>
> 4_chaparral 4
>
> 5_2_ft_brush 5
>
> 6_dormant_brush 6
>
> 7_southern_rough 7
>
> 8_closed_timber 8
>
> 9_hardwood_l_needle 9
>
> 10_timber_understry 10
>
> 11_light_slash 11
>
> 12_medium_slash 12
>
> 13_heavy_slash 13

**secondary_model** (second_mod)

Visual assessment of the fuel structure of the plot. The fuel model
system used for this assessment is the NFFL Fuel Models. This data is
used to determine fuel hazard and is also used in the ABEHAVE@ fire
behavior program. Choose the fuel model which most appropriately fits
the secondary fire carrier. Use fuel model guide "Aids to Determining
Fuel Models for Estimating Fire Behavior" (Hal E. Anderson 1982, NWCG
general technical report INT-122).

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 14
>
> 0_barren_rock 0
>
> 1_short_grass 1
>
> 2_grass_timber 2
>
> 3_tall_grass 3
>
> 4_chaparral 4
>
> 5_2_ft_brush 5
>
> 6_dormant_brush 6
>
> 7_southern_rough 7
>
> 8_closed_timber 8
>
> 9_hardwood_l_needle 9
>
> 10_timber_understry 10
>
> 11_light_slash 11
>
> 12_medium_slash 12
>
> 13_heavy_slash 13

**photo_ser_bk** (photo_ser\_)

Comparison between vegetation types and a photo series manual. The
proper photo series is selected depending on the vegetation type of the
survey plot. Enter the number of the book used for the comparison.

> [Book Number]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

pnw_105 1

int_98 2

pnw_51 3

pnw_52 4

pnw_95 5

int_96 6

int_97 7

int_112 8

pms_830 9

pms_832 10

**photo_ser_pg** (photo_ser\_)

The page number from the above selected manual which best compares to
the vegetation of the survey plot. This is a text entry.

**less_than_3in_fuel\*** (less_than\_)

Estimate of the fuel loading for fuels less than 3 inches in diameter.
This is used for determining fire behavior and fire hazard. Select the
range of approximate tons per acre which best fits the plot.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

### less_than_1 0

1.1_to_3 1

3.1_to_5 3

5.1_to_10 4

more_than_10 5

**more_than_3in_fuel\*** (more_than\_)

Estimate of the fuel loading for fuels greater than 3 inches in
diameter. This is used for determining fire behavior and fire hazard.
Select the range of approximate tons per acre which best fits the plot.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

### less_than_3 0

3.1_to_10 1

10.1_to_20 3

more_than_20 4

**live_fuels** (live_fuels)

Assessment of the presence of live fuels within the plot. This
information is used to determine fire behavior. If any live fuels are
present select Ayes@, if all fuels are dead or if the primary fuel model
is 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, or 13 select Ano@.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> no 0
>
> yes 1

**avg_fuel_bed_dp\*** (avg_fuel_b)

Visual estimate of the average height of all live and dead fuels. This
data is used to assess the fuel loading in the plot. The estimate is
based on all fuels within the plot area. Choose the most appropriate
category and enter the corresponding code number.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> less_than_1_ft 0
>
> 1_to_3_ft. 1
>
> more_than_3_ft 3

**avg_duff_dp\*** (avg_duff_d)

Visual estimate of the average depth of the duff component of the stand.
This data is used to assess fuel loading and fire behavior. The estimate
is based on three separate observations of duff depth, each taken at
different, random locations within the plot. Duff for this purpose is
defined as the decaying organic layer above the mineral soil. Enter the
code of the proper range which matches the estimate.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none 6
>
> less_than_1_in 1
>
> 1_to_1.5_in 2
>
> 1.6_to_2_in 3
>
> 2.1_to_3_in 4
>
> more_than_3_in 5

**avg_litter_dp\*** (avg_litter)

Visual estimate of the average depth of the litter component of the
stand. This data is used to assess fuel loading and fire behavior. The
estimate is based on three separate observations of litter depth, each
taken at different, random locations within the plot. Litter for this
purpose is defined as needle cast, shed leaves, and other identifiable
vegetation matter above the duff layer. Enter the code of the proper
range which matches the estimate.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none 6
>
> less_than_1_in 1
>
> 1_to_3_in 2
>
> more_than_3_in 3

**bare_ground_cvr\*** (bare_groun)

Visual estimate of the percent of exposed ground. This information is
used to assess fuel continuity and fire behavior. The estimate is the
percent of total area not covered by any fuel. Bare ground is defined as
exposed soil or rock and can=t be covered with any vegetation, dead
fuels, duff or litter.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none 0
>
> 1_to_5_perct 1
>
> 6_to_25_perct 2
>
> 26_to_50_perct 3
>
> more_than_50_perct 4

**conifer_canopy_cover** (conifer_ca)

Visual assessment of percent conifer to aspen ratios for canopy cover in
a given plot type. The presence of aspen is required to some extent for
codes 0-3. Code 4 is for plot types with no aspen presence. Other canopy
types or shrub types would qualify as No Cover for this field.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> pure aspen 0
>
> 1-15 pct conifer 1
>
> 16-30 pct conifer 2
>
> more than 30 conifer 3
>
> no cover 4

**overstry_shade\*** (Ovrstry_Sh)

Visual observation of overstory shade. This estimation quantifies the
percent of the ground shaded by trees **greater** than 6\" dbh. The
information is used to determine fire behavior and fuel hazard. Assume
direct overhead lighting. Once an estimation is made, the corresponding
code is entered in the Aoverstory shade@ data dictionary field.

> [Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}
>
> none 0
>
> 1_to_5_perct 1
>
> 6_to_30_perct 2
>
> 31_to60_perct 3
>
> more_than_60_perct 4

**major_overstry_sp\*** (major_ovrs)

Visual observation of the dominant tree species in the overstory. The
determination of the dominant species is made by estimating which single
species contributes most to overstory shading. Only trees greater than
6\" dbh are taken into consideration. Once the dominant overstory
species is determined enter the appropriate corresponding code into the
AOverstory species@ data dictionary field.

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| [Species]{.underline}             | [Species]{.underline}             |
| [Code]{.underline}                | [Code]{.underline}                |
|                                   |                                   |
| none 0                            | doug_fir_limber 19                |
|                                   |                                   |
| other_unknown 31                  | doug_fir_lodgepole 8              |
|                                   |                                   |
| standing_burnt_dead 29            | doug_fir_pp 9                     |
|                                   |                                   |
| alder 32                          | grand_fir 10                      |
|                                   |                                   |
| alpine_fir 1                      | limber_pine 31                    |
|                                   |                                   |
| alpine_fir_dougfir 2              | lodgepole 13                      |
|                                   |                                   |
| alpine_fir_lodgepole 3            | lodgepole_sap 14                  |
|                                   |                                   |
| alpine_fir_spruce 4               | maple 22                          |
|                                   |                                   |
| alpine_white Bark 5               | mountain_mahogany 23              |
|                                   |                                   |
| aspen 20                          | ponderosa_pine 15                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| aspen_conifer 21                  | pp_sap 16                         |
|                                   |                                   |
| broadleaf 30                      | pinyon_juniper 24                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| doug_fir 6                        | spruce 17                         |
|                                   |                                   |
| doug_fir_grand-fire 7             | utah_juniper 11                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| doug_fir_limber 19                | western_red_ceder 25              |
|                                   |                                   |
| doug_fir_lodgepole 8              | western_hemlock 26                |
|                                   |                                   |
| doug_fir_pp 9                     | western_juniper 12                |
|                                   |                                   |
| broadleaf 30                      | western_larch 27                  |
|                                   |                                   |
| doug_fir 6                        | whitebark 28                      |
|                                   |                                   |
| doug_fir_grand-fir 7              | whitebark_limber 18               |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

**habitat_type** (habitat_ty)

Assessment of the habitat type. This assessment is made using keys from
Cooper, Bunting, and Brown.

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| [Habitat Type]{.underline}        | [Habitat Type]{.underline}        |
| [Code]{.underline}                | [Code]{.underline}                |
|                                   |                                   |
| mountain_big_sage \[10\]          | abgr_clun \[520\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| basin big_sage \[20\]             | abgr_asca \[516\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| wyoming_big_sage \[30\]           | abgr_setr \[529\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| threetip_sage \[40\]              | abla \[600\]                      |
|                                   |                                   |
| other_montane_shrub \[50\]        | tsme \[701\]                      |
|                                   |                                   |
| other_riparian_shrub \[60\]       | thpl \[501\]                      |
|                                   |                                   |
| other_grass \[70\]                | tshe \[502\]                      |
|                                   |                                   |
| other_juniper \[80\]              | other_forested \[800\]            |
|                                   |                                   |
| pipo_agsp \[130\]                 | aspen_shrub \[810\]               |
|                                   |                                   |
| pipo_feid \[140\]                 | aspen_tall_forb \[820\]           |
|                                   |                                   |
| pipo_syal \[170\]                 | aspen_low_forb \[830\]            |
|                                   |                                   |
| pipo_phma \[190\]                 | aspen_conifer_shrub \[840\]       |
|                                   |                                   |
| pico_vasc \[940\]                 | aspen_conifer_forb \[850\]        |
|                                   |                                   |
| pico_xete \[925\]                 | pial_abla \[851\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| pico_vaca \[920\]                 | pial \[870\]                      |
|                                   |                                   |
| psme_agsp \[210\]                 | pico_feid \[905\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| psme_feid \[220\]                 | pico_cage \[955\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| psme_cage \[330\]                 | psme_syor \[380\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| psme_caru_caru \[323\]            | psme_arco \[370\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| psme_caru_aruv \[322\]            | psme_acgl \[390\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| psme_caru \[320\]                 | psme_bere \[395\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| psme_spbe \[340\]                 | psme_juco \[360\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| psme_syal \[310\]                 | psme_cele \[385\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| psme_vagl \[280\]                 | abla_alsi \[106\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| psme_vaca \[250\]                 | abla_cage \[790\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| psme_phma_phma \[261\]            | abla_arco \[780\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| psme_phma_smst \[263\]            | abla_juco \[745\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| psme_phma \[260\]                 | abla_rimo \[810\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| abgr_spbe \[505\]                 | abla_vasc \[730\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| abgr_phma \[260\]                 | abla_spbe \[705\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| abgr_vagl \[515\]                 | pifl_feid \[050\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| abgr_xete \[510\]                 | pien_gatr \[440\]                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| abgr_libo \[590\]                 | pien_hyre \[493\]                 |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

