FIELD INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE PERIODIC INVENTORY OF
FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
2016
FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS
RESOURCE MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
PACIFIC NORTHWEST RESEARCH STATION
USDA FOREST SERVICE
THIS MANUAL IS BASED ON:
FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS
NATIONAL CORE FIELD GUIDE
VOLUME I: FIELD DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURES
VERSION 7.0
Cover image by Gretchen Bracher
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SECTION 1.1 ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SECTION 1.2 THE INVENTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SECTION 1.3 PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SECTION 1.4 UNITS OF MEASURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SECTION 1.5 PLOT DESIGN GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SUBSECTION 1.5.1 PLOT LAYOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SUBSECTION 1.5.2 DATA ARE COLLECTED ON PLOTS AT THE FOLLOWING LEVELS .15
SECTION 1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SUBSECTION 1.6.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SECTION 1.7 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SUBSECTION 1.7.1 SAFETY IN THE WOODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SUBSECTION 1.7.2 SAFETY ON THE ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SUBSECTION 1.7.3 WHAT TO DO IF INJURED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
CHAPTER 2 LOCATING THE PLOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SECTION 2.1 LOCATING AN ESTABLISHED PLOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SUBSECTION 2.1.1
SUBSECTION 2.1.2
SUBSECTION 2.1.3
SUBSECTION 2.1.4
NAVIGATING WITH PHOTOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
NAVIGATING WITH GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
NAVIGATING WITH REFERENCE POINT (RP) DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
REVERSE REFERENCE POINT (RP) METHOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SECTION 2.2 ESTABLISHED PLOT ISSUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SUBSECTION 2.2.1
SUBSECTION 2.2.2
SUBSECTION 2.2.3
SUBSECTION 2.2.4
SUBSECTION 2.2.5
SUBSECTION 2.2.6
DIFFICULTY FINDING ESTABLISHED PLOTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED PLOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED SUBPLOT OR MICROPLOT. . . . . . . . . . . 21
PC STAKE OR SUBPLOT/MICROPLOT PIN MISSING OR MOVED . . .21
LOST SUBPLOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LOST PLOT (REPLACEMENT PLOT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SECTION 2.3 LOCATING NEW PLOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SUBSECTION 2.3.1 INSTALLING A PLOT WITH TARGET (TGT) COORDINATES . . . . . . . . 22
SECTION 2.4 CIRCUMSTANCES PRECLUDING PLOT ESTABLISHMENT/
MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CHAPTER 3 PLOT LAYOUT AND REFERENCING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SUBSECTION 3.1.1 PLOT LAYOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SUBSECTION 3.1.2 PLOT DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SECTION 3.2 PLOT ESTABLISHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SUBSECTION 3.2.1 PLOT ESTABLISHMENT GUIDELINES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SUBSECTION 3.2.2 PLOT INTEGRITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SUBSECTION 3.2.3 NEW PLOT ESTABLISHMENT TOLERANCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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SECTION 3.1 PLOT DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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SECTION 3.3 MONUMENTING AND REFERENCING PLOT CENTER . . . . . . . . . 27
SUBSECTION 3.3.1 THE REFERENCE POINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SUBSECTION 3.3.2 WITNESS TREES/OBJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SUBSECTION 3.3.3 EXCEPTIONS TO MONUMENTING PLOT CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SECTION 3.4 MONUMENTING AND REFERENCING SUBPLOTS 2 THROUGH 4 29
SUBSECTION 3.4.1 LOCATE AND MONUMENT SUBPLOT CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SUBSECTION 3.4.2 ESTABLISHING SUBPLOTS WHEN PLOT CENTER IS INACCESSIBLE .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SUBSECTION 3.4.3 LOCATE AND MONUMENT THE MICROPLOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SECTION 3.5 MONUMENTING AND REFERENCING ENTIRELY NONFOREST
PLOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SUBSECTION 3.5.1 NONFOREST PLOTS WITH MEASUREABLE NONFOREST. . . . . . . . . 30
SUBSECTION 3.5.2 NONFOREST PLOTS WITHOUT MEASURABLE NONFOREST . . . . . .30
CHAPTER 4 PLOT LEVEL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SECTION 4.1 LOST PLOT/REPLACEMENT PLOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SUBSECTION 4.1.1 LOST ANNUAL PLOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SUBSECTION 4.1.2 REPLACEMENT PLOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SECTION 4.2 PLOT LEVEL DATA DOWNLOADED TO THE PDR. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SUBSECTION 4.2.1 PLOT LEVEL DATA ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ITEM 4.2.1.1 STATE OR COUNTRY (CORE 1.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ITEM 4.2.1.2 ISLAND (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ITEM 4.2.1.3 COUNTY (CORE 1.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ITEM 4.2.1.4 PLOT NUMBER (CORE 1.3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ITEM 4.2.1.5 CYCLE (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ITEM 4.2.1.6 SUBCYCLE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ITEM 4.2.1.7 FIELD GUIDE VERSION (CORE 1.12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ITEM 4.2.1.8 PDR STARTING DATA RECORDER VERSION NUMBER (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ITEM 4.2.1.9 PDR ENDING DATA RECORDER VERSION NUMBER (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ITEM 4.2.1.10 DECLINATION (CORE OPTIONAL 1.14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ITEM 4.2.1.11 CHANGE MATRIX REQUIRED (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ITEM 4.2.1.12 P2 VEGETATION SAMPLING STATUS (CORE OPTIONAL 8.3.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ITEM 4.2.1.13 LEVEL OF DETAIL (CORE OPTIONAL 8.3.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ITEM 4.2.1.14 INVASIVE PLANT SAMPLING STATUS (CORE OPTIONAL 9.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ITEM 4.2.1.15 INVASIVE PLANT SPECIMEN COLLECTION RULE (CORE OPTIONAL 9.12) . . . . . . . . . . 35
