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Prince Albert National Park

Forest Cover Data in Vector Format

Michael Fitzsimmons and Jaime Nickeson

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Technical Report Series on the

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Forrest G. Hall, Editor

Volume 107

Prince Albert National Park

Forest Cover Data in Vector Format

Michael Fitzsimmons and Jaime Nickeson

Raytheon ITSS, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center,

Greenbelt, Maryland

National Aeronautics and

Space Administration

Goddard Space Flight Center

Greenbelt, Maryland 20771

September 2000
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Prince Albert National Park Forest Cover Data in Vector Format

Michael Fitzsimmons, Jaime Nickeson

Summary

This data set provides detailed canopy, understory, and ground cover height, density, and condition

information for PANP in the western portion of the BOREAS SSA in vector form. The original

biophysical resource data set was produced in 1978 based on aerial photographs taken in 1968 and

field work conducted in the mid-1970s, and PANP's update/revision of the data set was completed in

1994. The data are stored in an ARC/INFO export file.

Note that the data file on the BOREAS CD-ROMs has been compressed using the Gzip program.

See Section 8.2 for details.

Table of Contents

1) Data Set Overview

2) Investigator(s)

3) Theory of Measurements

4) Equipment

5) Data Acquisition Methods

6) Observations

7) Data Description

8) Data Organization

9) Data Manipulations

10) Errors

11) Notes

12) Application of the Data Set

13) Future Modifications and Plans

14) Software

15) Data Access

16) Output Products and Availability

17) References

18) Glossary of Terms

19) List of Acronyms

20) Document Information

1. Data Set Overview

1.1 Data Set Identification

Prince Albert National Park Forest Cover Data in Vector Format

1.2 Data Set Introduction

The original biophysical inventory data set for the Prince Albert National Park (PANP) was stored

as four quadrant maps and was obtained in digital form from the Canadian Soil and Information

Service (CANSIS). There were problems with this data set in that the polygons in the four maps of the

park, which were created separately, did not necessarily match at the map edges. This current version,

which contains only vegetation cover information as opposed to the original biophysical data set,

which also included soils and wildlife information, has been error-checked, updated, and combined

into one digital map for the whole park by PANP staff.

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1.3 Objective/Purpose

These data are provided as part of the BOReal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study (BOREAS) Staff

Science Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Collection Program, which included the collection

of pertinent map data in both hardcopy and digital form. This data set is an error-checked revision of

the biophysical inventory data for PANP.

1.4 Summary of Parameters

Each polygon in this data set contains information (height, density, species, percent cover, and

condition) for overstory, understory, and ground vegetation components.

1.5 Discussion

This data set is a digital version of the forest cover map produced by Padbury et al. (1978). It is a

revision of the data provided to the BOREAS project previously from CANSIS. The attributes for each

polygon have been checked against the attributes shown on the original maps. The information in this

data set was compiled from hardcopy maps at a scale of 1:50,000.

1.6 Related Data Sets

SERM Forest Cover Data Layers of the SSA in Vector Format

BOREAS Forest Cover Data Layers over the SSA-MSA in Raster Format

SERM Forest Cover Data of Saskatchewan in Vector Format

SERM Forest Fire Chronology of Saskatchewan in Vector Format

2. Investigator(s)

2.1 Investigator(s) Name and Title

Michael Fitzsimmons

Senior Park Warden

2.2 Title of Investigation

Prince Albert National Park Forest Cover Map

2.3 Contact Information

Contact 1:

Michael Fitzsimmons

Senior Park Warden

Prince Albert National Park

P.O. Box 100

Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan

Canada S0J 2Y0

(306) 663-5322

(306) 663-5585 (fax)

michael fitzsimmons@pch.gc.ca

Contact 2:

Jaime Nickeson

Raytheon ITSS

Code 923

NASA GSFC

Bldg. 22, Rm. C89

Greenbelt, MD 20071

(301) 286-3373

Jaime.Nickeson@ gsfc.nasa.gov

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3. Theory of Measurements

This data set is a digital vector version of the forest cover map produced by Padbury et al. (1978) as

part of the biophysical resource inventory of the PANP. PANP maintains its own soil and forest

resource inventory information independent of provincial maps. The data set provided here is a

revision of the original digital biophysical resource inventory data and has been updated and modified.

