Entities are analogous to spatial objects. Examples include elk winter grounds, hydrography, owl habitat, and grazing allotments. Spatial metadata, required of federal agencies by Executive Order 12906, is metadata about spatial data themes. Spatial Object - A point, line, polygon, or cell that represents something physically located at a place on the earth. Examples include roads, streams, structures, and wildlife habitat.
Spatial objects are analogous to entities.
Data Steward Hierarchy Most data has multiple users with varying needs, making stewardship both necessary and complex. The data stewards are required at all levels of the organization. State data stewards will be responsible statewide for policy and direction on data management within their areas of responsibility. Field data stewards implement policy and direction from the state and district data stewards and are individuals knowledgeable about field conditions and needs. Attachment 1-3 5.