ITEM 4.2.1.16 DWM SAMPLING STATUS (BASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ITEM 4.2.1.17 SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT ROVER FILES COLLECTED (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ITEM 4.2.1.18 YEAR OF PREVIOUS INVENTORY (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ITEM 4.2.1.19 MONTH OF PREVIOUS INVENTORY (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SECTION 4.3 PLOT LEVEL DATA COLLECTED IN THE FIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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SUBSECTION 4.3.1 CREW VISIT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ITEM 4.3.1.1 SAMPLE METHOD CODE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ITEM 4.3.1.2 QA STATUS (CORE 1.17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ITEM 4.3.1.3 CREW NUMBER (CORE 1.18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SUBSECTION 4.3.2 CURRENT DATE OF INVENTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
ITEM 4.3.2.1 YEAR (CORE 1.13.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
ITEM 4.3.2.2 MONTH (CORE 1.13.2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
ITEM 4.3.2.3 DAY (CORE 1.13.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SUBSECTION 4.3.3 TIME SPENT ON PLOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
ITEM 4.3.3.1 TRAVEL TIME TO PLOT (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
ITEM 4.3.3.2 MEASUREMENT TIME ON PLOT (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ITEM 4.3.3.3 TRAVEL TIME FROM PLOT (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
SUBSECTION 4.3.4 PLOT LEVEL FUNDAMENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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ITEM 4.3.4.1 PLOT STATUS (CORE 1.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ITEM 4.3.4.2 PLOT NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE 1.7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ITEM 4.3.4.3 NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS (CORE 1.5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
ITEM 4.3.4.4 NONFOREST PLOT STATUS (CORE 1.6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
ITEM 4.3.4.5 NONFOREST PLOT NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE 1.8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
ITEM 4.3.4.6 SUBPLOTS EXAMINED (CORE 1.9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
ITEM 4.3.4.7 SAMPLE KIND (CORE 1.10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ITEM 4.3.4.8 PREVIOUS PLOT MAPPING OR CONDITION ERROR (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ITEM 4.3.4.9 PREVIOUS PLOT NUMBER (CORE 1.11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
SUBSECTION 4.3.5 ADDITIONAL ITEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
ITEM 4.3.5.1 LANDOWNER PLOT SUMMARY REQUEST (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
ITEM 4.3.5.2 TOPOGRAPHIC POSITION (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
ITEM 4.3.5.3 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE TO IMPROVED ROAD (CORE 1.15). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
ITEM 4.3.5.4 ROAD ACCESS (PACI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
ITEM 4.3.5.5 RECREATION USE 1 (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
ITEM 4.3.5.6 RECREATION USE 2 (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
ITEM 4.3.5.7 RECREATION USE 3 (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
ITEM 4.3.5.8 WATER ON PLOT (CORE 1.16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ITEM 4.3.5.9 PLOT NOTES (CORE 1.21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
SUBSECTION 4.3.6 REFERENCE POINT ATTRIBUTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ITEM 4.3.6.1 RP TYPE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ITEM 4.3.6.2 RP SPECIES (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ITEM 4.3.6.3 RP DIAMETER (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ITEM 4.3.6.4 RP AZIMUTH (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ITEM 4.3.6.5 RP HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ITEM 4.3.6.6 RP AZIMUTH/DISTANCE TO SUBPLOT NUMBER (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ITEM 4.3.6.7 RP NOTES (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
SUBSECTION 4.3.7 ITEMS RECORDED ON THE PLOT CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SECTION 4.4 GPS COORDINATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SUBSECTION 4.4.1 SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT COORDINATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SUBSECTION 4.4.2 REALTIME PLOT CENTER GPS COORDINATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SUBSECTION 4.4.3 GPS UNIT SETTINGS, DATUM, AND COORDINATE SYSTEM . . . . . . . 50
ITEM 4.4.3.1 GPS UNIT TYPE (CORE 1.19.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
ITEM 4.4.3.2 GPS SERIAL NUMBER (CORE 1.19.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
ITEM 4.4.3.3 GPS ENTRY METHOD (CORE 1.19.5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
ITEM 4.4.3.4 GPS DATUM (CORE 1.19.6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