The information in this data set was compiled from hardcopy maps at a scale of 1:50,000.

4. Equipment

4.1 Sensor/Instrument Description

The original map data were digitized from 1:50,000-scale maps. The data are based on 1968 aerial

photographs at a scale of 1:15,840 and field work conducted in the mid-1970s. Information regarding

the original mapping effort can be found in the Padbury et al. (1978) reference in Section 17.

4.1.1 Collection Environment

The data are based on 1968 aerial photographs and field work conducted in the mid-1970s.

4.1.2 Source/Platform

Unknown.

4.1.3 Source/Platform Mission Objectives

Unknown.

4.1.4 Key Variables

The key variables of this data set are polygon coverage items described in Sections 1.4 and 7.3.

4.1.5 Principles of Operation

Unknown.

4.1.6 Sensor/Instrument Measurement Geometry

Unknown.

4.1.7 Manufacturer of Sensor/Instrument

Unknown.

4.2 Calibration

4.2.1 Specifications

Unknown.

4.2.1.1 Tolerance

Unknown.

4.2.2 Frequency of Calibration

Unknown.

4.2.3 Other Calibration Information

None.

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5. Data Acquisition Methods

The data are based on 1968 aerial photographs and field work conducted in the mid-1970s.

6.1 Data Notes

Not available.

6.2 Field Notes

Not available.

6. Observations

7. Data Description

7.1 Spatial Characteristics

7.1.1 Spatial Coverage

This data set covers all of PANP in central Saskatchewan.

7.1.2 Spatial Coverage Map

The North American Datum of 1927 (NAD27) minimum bounding rectangular coordinates for

these data are Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) zone 13:

Easting Northing Longitude Latitude

NW 382874.0 6020921.5 I06.80090W 54.32464N

NE 434730.5 6020921.5 I06.00376W 54.33390N

SW 382874.0 5935702.0 I06.76822W 53.55906N

SE 434730.5 5935702.0 I05.98553W 53.56808N

7.1.3 Spatial Resolution

Not applicable.

7.1.4 Projection

The data are in their original UTM projection. PANP, Saskatchewan, is in UTM zone 13.

7.1.5 Grid Description

None.

7.2 Temporal Characteristics

7.2.1 Temporal Coverage

The data are based on 1968 aerial photographs and field work conducted in the mid-1970s. The

biophysical resource survey by Padbury et al. was performed in 1978. PANP's update/revision of the

data set was completed in 1994.

7.2.2 Temporal Coverage Map

Not available.

7.2.3 Temporal Resolution

See Section 7.2.1.

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7.3 Data Characteristics

7.3.1 Parameter/Variable

Each polygon has the following attributes in the Polygon Attribute Table (PAT):

Col. Item Wid. Out. Type N.Dec. Description

1 AREA 8 18 F 5

9 PERIMETER 8 18 F 5

17 PANP# 4 5 B -

21 PANP-ID 4 5 B -

25 ClHT 1 1 C -

26 ClSPEC 7 7 C -

33 ClDENS 1 1 C -

34 ClCOND 2 2 C -

36 ClPERCA 2 2 I -

38 C2HT 1 1 C -

39 C2SPEC 7 7 C -

46 C2DENS 1 1 C -

47 C2COND 2 2 C -

49 C2PERC 1 1 I -

50 C3HT 1 1 C -

51 C3SPEC 7 7 C -

58 C3DENS 1 1 C -

59 C3COND 2 2 C -

61 C3PERC 1 1 I -

62 UIHT 1 1 C -

63 UISPEC 7 7 C -

70 UIDENS 1 1 C -

71 UICOND 2 2 C -

73 U2HT 1 1 C -

74 U2SPEC 7 7 C -

81 U2DENS 1 1 C -

82 U2COND 2 2 C -

84 U3HT 1 1 C -

85 U3SPEC 7 7 C -

92 U3DENS 1 1 C -

93 U3COND 2 2 C -

95 GISPEC 7 7 C -

102 GIPERCA 2 2 I -

104 G2SPEC 7 7 C -

iii G2PERC 1 1 I -

112 G3SPEC 7 7 C -

119 G3PERC 1 1 I -

Area of polygon

Perimeter of polygon

ARC/INFO Parameter

ARC/INFO Polygon No.

