NRIS Wildlife List of Values (LOVs) Biological Site Survey:
Survey:
LOVs – Survey Status Types:
Field Value
Description
Active
Survey fieldwork and data entry are ongoing but not yet complete. 'Active' will be the default value
for Survey Status.
Cancelled
Survey was stopped before completion and will not be resumed.
Completed
Fieldwork and data entry are complete, consistent with the Survey protocol.
Inactive
Survey has been suspended but may be resumed.
Pre-Survey
Survey information entered prior to beginning fieldwork.
LOVs - Data Source Types:
Field Value
Description
Forest Service
Data is collected by the Forest Service.
Non-Forest Service
Data is not collected by the Forest Service (e.g. State Heritage, BLM, Private Timber
Companies, etc). Describe in comments.
LOVs - Originator Qualifications:
Field Value
Description
Experienced
A person who has extensive field experience and knowledge of wildlife features.
Limited Experience
A person with limited field experience and knowledge of wildlife features.
No Experience
A person with no field experience or knowledge of wildlife features.
Unknown
The experience level of the originator is unknown.
Site:
LOVs – Site Category: Biological Site Types:
Field Value
Description
Bridge
A structure spanning and providing passage over an obstacle, as a waterway.
Burrow or Den
A shelter or retreat for a wild animal; a lair (e.g. bear).
Cave or Mine
An underground hollow that may be natural or the result of mineral extraction, often having
an opening in the side of a hill or cliff.
Cavity
A hollow or hole used by a species for shelter.
Cliff
A high, steep, or overhanging rock face.
Log
The trunk of a fallen tree.
Mineral Lick
A known mineral concentration used by animals.
Nest
A place in which young are reared (e.g. birds, insects).
Opening or Clearing
An unobstructed passage or area of sparse vegetation adjacent to an area of denser
vegetation.
Other
The Biological Site was defined by other means than listed above. Describe in comments.
Scrape or Rub
An area of ground altered by animals, usually by removing the surface material (e.g. tree,
post, pole, building).
Snag
A tree or part of a tree that protrudes above the surface, generally dead.
Trail
A trail created or dominantly shaped or maintained by animal movement.
Tree
A tall, woody plant having comparatively great height and usually a single trunk, generally
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LOVs – Site Category: Biological Site Types:
Field Value
Description
living.
Vernal Pool
Temporary pool of water that is dry for at least part of the year, typically at maximum depth
in spring.
Wallow
The depression or pit used by a species in which to rub, roll, or dust bathe.
Water Source
Water feature important to wildlife.
LOVs – Biological Site Origin Types:
Field Value
Description
Artificial
The Biological Site was not created by an animal or by other natural processes. Examples include a
nest box, chimney, or bat house.
Natural
The Biological Site was created by an animal or by other natural processes. Examples include a stick
nest, beaver dam, or burrow.
LOVs – Biological Site Origin Method Types:
Field Value
Description
Direct
The Site's origination was directly observed (e.g. visual, aural, physical evidence, etc).
Other
Origination method for a site was detected by other means. Describe in comments.
Reported
The Site's origination was reported.
Unknown
The method of origination for the Site is unknown or historic.
LOVs – Biological Site History Types:
Field Value
New
Unknown
Description
Originated in the current biological year (relevant to the biology of the species).
The origin date is unknown.
Visit:
LOVs – Site Status Types for Biological Sites:
Field Value
Description
Active
Administrative Site is actively being managed.
Closed
Administrative Site no longer exists.
Inactive
Administrative Site exists but is not currently actively managed.
Not Applicable
The status of the Administrative Site is not relevant.
Retired
The Administrative Site has been retired.
Retired, Later Reinstated
This Administrative Site was retired and reinstated later.
Unknown
It cannot be determined if the Administrative Site exists.
LOVs – Site Condition Types:
Field Value
Description
Not Applicable
The condition of the Site is not relevant.
Unknown
The condition of the Site cannot be determined.
Unusable
The Site is no longer useable.
Usable
The Site is usable.
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LOVs – Biological Site Use Types for Biological Sites:
Field Value
Description
Non-Breeding Period
Period when adults typically are not engaged in reproductive activities, and
any offspring with them are fully mobile and capable of acquiring at least
some of their own food.
Courtship or Site Preparation Period
Period when adults are engaged in activities that lead to reproduction,
including mate selection, copulation, and reproductive site selection or
preparation.
Incubation or Gestation Period
Period between egg fertilization and hatching or birth.
Dependent or Nestling Period
Period when adults are caring for young that are unable to feed, protect, or
disperse themselves.
Semi-Dependent or Fledgling Period
Period when young are typically mobile or semi-mobile, and may still be
dependent on parent(s) for food or protection.
Basking or Loafing
Lying in the sun or open air.
Hibernating
Shelter for a hibernating animal (e.g. bears, bats, etc).
Hive
Housing bees or other invertebrates.
Marking
Marking by an animal to leave a territorial or behavioral scent to influence
other animals (e.g. scrapes, rubbings, clawing, etc).
Migratory
Used for migrating species.
Other
The Biological Site use was defined by other means than listed above.
Describe in comments.
Perch or Roost
Used by an animal for resting or sitting (e.g. tree, cliff, branch, etc).
Plucking
Used as a perch during prey handling (e.g. tree, branch, log, etc).
Reproducing
Used by an animal for nesting, courtship, birthing, hatching, and brooding
young.
Seasonal
Used by a species during a particular season.
Shelter
Used by an animal as a refuge.
Unknown
The Biological Site use is unknown.
Habitat/Environmental Conditions (enter in Visit comments or Supplemental Info tab):
LOVs – Wind Types:
Field Value
Description
<1
Calm, smoke rises vertically, Beaufort Number 0
1-3
Rising smoke drifts, Beaufort Number 1
4-7
Leaves rustle, wind felt on face, weather vane still inactive, Beaufort Number 2
8-12
Leaves, small twigs in constant motion, light-weight flags extend, Beaufort Number 3
13-18
Moves thin branches, raises dust and loose paper, Beaufort Number 4
19-25
Small trees in leaf begin to sway and moderate-sized branches move, Beaufort Number 5
26-31
Large branches in motion, phone wires whistle, umbrellas flip over, Beaufort Number 6
32-38
Whole trees in motion, some difficulty/discomfort walking in the wind, Beaufort Number 7
39-46
Twigs breaking off trees, walking in wind difficult, Beaufort Number 8
>46
Describe in Comments if desired
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