Identification_Information:
  Citation:
    Citation_Information:
      Originator: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Remotes Sensing and GIS Group, Denver, Colorado
      Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
      Title: Zion National Park Vegetation Mapping Project Accuracy Assessment Points
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
      Online_Linkage: http://biology.usgs.gov/npsveg/zion/index.html
  Description:
    Abstract: This metadata is for the accuracy assessment point spatial database created at/for Zion National Park, Utah.
    Purpose: Points were collected to calculate the thematic accuracy of the 1999 -2003 vegetation map.
    Supplemental_Information: This coverage was created in order to conduct a thematic accuracy assessment of the vegetation database at Zion National Park.
  Time_Period_of_Content:
    Time_Period_Information:
      Multiple_Dates/Times:
        Single_Date/Time:
          Calendar_Date: 2001
        Single_Date/Time:
          Calendar_Date: 2003
    Currentness_Reference: ground condition
  Status:
    Progress: Complete
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
  Spatial_Domain:
    Description_of_Geographic_Extent: Zion National Park and environs
    Bounding_Coordinates:
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -113.227785
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -112.860339
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.508144
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.120839
  Keywords:
    Theme:
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Theme_Keyword: Accuracy Assessment
      Theme_Keyword: Ground Data
      Theme_Keyword: Land Cover
      Theme_Keyword: Point
      Theme_Keyword: Vegetation
    Place:
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Place_Keyword: Zion National Park
      Place_Keyword: Utah
      Place_Keyword: National Park Service
      Place_Keyword: Colorado Plateau
      Place_Keyword: Springdale, UT
  Taxonomy:
    Keywords/Taxon:
      Taxonomic_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Taxonomic_Keywords: Standardized National Vegetation Classification System
      Taxonomic_Keywords: vegetation classification
      Taxonomic_Keywords: alliance
      Taxonomic_Keywords: community association
    Taxonomic_Classification:
      Taxon_Rank_Name: Kingdom
      Taxon_Rank_Value: Plantae
  Access_Constraints: None
  Use_Constraints: Acknowledgment of the USBR Remote Sensing and GIS Group would be appreciated in products derived from these data. Any person using the information presented here should fully understand the data collection and compilation process before beginning their analysis/use. The burden of determining fitness for use lies with the user. GIS software.
  Point_of_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's (USBR) Remote Sensing and GIS Group
        Contact_Person: Dan Cogan
      Contact_Position: Physical Scientist
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing address
        Address: USBR, Code D-8260, POB 25007
        City: Denver
        State_or_Province: Colorado
        Postal_Code: 80225
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303) 445-2291
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303) 445-6337
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dcogan@do.usbr.gov
      Hours_of_Service: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM MST
      Contact_Instructions: Call for contract person(s)
  Browse_Graphic:
    Browse_Graphic_File_Name: http://biology.usgs.gov/npsveg/zion/images/zionaa.pdf
    Browse_Graphic_File_Description: Locations of accuracy assessment sites; low resolution for web browsing.
    Browse_Graphic_File_Type: PDF
  Data_Set_Credit: USBR, Denver, CO: Daniel Cogan, Janet Coles, Doug Crawford, Trudy Meyer, Jean Pennel, ZION: Jeff Bradybaugh, Elena Robish; NatureServe, Boulder, CO: Marion Reid, Keith Schulz
  Native_Data_Set_Environment: Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 1; ESRI ArcCatalog 8.2.0.700.
Data_Quality_Information:
  Attribute_Accuracy:
    Attribute_Accuracy_Report: N/A
  Logical_Consistency_Report: None
  Completeness_Report: All points required for the accuracy assessment at Zion National Park included in this coverage.
  Positional_Accuracy:
    Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
      Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: GPS accuracy varies for each plot. Error values were recorded on the plot form.
    Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
      Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Standard GPS Elevation Error.