ITEM 4.4.3.5 COORDINATE SYSTEM (CORE 1.19.7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
ITEM 4.4.3.6 GPS LOCATION TYPE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
ITEM 4.4.3.7 UTM ZONE (CORE 1.19.10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
ITEM 4.4.3.8 EASTING (X) UTM (CORE 1.19.11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
ITEM 4.4.3.9 NORTHING (Y) UTM (CORE 1.19.12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
ITEM 4.4.3.10 GPS ELEVATION (CORE 1.19.16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
ITEM 4.4.3.11 GPS ERROR (CORE 1.19.17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
ITEM 4.4.3.12 NUMBER OF READINGS (CORE 1.19.18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
ITEM 4.4.3.13 GPS FILENAME (CORE 1.19.19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
ITEM 4.4.3.14 GPS NOTES (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
SUBSECTION 4.4.4 CORRECTION FOR OFFSET LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
ITEM 4.4.4.1 AZIMUTH TO PLOT CENTER (CORE 1.19.14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
ITEM 4.4.4.2 DISTANCE TO PLOT CENTER (CORE 1.19.15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
ITEM 4.4.5.1 PREVIOUS UTM ZONE (PACI, PFSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
ITEM 4.4.5.2 PREVIOUS EASTING (X) (PACI, PFSL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
ITEM 4.4.5.3 PREVIOUS NORTHING (Y) (PACI, PFSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
ITEM 4.4.5.4 PREVIOUS COORDINATES METHOD (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
CHAPTER 5 CONDITION CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SECTION 5.1 DETERMINATION OF CONDITION CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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SUBSECTION 4.4.5 DOWNLOADED PLOT COORDINATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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SECTION 5.2 CONDITION CLASS STATUS DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
SUBSECTION 5.2.1
SUBSECTION 5.2.2
SUBSECTION 5.2.3
SUBSECTION 5.2.4
SUBSECTION 5.2.5
ACCESSIBLE FOREST LAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
NONFOREST LAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
NONCENSUS WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
CENSUS WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
NONSAMPLED, POSSIBILITY OF FOREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
SECTION 5.3 DELINEATING CONDITION CLASSES DIFFERING IN CONDITION
CLASS STATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
SECTION 5.4 DELINEATING CONDITION CLASSES WITHIN ACCESSIBLE FOREST
LAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
SECTION 5.5 CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
SUBSECTION 5.5.1 ACCESSIBLE FOREST LAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
SECTION 5.6 CONDITION REMEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
SUBSECTION 5.6.1 CORRECTING PREVIOUS CREW ERROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
SUBSECTION 5.6.2 RECONCILE CURRENT WITH PREVIOUS CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . 73
SECTION 5.7 GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
ITEM 5.7.0.1 CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (CORE 2.4.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
ITEM 5.7.0.2 PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
ITEM 5.7.0.3 SUBPLOT CONDITION PROPORTION (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
ITEM 5.7.0.4 CONDITION CLASS STATUS (CORE 2.4.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
ITEM 5.7.0.5 PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
ITEM 5.7.0.6 CONDITION CLASS STATUS RECONCILE CODE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
ITEM 5.7.0.7 CONDITION CLASS STATUS PROCEDURAL CHANGE REASON CODE (PNW). . . . . . . . . 76
ITEM 5.7.0.8 NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS STATUS (CORE 2.4.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
ITEM 5.7.0.9 NONFOREST CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE 2.4.5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
ITEM 5.7.0.10 NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
SUBSECTION 5.7.1 ACCESSIBLE FOREST LAND DELINEATING DATA ITEMS . . . . . . . . . 77
ITEM 5.7.1.1 RESERVED STATUS (CORE 2.5.1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
ITEM 5.7.1.2 PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
ITEM 5.7.1.3 RESERVED STATUS RECONCILE CODE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
ITEM 5.7.1.4 RESERVED STATUS PROCEDURAL CHANGE REASON CODE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
ITEM 5.7.1.5 OWNER GROUP (CORE 2.5.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
ITEM 5.7.1.6 PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
ITEM 5.7.1.7 OWNER GROUP RECONCILE CODE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
ITEM 5.7.1.8 OWNER GROUP PROCEDURAL CHANGE REASON CODE (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
ITEM 5.7.1.9 FOREST TYPE (CORE 2.5.3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
ITEM 5.7.1.10 PREVIOUS FOREST TYPE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
ITEM 5.7.1.11 STAND SIZE CLASS (CORE 2.5.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
ITEM 5.7.1.12 PREVIOUS STAND SIZE CLASS (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
ITEM 5.7.1.13 REGENERATION STATUS (CORE 2.5.5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
ITEM 5.7.1.14 PREVIOUS REGENERATION STATUS (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
ITEM 5.7.1.15 TREE DENSITY (CORE 2.5.6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
ITEM 5.7.1.16 PREVIOUS TREE DENSITY (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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SUBSECTION 5.7.2 ANCILLARY (NON-DELINEATING) DATA ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