**sage_species_S_ID** (sage_speci)

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| [Attribute Value]{.underline}     | [Attribute Value]{.underline}     |
| [Code]{.underline}                | [Code]{.underline}                |
|                                   |                                   |
| None \[0\],\[0\]                  | arxe_agsp \[12\],\[arxe\]         |
|                                   |                                   |
| arwy_stth \[1\],\[attrw8\]        | arxe_feid \[13\],\[arxe\]         |
|                                   |                                   |
| arwy_agsp \[2\],\[artrw8\]        | arvasp_brca \[14\],\[arvasp\]     |
|                                   |                                   |
| arwy_stco \[3\],\[artrw8\]        | arvasp_cage \[15\],\[arvasp\]     |
|                                   |                                   |
| artrt_agsp \[4\],\[artrt\]        | artr_agsp \[16\],\[artr\]         |
|                                   |                                   |
| artrt_feid \[5\],\[artrt\]        | artr_feid \[17\],\[artr\]         |
|                                   |                                   |
| artrt_stco \[6\],\[artrt\]        | arri_posa \[18\],\[arri\]         |
|                                   |                                   |
| arva_agsp \[7\],\[arva\]          | arno_agsp \[19\],\[arno\]         |
|                                   |                                   |
| arva_feid \[8\],\[arva\]          | arno_feid \[20\],\[arno\]         |
|                                   |                                   |
| arva_stco \[9\],\[arva\]          | arar_posa \[21\],\[arar\]         |
|                                   |                                   |
| arva_syor_agsp \[25\],\[arva\]    | arar_agsp \[22\],\[arar\]         |
|                                   |                                   |
| arva_syor_feid \[10\],\[arva\]    | arar_feid \[23\],\[arar\]         |
|                                   |                                   |
| arva_syor_cage \[11\],\[arva\]    | arlo_feid \[24\],\[arlo           |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

**low_sage_sere** (low_sage_s) *developed by Dr. Steve Bunting from U of
I for his studies with Western Juniper on the Owyhee uplands.*

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Definition]{.underline}

#### None 

> r1 Open herbland: shrub cover \< 5%, herbaceous cover \< 67%
>
> r3 Open low-med shrubland: canopy of low (\<50 cm) shrubs with a
> canopy coverage \<67%, tree coverage \< 2%. Sometimes very open stands
> of large mature juniper trees are present. (Two categories are
> described but these cannot be readily distinguished on either aerial
> photographs or Landsat images.)

r3a Open low-med shrubland: canopy of low (\<50 cm) shrubs with a canopy
[]{.mark}coverage \<10%, tree coverage \< 2%. Sometimes very open stands
of large mature juniper trees are present.

r3b Open low-med shrubland: canopy of low (\<50 cm) shrubs with a canopy
coverage 10-67%, tree coverage \< 2%. Sometimes very open stands of
large mature juniper trees are present.

> w1 Woodland initiation: juniper canopy (\<3%) of usually young,
> sometimes mid aged junipers present. Juniper is having minor effects
> on competition and environment of the site and the sagebrush community
> is intact except directly under juniper trees.
>
> w2 Young woodland: canopy (3-8%) of young and mid aged junipers
> present. Juniper beginning to have an effect on the interspace
> environment of the site. Sagebrush steppe species declining and
> sagebrush skeletons present. However, low sagebrush still common in
> interspaces.
>
> w4 Mixed-age woodland: canopy (\>8%) of young and mid aged junipers
> present. Usually a few mature junipers present. Sagebrush skeletons
> often present in understory. However, low sagebrush still common in
> interspaces.
>
> w5 Mature juniper woodland: overstory canopy \>8% composed of
> primarily mature individuals (flat topped trees and Letharia vulpina
> usually present). Trees may not necessarily be large sized. Sagebrush
> usually present in openings except in the most dense stands of
> juniper.

**mnt_big_sage_sere** (mnt_big_sa) *developed by Dr. Steve Bunting from
U of I for his studies with Western Juniper on the Owyhee uplands.*

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Definition]{.underline}

none

r1 Open herbland: shrub cover \<5%, herbaceous cover \<67%

r3 Open low-med shrubland: canopy of low (\<50 cm) and/or medium 50-200
cm shrubs with a canopy coverage \<67%, tree coverage \< 2%. (Two
categories are described but these cannot be readily distinguished on
either aerial photographs or Landsat images.)

> r3a Open low-med shrubland: canopy of low (\<50 cm) and/or medium
> 50-200 cm shrubs with a canopy coverage \<10%, tree coverage \< 2%
>
> r3b Open low-med shrubland: canopy of low (\<50 cm) and/or medium
> 50-200 cm shrubs with a canopy coverage 10-67%, tree coverage \< 2%

w1 Woodland initiation: canopy (\<5%) of usually young, sometimes mid
aged, junipers present. Juniper is having only minor effects on
competition and environment of the site and the sagebrush community is
intact except directly under juniper trees.

w2 Young woodland: canopy (5-10%) of young and mid aged junipers
present. Juniper beginning to have an effect on the environment of the
site. Sagebrush steppe species declining and sagebrush skeletons often
present.

w4 Mixed-age woodland: canopy (\>10%) of young and mid aged junipers
present. Few or no mature junipers present. Sagebrush skeletons often
numerous in understory.

> w5 Mature juniper woodland: overstory canopy \>15% composed of
> primarily mature individuals (flat topped trees and Letharia vulpina
> usually present). Few sagebrush remain except in larger openings. Some
> stands are completely dominated by old mature trees. \[Note: These
> single aged stands were referred to as **W6** in the old system.\]
> Other stands may have open canopy of mature trees and a co-dominant
> layer of various aged mid-aged junipers.

**mnt_mahogany_sere** (mnt_mahoga) *developed by Dr. Steve Bunting from
U of I for his studies with Western Juniper on the Owyhee uplands.*

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Definition]{.underline}

none

r1 Open herbland: shrub cover \<5%, herbaceous cover \<67%

> r3 Open low-med shrubland: canopy of low (\<50 cm) and/or medium
> 50-200 cm shrubs with a canopy coverage \<67%, tree coverage \< 2%.
> (Two categories are described but these cannot be readily
> distinguished on either aerial photographs or Landsat images. See
> [Artemisia tridentata]{.underline} [vaseyana]{.underline} sere.)

r5 Open tall shrubland: canopy of tall (\>2m) shrubs with \<67%
coverage. Trees coverage \<5%, usually composed of young to mid aged
individuals.

r5a Open tall shrubland: canopy of tall (\>2m) shrubs with \<10%
coverage. Trees coverage \<5%, usually composed of young to mid aged
individuals.

r5b Open tall shrubland: canopy of tall (\>2m) shrubs with 10-67%
coverage. Trees coverage \<5%, usually composed of young to mid aged
individuals.

> r7 Multi-strata tall shrubland: canopy of tall (\>2m) shrubs with
> \<67% coverage. Trees coverage 5-10%, usually composed of young, mid
> and mature aged individuals.
>
> w4 Mixed-age woodland: canopy (\>10%) of young and mid aged junipers
> present. Few or no mature junipers present. Sagebrush skeletons often
> numerous in understory.
>
> w5 Mature juniper woodland: overstory canopy \>15% composed of
> primarily mature individuals (flat topped trees and [Letharia
> vulpina]{.underline} usually present). Few sagebrush remain except in
> larger openings.

**structural_stages** (structure\_) *developed by Dr. Steve Bunting from
U of I for his studies with Western Juniper on the Owyhee uplands.*

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Definition]{.underline}

r2 Closed herbland: herbaceous coverage \>67% (wet meadows).

> r6 Closed tall shrub: canopy of tall (\>2m) shrubs with \>67%
> coverage. Trees coverage \<5%, usually composed of young to mid aged
> individuals (broadleaf riparian, aspen, mountain shrubland).

[]{.mark}

**mistletoe** (mistletoe)

Assessment of the degree of mistletoe infection in the conifer component
of the stand. This data is used to determine stand health which affects
treatment recommendations and fire behavior. Assessment of mistletoe
infection is a relative observation. Choose Anone@ if there is no
evidence of mistletoe infection, or if there is no conifer component to
the stand. Choose Alow@ if the degree of infection is minimal or low
relative to other plots. Choose Amoderate@ if the degree of infection is
average for the conifer component relative to other plots. Choose
Asevere@ if the degree of infection is obviously higher than in most
other stands or if a majority of the trees have advanced infections.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none 0
>
> low 1
>
> mod 2
>
> severe 3

**root_rot** (root_rot)

Assessment of the degree of root rot infestation in the conifer
component of the stand. This data is used to determine stand health
which affects treatment recommendations and fire behavior. Assessment of
mistletoe infection is a relative observation. Choose Anone@ if there is
no evidence of root rot, or if there is no conifer component to the
stand. Choose Alow@ if the degree of infection is minimal or low
relative to other plots. Choose Amoderate@ if the degree of infection is
average for the conifer component relative to other plots. Choose
Asevere@ if the degree of infection is obviously higher than in most
other stands or if a majority of the trees have advanced infections.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none 0
>
> low 1
>
> mod 2
>
> severe 3

**df_beetle** (df_beetle)

Assessment of the degree of Douglas-fir beetle in the DF component of
the stand. This data is used to determine stand health which affects
treatment recommendations and fire behavior. Assessment of beetle
infestation is a relative observation. Choose Anone@ if there is no
evidence of mistletoe infection, or if there is no conifer component to
the stand. Choose Alow@ if the degree of infection is minimal or low
relative to other plots. Choose Amoderate@ if the degree of infection is
average for the conifer component relative to other plots. Choose
Asevere@ if the degree of infection is obviously higher than in most
other stands or if a majority of the trees have advanced infections.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none 0
>
> low 1
>
> mod 2
>
> severe 3

**spruce_budworm** (spruce_bud)

Assessment of the degree of spruce budworm parasitism in the conifer
component of the stand. This data is used to determine stand health
which affects treatment recommendations and fire behavior. Assessment of
spruce budworm infection is a relative observation. Choose Anone@ if
there is no evidence of spruce budworm infection, or if there is no
conifer component to the stand. Choose Alow@ if the degree of infection
is minimal or low relative to other plots. Choose Amoderate@ if the
degree of infection is average for the conifer component relative to
other plots. Choose Asevere@ if the degree of infection is obviously
higher than in most other stands or if a majority of the trees have
advanced infections.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none 0
>
> low 1
>
> mod 2
>
> severe 3

**ips** (ips)

Assessment of the degree of IPS infection in the conifer component of
the stand. This data is used to determine stand health which affects
treatment recommendations and fire behavior. Assessment of IPS infection
is a relative observation. Choose Anone@ if there is no evidence of IPS
infection, or if there is no conifer component to the stand. Choose
Alow@ if the degree of infection is minimal or low relative to other
plots. Choose Amoderate@ if the degree of infection is average for the
conifer component relative to other plots. Choose Asevere@ if the degree
of infection is obviously higher than in most other stands or if a
majority of the trees have advanced infections.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none 0
>
> low 1
>
> mod 2
>
> severe 3

**tussock_moth** (tussock_mo)

Assessment of the degree of tussock moth infection in the conifer
component of the stand. This data is used to determine stand health
which affects treatment recommendations and fire behavior. Assessment of
tussock moth parasitism is a relative observation. Choose Anone@ if
there is no evidence of tussock moth parasitism, or if there is no
conifer component to the stand. Choose Alow@ if the degree of infection
is minimal or low relative to other plots. Choose Amoderate@ if the
degree of infection is average for the conifer component relative to
other plots. Choose Asevere@ if the degree of infection is obviously
higher than in most other stands or if a majority of the trees have
advanced infections.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none 0
>
> low 1
>
> mod 2
>
> severe 3

**wp_beetle** (wp_beetle)

Assessment of the degree of western pine beetle infection in the conifer
component of the stand. This data is used to determine stand health
which affects treatment recommendations and fire behavior. Assessment of
western pine beetle infection is a relative observation. Choose Anone@
if there is no evidence of western pine beetle infection, or if there is
no conifer component to the stand. Choose Alow@ if the degree of
infection is minimal or low relative to other plots. Choose Amoderate@
if the degree of infection is average for the conifer component relative
to other plots. Choose Asevere@ if the degree of infection is obviously
higher than in most other stands or if a majority of the trees have
advanced infections.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none 0
>
> low 1
>
> mod 2
>
> severe 3

**other_pest** (other_pest)

This is a visual assessment of any other diseases or parasites found in
the conifer component of the stand. This data is used to determine stand
health, treatment recommendations and fire behavior. Identify the
disease/parasite and estimate degree of infection in the text entry for
this data field.