Canopy 1 Height Code

Canopy 1 Species Code

Canopy 1 Density Code

Canopy 1 Condition Code

Canopy 1 Percent Code

Canopy 2 Height Code

Canopy 2 Species Code

Canopy 2 Density Code

Canopy 2 Condition Code

Canopy 2 Percent Code

Canopy 3 Height Code

Canopy 3 Species Code

Canopy 3 Density Code

Canopy 3 Condition Code

Canopy 3 Percent Code

Understory 1 Height Code

Understory 1 Species Code

Understory 1 Density Code

Understory 1 Condition Code

Understory 2 Height Code

Understory 2 Species Code

Understory 2 Density Code

Understory 2 Condition Code

Understory 3 Height Code

Understory 3 Species Code

Understory 3 Density Code

Understory 3 Condition Code

Ground 1 Species Code

Ground 1 Percent Code

Ground 2 Species Code

Ground 2 Percent Code

Ground 3 Species Code

Ground 3 Percent Code

The mapping system recognizes that each polygon is not homogeneous in terms of cover type. Each

polygon can contain up to three different canopy types (with or without understory data) and/or ground

cover types. The percent fields provide the areal extent of each cover type within the polygon. A

canopy or ground cover type had to have an areal extent of at least 20% of the polygon to be included.

In the majority of the polygons there will be data in only one or two groups of fields (e.g., Canopy 1

and Canopy 2 fields). Data in the first group of understory fields (U1HT, U1SPEC, U1DENS,

U1COND) are associated with the first group of canopy fields (C1HT, C1SPEC, C1DENS,

C1COND) and have the same areal extent as the value in the field C1PERCA. The same is true for the

second and third groups of understory and canopy fields. However, the first group of ground fields

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(G1SPEC,G1PERC)representsnonforestedareasandis independentof anydatain thefirst groupof

canopyandunderstoryfields.Thesameis truefor thesecondandthirdgroupsof groundfields.

C1PERCA+ C2PERC+ C3PERC+ G1PERCA+ G2PERC+ G3PERCshouldequal10decries

(100%).

7.3.2 Variable Description/Definition

AREA - The spatial area of polygon.

PERIMETER - The linear distance of the boundary around the edge of the polygon.

PANP# - PANP polygon number.

PANP-ID - ARC/INFO Polygon ID.

Canopy and Understory Height Classes

CIHT - The height code of the first canopy species.

C2HT - The height code of the second canopy species.

C3HT - The height code of the third canopy species.

UIHT - The height code of the first understory species.

U2HT - The height code of the second understory species.

U3HT - The height code of the third understory species.

Height:

Code Height range

1 0 - 6 m

3 7 - 12 m

5 13 - 18 m

7 > 19 m

Canopy and Understory Species Associations

CISPEC - The first canopy species or species association designation.

C2SPEC - The second canopy species or species association designation.

C3SPEC - The third canopy species or species association designation.

UISPEC - The first understory species or species association designation.

U2SPEC - The second understory species or species association designation.

U3SPEC - The third understory species or species association designation.

The following codes may be found singly or in combinations (e.g., ABPT) in

the data file:

Code Description

0

WATER

ISLAND

AB

BP

LL

PB

PG

PM

PT

Nonforest or no data available

Water body

Island with no vegetation data available

Abies balsamea

Betula papyrifera

Larix laracina

Pinus banksiana

Picea glauca

Picaa mariana

Populus tremuloides (including some P. Balsamifera)

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Canopy and Understory Density Classes

CIDENS - The density code of the first canopy species.

C2DENS - The density code of the second canopy species.

C3DENS - The density code of the third canopy species.

UIDENS - The density code of the first understory species.

U2DENS - The density code of the second understory species.

U3DENS - The density code of the third understory species.

Code Description

Open (0-30%)

Moderate (30-60%)

Dense (60-100%)

Canopy and Understory Condition Classes (ages as of 1968)

CICOND - The condition code for the first canopy species.

C2COND - The condition code for the second canopy species.