  Lineage:
    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Remotes Sensing and GIS Group, Denver, Colorado
          Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
          Title: Zion National Park Vegetation Mapping Project Accuracy Assessment Points
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
      Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Multiple_Dates/Times:
            Single_Date/Time:
              Calendar_Date: 1999
            Single_Date/Time:
              Calendar_Date: 2003
        Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Accuracy Assessment Points
      Source_Contribution: Unknown
    Process_Step:
      Process_Description: Points were located  using a stratified random sampling method. Portions of the methodology were derived from the USGS/NPS Vegetation Mapping Program's Accuracy Assessment Procedures. Vegetation data at each point was recorded by qualified ecologists using a standard NVC Point data collection form.  Data was manually transferred to a MS Access database.  Point coverage was created by importing the database into ArcView as an event theme.
      Process_Date: Unknown
      Process_Contact:
        Contact_Information:
          Contact_Person_Primary:
            Contact_Person: Dan Cogan
            Contact_Organization: Bureau of Reclamation
          Contact_Position: Physical Scientist
          Contact_Address:
            Address_Type: mailing and physica address
            Address: P.O. Box 25007 Bldg. 56 Denver Federal Center M.S. D-8260
            City: Denver
            State_or_Province: Colorado
            Postal_Code: 80225
            Country: U.S.A
          Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303) 445-2291
          Contact_TDD/TTY_Telephone: (303) 445-2266
          Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303) 445-6337
          Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dcogan@do.usbr.gov
          Hours_of_Service: 8 am - 5 pm
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
  Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
  Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
    SDTS_Terms_Description:
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
      Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 1256
Spatial_Reference_Information:
  Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
    Planar:
      Grid_Coordinate_System:
        Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
        Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
          UTM_Zone_Number: 12
          Transverse_Mercator:
            Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996
            Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -111
            Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0
            False_Easting: 500000
            False_Northing: 0
      Planar_Coordinate_Information:
        Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: Coordinate Pair
        Coordinate_Representation:
          Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000064
          Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000064
        Planar_Distance_Units: meters
    Geodetic_Model:
      Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
      Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
      Semi-major_Axis: 6378137
      Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
  Overview_Description:
    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: Attributes were either generated by ArcInfo or assigned by the USBR Remote Sensing GIS Group.
    Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: Zion National Park Vegetation Mapping Project Final Report (DOI - USGS/USBR).
  Detailed_Description:
    Entity_Type:
      Entity_Type_Label: zion_aa_pts
      Entity_Type_Definition: Zion National Park Vegetation Mapping Project:  Accuracy Assessment Vegetation Coverage Point Attribute Table.
      Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Dan Cogan USBR Remote Sensing and GIS Group.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: %_BEDROCK
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of exposed bedrock.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NatureServe Accuracy Assessment Form - Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Percentage (i.e. 25.000 = 25%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: %_LITTER
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of litter and duff.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NatureServe Accuracy Assessment Form - Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Percentage (i.e. 25.000 = 25%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: %_LROCKS
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of large rocks (cobbles, boulders > 10 cm).
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NatureServe Accuracy Assessment Form - Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Percentage (i.e. 25.000 = 25%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: %_OTHER
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of any other unvegetated surface.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NatureServe Accuracy Assessment Form - Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Percentage (i.e. 25.000 = 25%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: %_SAND
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of sand (0.1-2 mm).
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NatureServe Accuracy Assessment Form - Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Percentage (i.e. 25.000 = 25%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: %_SOIL
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of bare soil.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NatureServe Accuracy Assessment Form - Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Percentage (i.e. 25.000 = 25%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: %_SROCKS
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of small rocks (gravel, 0.2-10 cm).
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NatureServe Accuracy Assessment Form - Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Percentage (i.e. 25.000 = 25%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: %_WATER
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of standing water.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NatureServe Accuracy Assessment Form - Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Percentage (i.e. 25.000 = 25%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: %_WOOD
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of dead and down wood.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NatureServe Accuracy Assessment Form - Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Percentage (i.e. 25.000 = 25%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: ASPECT
      Attribute_Definition: Average aspect of the accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: North
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Aspect of the slope; measured using a compass.
