Multiple map sheets were required for the test area. Other relevant coverages such as lakes, logging roads, hydrography, and harvest blocks were also provided. To review a more detailed description of the input data follow this link . A custom model was written to accommodate the forest inventory specifications of the unique MacMillan Bloedel format forest data and was used to generate polygon based stand exams. Stand exams are used directly by Virtual Forest for all rendering.
Polygons can share common stand exams or utilize unique stand definitions.
The primary area of interest for the following images represents a central watershed for the data set. This watershed is characterized by a large lake that is surrounded by harvest blocks. These blocks have been harvested within the last 10 years. The two primary harvest blocks have been replanted and are on-going regular silvicultural treatments. MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. This general classification is used to represent forest stands that have a less than merchantable volume.