C3COND - The condition code for the third canopy species.

UICOND - The condition code for the first understory species.

U2COND - The condition code for the second understory species.

U3COND - The condition code for the third understory species.

Code Description

i

2

3

4

5

IA

2A

3A

5A

Forest land restocked following disturbance (i0 years)

Young stands (10-30 years)

Semimature stands (30-60 years)

Mature stands (60-80 years)

Mature stands (80+ years)

Forest land not restocked following disturbance

Stands similar to class 2 with retarded growth due to site or overstocking

Stands similar to class 3 with retarded growth due to site or overstocking

Overmature stands showing signs of decadence

Canopy and Ground Percent Coverage Codes

CIPERCA - The percent coverage code of the first canopy species.

C2PERC - The percent coverage code of the second canopy species.

C3PERC - The percent coverage code of the third canopy species.

GIPERCA - The percent coverage code of the first ground cover class.

G2PERC - The percent coverage code of the second ground cover class.

G3PERC - The percent coverage code of the third ground cover class.

Code Description

0 O%

2 20%

3 30%

4 40%

5 50%

6 60%

7 70%

8 80%

i0 100% (CIPERCA and GIPERCA only)

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Nonforest Cover Classes

GISPEC - The code for the first nonforest ground cover class.

G2SPEC - The code for the second nonforest ground cover class.

G3SPEC - The code for the third nonforest ground cover class.

Code Description

C cleared land

FL flooded land

M1 lowland (wet site) herb and sedge cover

M2 lowland (wet site) shrub cover

U1 upland (dry site)herb and grass cover

U2 upland (dry site) shrub cover

7.3.3 Unit of Measurement

Defined above (Section 7.3.2) where applicable.

7.3.4 Data Source

The data were acquired from Michael Fitzsimmons, Senior Park Warden, PANP, in ARC/INFO

export format.

7.3.5 Data Range

See Section 7.3.2 for the possible values.

7.4 Sample Data Record

Not applicable.

8. Data Organization

8.1 Data Granularity

The smallest amount of obtainable data is the whole data set.

8.2 Data Format(s)

8.2.1 Uncompressed Data Files

The PANPFORC_E00.GZ file is an ARC/INFO export file. ARC/INFO export files are ASCII

files with 80-byte records. After using ungzip, the file should be renamed to have a .e00 extension

before using the IMPORT command within ARC/INFO.

8.2.2 Compressed CD-ROM Files

On the BOREAS CD-ROMs, the data file listed above has been compressed with the Gzip

compression program (file name *.gz). These data have been compressed using gzip version 1.2.4 and

the high compression (-9) option (Copyright (C) 1992-1993 Jean-loup Gailly). Gzip (GNU zip) uses

the Lempel-Ziv algorithm (Welch, 1994) used in the zip and PKZIP programs. The compressed files

may be uncompressed using gzip (-d option) or gunzip. Gzip is available from many Web sites (for

example, ftp site prep.ai.mit.edu/pub/gnu/gzip-*.*) for a variety of operating systems in both

executable and source code form. Versions of the decompression software for various systems are

included on the CD-ROMs.

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9. Data Manipulations

9.1 Formulae

None.

9.1.1 Derivation Techniques and Algorithms

None.

9.2 Data Processing Sequence

9.2.1 Processing Steps

BOREAS Information System (BORIS) staff compressed the files for release on CD-ROM.

9.2.2 Processing Changes

None.

9.3 Calculations

9.3.1 Special Corrections/Adjustments

Not available.

9.3.2 Calculated Variables

None.

9.4 Graphs and Plots

Not available.

10. Errors

10.1 Sources of Error

Natural disturbances and stand development have occurred since the maps were originally

produced. Also, there is the possibility of coding errors in the attributes, transcription errors from

original sample data, and photo-interpretation errors.

10.2 Quality Assessment

10.2.1 Data Validation by Source

Unknown.

10.2.2 Confidence Level/Accuracy Judgment

Positional accuracy of polygon lines is approximately +/- 100 m.

10.2.3 Measurement Error for Parameters

None given.

10.2.4 Additional Quality Assessments

None.

10.2.5 Data Verification by Data Center

BORIS staff has looked at the coverage but has not made any assessment of the data.