**dis_para_asp** (dis_para_a)

Assessment of the types of diseases and parasites afflicting the aspen
component of the plot. This data is used to make treatment
recommendations based on a need to regenerate decadent aspen stands. If
there are no disease or parasites readily evident in the aspen component
choose Anone@. For the other selections, choose the one that best
describes the current afflictions of the stand. If both inkspot and
shepherd=s crook are evident choose AInkspot/Shepherd=s Crook@, if both
sap weeping and open wounds are evident choose ASap Weeping/Open
Wounds@. In cases where several of the selections apply choose Amultiple
diseases@.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none 0
>
> inkspot 1
>
> shepherds_crook 2

##### sap_weeping 3

> open_wounds 4
>
> dead 5
>
> shrubby_growth 6
>
> conk 7
>
> leaf_blight 8
>
> leaf_eating_insects 9
>
> pustules 10
>
> inkspot_shepard's 11
>
> sap_weep_open_wounds 12
>
> multiple_diseases 13
>
> root_rot 14

**snags** (snags)

Estimation of the number of dead standing trees within the plot area.
This is used to determine hazards and stand health. All tree species are
taken into consideration for the estimate. [Estimate]{.underline}
[Code]{.underline}

> none 0
>
> less_than_1_ac 1
>
> 2_ac 2
>
> more_than_2_ac 3

**undrstry_shade\*** (undrstry_s)

Visual observation of understory shade. This estimation quantifies the
percent of the ground shaded by trees **less** than 6\" dbh. This is
used to determine fire behavior and fuel hazard. Assume direct overhead
lighting. Once an estimation is made, the corresponding code is entered
into the Aunderstory shade@ data dictionary field.

> [Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}
>
> none 0
>
> 1_to_5_perct 1
>
> 6_to_30_perct 2
>
> 31_to60_perct 3
>
> more_than_60_perct 4

**maj_understry_sp\*** (maj_undrst)

Visual observation of the dominant tree species in the understory. The
determination of the dominant species is made by estimating which single
species contributes most to understory shading. Only take into
consideration trees **less** than 6\" dbh. Once the dominant understory
species is determined enter the appropriate corresponding code into the
Aunderstory species@ data dictionary field.

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| [Species]{.underline}             | [Species]{.underline}             |
| [Code]{.underline}                | [Code]{.underline}                |
|                                   |                                   |
| none 0                            | doug_fir_limber 19                |
|                                   |                                   |
| other_unknown 31                  | doug_fir_lodgepole 8              |
|                                   |                                   |
| standing_burnt_dead 29            | doug_fir_pp 9                     |
|                                   |                                   |
| alder 32                          | grand_fir 10                      |
|                                   |                                   |
| alpine_fir 1                      | limber_pine 31                    |
|                                   |                                   |
| alpine_fir_dougfir 2              | lodgepole 13                      |
|                                   |                                   |
| alpine_fir_lodgepole 3            | lodgepole_sap 14                  |
|                                   |                                   |
| alpine_fir_spruce 4               | maple 22                          |
|                                   |                                   |
| alpine_white Bark 5               | mountain_mahogany 23              |
|                                   |                                   |
| aspen 20                          | ponderosa_pine 15                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| aspen_conifer 21                  | pp_sap 16                         |
|                                   |                                   |
| broadleaf 30                      | pinyon_juniper 24                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| doug_fir 6                        | spruce 17                         |
|                                   |                                   |
| doug_fir_grand-fire 7             | utah_juniper 11                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| doug_fir_limber 19                | western_red_ceder 25              |
|                                   |                                   |
| doug_fir_lodgepole 8              | western_hemlock 26                |
|                                   |                                   |
| doug_fir_pp 9                     | western_juniper 12                |
|                                   |                                   |
| broadleaf 30                      | western_larch 27                  |
|                                   |                                   |
| doug_fir 6                        | whitebark 28                      |
|                                   |                                   |
| doug_fir_grand-fir 7              | whitebark_limber 18               |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

**conifer_understory** (conifer_un)

Visual observation of the amount of conifer tree species in the
understory. Once the amount of conifer understory species is determined
enter the appropriate corresponding code into the A @ data dictionary
field.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> no trees present 0
>
> less than 5 trees 1
>
> 6-10 trees 2
>
> more than 10 trees 3

**avg_dia_less_8_in\*** (avg_dia_le)

Visual estimate of the average dbh of trees less than 8\" dbh in the
stand. The estimation is made considering all species. If visual
estimation is too difficult a dbh meter may be used to measure a few
representative trees and the average taken from these measurements.
After the average dbh of small trees is determined enter the
corresponding code into the data dictionary field.

> [Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}
>
> no_trees 0
>
> less_than_1in 1
>
> 1_to_4in_dbh 2
>
> 4_8in_dbh 3

**stems_less_8in_dia** (stems_less)

Visually estimate, using the attached chart, the number of trees per
acre that are less than 8\" dbh within the plot. The estimation is made
considering all species. After the number of trees is determined using
the aid of the attached chart, enter the corresponding code into the A @
data dictionary field.

> [Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}
>
> none 0
>
> 1-250 1
>
> 251-750 2
>
> 751-2000 3
>
> 2001-4000 4

**avg_dia_more_8in\*** (avg_dia_mo)

Visual estimate of the average dbh of trees greater than 8\" dbh in the
stand. The estimation is made considering all species. If visual
estimation is too difficult a dbh meter may be used to measure a few
representative trees and the average taken from these measurements.
After the average dbh of large trees is determined enter the
corresponding code into the A @ data dictionary field.

> [Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}
>
> no trees 0
>
> 8_to_12in_dbh 1
>
> 12_to_21in_dbh 2
>
> more_than_21in_dbh 3

**stems_more_8in_dia** (stems_more)

Visually estimate, using the attached chart, the number of trees per
acre within the plot. The estimation is made considering all species.
After the number of trees is determined using the aid of the attached
chart, enter the corresponding code into the A @ data dictionary field.

> [Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}
>
> none 0
>
> less_than_10 1

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> more_than_200 4

**ovrstry_decad\*** (ovrstry_de)

Visual observation of the current overall health of the overstory trees.
Only take into consideration trees greater than 6\" dbh. If the overall
health of the trees is good and most stems are productive choose
Aproductive@. If the trees have significant disease/parasite
infestations, and appear to be dying or losing productivity, choose
Adeclining@. If the majority of trees are already dead or dying choose
Adecadent@. Disregard changes in vigor due to seasonal change (i.e. leaf
shed in the fall).

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> no_ovrstry 0
>
> productive 1
>
> declining 2
>
> decadent 3

**undrstry_decad\*** (undrstry_d)

Visual observation of the current overall health of the understory
trees. Only take into consideration trees less than 6\" dbh. If the
overall health of the trees is good and most stems are productive choose
Aproductive@. If the trees have significant disease/parasite
infestations, and appear to be dying or losing productivity, choose
Adeclining@. If the majority of trees are already dead or dying choose
Adecadent@. Disregard changes in vigor due to seasonal change (i.e. leaf
shed in the fall).

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> no_ovrstry 0
>
> productive 1
>
> declining 2
>
> decadent 3

**stand_structure\*** (stand_stru)

Assessment of the successional state of the stand. This data is used to
determine current stand structure for the purposes of management needs
and treatment recommendations. If there is no tree component to the plot
choose ANo trees@. Choose AEarly Successional@ if the stand is composed
almost entirely of pioneer or seral species. Choose AMid multi-story@ if
the stand is composed of trees of different size heights and ages, but
is not yet a climax community. Choose AMid single story@ if the stand is
composed mostly of same height trees and is not yet a climax community.
Choose ALate multi-story@ if the stand is composed of trees of differing
heights and age classes and is nearing a climax stage. Choose ALate
single story@ if the stand is composed mostly of same height trees and
is nearing a climax stage.

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> no\_ trees_na 0
>
> early_successional 1
>
> mid_multi_story 2
>
> mid_single_story 3
>
> late_multi_story 4
>
> late_single story 5

**aspen_recruit** (Aspen_Recr)

Visual determination of the presence of aspen suckers, and regeneration
of the aspen stand. This data is used to determine if an aspen stand is
regenerating itself naturally. Choose Ayes@ if any aspen suckers are
present in the plot area, choose Ano@ if no suckers are present in the
plot area. Enter the appropriate code in the AAspen Recruitment@ data
dictionary field.

> [Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}
>
> no 0
>
> yes 1

**aspen_hlth** (Aspen_Hlth)

Visual assessment of overall recruit health. This data is used to
determine if aspen recruits are healthy enough to regenerate the stand.
Choose Ayes@ if aspen suckers are vigorous, have a single terminal
leader, have minimal diseases, and no basal wounds. Choose Ano@ if aspen
suckers are in poor general health, have shrubby form, have severe
diseases, or basal wounds. Enter the appropriate code in the AAspen
Recruitment@ data dictionary field.

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> no 0
>
> yes 1

**inspot** (inkspot)

Visual assessment the system disease inkspot in aspen.

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1
>
> Moderate 2
>
> Severe 3

**shepards_crook** (shepards_c)

Visual assessment of the systemic disease shepard's crook.

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1
>
> Moderate 2
>
> Severe 3

**stem_decays** (stem_decay)

Visual assessment of aspen stand for [Phellinus tremulae]{.underline} -
One of the most common heart-rot fungi in aspen. Fruits on infected
stems in the form of a conk (looks like a flattened mushroom growing out
of a stem or out of the main trunk of the tree).

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1
>
> Moderate 2
>
> Severe 3

**butt_root_rot** (butt_root\_)

Visual assessment of aspen stand for *[Ganoderma
applanatum]{.underline}* B Most common on wet sites with deep soils. It
fruits readily (conks), but the decay can be recognized even without
conks: a mottled white rot with occasional zone lines. This fungus may
travel from tree to tree via roots, creating infection centers.

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1
>
> Moderate 2
>
> Severe 3

**defoliators** (defoliator)

Visual assessment of aspen stand for [Western tent caterpillar
(*Malacosoma californicum*)]{.underline} - most common defoliator in the
southern and central Rockies. Outbreaks depress growth markedly, but
trees generally recover fully. However, if defoliation persists for
several years, mortality and dieback can be extensive (Jones et al.
1985). Aspen leaves curl up and/or dieback.

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1
>
> Moderate 2
>
> Severe 3

**borers** (borers)

Visual assessment of aspen stand for [Poplar borer (*Saperda
calcarata*)]{.underline} - feeds as larvae in sapwood and heartwood, in
some cases selecting defoliated or otherwise weakened trees. Attacks may
be detected by callus growth and rough bark aaround slits in the bark,
from which coarse frass and sap may appear. Other borers and cankers may
follow.