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: NE
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: North East
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Aspect of the slope; measured using a compass.
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: E
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: East
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Aspect of the slope; measured using a compass.
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: SE
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Southeast
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Aspect of the slope; measured using a compass.
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: S
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: South
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Aspect of the slope; measured using a compass.
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: SW
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Southwest
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Aspect of the slope; measured using a compass.
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: W
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: West
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Aspect of the slope; measured using a compass.
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: NW
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Northwest
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Aspect of the slope; measured using a compass.
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Variable
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Flat or Undulating
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Aspect of the slope; measured using a compass.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: CLASS_NAME
      Attribute_Definition: NVC classified plant association name as determined by the NatureServe Regional Ecologists.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual class name.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: COMMENTS
      Attribute_Definition: General comments about the accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual of other general description.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: CORRECT_X
      Attribute_Definition: Corrected (Final) UTM X Value.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews - GPS Units and USBR Remote Sensing and GIS Group
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Numerical of X universal transverse mercator location description.
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Meters
      Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:
        Attribute_Value_Accuracy: 0 (unknown)
        Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: UTM Values were reprojected to NAD83 by USBR using NADCON for those points recorded in UTM NAD27.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: CORRECT_Y
      Attribute_Definition: Corrected (Final) UTM Y Value.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews - GPS Units and USBR Remote Sensing and GIS Group
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Numerical of Y universal transverse mercator location description.
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Meters
      Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Information:
        Attribute_Value_Accuracy: 0 (unknown)
        Attribute_Value_Accuracy_Explanation: UTM Values were reprojected to NAD83 by USBR using NADCON for those points recorded in UTM NAD27.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: COWARDIN
      Attribute_Definition: The USFWS system which best describes the hydrology and landform or the accuracy assessment point. "Upland" is used if the system is not a wetland.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Cowardian et al. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States. US Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual cowadrin classification description.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: DATE
      Attribute_Definition: Date that the Accuracy Assessment Point was completed in the field.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Numerical of the date the plot was observed.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: DISTURB
      Attribute_Definition: General comments about any visible disturbance.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual description of other disturbance.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: ELCODE
      Attribute_Definition: NVC Code to Classified Plant Association.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual and numerical code.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: ELEV_UNITS
      Attribute_Definition: Elevation Units used to record the elevation of the Accuracy Assessment Point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: meters
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Zion National Park
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: feet
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Zion National Park
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: ELEVATION
      Attribute_Definition: Elevation of the Accuracy Assessment Points.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews - GPS Units
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual of elevation description.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: ENVIRO
      Attribute_Definition: General environmental comments about the accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual of environment description.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: FID
      Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: GPS_FILE
      Attribute_Definition: GPS error readings and file number/code for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Values may represent one or more of the following:  1. +/- xx indicates GPS error in meters, 2. x.x may indicate GPS error in meters, 3. xxx may indicate downloadable GPS file names.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: GPS_TECH
      Attribute_Definition: GPS Techniques:  Name of the GPS unit used,  Date the GPS Unit was used, and General Comments about the GPS coordinates.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and USBR Remote Sensing and GIS Group
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: PLGR = "Personal Lightweight GPS Receiver" made by Rockwell CO for the U.S. Military.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: H_COVER
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of the Herbaceous stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Midpoint of the Cover Scale = Percentage (i.e. 80 = 80%).
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: H_HGT
      Attribute_Definition: Average height of the Herbaceous stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Range in meters (i.e. 0.5 - 1 m).