ITEM 5.7.2.1 OWNER CLASS (CORE OPTIONAL 2.5.8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
ITEM 5.7.2.2 PREVIOUS OWNER CLASS (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
ITEM 5.7.2.3 RESERVED AREA NAME (CORE 2.5.13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
ITEM 5.7.2.4 ARTIFICIAL REGENERATION SPECIES (CORE 2.5.14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
ITEM 5.7.2.5 PREVIOUS ARTIFICIAL REGENERATION SPECIES (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
ITEM 5.7.2.6 STAND AGE (CORE 2.5.15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
ITEM 5.7.2.7 PREVIOUS STAND AGE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
ITEM 5.7.2.8 PHYSIOGRAPHIC CLASS (CORE 2.5.28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
ITEM 5.7.2.9 PREVIOUS PHYSIOGRAPHIC CLASS (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
ITEM 5.7.2.10 DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 1 (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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ITEM 5.7.2.11 PREVIOUS DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 1 (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
ITEM 5.7.2.12 DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 2 (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
ITEM 5.7.2.13 PREVIOUS DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 2 (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
ITEM 5.7.2.14 DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 3 (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
ITEM 5.7.2.15 PREVIOUS DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 3 (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
ITEM 5.7.2.16 DISTURBANCE 1 (CORE 2.5.16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
ITEM 5.7.2.17 PREVIOUS DISTURBANCE 1 (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
ITEM 5.7.2.18 DISTURBANCE YEAR 1 (CORE 2.5.17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
ITEM 5.7.2.19 PREVIOUS DISTURBANCE YEAR 1 (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
ITEM 5.7.2.20 DISTURBANCE 2 (CORE 2.5.18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
ITEM 5.7.2.21 PREVIOUS DISTURBANCE 2 (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
ITEM 5.7.2.22 DISTURBANCE YEAR 2 (CORE 2.5.19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
ITEM 5.7.2.23 PREVIOUS DISTURBANCE YEAR 2 (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
ITEM 5.7.2.24 DISTURBANCE 3 (CORE 2.5.20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
ITEM 5.7.2.25 PREVIOUS DISTURBANCE 3 (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
ITEM 5.7.2.26 DISTURBANCE YEAR 3 (CORE 2.5.21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
ITEM 5.7.2.27 PREVIOUS DISTURBANCE YEAR 3 (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
ITEM 5.7.2.28 TREATMENT 1 (CORE 2.5.22). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
ITEM 5.7.2.29 PREVIOUS TREATMENT 1 (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
ITEM 5.7.2.30 TREATMENT YEAR 1 (CORE 2.5.23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
ITEM 5.7.2.31 PREVIOUS TREATMENT YEAR 1 (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
ITEM 5.7.2.32 TREATMENT 2 (CORE 2.5.24). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
ITEM 5.7.2.33 PREVIOUS TREATMENT 2 (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
ITEM 5.7.2.34 TREATMENT YEAR 2 (CORE 2.5.25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
ITEM 5.7.2.35 PREVIOUS TREATMENT YEAR 2 (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
ITEM 5.7.2.36 TREATMENT 3 (CORE 2.5.26). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
ITEM 5.7.2.37 PREVIOUS TREATMENT 3 (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
ITEM 5.7.2.38 TREATMENT YEAR 3 (CORE 2.5.27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
ITEM 5.7.2.39 PREVIOUS TREATMENT YEAR 3 (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
ITEM 5.7.2.40 CHAINING CODE (CORE 2.5.37). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
ITEM 5.7.2.41 LAND COVER CLASS (CORE 2.5.29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
SUBSECTION 5.7.3 DETERMINING CONDITION CLASSES ON NONFOREST LAND . . . . 101
ITEM 5.7.3.1 PRESENT NONFOREST LAND USE (CORE 2.5.30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
ITEM 5.7.3.2 PREVIOUS NONFOREST LAND USE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
SECTION 5.8 DETERMINATION OF CROWN COVER VALUES FOR LAND USE
CLASSIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
SUBSECTION 5.8.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
ITEM 5.8.1.1 CANOPY COVER SAMPLE METHOD (CORE 2.5.31). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
ITEM 5.8.1.2 LIVE CANOPY COVER (CORE 2.5.32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
ITEM 5.8.1.3 LIVE PLUS MISSING CANOPY COVER (CORE 2.5.33) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
ITEM 5.8.1.4 CURRENT AFFORESTATION CODE (CORE 2.5.34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
ITEM 5.8.1.5 PREVIOUS AFFORESTATION CODE (CORE 2.5.35). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
ITEM 5.8.1.6 TOTAL STEMS (CORE 2.5.36). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
SECTION 5.9 CONDITION OWNERSHIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
ITEM 5.9.0.1 OWNER SHORT NAME (PACI, AFSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
ITEM 5.9.0.2 OWNERSHIP TYPE (PACI, AFSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
ITEM 5.9.0.3 OWNER CONDITION LIST (PACI, AFSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
ITEM 5.9.0.4 OWNER NOTES (PACI, AFSL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
ITEM 5.10.0.1 CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE 2.4.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
ITEM 5.10.0.2 PREVIOUS CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