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1 1. Notes

11.1 Limitations of the Data

There has been no update of this data set since the acquisition of the data by BORIS. Stand

development and disturbances have occurred in the period since the maps were produced.

11.2 Known Problems with the Data

Boundaries of the vegetation polygons were used as water body boundaries. Many islands were

added to the original coverage. They have no vegetation attributes on the original analog map, and

attribute fields are left blank in the file.

11.3 Usage Guidance

Ages in condition class data refers to age of stands as of 1968 when the aerial photographs were

taken.

Before uncompressing the Gzip files on CD-ROM, be sure that you have enough disk space to

hold the uncompressed data files. Then use the appropriate decompression program provided on the

CD-ROM for your specific system.

11.4 Other Relevant Information

None given.

12. Application of the Data Set

This data set would provide good reference information for assessing spectral image data classification

techniques over the area and serve as an initial baseline data set for analyzing at land cover and

vegetation change.

Unknown.

13. Future Modifications and Plans

14. Software

14.1 Software Description

The Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) ARC/INFO package was used to

create this data set. Questions about the software should be directed to:

Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.

380 New York Street

Redlands, CA 92373-8100

Gzip (GNU zip) uses the Lempel-Ziv algorithm (Welch, 1994) used in the zip and PKZIP commands.

14.2 Software Access

ARC/INFO is a commercial package; contact ESRI for details.

Gzip is available from many Web sites across the Internet (for example, ftp site

prep.ai.mit.edu/pub/gnu/gzip-*.*) for a variety of operating systems in both executable and source

code form. Versions of the decompression software for various systems are included on the

CD-ROMs.

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15. Data Access

The PANP forest cover data are available from the Earth Observing System Data and Information

System (EOSDIS) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Distributed Active Archive Center

(DAAC).

15.1 Contact Information

For BOREAS data and documentation please contact:

ORNL DAAC User Services

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

P.O. Box 2008 MS-6407

Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6407

Phone: (423) 241-3952

Fax: (423) 574-4665

E-mail: ornldaac@ornl.gov or ornl@eos.nasa.gov

15.2 Data Center Identification

Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) Oak Ridge National Laboratory

(ORNL) Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) for Biogeochemical Dynamics

http://www-eosdis.ornl.gov/.

15.3 Procedures for Obtaining Data

Users may obtain data directly through the ORNL DAAC online search and order system

[http://www-eosdis.ornl.gov/] and the anonymous FTP site [ftp://www-eosdis.ornl.gov/data/] or by

contacting User Services by electronic mail, telephone, fax, letter, or personal visit using the contact

information in Section 15.1.

15.4 Data Center Status/Plans

The ORNL DAAC is the primary source for BOREAS field measurement, image, GIS, and

hardcopy data products. The BOREAS CD-ROM and data referenced or listed in inventories on the

CD-ROM are available from the ORNL DAAC.

16. Output Products and Availability

16.1 Tape Products

These data can be made available on Digital Archive Tape (DAT) or 8-ram tape.

16.2 Film Products

None.

16.3 Other Products

These data are available on the BOREAS CD-ROM series.

17. References

17.1 Platform/Sensor/Instrument/Data Processing Documentation

Padbury, G.E., W.K. Head, and W.E. Souster. 1978. Biophysical Resource Inventory of the Prince

Albert National Park, Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Institute of Pedology Publication S 185,

Saskatoon. 517 pp + appendices.

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Welch,T.A. 1984.A Techniquefor High PerformanceDataCompression.IEEEComputer,Vol. 17,

No. 6, pp. 8-19.

17.2 Journal Articles and Study Reports

Newcomer, J., D. Landis, S. Conrad, S. Curd, K. Huemmrich, D. Knapp, A. Morrell, J. Nickeson,

A. Papagno, D. Rinker, R. Strub, T. Twine, F. Hall, and P. Sellers, eds. 2000. Collected Data of The

Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study. NASA. CD-ROM.

Sellers, P. and F. Hall. 1994. Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study: Experiment Plan. Version

1994-3.0, NASA BOREAS Report (EXPLAN 94).