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1
>
> Moderate 2
>
> Severe 3

**sooty_bark_canker** (sooty_bark)

Visual assessment of aspen stand for [(*Encoelia
pruinosa*)]{.underline} - Often lethal, moves quickly in bark. More
common in stands disturbed by partial cutting, construction, animal
damage. Elliptical spreading canker, zonate pattern of exposed black
inner bark. May see black netlike or mottled \>zebra= marks on exposed
wood. Cup-shaped, gray fuitbodies on dead inner bark. If you peel the
dead bark away there often is a black powder left on your hands, hence
Asooty-bark@.

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1
>
> Moderate 2
>
> Severe 3

**snake_canker** (snake_cank)

Visual assessment of aspen stand for [(*Cryptosphaeria
populina*)]{.underline} - Causes extensive discoloration and some decay.
Long and narrow (often 2-4\" wide, 10\'+ long). Bark at margin light
brown to orange. Dead bark black, adheres tightly. Inner bark has
light-colored specks. Extensive stain and decay in wood.

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1
>
> Moderate 2
>
> Severe 3

**target_canker** (target_can)

Visual assessment of aspen stand for [(*Ceratocystis
fimbriata*)]{.underline} - Common. Not usually lethal. Causes trunk
deformity. Size limited, usually less than 2\' long. Blackish especially
around margin. Open face after few years (bark does not adhere long in
center). Concentric callus ridges often visible on wood face (hence,
target) due to alternating callusing/killing during growing/dormant
seasons.

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1
>
> Moderate 2
>
> Severe 3

**cytospora_canker** (cytospora\_)

Visual assessment of aspen stand for [(*Cytospora
chrysosperma*)]{.underline} - Usually on weakened trees. May contribute
to mortality but not usually a primary agent. Associated with sunscald,
partial cutting, elk feeding, various wounds. Spreading canker. Liquid
may ooze from center. Bark initially orange. Inner bark turns dark
brown. Dead bark remains attached for a few years, falls off in large
pieces. Small abundant pimple-like bumps contain fruiting bodies, may
extrude orangish spore tendrils in wet weather.

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1
>
> Moderate 2
>
> Severe 3

**spring_frost** (spring_fro)

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1
>
> Moderate 2
>
> Severe 3

**sunscald** (sunscald)

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1

###### Moderate 2

> Severe 3

**blowdown** (blowdown)

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1
>
> Moderate 2
>
> Severe 3

**snow_damage** (snow_damag)

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1
>
> Moderate 2
>
> Severe 3

**wounds** (wounds)

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> None 0
>
> Low 1
>
> Moderate 2
>
> Severe 3

**except_veg_hab** (except_veg)

Visual assessment of the relative plant species diversity of the plot
and three dimensional habitat structure. This data is used to determine
if the area has a high diversity of native plants, exceptional habitat,
and is of ecological significance. Choose Ayes@ if the plot area has a
much higher plant diversity relative to the average plant diversity for
similar plots, or if the habitat structure is relatively high. Choose
Ano@ if the plot area has only below average to slightly above average
diversity or habitat structure. Enter the appropriate code in the
AExceptional Vegetative Habitat@ data dictionary field.

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> no 0
>
> yes 1

**shrub_cover\*** (shrub_cove)

Visual estimate of the percent of the ground covered by shrubs. This
data is used to determine shrub fuel loading. Add all ground directly
below the perimeter of each individual shrub. The sum of the total shrub
coverage area divided by the total area of the plot is equal to the
percent coverage. Enter the appropriate corresponding code number into
the AShrub Cover@ data dictionary field.

[Estimate]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none 0
>
> 1_to_5_perct 1
>
> 6_to_15_perct 2
>
> 16_to_30_perct 3
>
> 31_to_60_perct 4
>
> more-than_60_perct 5

**prime_shrub_sp\*** (prime_shru)

Visual observation of the shrub species with the greatest ground cover.
This information is used to determine management needs and fire
behavior. Choose the species from the data dictionary list which matches
the single dominant shrub species in the plot. If the dominant

shrub is not listed in the data dictionary menu select Aother@.

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| [Attribute            | [Attribute            | [Attribute            |
| Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    |
| [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    |
|                       |                       |                       |
| no_shrubs \[0\]       | fools_huckleberry     | serviceberry \[105\]  |
|                       | \[116\]               |                       |
| other_unknown \[150\] |                       | sitka_alder \[104\]   |
|                       | grouse_whortleberry   |                       |
| other_sage \[90\]     | \[148\]               | silver_sage \[60\]    |
|                       |                       |                       |
| baldhip_rose \[133\]  | huckleberry \[146\]   | snowberry \[143\]     |
|                       |                       |                       |
| basin_big_sage \[20\] | low_sage \[50\]       | spiny_hopbrush        |
|                       |                       | \[211\]               |
| bearberry \[201\]     | maple_bigleaf \[906\] |                       |
|                       |                       | spiraea \[142\]       |
| black_sage \[70\]     | mountain_mahogany     |                       |
|                       | \[209\]               | stiff_sage \[80\]     |
| bitterbrush \[900\]   |                       |                       |
|                       | mountain_sage \[10\]  | syringa \[119\]       |
| buckb                 |                       |                       |
| rush_snowbrush\[901\] | ninebark \[122\]      | thimbleberry \[136\]  |
|                       | oceanspray \[111\]    |                       |
| cactus \[207\]        |                       | threetip_sage \[40\]  |
|                       | oregon_grape \[203\]  |                       |
| ceanothus \[208\]     |                       | twinflower \[206\]    |
|                       | pachistima \[118\]    |                       |
| chokecherry \[124\]   |                       | Utah_juniper \[905\]  |
|                       | prickly_currant       |                       |
| common_juniper        | \[130\]               | wild_rose \[902\]     |
| \[112\]               |                       |                       |
|                       | rabbitbrush \[100\]   | willow \[903\]        |
| devils_club \[117\]   |                       |                       |
|                       | rocky_mnt_maple       | wyoming_big_sage      |
| dwarf_huckleberry     | \[102\]               | \[30\]                |
| \[145\]               |                       |                       |
|                       | saltbrush \[210\]     | yew \[144\]           |
| elderberry \[904\]    |                       |                       |
|                       | scouler_willow        |                       |
|                       | \[137\]               |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**second_shrub_sp\*** (second_shr)

Visual observation of the shrub species with the second greatest ground
cover. This information is used to determine management needs and fire
behavior. Choose the species from the data dictionary list which matches
the secondary dominant shrub species in the plot. If the secondary shrub
is not listed in the data dictionary menu select Aother@

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| [Attribute            | [Attribute            | [Attribute            |
| Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    |
| [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    |
|                       |                       |                       |
| no_shrubs \[0\]       | fools_huckleberry     | serviceberry \[105\]  |
|                       | \[116\]               |                       |
| other_unknown \[150\] |                       | sitka_alder \[104\]   |
|                       | grouse_whortleberry   |                       |
| other_sage \[90\]     | \[148\]               | silver_sage \[60\]    |
|                       |                       |                       |
| baldhip_rose \[133\]  | huckleberry \[146\]   | snowberry \[143\]     |
|                       |                       |                       |
| basin_big_sage \[20\] | low_sage \[50\]       | spiny_hopbrush        |
|                       |                       | \[211\]               |
| bearberry \[201\]     | maple_bigleaf \[906\] |                       |
|                       |                       | spiraea \[142\]       |
| black_sage \[70\]     | mountain_mahogany     |                       |
|                       | \[209\]               | stiff_sage \[80\]     |
| bitterbrush \[900\]   |                       |                       |
|                       | mountain_sage \[10\]  | syringa \[119\]       |
| buckb                 |                       |                       |
| rush_snowbrush\[901\] | ninebark \[122\]      | thimbleberry \[136\]  |
|                       | oceanspray \[111\]    |                       |
| cactus \[207\]        |                       | threetip_sage \[40\]  |
|                       | oregon_grape \[203\]  |                       |
| ceanothus \[208\]     |                       | twinflower \[206\]    |
|                       | pachistima \[118\]    |                       |
| chokecherry \[124\]   |                       | Utah_juniper \[905\]  |
|                       | prickly_currant       |                       |
| common_juniper        | \[130\]               | wild_rose \[902\]     |
| \[112\]               |                       |                       |
|                       | rabbitbrush \[100\]   | willow \[903\]        |
| devils_club \[117\]   |                       |                       |
|                       | rocky_mnt_maple       | wyoming_big_sage      |
| dwarf_huckleberry     | \[102\]               | \[30\]                |
| \[145\]               |                       |                       |
|                       | saltbrush \[210\]     | yew \[144\]           |
| elderberry \[904\]    |                       |                       |
|                       | scouler_willow        |                       |
|                       | \[137\]               |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**third_shrub_sp** (third_shru)

Visual observation of the shrub species with the third greatest ground
cover. This information is used to determine management needs and fire
behavior. Choose the species from the data dictionary list which matches
the secondary dominant shrub species in the plot. If the secondary shrub
is not listed in the data dictionary menu select Aother@

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| [Attribute            | [Attribute            | [Attribute            |
| Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    |
| [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    |
|                       |                       |                       |
| no_shrubs \[0\]       | fools_huckleberry     | serviceberry \[105\]  |
|                       | \[116\]               |                       |
| other_unknown \[150\] |                       | sitka_alder \[104\]   |
|                       | grouse_whortleberry   |                       |
| other_sage \[90\]     | \[148\]               | silver_sage \[60\]    |
|                       |                       |                       |
| baldhip_rose \[133\]  | huckleberry \[146\]   | snowberry \[143\]     |
|                       |                       |                       |
| basin_big_sage \[20\] | low_sage \[50\]       | spiny_hopbrush        |
|                       |                       | \[211\]               |
| bearberry \[201\]     | maple_bigleaf \[906\] |                       |
|                       |                       | spiraea \[142\]       |
| black_sage \[70\]     | mountain_mahogany     |                       |
|                       | \[209\]               | stiff_sage \[80\]     |
| bitterbrush \[900\]   |                       |                       |
|                       | mountain_sage \[10\]  | syringa \[119\]       |
| buckb                 |                       |                       |
| rush_snowbrush\[901\] | ninebark \[122\]      | thimbleberry \[136\]  |
|                       | oceanspray \[111\]    |                       |
| cactus \[207\]        |                       | threetip_sage \[40\]  |
|                       | oregon_grape \[203\]  |                       |
| ceanothus \[208\]     |                       | twinflower \[206\]    |
|                       | pachistima \[118\]    |                       |
| chokecherry \[124\]   |                       | Utah_juniper \[905\]  |
|                       | prickly_currant       |                       |
| common_juniper        | \[130\]               | wild_rose \[902\]     |
| \[112\]               |                       |                       |
|                       | rabbitbrush \[100\]   | willow \[903\]        |
| devils_club \[117\]   |                       |                       |
|                       | rocky_mnt_maple       | wyoming_big_sage      |
| dwarf_huckleberry     | \[102\]               | \[30\]                |
| \[145\]               |                       |                       |
|                       | saltbrush \[210\]     | yew \[144\]           |
| elderberry \[904\]    |                       |                       |
|                       | scouler_willow        |                       |
|                       | \[137\]               |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**fourth_shrub_sp** (fourth_shr)

Visual observation of the shrub species with the fourth greatest ground
cover. This information is used to determine management needs and fire
behavior. Choose the species from the data dictionary list which matches
the secondary dominant shrub species in the plot. If the secondary shrub
is not listed in the data dictionary menu select Aother@.