ITEM 5.10.0.3 NONSAMPLED FOREST TYPE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
SECTION 5.11 CONDITION CLASS NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
SUBSECTION 5.11.1 CONDITION CLASS NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
ITEM 5.11.1.1 PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NOTES (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
ITEM 5.11.1.2 CONDITION CLASS NOTES (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
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SECTION 5.10 NONSAMPLED CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES. . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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ITEM 5.11.1.3 CHANGE MATRIX NOTES (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
CHAPTER 6 SUBPLOT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
SECTION 6.1 RECORDING SUBPLOT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
SUBSECTION 6.1.1 SUBPLOT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
ITEM 6.1.1.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER (CORE 3.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
ITEM 6.1.1.2 PREVIOUS SUBPLOT MAPPING ERROR (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
ITEM 6.1.1.3 SUBPLOT STATUS (CORE 3.2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
ITEM 6.1.1.4 SUBPLOT NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE 3.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
ITEM 6.1.1.5 NONFOREST SUBPLOT STATUS (CORE 3.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
ITEM 6.1.1.6 NONFOREST SUBPLOT NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE 3.5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
ITEM 6.1.1.7 PREVIOUS SUBPLOT CENTER CONDITION (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
ITEM 6.1.1.8 SUBPLOT CENTER CONDITION (CORE 3.6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
ITEM 6.1.1.9 SUBPLOT CONDITION LIST (CORE 3.11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
ITEM 6.1.1.10 MICROPLOT CENTER CONDITION (CORE 3.7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
ITEM 6.1.1.11 PREVIOUS MICROPLOT CENTER CONDITION (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
SUBSECTION 6.1.2 PHYSIOGRAPHIC CLASS INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
ITEM 6.1.2.1 SUBPLOT SLOPE (CORE 3.8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
ITEM 6.1.2.2 SUBPLOT ASPECT (CORE 3.9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
ITEM 6.1.2.3 SLOPE SHAPE (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
ITEM 6.1.2.4 SLOPE POSITION (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
ITEM 6.1.2.5 SNOW/WATER DEPTH (CORE 3.10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
ITEM 6.1.2.6 SUBPLOT NOTES (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
SECTION 6.2 PIG DAMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
ITEM 6.2.0.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER OF PIG DAMAGE (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
ITEM 6.2.0.2 CONDITION CLASS NUMBER OF PIG DAMAGE (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
ITEM 6.2.0.3 PERCENT OF PIG DAMAGE ON SUBPLOT (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
CHAPTER 7 BOUNDARY REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
SECTION 7.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
SECTION 7.2 REFERENCE PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
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SUBSECTION 7.2.1 BOUNDARIES ON REMEASUREMENT PLOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
SUBSECTION 7.2.2 BOUNDARY DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
ITEM 7.2.2.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER (CORE 4.2.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
ITEM 7.2.2.2 PLOT TYPE (CORE 4.2.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
ITEM 7.2.2.3 PREVIOUS PLOT TYPE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
ITEM 7.2.2.4 BOUNDARY CHANGE (CORE 4.2.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
ITEM 7.2.2.5 CONTRASTING CONDITION (CORE 4.2.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
ITEM 7.2.2.6 PREVIOUS CONTRASTING CONDITION (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
ITEM 7.2.2.7 LEFT AZIMUTH (CORE 4.2.5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
ITEM 7.2.2.8 PREVIOUS LEFT AZIMUTH (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
ITEM 7.2.2.9 CORNER AZIMUTH (CORE 4.2.6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
ITEM 7.2.2.10 PREVIOUS CORNER AZIMUTH (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
ITEM 7.2.2.11 CORNER DISTANCE (CORE 4.2.7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
ITEM 7.2.2.12 PREVIOUS CORNER DISTANCE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
ITEM 7.2.2.13 RIGHT AZIMUTH (CORE 4.2.8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
ITEM 7.2.2.14 PREVIOUS RIGHT AZIMUTH (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
ITEM 7.2.2.15 BOUNDARY NOTES (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
CHAPTER 8 TREE AND SAPLING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
SECTION 8.1 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
SECTION 8.2 SELECTING TALLY TREES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
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SUBSECTION 8.2.1 WHERE TO TALLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
SUBSECTION 8.2.2 WITHIN PLOT AREA CRITERIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
SECTION 8.3 CONDUCTING THE TREE TALLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
SUBSECTION 8.3.1 SUBPLOT WITNESS TREES/OBJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
SUBSECTION 8.3.2 SUBPLOTS/CONDITIONS WITHOUT TALLY TREES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
SECTION 8.4 TREE TRACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