Sellers, P. and F. Hall. 1996. Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study: Experiment Plan. Version

1996-2.0, NASA BOREAS Report (EXPLAN 96).

Sellers, P., F. Hall, and K.F. Huemmrich. 1996. Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study: 1994

Operations. NASA BOREAS Report (OPS DOC 94).

Sellers, P., F. Hall, and K.F. Huemmrich. 1997. Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study: 1996

Operations. NASA BOREAS Report (OPS DOC 96).

Sellers, P., F. Hall, H. Margolis, B. Kelly, D. Baldocchi, G. den Hartog, J. Cihlar, M.G. Ryan, B.

Goodison, P. Crill, K.J. Ransom D. Lettenmaier, and D.E. Wickland. 1995. The boreal

ecosystem-atmosphere study (BOREAS): an overview and early results from the 1994 field year.

Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. 76(9): 1549-1577.

Sellers, P.J., F.G. Hall, R.D. Kelly, A. Black, D. Baldocchi, J. Berry, M. Ryan, K.J. Ranson, P.M.

Crill, D.P. Lettenmaier, H. Margolis, J. Cihlar, J. Newcomer, D. Fitzjarrald, P.G. Jarvis, S.T.

Gower, D. Halliwell, D. Williams, B. Goodison, D.E. Wickland, and F.E. Guertin. 1997. BOREAS

in 1997: Experiment Overview, Scientific Results and Future Directions. Journal of Geophysical

Research 102 (D24): 28,731-28,770.

17.3 Archive/DBMS Usage Documentation

None.

None.

18. Glossary of Terms

ASCII

BOREAS

BORIS

CANSIS

CD-ROM

DAAC

DAT

EOS

EOSDIS

ESRI

GIS

GSFC

19. List of Acronyms

- American Standard Code for Information

- BOReal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study

- BOREAS Information System

- Canadian Soil and Information Service

- Compact Disk-Read-Only Memory

- Distributed Active Archive Center

- Digital Archive Tape

- Earth Observing System

- EOS Data and Information System

- Environmental Systems Research Institute,

- Geographic Information System

- Goddard Space Flight Center

Interchange

Inc.

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NAD27

NAD83

NASA

NSA

ORNL

PANP

PAT

SSA

URL

UTM

- North American Datum of 1927

- North American Datum of 1983

- National Aeronautics and Space

- Northern Study Area

- Oak Ridge National Laboratory

- Prince Albert National Park

- Polygon Attribute Table

- Southern Study Area

- Uniform Resource Locator

- Universal Transverse Mercator

Administration

20. Document Information

20.1 Document Revision Dates

Written: 28-Apr- 1994

Last Updated: 05-Feb- 1999

20.2 Document Review Dates

BORIS Review: 15-May- 1997

Science Review:

20.3 Document ID

20.4 Citation

If using data from the BOREAS CD-ROM series, also reference the data as:

Michael Fitzsimmons, Parks Canada. "Prince Albert National Park Forest Cover Map." in Collected

Data of The Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study. Eds. J. Newcomer, D. Landis, S. Conrad,

S. Curd, K. Huemmrich, D. Knapp, A.Morrell, J. Nickeson, A. Papagno, D. Rinker, R. Strub, T.

Twine, F. Hall, and P. Sellers. CD-ROM.

NASA, 2000.

Also, cite the BOREAS CD-ROM set as:

Newcomer, J., D. Landis, S. Conrad, S. Curd, K. Huemmrich, D. Knapp, A. Morrell, J.

Nickeson, A. Papagno, D. Rinker, R. Strub, T.

Twine, F. Hall, and P. Sellers, eds. Collected Data of The Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study.

CD-ROM. NASA, 2000.

The authors and contributors of the original biophysical resource inventory upon which these data are

based are:

G.A. Padbury: Saskatchewan Institute of Pedology

W.K Head: Saskatchewan Institute of Pedology

W.E. Souste: Saskatchewan Institute of Pedology

D. Burles: Environment Canada, Canadian Parks Service

D. West: Environment Canada, Canadian Parks Service

E.A. Christiansen: Consulting LTD, Saskatchewan

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Prince Albert National Park Forest Cover Data in Vector Format

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This data set provides detailed canopy, understory, and ground cover height, density, and condition

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