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| [Attribute            | [Attribute            | [Attribute            |
| Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    |
| [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    |
|                       |                       |                       |
| no_shrubs \[0\]       | fools_huckleberry     | serviceberry \[105\]  |
|                       | \[116\]               |                       |
| other_unknown \[150\] |                       | sitka_alder \[104\]   |
|                       | grouse_whortleberry   |                       |
| other_sage \[90\]     | \[148\]               | silver_sage \[60\]    |
|                       |                       |                       |
| baldhip_rose \[133\]  | huckleberry \[146\]   | snowberry \[143\]     |
|                       |                       |                       |
| basin_big_sage \[20\] | low_sage \[50\]       | spiny_hopbrush        |
|                       |                       | \[211\]               |
| bearberry \[201\]     | maple_bigleaf \[906\] |                       |
|                       |                       | spiraea \[142\]       |
| black_sage \[70\]     | mountain_mahogany     |                       |
|                       | \[209\]               | stiff_sage \[80\]     |
| bitterbrush \[900\]   |                       |                       |
|                       | mountain_sage \[10\]  | syringa \[119\]       |
| buckb                 |                       |                       |
| rush_snowbrush\[901\] | ninebark \[122\]      | thimbleberry \[136\]  |
|                       | oceanspray \[111\]    |                       |
| cactus \[207\]        |                       | threetip_sage \[40\]  |
|                       | oregon_grape \[203\]  |                       |
| ceanothus \[208\]     |                       | twinflower \[206\]    |
|                       | pachistima \[118\]    |                       |
| chokecherry \[124\]   |                       | Utah_juniper \[905\]  |
|                       | prickly_currant       |                       |
| common_juniper        | \[130\]               | wild_rose \[902\]     |
| \[112\]               |                       |                       |
|                       | rabbitbrush \[100\]   | willow \[903\]        |
| devils_club \[117\]   |                       |                       |
|                       | rocky_mnt_maple       | wyoming_big_sage      |
| dwarf_huckleberry     | \[102\]               | \[30\]                |
| \[145\]               |                       |                       |
|                       | saltbrush \[210\]     | yew \[144\]           |
| elderberry \[904\]    |                       |                       |
|                       | scouler_willow        |                       |
|                       | \[137\]               |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**avg_shrub_ht\*** (avg_shrub\_)

Visual estimation of the average shrub height of all the shrubs in the
plot area. This data is used to determine the height of the shrub fuel
component. This estimate is the average of the total shrubs based on
area, not on individual plant heights. Shrubs that cover more total area
have greater bias in determining average height. Enter the appropriate
corresponding code number into the AShrub Height@ data dictionary field.

> [Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}
>
> no_shrubs 0
>
> less_than_1ft 1
>
> 1_to_3ft 2
>
> more_than_3ft 3

**shrub_decadence\*** (shrub_deca)

Visual observation of the current overall health of the shrub component.
This data field is used to determine the necessity for prescribed fire.
All shrub species are taken into consideration. If the overall health of
all shrubs is good and most plants are productive choose Aproductive@.
If the shrubs have significant disease/parasite infestations, and appear
to be dying or losing productivity, choose Adeclining@. If the majority
of shrubs are already dead or dying choose Adecadent@. Disregard changes
in vigor due to seasonal change (i.e. leaf shed in the fall).

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> no_shrubs 0
>
> productive 1
>
> declining 2
>
> decadent 3

**grass_cover\*** (grass_cove)

Visual estimate of the percent of the ground covered by grass. This data
is used to determine grass fuel loading. Add all ground covered by
grass. The sum of the total grass coverage area divided by the total
area of the plot is equal to the percent coverage. Enter the appropriate
corresponding code number into the AGrass Cover@ data dictionary field.

> [Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}
>
> none 0
>
> 1_to_5_perct 1
>
> 6_to_25_perct 2
>
> 26_to_50_perct 3
>
> more_than_50_perct 4

**Herb_prod_lb_per_ac** (Herb_prod\_)

Numeric entry.

**prime_grass_sp\*** (prime_gras)

Visual observation of the grass species with the greatest ground cover.
This information is used to determine management needs and fire
behavior. Choose the species from the data dictionary list which matches
the single dominant grass species in the plot. If the dominant grass is
not listed in the data dictionary menu, select Aother@.

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| [Attribute            | [Attribute            | [Attribute            |
| Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    |
| [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    |
|                       |                       | reedgrass \[14\]      |
| none \[31\]           | idaho_fescue \[7\]    |                       |
|                       |                       | sandbergs_bluegrass   |
| other_unknown \[30\]  | indian_ricegrass      | \[8\]                 |
|                       | \[26\]                |                       |
| blue                  |                       | squirreltail \[10\]   |
| bunch_wheatgrass\[4\] | intermediate_wheatgr  |                       |
|                       | \[34\]                | tall_wheatgrass       |
| bluegrass \[9\]       |                       | \[32\]                |
|                       | japanese_brome \[20\] |                       |
| blue_wildrye \[22\]   |                       | thurbers_needlegras   |
|                       | junegrass \[24\]      | \[12\]                |
| bulbous_bluegrass     | medusahead_rye \[5\]  |                       |
| \[28\]                |                       | timothy_hay \[27\]    |
|                       | mountain_brome \[13\] |                       |
| cheatgrass \[1\]      |                       | tristetum_grass       |
|                       | needle_and_thread     | \[29\]                |
| columbia_needlegrass  | \[11\]                |                       |
| \[35\]                |                       | western_needlegrass   |
|                       | onion_grass \[25\]    | \[31\]                |
| crested_wheatgrass    |                       |                       |
| \[2\]                 | orchard_grass \[21\]  | western_wheatgrass    |
|                       |                       | \[3\]                 |
| elk_sedge \[16\]      | pinegrass \[15\]      |                       |
|                       |                       | woodrush \[17\]       |
| foxtail \[23\]        | pubescent_wheatgrass  |                       |
|                       | \[33\]                |                       |
| great_basin_wildrye   |                       |                       |
| \[6\]                 |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**second_grass_sp\*** (second_gra)

Visual observation of the grass species with the second greatest ground
cover. This information is used to determine management needs and fire
behavior. Choose the species from the data dictionary list which matches
the single dominant grass species in the plot. If the dominant grass is
not listed in the data dictionary menu, select Aother@.

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| [Attribute            | [Attribute            | [Attribute            |
| Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    |
| [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    |
|                       |                       | reedgrass \[14\]      |
| none \[31\]           | idaho_fescue \[7\]    |                       |
|                       |                       | sandbergs_bluegrass   |
| other_unknown \[30\]  | indian_ricegrass      | \[8\]                 |
|                       | \[26\]                |                       |
| blue                  |                       | squirreltail \[10\]   |
| bunch_wheatgrass\[4\] | intermediate_wheatgr  |                       |
|                       | \[34\]                | tall_wheatgrass       |
| bluegrass \[9\]       |                       | \[32\]                |
|                       | japanese_brome \[20\] |                       |
| blue_wildrye \[22\]   |                       | thurbers_needlegras   |
|                       | junegrass \[24\]      | \[12\]                |
| bulbous_bluegrass     | medusahead_rye \[5\]  |                       |
| \[28\]                |                       | timothy_hay \[27\]    |
|                       | mountain_brome \[13\] |                       |
| cheatgrass \[1\]      |                       | tristetum_grass       |
|                       | needle_and_thread     | \[29\]                |
| columbia_needlegrass  | \[11\]                |                       |
| \[35\]                |                       | western_needlegrass   |
|                       | onion_grass \[25\]    | \[31\]                |
| crested_wheatgrass    |                       |                       |
| \[2\]                 | orchard_grass \[21\]  | western_wheatgrass    |
|                       |                       | \[3\]                 |
| elk_sedge \[16\]      | pinegrass \[15\]      |                       |
|                       |                       | woodrush \[17\]       |
| foxtail \[23\]        | pubescent_wheatgrass  |                       |
|                       | \[33\]                |                       |
| great_basin_wildrye   |                       |                       |
| \[6\]                 |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**third_grass_sp** (third_gras)

Visual observation of the grass species with the third greatest ground
cover. This information is used to determine management needs and fire
behavior. Choose the species from the data dictionary list which matches
the single dominant grass species in the plot. If the dominant grass is
not listed in the data dictionary menu, select Aother@.

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| [Attribute            | [Attribute            | [Attribute            |
| Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    |
| [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    |
|                       |                       | reedgrass \[14\]      |
| none \[31\]           | idaho_fescue \[7\]    |                       |
|                       |                       | sandbergs_bluegrass   |
| other_unknown \[30\]  | indian_ricegrass      | \[8\]                 |
|                       | \[26\]                |                       |
| blue                  |                       | squirreltail \[10\]   |
| bunch_wheatgrass\[4\] | intermediate_wheatgr  |                       |
|                       | \[34\]                | tall_wheatgrass       |
| bluegrass \[9\]       |                       | \[32\]                |
|                       | japanese_brome \[20\] |                       |
| blue_wildrye \[22\]   |                       | thurbers_needlegras   |
|                       | junegrass \[24\]      | \[12\]                |
| bulbous_bluegrass     | medusahead_rye \[5\]  |                       |
| \[28\]                |                       | timothy_hay \[27\]    |
|                       | mountain_brome \[13\] |                       |
| cheatgrass \[1\]      |                       | tristetum_grass       |
|                       | needle_and_thread     | \[29\]                |
| columbia_needlegrass  | \[11\]                |                       |
| \[35\]                |                       | western_needlegrass   |
|                       | onion_grass \[25\]    | \[31\]                |
| crested_wheatgrass    |                       |                       |
| \[2\]                 | orchard_grass \[21\]  | western_wheatgrass    |
|                       |                       | \[3\]                 |
| elk_sedge \[16\]      | pinegrass \[15\]      |                       |
|                       |                       | woodrush \[17\]       |
| foxtail \[23\]        | pubescent_wheatgrass  |                       |
|                       | \[33\]                |                       |
| great_basin_wildrye   |                       |                       |
| \[6\]                 |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**fourth_grass_sp** (fourth_gra)

Visual observation of the grass species with the fourth greatest ground
cover. This information is used to determine management needs and fire
behavior. Choose the species from the data dictionary list which matches
the single dominant grass species in the plot. If the dominant grass is
not listed in the data dictionary menu, select Aother@.