SUBSECTION 8.4.1 TREE TRACKING DATA ITEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
ITEM 8.4.1.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER (CORE 5.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
ITEM 8.4.1.2 TREE RECORD NUMBER (CORE 5.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
ITEM 8.4.1.3 TREE TAG NUMBER (PACI, PFSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
ITEM 8.4.1.4 PREVIOUS TREE TAG NUMBER (PACI, PFSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
ITEM 8.4.1.5 CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (CORE 5.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
ITEM 8.4.1.6 PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
ITEM 8.4.1.7 PREVIOUS TREE STATUS (CORE 5.6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
ITEM 8.4.1.8 PRESENT TREE STATUS (CORE 5.7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
ITEM 8.4.1.9 SUBPLOT TALLY TREE WITNESS (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
ITEM 8.4.1.10 STANDING DEAD (CORE 5.7.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
ITEM 8.4.1.11 RECONCILE (CORE 5.7.1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
ITEM 8.4.1.12 SPECIES (CORE 5.8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
ITEM 8.4.1.13 AZIMUTH (CORE 5.4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
ITEM 8.4.1.14 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (CORE 5.5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
ITEM 8.4.1.15 SLOPE DISTANCE TO WITNESS TREE OR OBJECT (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
SECTION 8.5 DIAMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
SUBSECTION 8.5.1 MARKING CURRENT DIAMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
SUBSECTION 8.5.2 DIAMETER ON STUMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
SUBSECTION 8.5.3 DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
ITEM 8.5.3.1 PREVIOUS DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (CORE 5.9.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
ITEM 8.5.3.2 DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (CORE 5.9.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
SUBSECTION 8.5.4 ADDITIONAL DIAMETER DATA ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
ITEM 8.5.4.1 DIAMETER CHECK (CORE 5.12). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
ITEM 8.5.4.2 LENGTH TO DIAMETER MEASUREMENT POINT (CORE OPTIONAL 5.24) . . . . . . . . . . . 146
SECTION 8.6 ROOT MEASUREMENTS FOR TROPICAL TREES . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
ITEM 8.6.0.1 TYPE OF ROOTING SYSTEM (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
ITEM 8.6.0.2 NUMBER OF TREES IN SHARED ROOT SYSTEM (PACI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
ITEM 8.6.0.3 ROOT DIAMETER 1 (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
ITEM 8.6.0.4 ROOT DIAMETER 2 (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
ITEM 8.6.0.5 ROOTING HEIGHT (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
ITEM 8.6.0.6 PROP ROOT DENSITY (PACI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
ITEM 8.6.0.7 NUMBER OF BUTTRESSES (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
SECTION 8.7 TREE GROWTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
SUBSECTION 8.7.1 TREE LENGTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
SUBSECTION 8.7.2 TREE LIVE CROWN MEASUREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
ITEM 8.7.2.1 COMPACTED CROWN RATIO (CORE 5.19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
ITEM 8.7.2.2 CROWN CLASS (CORE 5.17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
ITEM 8.7.2.3 BRANCHING CHARACTERISTICS (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
ITEM 8.7.2.4 AERIAL ROOT DENSITY (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
SECTION 8.8 TREE DAMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
ITEM 8.8.0.1 DAMAGE AGENT 1 (CORE 5.20.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
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ITEM 8.7.1.1 PREVIOUS ACTUAL LENGTH (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
ITEM 8.7.1.2 ACTUAL LENGTH (CORE 5.15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
ITEM 8.7.1.3 PREVIOUS TOTAL LENGTH (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
ITEM 8.7.1.4 TOTAL LENGTH (CORE 5.14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
ITEM 8.7.1.5 LENGTH METHOD (CORE 5.16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
ITEM 8.7.1.6 PREVIOUS LENGTH METHOD (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
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ITEM 8.8.0.2 DAMAGE AGENT 2 (CORE 5.20.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
ITEM 8.8.0.3 DAMAGE AGENT 3 (CORE 5.20.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
ITEM 8.8.0.4 EPIPHYTE LOADING (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
ITEM 8.8.0.5 PRIORITY DAMAGE (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
ITEM 8.8.0.6 PRIORITY DAMAGE SEVERITY (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
ITEM 8.8.0.7 ROTTEN/MISSING CULL (CORE 5.13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
SUBSECTION 8.8.1 STANDING DEAD OR REMOVED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
ITEM 8.8.1.1 CAUSE OF DEATH (CORE 5.21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
ITEM 8.8.1.2 DECAY CLASS (CORE 5.23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
SECTION 8.9 CENTROID/SECOND DIAMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
ITEM 8.9.0.1 LENGTH TO CENTROID DIAMETER (PACI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
ITEM 8.9.0.2 ACTUAL LENGTH TO CENTROID DIAMETER (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
ITEM 8.9.0.3 CENTROID DIAMETER ON UPPER BOLE (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
ITEM 8.9.0.4 PREVIOUS SECOND DIAMETER ON UPPER BOLE (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
ITEM 8.9.0.5 SECOND DIAMETER ON UPPER BOLE (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