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: LANDFORM
      Attribute_Definition: The general landform that describes the site where the accuracy assessment point was taken.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual of landform description.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: LEAF_TYPE
      Attribute_Definition: The leaf type of the dominant stratum.  The dominant stratum is the uppermost stratum that contains at least 10% cover.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual of leaf type description.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: LOCATION
      Attribute_Definition: The location of the accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: ZION
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Zion National Park, Utah
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Zion National Park, Utah
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: N_COVER
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of the Non-vascular Strata for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Midpoint of the Cover Scale = Percentage (i.e. 80 = 80%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: N_HGT
      Attribute_Definition: Average height of the Non-vascular stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Range in meters (i.e. 0.5 - 1 m)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: OPT1
      Attribute_Definition: Second Plant Association Name:  Used when a second vegetation association was found within 50 meters of the site or if the species data indicated a possible second classified plant association.  May also contain comments about the classification of the accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe (Marion Reid and Keith Schulz)
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual classification comments.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: OPT2
      Attribute_Definition: Third Plant Association Name:  Used when a third vegetation association was found within 50 meters of the site or if the species data indicated a possible third classified plant association.   May also contain comments about the classification of the accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe (Marion Reid and Keith Schulz)
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual classification comments.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: OPT3
      Attribute_Definition: Fourth Plant Association Name:  Used when a fourth vegetation association was found within 50 meters of the site or if the species data indicated a possible fourth classified plant association. May also contain comments about the classification of the accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe (Marion Reid and Keith Schulz)
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual classification comments.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: OPT4
      Attribute_Definition: Comments about the classification of the accuracy assessment point made by Keith Schulz (NatureServe).
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NatureServe: Keith Schulz
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual classification comments.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: OPT5
      Attribute_Definition: Comments about the classification of the accuracy assessment point made by Marion Reid (NatureServe).
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NatureServe: Marion Reid
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual classification comments.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: OPTIONAL
      Attribute_Definition: Descriptions of the Optional Fields (OPT1-5).
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual classification comments.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: OTHER
      Attribute_Definition: Description of "%_Other"
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Cryptogamic crust (soil)
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: cryptogams or crypt
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Zion National Park
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Lichens
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: lichens
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Zion National Park
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Moss
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: moss
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Zion National Park
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: OTHERS
      Attribute_Definition: Other misc. comments about the accuracy assessment points.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual misc. comments.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: PHENOLOGY
      Attribute_Definition: The leaf phenology of the dominant stratum.  The dominant stratum is the uppermost stratum that contains at least 10% cover.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual of leaf phenology type description.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: PHYSIO
      Attribute_Definition: The physiognomic class of the dominant stratum (i.e. Woodland, Shrubland, etc.).  The dominant stratum is the uppermost stratum that contains at least 10% cover.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual of physiology class type description.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: POLY_CODE
      Attribute_Definition: Internal code to the assessed polygons.  Codes used by the field crews to keep track of visited polygons.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and USBR Remote Sensing and GIS Group
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: User-defined feature number.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: PROV_NAME
      Attribute_Definition: The provisional name of the accuracy assessment point assigned by the field crews using the dichotomous key.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual class name.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: QUAD
      Attribute_Definition: The USGS topographic quadrangle map on which the accuracy assessment point occurs.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual quadrangle map name.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: S1_COVER
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of the Tall Shrub stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Numerical of S1 cover (whole numbers).
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Midpoint of the Cover Scale = Percentage (i.e. 80 = 80%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: S1_HGT
      Attribute_Definition: Average height of the Tall Shrub stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual and numerical of  S1 height (whole & decimal numbers).
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Range in meters (i.e. 0.5 - 1 m)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: S2_COVER
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of the Short Shrub stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Numerical of S2 cover (whole numbers).
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Midpoint of the Cover Scale = Percentage (i.e. 80 = 80%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: S2_HGT
      Attribute_Definition: Average height of the Short Shrub stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual and numerical of  S2 height (whole & decimal numbers).
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Range in meters (i.e. 0.5 - 1 m)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: S3_COVER
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of the Dwarf-shrub stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Numerical of S3 cover (whole numbers).
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Midpoint of the Cover Scale = Percentage (i.e. 80 = 80%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: S3_HGT
      Attribute_Definition: Average height of the Dwarf-shrub stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual and numerical of  S3 height (whole & decimal numbers).