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| [Attribute            | [Attribute            | [Attribute            |
| Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    |
| [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    |
|                       |                       | reedgrass \[14\]      |
| none \[31\]           | idaho_fescue \[7\]    |                       |
|                       |                       | sandbergs_bluegrass   |
| other_unknown \[30\]  | indian_ricegrass      | \[8\]                 |
|                       | \[26\]                |                       |
| blue                  |                       | squirreltail \[10\]   |
| bunch_wheatgrass\[4\] | intermediate_wheatgr  |                       |
|                       | \[34\]                | tall_wheatgrass       |
| bluegrass \[9\]       |                       | \[32\]                |
|                       | japanese_brome \[20\] |                       |
| blue_wildrye \[22\]   |                       | thurbers_needlegras   |
|                       | junegrass \[24\]      | \[12\]                |
| bulbous_bluegrass     | medusahead_rye \[5\]  |                       |
| \[28\]                |                       | timothy_hay \[27\]    |
|                       | mountain_brome \[13\] |                       |
| cheatgrass \[1\]      |                       | tristetum_grass       |
|                       | needle_and_thread     | \[29\]                |
| columbia_needlegrass  | \[11\]                |                       |
| \[35\]                |                       | western_needlegrass   |
|                       | onion_grass \[25\]    | \[31\]                |
| crested_wheatgrass    |                       |                       |
| \[2\]                 | orchard_grass \[21\]  | western_wheatgrass    |
|                       |                       | \[3\]                 |
| elk_sedge \[16\]      | pinegrass \[15\]      |                       |
|                       |                       | woodrush \[17\]       |
| foxtail \[23\]        | pubescent_wheatgrass  |                       |
|                       | \[33\]                |                       |
| great_basin_wildrye   |                       |                       |
| \[6\]                 |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**forb_cover\*** (forb_cover)

Visual estimate of the percent of the ground covered by forbs. This data
is used to determine forb fuel loading. Add all ground directly below
the perimeter of each individual forb. The sum of the total forb
coverage area divided by the total area of the plot is equal to the
percent coverage. Enter the appropriate corresponding code number into
the AForb Cover@ data dictionary field.

> [Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}
>
> none 0
>
> 1_to_5_perct 1
>
> 6_to_25_perct 2
>
> 26_to_50_perct 3
>
> more_than_50_perct 4

**prime_forb_sp\*** (prime_forb)

Visual observation of the forb species with the greatest ground cover.
This information is used to determine management needs and fire
behavior. Choose the species from the data dictionary which matches the
single dominant forb species in the plot. If the dominant forb is not
listed in the data dictionary menu select Aother/unknown@

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| [Attribute            | [Attribute            | [Attribute            |
| Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    |
| [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    |
| none \[0\]            | fern \[1\]            | prickly_lettuce       |
|                       |                       | \[73\]                |
| other_unknown \[54\]  | fireweed \[22\]       |                       |
|                       |                       | primrose \[61\]       |
| agoseris \[84\]       | geranium \[27\]       |                       |
|                       |                       | prince\'s pine \[5\]  |
| alumroot \[30\]       | giant_hyssop_mint     |                       |
|                       | \[10\]                | pussytoes \[11\]      |
| arnica \[3\]          |                       |                       |
|                       | goats_beard \[47\]    | queencup_beadlily     |
| aster \[16\]          |                       | \[6\]                 |
|                       | goosefoot \[19\]      |                       |
| balsamroot \[4\]      |                       | rattlesnake_plantain  |
|                       | groundsel \[43\]      | \[8\]                 |
| beargrass \[66\]      |                       |                       |
|                       | groundsmoke \[26\]    | sandwort \[14\]       |
| bedstraw \[25\]       |                       |                       |
|                       | gumweed \[28\]        | sanfoin \[71\]        |
| bilobed_speedwell     |                       |                       |
| \[58\]                | helianthella \[29\]   | sego_lily \[17\]      |
|                       |                       |                       |
| bitterroot \[67\]     | hoary_aster \[82\]    | solomon_seal \[45\]   |
|                       |                       |                       |
| blue_eyed_mary \[78\] | hood_phlox \[41\]     | stinging_nettle       |
|                       |                       | \[48\]                |
| buckwheat \[24\]      | hounds_tongue \[62\]  |                       |
|                       |                       | stonecrop \[68\]      |
| burr_clover \[79\]    | knapweed_diffuse      |                       |
|                       | \[75\]                | strawberry \[7\]      |
| campion \[44\]        |                       |                       |
|                       | knapweed_spotted      | sweet_cicely \[37\]   |
| cinquefoil \[42\]     | \[76\]                |                       |
|                       |                       | sunflower \[74\]      |
| clover \[63\]         | kochia \[72\]         |                       |
|                       |                       | tapertip_hawksbeard   |
| collomia \[20\]       | long_leaf_phlox       | \[21\]                |
|                       | \[69\]                |                       |
| columbine \[12\]      |                       | tarweed \[35\]        |
|                       | louisiana_sage \[15\] |                       |
| coneflower \[64\]     |                       | tumble_mustard \[70\] |
|                       | lupine \[34\]         |                       |
| daisy \[23\]          |                       | violet \[59\]         |
|                       | mentzelia \[36\]      |                       |
| dandelion \[46\]      |                       | western_hawkweed      |
|                       | mountain_parsley      | \[31\]                |
| death_camas \[51\]    | \[33\]                |                       |
|                       |                       | wild_onion \[65\]     |
| desert_alyssum \[77\] | mules_ears \[50\]     |                       |
|                       |                       | willow_herb \[83\]    |
| desert_parsley \[32\] | noxious_weeds \[53\]  |                       |
|                       |                       | wintergreen \[52\]    |
| dogbane \[13\]        | paintbrush \[18\]     |                       |
|                       |                       | wooly_mullein \[49\]  |
| doorweed_knotweed     | penstemon \[38\]      |                       |
| \[60\]                |                       | yampah \[39\]         |
|                       | phacelia \[40\]       |                       |
|                       |                       | yarrow \[2\]          |
|                       | prarie_star \[80\]    |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**second_forb_sp\*** (second_for)

Visual observation of the forb species with the second greatest ground
cover. This information is used to determine management needs and fire
behavior. Choose the species from the data dictionary which matches the
single dominant forb species in the plot. If the dominant forb is not
listed in the data dictionary menu select Aother/unknown@

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| [Attribute            | [Attribute            | [Attribute            |
| Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    |
| [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    |
| none \[0\]            | fern \[1\]            | prickly_lettuce       |
|                       |                       | \[73\]                |
| other_unknown \[54\]  | fireweed \[22\]       |                       |
|                       |                       | primrose \[61\]       |
| agoseris \[84\]       | geranium \[27\]       |                       |
|                       |                       | prince\'s pine \[5\]  |
| alumroot \[30\]       | giant_hyssop_mint     |                       |
|                       | \[10\]                | pussytoes \[11\]      |
| arnica \[3\]          |                       |                       |
|                       | goats_beard \[47\]    | queencup_beadlily     |
| aster \[16\]          |                       | \[6\]                 |
|                       | goosefoot \[19\]      |                       |
| balsamroot \[4\]      |                       | rattlesnake_plantain  |
|                       | groundsel \[43\]      | \[8\]                 |
| beargrass \[66\]      |                       |                       |
|                       | groundsmoke \[26\]    | sandwort \[14\]       |
| bedstraw \[25\]       |                       |                       |
|                       | gumweed \[28\]        | sanfoin \[71\]        |
| bilobed_speedwell     |                       |                       |
| \[58\]                | helianthella \[29\]   | sego_lily \[17\]      |
|                       |                       |                       |
| bitterroot \[67\]     | hoary_aster \[82\]    | solomon_seal \[45\]   |
|                       |                       |                       |
| blue_eyed_mary \[78\] | hood_phlox \[41\]     | stinging_nettle       |
|                       |                       | \[48\]                |
| buckwheat \[24\]      | hounds_tongue \[62\]  |                       |
|                       |                       | stonecrop \[68\]      |
| burr_clover \[79\]    | knapweed_diffuse      |                       |
|                       | \[75\]                | strawberry \[7\]      |
| campion \[44\]        |                       |                       |
|                       | knapweed_spotted      | sweet_cicely \[37\]   |
| cinquefoil \[42\]     | \[76\]                |                       |
|                       |                       | sunflower \[74\]      |
| clover \[63\]         | kochia \[72\]         |                       |
|                       |                       | tapertip_hawksbeard   |
| collomia \[20\]       | long_leaf_phlox       | \[21\]                |
|                       | \[69\]                |                       |
| columbine \[12\]      |                       | tarweed \[35\]        |
|                       | louisiana_sage \[15\] |                       |
| coneflower \[64\]     |                       | tumble_mustard \[70\] |
|                       | lupine \[34\]         |                       |
| daisy \[23\]          |                       | violet \[59\]         |
|                       | mentzelia \[36\]      |                       |
| dandelion \[46\]      |                       | western_hawkweed      |
|                       | mountain_parsley      | \[31\]                |
| death_camas \[51\]    | \[33\]                |                       |
|                       |                       | wild_onion \[65\]     |
| desert_alyssum \[77\] | mules_ears \[50\]     |                       |
|                       |                       | willow_herb \[83\]    |
| desert_parsley \[32\] | noxious_weeds \[53\]  |                       |
|                       |                       | wintergreen \[52\]    |
| dogbane \[13\]        | paintbrush \[18\]     |                       |
|                       |                       | wooly_mullein \[49\]  |
| doorweed_knotweed     | penstemon \[38\]      |                       |
| \[60\]                |                       | yampah \[39\]         |
|                       | phacelia \[40\]       |                       |
|                       |                       | yarrow \[2\]          |
|                       | prarie_star \[80\]    |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**third_forb_sp** (third_forb)

Visual observation of the forb species with the third greatest ground
cover. This information is used to determine management needs and fire
behavior. Choose the species from the data dictionary which matches the
single dominant forb species in the plot. If the dominant forb is not
listed in the data dictionary menu select Aother/unknown@

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| [Attribute            | [Attribute            | [Attribute            |
| Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    |
| [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    |
| none \[0\]            | fern \[1\]            | prickly_lettuce       |
|                       |                       | \[73\]                |
| other_unknown \[54\]  | fireweed \[22\]       |                       |
|                       |                       | primrose \[61\]       |
| agoseris \[84\]       | geranium \[27\]       |                       |
|                       |                       | prince\'s pine \[5\]  |
| alumroot \[30\]       | giant_hyssop_mint     |                       |
|                       | \[10\]                | pussytoes \[11\]      |
| arnica \[3\]          |                       |                       |
|                       | goats_beard \[47\]    | queencup_beadlily     |
| aster \[16\]          |                       | \[6\]                 |
|                       | goosefoot \[19\]      |                       |
| balsamroot \[4\]      |                       | rattlesnake_plantain  |
|                       | groundsel \[43\]      | \[8\]                 |
| beargrass \[66\]      |                       |                       |
|                       | groundsmoke \[26\]    | sandwort \[14\]       |
| bedstraw \[25\]       |                       |                       |
|                       | gumweed \[28\]        | sanfoin \[71\]        |
| bilobed_speedwell     |                       |                       |
| \[58\]                | helianthella \[29\]   | sego_lily \[17\]      |
|                       |                       |                       |
| bitterroot \[67\]     | hoary_aster \[82\]    | solomon_seal \[45\]   |
|                       |                       |                       |
| blue_eyed_mary \[78\] | hood_phlox \[41\]     | stinging_nettle       |
|                       |                       | \[48\]                |
| buckwheat \[24\]      | hounds_tongue \[62\]  |                       |
|                       |                       | stonecrop \[68\]      |
| burr_clover \[79\]    | knapweed_diffuse      |                       |
|                       | \[75\]                | strawberry \[7\]      |
| campion \[44\]        |                       |                       |
|                       | knapweed_spotted      | sweet_cicely \[37\]   |
| cinquefoil \[42\]     | \[76\]                |                       |
|                       |                       | sunflower \[74\]      |
| clover \[63\]         | kochia \[72\]         |                       |
|                       |                       | tapertip_hawksbeard   |
| collomia \[20\]       | long_leaf_phlox       | \[21\]                |
|                       | \[69\]                |                       |
| columbine \[12\]      |                       | tarweed \[35\]        |
|                       | louisiana_sage \[15\] |                       |
| coneflower \[64\]     |                       | tumble_mustard \[70\] |
|                       | lupine \[34\]         |                       |
| daisy \[23\]          |                       | violet \[59\]         |
|                       | mentzelia \[36\]      |                       |
| dandelion \[46\]      |                       | western_hawkweed      |
|                       | mountain_parsley      | \[31\]                |
| death_camas \[51\]    | \[33\]                |                       |
|                       |                       | wild_onion \[65\]     |
| desert_alyssum \[77\] | mules_ears \[50\]     |                       |
|                       |                       | willow_herb \[83\]    |
| desert_parsley \[32\] | noxious_weeds \[53\]  |                       |
|                       |                       | wintergreen \[52\]    |
| dogbane \[13\]        | paintbrush \[18\]     |                       |
|                       |                       | wooly_mullein \[49\]  |
| doorweed_knotweed     | penstemon \[38\]      |                       |
| \[60\]                |                       | yampah \[39\]         |
|                       | phacelia \[40\]       |                       |
|                       |                       | yarrow \[2\]          |
|                       | prarie_star \[80\]    |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**fourth_forb_sp** (fourth_for)