ITEM 8.9.0.6 PREVIOUS LENGTH TO SECOND DIAMETER (PACI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
SECTION 8.10 TREE NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
SUBSECTION 8.10.1 TREE NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
ITEM 8.10.1.1 TREE NOTES (CORE 5.27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
CHAPTER 9 SEEDLING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
SECTION 9.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
SUBSECTION 9.1.1 SEEDLING DATA ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
ITEM 9.1.1.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER (CORE 6.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
ITEM 9.1.1.2 CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (CORE 6.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
ITEM 9.1.1.3 SPECIES (CORE 6.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
ITEM 9.1.1.4 SEEDLING COUNT (CORE 6.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
ITEM 9.1.1.5 SEEDLING NOTES (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
CHAPTER 10 VEGETATION PROFILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
SECTION 10.1 VEGETATION SAMPLING DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
SECTION 10.2 GENERAL DEFINITIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
SECTION 10.3 VEGETATION DATA COLLECTION LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
SUBSECTION 10.3.1 SUBPLOT - LEVEL DATA ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
ITEM 10.3.1.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 8.4.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
ITEM 10.3.1.2 P2 VEG SUBPLOT SAMPLE STATUS (CORE OPTIONAL 8.4.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
ITEM 10.3.1.3 VEGETATION NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE OPTIONAL 8.4.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
ITEM 10.3.1.4 VEGETATION SUBPLOT NOTES (CORE OPTIONAL 8.4.5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
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SECTION 10.4 SPECIES COMPOSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
ITEM 10.4.0.1 SPECIES CODE (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
ITEM 10.4.0.2 UNIQUE SPECIES NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
ITEM 10.4.0.3 SPECIES CODE TYPE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
ITEM 10.4.0.4 SPECIES CODE STATUS (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
ITEM 10.4.0.5 SPECIMEN OFFICIALLY COLLECTED (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
ITEM 10.4.0.6 P2 SPECIMEN NOT COLLECTED REASON CODE (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.8) . . . . . . . . . 179
ITEM 10.4.0.7 SPECIMEN LABEL NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
ITEM 10.4.0.8 SPECIES GROWTH HABIT (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
ITEM 10.4.0.9 SPECIES VEGETATION LAYER (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
ITEM 10.4.0.10 SPECIES CANOPY COVER (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
ITEM 10.4.0.11 VEGETATION SPECIES NOTES (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
SECTION 10.5 VEGETATION STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
ITEM 10.5.0.1 CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 8.4.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
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ITEM 10.5.0.2 TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 1 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
ITEM 10.5.0.3 TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 2 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
ITEM 10.5.0.4 TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 3 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
ITEM 10.5.0.5 TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 4 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
ITEM 10.5.0.6 TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER – AERIAL VIEW (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.5) . . . . . . . . . . . 183
ITEM 10.5.0.7 NON-TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 1 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.6) . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
ITEM 10.5.0.8 NON-TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 2 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.7) . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
ITEM 10.5.0.9 NON-TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 3 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.8) . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
ITEM 10.5.0.10 NON-TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 4 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.9) . . . . . . . . . . . 184
ITEM 10.5.0.11 NON-TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER – AERIAL VIEW (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.2) . . . . . 184
ITEM 10.5.0.12 SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 1 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.11) . . . . . . . . . . . 184
ITEM 10.5.0.13 SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 2 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.12) . . . . . . . . . . . 184
ITEM 10.5.0.14 SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 3 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.13) . . . . . . . . . . . 184
ITEM 10.5.0.15 SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 4 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.14) . . . . . . . . . . . 184
ITEM 10.5.0.16 SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER—AERIAL VIEW (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.15). . . . . . 184
ITEM 10.5.0.17 FORB COVER LAYER 1 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
ITEM 10.5.0.18 FORB COVER LAYER 2 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