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Range in meters (i.e. 0.5 - 1 m)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: Shape
      Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SLOPE
      Attribute_Definition: General description of the average slope of the accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual of slope type description.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SPECIES
      Attribute_Definition: The number of plant species recorded for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Numerical count of plant species at each accuracy assessment point.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SUB_LOC
      Attribute_Definition: The sub-location of the accuracy assessment point within Zion National Park.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual description of the sub-location.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SURVEYORS
      Attribute_Definition: The last names and/or initials of the field crews.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual surveyors last names and/or initials.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: T1_COVER
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of the Emergent Tree stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Numerical of T1 cover (whole numbers).
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Midpoint of the Cover Scale = Percentage (i.e. 80 = 80%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: T1_HGT
      Attribute_Definition: Average height of the Emergent Tree stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual and numerical of  T1 height (whole & decimal numbers).
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Range in meters (i.e. 0.5 - 1 m)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: T2_COVER
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of the Tree Canopy stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Numerical of T2 cover (whole numbers).
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Midpoint of the Cover Scale = Percentage (i.e. 80 = 80%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: T2_HGT
      Attribute_Definition: Average height of the Tree Canopy stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual and numerical of  T2 height (whole & decimal numbers).
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Range in meters (i.e. 0.5 - 1 m)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: T3_COVER
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of the Tree Sub-canopy stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Numerical of T3 cover (whole numbers).
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Midpoint of the Cover Scale = Percentage (i.e. 80 = 80%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: T3_HGT
      Attribute_Definition: Average height of the Tree Sub-canopy stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual and numerical of T3 height (whole & decimal numbers).
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Range in meters (i.e. 0.5 - 1 m)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: TOPO_POS
      Attribute_Definition: Topographic position of each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual of topology position type description.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: UTM_ZONE
      Attribute_Definition: Universal Transverse Mercator Zone
      Attribute_Definition_Source: GPS - USBR Remote Sensing and GIS Group
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 12
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: UTM Zone 12
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: All of ZION is in UTM Zone 12.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: V_COVER
      Attribute_Definition: Percent cover of the Vine/liana stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual and numerical of  V cover (whole numbers).
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Midpoint of the Cover Scale = Percentage (i.e. 80 = 80%)
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: V_HGT
      Attribute_Definition: Average height of the Vine/liana stratum for each accuracy assessment point.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Field Crews and NatureServe
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Textual and numerical of  V height (whole & decimal numbers).
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
          Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Range in meters (i.e. 0.5 - 1 m)
Distribution_Information:
  Distributor:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: USGS Biological Resources Division, Center for Biological Informatics
        Contact_Person: USGS-NPS Vegetation Mapping Program Coordinator
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: Physical Address
        Address: USGS
        Address: Biological Resources Division, CBI
        Address: Building 810, Room 8000
        City: Denver
        State_or_Province: Colorado
        Postal_Code: 80225-0046
        Country: USA
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: Mailing Address
        Address: USGS
        Address: Biological Resources Division, CBI
        Address: PO BOX 25046, DFC, MS302
        City: Denver
        State_or_Province: Colorado
        Postal_Code: 80225-0046
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303) 202-4220
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303) 202-4229
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303) 202-4219 (org)
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gs-b-npsveg@usgs.gov
  Resource_Description: NPS Vegetation Mapping Program: Vegetation Map of Zion National Park
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
  Metadata_Date: 20040224
  Metadata_Review_Date: 20071108
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        Contact_Organization: USGS-NPS Vegetation Mapping Program Coordinator
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        Address:
          U.S. Geological Survey, Center for Biological Informatics, MS 302,
          Room 8000, Building 810, Denver Federal Center
        City: Denver
        State_or_Province: Colorado
        Postal_Code: 80225
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303) 202-4220
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303) 202-4219
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gs-b-npsveg@usgs.gov
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