Visual observation of the forb species with the fourth greatest ground
cover. This information is used to determine management needs and fire
behavior. Choose the species from the data dictionary which matches the
single dominant forb species in the plot. If the dominant forb is not
listed in the data dictionary menu select Aother/unknown@

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| [Attribute            | [Attribute            | [Attribute            |
| Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    |
| [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    |
| none \[0\]            | fern \[1\]            | prickly_lettuce       |
|                       |                       | \[73\]                |
| other_unknown \[54\]  | fireweed \[22\]       |                       |
|                       |                       | primrose \[61\]       |
| agoseris \[84\]       | geranium \[27\]       |                       |
|                       |                       | prince\'s pine \[5\]  |
| alumroot \[30\]       | giant_hyssop_mint     |                       |
|                       | \[10\]                | pussytoes \[11\]      |
| arnica \[3\]          |                       |                       |
|                       | goats_beard \[47\]    | queencup_beadlily     |
| aster \[16\]          |                       | \[6\]                 |
|                       | goosefoot \[19\]      |                       |
| balsamroot \[4\]      |                       | rattlesnake_plantain  |
|                       | groundsel \[43\]      | \[8\]                 |
| beargrass \[66\]      |                       |                       |
|                       | groundsmoke \[26\]    | sandwort \[14\]       |
| bedstraw \[25\]       |                       |                       |
|                       | gumweed \[28\]        | sanfoin \[71\]        |
| bilobed_speedwell     |                       |                       |
| \[58\]                | helianthella \[29\]   | sego_lily \[17\]      |
|                       |                       |                       |
| bitterroot \[67\]     | hoary_aster \[82\]    | solomon_seal \[45\]   |
|                       |                       |                       |
| blue_eyed_mary \[78\] | hood_phlox \[41\]     | stinging_nettle       |
|                       |                       | \[48\]                |
| buckwheat \[24\]      | hounds_tongue \[62\]  |                       |
|                       |                       | stonecrop \[68\]      |
| burr_clover \[79\]    | knapweed_diffuse      |                       |
|                       | \[75\]                | strawberry \[7\]      |
| campion \[44\]        |                       |                       |
|                       | knapweed_spotted      | sweet_cicely \[37\]   |
| cinquefoil \[42\]     | \[76\]                |                       |
|                       |                       | sunflower \[74\]      |
| clover \[63\]         | kochia \[72\]         |                       |
|                       |                       | tapertip_hawksbeard   |
| collomia \[20\]       | long_leaf_phlox       | \[21\]                |
|                       | \[69\]                |                       |
| columbine \[12\]      |                       | tarweed \[35\]        |
|                       | louisiana_sage \[15\] |                       |
| coneflower \[64\]     |                       | tumble_mustard \[70\] |
|                       | lupine \[34\]         |                       |
| daisy \[23\]          |                       | violet \[59\]         |
|                       | mentzelia \[36\]      |                       |
| dandelion \[46\]      |                       | western_hawkweed      |
|                       | mountain_parsley      | \[31\]                |
| death_camas \[51\]    | \[33\]                |                       |
|                       |                       | wild_onion \[65\]     |
| desert_alyssum \[77\] | mules_ears \[50\]     |                       |
|                       |                       | willow_herb \[83\]    |
| desert_parsley \[32\] | noxious_weeds \[53\]  |                       |
|                       |                       | wintergreen \[52\]    |
| dogbane \[13\]        | paintbrush \[18\]     |                       |
|                       |                       | wooly_mullein \[49\]  |
| doorweed_knotweed     | penstemon \[38\]      |                       |
| \[60\]                |                       | yampah \[39\]         |
|                       | phacelia \[40\]       |                       |
|                       |                       | yarrow \[2\]          |
|                       | prarie_star \[80\]    |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**grass_forb_height\*** (grass_forb)

Visual estimate of the average height of the herbaceous and graminoid
component of the plot. This information is used to determine management
needs and fire behavior. Choose the most appropriate menu selection.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> less_than_4_ins 1
>
> 4_ins_to_7_ins 2
>
> more_than_7_ins 3

**cheatgrass_cover\*** (cheatgrass)

Estimate of the percent of ground covered by cheatgrass. This is used to
determine management needs, fire behavior, and post-burn strategies. The
estimate is based on percent of total plot area.

> [Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}
>
> none \[0\]
>
> trace_rare \[less_th\]
>
> low_occasional_plts. \[1_to_5\]
>
> mod_scatt_plts. \[6_to_25\]
>
> high_fairly dense \[26_to_5\]
>
> very_high_dense \[51_to_9\]

**nweed_covr\*** (nweed_covr)

Estimate of the percent of ground covered by noxious weeds. This is used
to determine management needs, fire behavior, and post-burn strategies.
The estimate is based on percent of total plot area.

> [Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}
>
> none \[0\]
>
> trace_rare \[less_th\]
>
> low_occasional plts. \[1_to_5\]
>
> moderate_scat.plts. \[6_to_25\]
>
> high_fairly dense \[26_to_5\]
>
> very_high_dense \[51_to_9\]

**nweed_sp\*** (nweed_sp)

Visual assessment of the presence of noxious weeds. This data is used
for management needs and treatment recommendations. Special
consideration will be given to plots that have noxious weeds due to
their inherent expansion after disturbance. If a noxious weed is present
in the plot, in any quantity, choose that species from the data
dictionary list. If numerous noxious weeds are present in the plot
select the most prevalent species for this field and note all other
noxious weeds in the comments section at the end of the data dictionary.

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| [Attribute            | [Attribute            | [Attribute            |
| Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    |
| [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    |
| unknown \[u\]         |                       |                       |
|                       | jointed_goatgrass     | scotch_broom          |
| other \[o\]           | \[aegcy\]             | \[saosc\]             |
|                       |                       |                       |
| none \[0\]            | leafy_spurge          | scotch_thistle        |
|                       | \[ephes\]             | \[onrac\]             |
| black_henbane         |                       |                       |
| \[hsyni\]             | milium \[mlisc\]      | silverleaf_nightshad  |
|                       |                       | \[solel\]             |
| buffalo_bur \[soro\]  | musk_thistle          |                       |
|                       | \[crunv\]             | skeletonleaf_bursage  |
| canada_thistle        |                       | \[frsto\]             |
| \[cirar\]             | orange_hawkweed       |                       |
|                       | \[hieau\]             | spotted_knapweed      |
| common_crupina        |                       | \[cenma\]             |
| \[cjnvu\]             | perrenial_pepperweed  |                       |
|                       | \[lepla\]             | syrian_bean_caper     |
| dalmatian_toadflax    |                       | \[zygfa\]             |
| \[linda\]             | perrenial_sowthistle  |                       |
|                       | \[sonar\]             | tansy_ragwort         |
| diffuse_knapweed      |                       | \[senja\]             |
| \[cendi\]             | poison_hemlock        |                       |
|                       | \[coima\]             | toothed_spurge        |
| dyers_woad \[isati\]  |                       | \[ephde\]             |
|                       | puncturevine          |                       |
| field-bindweed        | \[trbte\]             | whitetop_hoary_cress  |
| \[conar\]             |                       | \[caddr\]             |
|                       | purple_loosestrife    |                       |
| johnsongrass          | \[lytsa\]             | yellow_hawkweed       |
| \[sorha\]             |                       | \[hieca\]             |
|                       | rush_skeletonweed     |                       |
|                       | \[choju\]             | yellow_starthistle    |
|                       |                       | \[censo\]             |
|                       | russian_knapweed      |                       |
|                       | \[cenre\]             | yellow_toadflax       |
|                       |                       | \[linvu\]             |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**2^nd^\_nweed_sp** (2^nd^\_nweed\_)

Visual assessment of the presence of additional noxious weeds. This data
is used for management needs and treatment recommendations. Special
consideration will be given to plots that have noxious weeds due to
their inherent expansion after disturbance. If a noxious weed is present
in the plot, in any quantity, choose that species from the data
dictionary list. If numerous noxious weeds are present in the plot
select the most prevalent species for this field and note all other
noxious weeds in the comments section at the end of the data dictionary.

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| [Attribute            | [Attribute            | [Attribute            |
| Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    | Value]{.underline}    |
| [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    | [Code]{.underline}    |
| unknown \[u\]         |                       |                       |
|                       | jointed_goatgrass     | scotch_broom          |
| other \[o\]           | \[aegcy\]             | \[saosc\]             |
|                       |                       |                       |
| none \[0\]            | leafy_spurge          | scotch_thistle        |
|                       | \[ephes\]             | \[onrac\]             |
| black_henbane         |                       |                       |
| \[hsyni\]             | milium \[mlisc\]      | silverleaf_nightshad  |
|                       |                       | \[solel\]             |
| buffalo_bur \[soro\]  | musk_thistle          |                       |
|                       | \[crunv\]             | skeletonleaf_bursage  |
| canada_thistle        |                       | \[frsto\]             |
| \[cirar\]             | orange_hawkweed       |                       |
|                       | \[hieau\]             | spotted_knapweed      |
| common_crupina        |                       | \[cenma\]             |
| \[cjnvu\]             | perrenial_pepperweed  |                       |
|                       | \[lepla\]             | syrian_bean_caper     |
| dalmatian_toadflax    |                       | \[zygfa\]             |
| \[linda\]             | perrenial_sowthistle  |                       |
|                       | \[sonar\]             | tansy_ragwort         |
| diffuse_knapweed      |                       | \[senja\]             |
| \[cendi\]             | poison_hemlock        |                       |
|                       | \[coima\]             | toothed_spurge        |
| dyers_woad \[isati\]  |                       | \[ephde\]             |
|                       | puncturevine          |                       |
| field-bindweed        | \[trbte\]             | whitetop_hoary_cress  |
| \[conar\]             |                       | \[caddr\]             |
|                       | purple_loosestrife    |                       |
| johnsongrass          | \[lytsa\]             | yellow_hawkweed       |
| \[sorha\]             |                       | \[hieca\]             |
|                       | rush_skeletonweed     |                       |
|                       | \[choju\]             | yellow_starthistle    |
|                       |                       | \[censo\]             |
|                       | russian_knapweed      |                       |
|                       | \[cenre\]             | yellow_toadflax       |
|                       |                       | \[linvu\]             |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

**nweed_sizeinfest\*** (nweed_size)

Estimate of the size of the noxious weed infestation. This information
is used to determine what treatments may be necessary to eradicate the
noxious weeds. The size of the noxious weed infestation also has an
affect on management recommendations. Choose the range of areas which
most appropriately fits the actual size of the noxious weed infestation.
If there are no noxious weeds choose ANo noxious weeds@.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> no_noxious_weeds 0
>
> less_than\_.1 acre .1
>
> .1 to 1 acre 1
>
> 1 to 5 acres 5

**perct_veg_remove\*** (perct_veg\_)

Estimate of the percent of total vegetation cover that would be removed
due to an average fire. This data is used to determine fire hazard and
behavior. Assume low fuel moisture, 80 degree day, 20% relative
humidity, and 10 mph winds.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> low_to_less_than_20\_ \[1\]
>
> mod_to_20_to_80_perc \[2\]
>
> high_to_more_than_80 \[3\]

**rate_of_spread\*** (rate_of\_\_s)

Estimate of the rate of fire spread. This data is used to determine fire
hazard and behavior. Assume low fuel moisture, 80 degree day, 20%
relative humidity, and 10 mph winds.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> low_ros \[1\]
>
> mod_ros \[2\]
>
> high_ros \[3\]

**soil_heating_class** (soil_heat\_)

From RX340 Intro. to fire effects- NIFC

> [Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

low \[1\]

med \[2\]

high \[3\]

**domestic_grazing** (domestic_g)

*From: Utilization Studies and Residual Measurement Interagency
Technical Reference, Cooperative Extension Service, USDA, NRCS, BLM
1996. Pages* 81-85. Estimate of the presence of domestic livestock
grazing and relative degree of grazing. Percentages are from standard
BLM utilization levels. This information is used for pre and post-burn
management considerations.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none \[0-5%\]
>
> slight \[6-20%\]
>
> light \[21-40%\]
>
> moderate \[41-60%\]
>
> heavy \[61-80%\]
>
> severe \[81-94%\]
>
> ex_severe \[95-100\]

**big_game_grazing** (big_game_g)

This information is used for post-burn management considerations.
Percentages are from standard BLM utilization levels. Consider all
wildlife grazing and browsing.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none \[0-5%\]
>
> slight \[6-20%\]
>
> light \[21-40%\]
>
> moderate \[41-60%\]
>
> heavy \[61-80%\]
>
> severe \[81-94%\]
>
> ex_severe \[95-100\]

**domestic_and_biggame** (domestic_a)

This field is the total utilization by both domestic and wildlife
grazing/browsing. Use this field when type of grazing can't be
determined. Percentages are from standard BLM utilization levels.

[Attribute Value]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none \[0-5%\]
>
> slight \[6-20%\]
>
> light \[21-40%\]
>
> moderate \[41-60%\]
>
> heavy \[61-80%\]
>
> severe \[81-94%\]
>
> ex_severe \[95-100\]

**graze_browse_remarks** (graze_brow)

Text field (50 characters) for remarks pertaining to domestic or
wildlife grazing.

**rare_indicate sp** (rare_indic)

Observations of rare or indicator plant species or habitat. This is used
to determine treatment recommendations and management decisions. This is
a text entry up to 50 characters long. Identify any plant species that
occur in the plot that are rare or of great ecological significance.
Identify any potential micro-habitat sites for threatened, endangered,
or sensitive plants. Any plants that are indicators of unique habitats
should also be noted.

**wildlife_cmnts** (wildlife_c)

Observations of important wildlife species in the plot. This is used to
determine treatment recommendations and management decisions. This is a
text entry up to 50 characters long. Identify any animal species that
occur in the plot that are rare or of great ecological significance.
Identify any important habitat sites for threatened, endangered, or
sensitive animal species. Any evidence of these types of animal species
should also be noted.

**prime_treat\*** (prime_trea)

Assessment of management needs for the plot area. This information is
used to aid in management decisions for treatments. ACommercial Harvest@
is used to remove trees in plots with more than 5 trees with a dbh
greater than 10\". APre-commercial Thinning@ is used to remove trees in
plots with greater than 50 trees with a dbh less than 10\". AMechanical
Thinning@ is used to remove trees in plots with less than 50 trees with
a dbh less than 10\". AChemical@ is the use of herbicides to remove
unwanted vegetation. APrescribed Fire@ is used as a means of hazardous
fuels control with ecological benefits. More than one treatment can be
used in conjunction with other. Choose from the data dictionary list the
most appropriate treatment type(s) for the plot. If AOther@ is chosen,
it should be specified in comments at the end of the data dictionary.

[Assessment]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none_recommended \[0\]
>
> chem. \[6\]
>
> com_harvest \[1\]
>
> com_firewood_cutting \[10\]
>
> comharv_rx fire \[2\]
>
> pre_comm_thin \[3\]
>
> prethin_rx fire \[4\]
>
> mech_other \[5\]
>
> rxfire_chem. \[7\]
>
> rxfire \[8\]
>
> seeding \[3\]
>
> other \[9\]

**second_treat** (second_tre)

Assessment of management needs for the plot area. This information is
used to aid in management decisions for treatments. This selection will
be considered an alternative to the APrimary Treatment@ recommendation.
ACommercial Harvest@ is used to remove trees in plots with more than 5
trees with a dbh greater than 10\". APre-commercial Thinning@ is used to
remove trees in plots with greater than 50 trees with a dbh less than
10\". AMechanical Thinning@ is used to remove trees in plots with less
than 50 trees with a dbh less than 10\". AChemical@ is the use of
herbicides to remove unwanted vegetation. APrescribed Fire@ is used as a
means of hazardous fuels control with ecological benefits. More than one
treatment can be used in conjunction with other. Choose from the data
dictionary list the most appropriate treatment type(s) for the plot. If
AOther@ is chosen, it should be specified in comments at the end of the
data dictionary.

[Assessment]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none_recommended \[0\]
>
> chem. \[6\]
>
> com_harvest \[1\]
>
> com_firewood_cutting \[10\]
>
> comharv_rx fire \[2\]
>
> pre_comm_thin \[3\]
>
> prethin_rx fire \[4\]
>
> mech_other \[5\]
>
> rxfire_chem. \[7\]
>
> rxfire \[8\]
>
> seeding \[3\]
>
> other \[9\]

**treatment_remarks** (treatment\_)

Text entry (50 characters) for remarks pertaining to recommended
treatments.

**archeology** (archeology)

Observations of any artifacts of archeological significance. Used to
determine management needs. Select the most appropriate category of
artifacts. More specific details should be given in the remarks section
at the end of the data dictionary.

[Attribute Values]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> none 0
>
> arboglyphs 1
>
> structures 2
>
> lithic_scatter 3
>
> select_cut 4
>
> isolated_find 5
>
> multiple_finds 6

**evid_prev_fire** (evid_prev)

Observation of any evidence which indicates a past wildfire. This data
is used to determine historic fire presence. If there is no evidence of
past fire activity choose Ano@. Choose Acharcoal@ if the evidence of
fire is found on the ground or on fallen logs. Choose Afire scar@ if the
evidence of fire is found on a standing tree. Enter the appropriate code
into the A @ data dictionary field.

[Observation]{.underline} [Code]{.underline}

> no_evidence 0
>
> charcoal 1
>
> fire_scar 2
>
> charcoal_fire_scar 3

**photo_roll_disk** (photo_roll)

Text entry of the film roll or disk (if using a digital camera) number.
Pictures are used for monitoring purposes.

**pic_n_frame_file** (pic_n_fram)

Text entry of the frame or file name for the North picture

**pic_e_frame_file** (pic_e_fram)

Text entry of the frame or file name for the East picture

**pic_s_frame_file** (pic_s_fram)

Text entry of the frame or file name for the South picture

**pic_w_frame_file** (pic_w_fram)

Text entry of the frame or file name for the West picture

**temperature** (temperatur)

Text entry, record on-site temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.

**rel_humidity** (rel_humidi)

Text entry, record on-site relative humidity in percent.

**cloud_cover** (cloud_cove)

Text entry, record overhead cloud over in percent.

**point_cover_data** (point_cove)

Text entry

**remarks** (remarks)

Text entry for any additional observations, comments, or remarks.

**date_of_fire** (date_of_fi)

Text entry

**cause_of_fire** (cause_of_f)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> prescribed
>
> human/wildfire
>
> natural/wildfire

**type_of_fire** (type_of_fi)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> ground
>
> surface/head
>
> surface/backing
>
> surface/torching
>
> surface/crown
>
> surface/spotty
>
> crown
>
> crown/running

**severity** (severity)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> mosaic
>
> light
>
> moderate
>
> high

**slope_position** (slope_posi)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> valley bottom
>
> low
>
> midslope
>
> upper
>
> ridge

**litter_duff_consumed** (litter_duf)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> 0-10 pct
>
> 11-25 pct
>
> 26-50 pct
>
> 51-75 pct
>
> 76-100 pct

**woody_fuel_consumed** (woody_fuel)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> 0-10 pct
>
> 11-25 pct
>
> 26-50 pct
>
> 51-75 pct
>
> 76-100 pct

**mortality_understory** (mortality\_)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> none
>
> 0-25 pct
>
> 26-50 pct
>
> 51-75 pct
>
> 76-100 pct

**\_mortality_overstory** (\_mortality)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> none
>
> 0-25 pct
>
> 26-50 pct
>
> 51-75 pct
>
> 76-100 pct

**crown_scorched** (crown_scor)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> none
>
> \<30 pct
>
> 31-60 pct
>
> \>60 pct

**crown_scorch_height** (crown_scor)

Numeric entry, 0-300 ft.

**crown_consumed** (crown_cons)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> none
>
> \<10 pct
>
> 11-25 pct
>
> 26-50 pct
>
> 51-75 pct
>
> 76-100 pct

**stems_charred** (stems_char)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> none
>
> \<5 pct
>
> 6-15 pct
>
> 16-30 pct
>
> 31-50 pct
>
> \>50 pct

**shrubs_unburned** (shrubs_bur)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> 0-10 pct
>
> 11-25 pct
>
> 26-50 pct
>
> 51-75 pct
>
> 76-100 pct

**shrubs_scorched** (shrubs_sco)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> 0-10 pct
>
> 11-25 pct
>
> 26-50 pct
>
> 51-75 pct
>
> 76-100 pct

**shrub_fines_cons** (shrub_fine)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> 0-10 pct
>
> 11-25 pct
>
> 26-50 pct
>
> 51-75 pct
>
> 76-100 pct

**shrub_stem_cons** (shrub_stem)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> 0-10 pct
>
> 11-25 pct
>
> 26-50 pct
>
> 51-75 pct
>
> 76-100 pct

**bunchgrasses** (bunchgrass)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> none
>
> dead
>
> new growth

**soil_damage** (soil_damag)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> none
>
> low
>
> moderate
>
> severe

**soil_erosion** (soil_erosi)

> [Attribute Values]{.underline}
>
> none
>
> low
>
> moderate