ITEM 10.5.0.19 FORB COVER LAYER 3 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
ITEM 10.5.0.20 FORB COVER LAYER 4 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
ITEM 10.5.0.21 FORB COVER—AERIAL VIEW (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
ITEM 10.5.0.22 GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 1 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
ITEM 10.5.0.23 GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 2 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
ITEM 10.5.0.24 GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 3 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
ITEM 10.5.0.25 GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 4 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.24) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
ITEM 10.5.0.26 GRAMINOID COVER—AERIAL VIEW (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
ITEM 10.5.0.27 MOSS/BRYOPHYTE COVER LAYER 1 (PACI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
CHAPTER 11 INVASIVE PLANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
SECTION 11.1 INVASIVE SPECIES SAMPLE DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
SECTION 11.2 SPECIES RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
SUBSECTION 11.2.1 INVASIVE SPECIES DATA ITEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
ITEM 11.2.1.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 9.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
ITEM 11.2.1.2 INVASIVE PLANT SUBPLOT SAMPLE STATUS (CORE OPTIONAL 9.5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
ITEM 11.2.1.3 INVASIVE PLANT NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE OPTIONAL 9.6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
ITEM 11.2.1.4 INVASIVE PLANT DATA NOTES (CORE OPTIONAL 9.7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
ITEM 11.2.1.5 CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 9.8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
ITEM 11.2.1.6 SPECIES CODE (CORE OPTIONAL 9.9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
ITEM 11.2.1.7 UNIQUE SPECIES NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 9.10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
ITEM 11.2.1.8 SPECIES CODE TYPE (PNW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
ITEM 11.2.1.9 SPECIES CODE STATUS (PNW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
ITEM 11.2.1.10 SPECIES CANOPY COVER (CORE OPTIONAL 9.11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
ITEM 11.2.1.11 INVASIVE SPECIMEN COLLECTED (CORE OPTIONAL 9.13). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
ITEM 11.2.1.12 SPECIMEN LABEL NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 9.14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
ITEM 11.2.1.13 INVASIVE PLANT NOTES (CORE OPTIONAL 9.15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
APPENDIX A REFERENCE INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
SECTION A.1 COUNTY AND STATE FIPS CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
SECTION A.3 SLOPE CORRECTION TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
SECTION A.4 METRIC EQUIVALENTS AND AIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
APPENDIX B TREE SPECIES LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
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SECTION B.1 TREE SPECIES LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
SECTION B.2 FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY COMMON NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
SECTION B.3 FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY NEW NIMS CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
SECTION B.4 FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY OLD NIMS CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
SECTION B.5 FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME. . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
APPENDIX C TREE CODING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
APPENDIX D DAMAGE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
SECTION D.1 DAMAGE CODES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
APPENDIX E RESERVED AND ADMINISTRATIVELY WITHDRAWN STATUS BY
OWNER AND LAND DESIGNATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
APPENDIX F QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC) . . . . . . 283
SUBSECTION F.0.1 PNW QC CHECK PLOT FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
SECTION F.1 QA/QC PLOTS TYPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
SECTION F.2 QA/QC CHECK PLOT SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
SECTION F.3 CO-LOCATED BLIND AND COLD CHECK PROCEDURES . . . . . . 284
SUBSECTION F.3.1 BLIND CHECK FIELD PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
SUBSECTION F.3.2 COLD CHECK PROCEDURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
SUBSECTION F.3.3 INTEGRITY OF QA/QC CHECK PLOT DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
SECTION F.4 DOWNLOADING BLIND AND COLD CHECK DATA. . . . . . . . . . . . 285
SECTION F.5 COLD CHECK REVIEW SESSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
APPENDIX G GPS OPERATING GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
SECTION G.1 OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
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SECTION G.2 TRIMBLE GEOXH 6000 UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
SUBSECTION G.2.1
SUBSECTION G.2.2
SUBSECTION G.2.3
SUBSECTION G.2.4
SUBSECTION G.2.5
SUBSECTION G.2.6
SUBSECTION G.2.7
SUBSECTION G.2.8
COLLECTING A SUBPLOT ROVER FILE WITH THE GEOXH UNIT.
CREATING A DUMMY ROVER FILE WITH THE GEOXH UNIT . . . . .
DISPLAYING COORDINATES FOR PLOT CENTER (OPTIONAL) . .
NAVIGATING WITH WAYPOINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOWNLOADING SUBPLOT GEOXH ROVER FILES TO LAPTOP . .
DELETING SUBPLOT GPS FILES FROM THE GEOXH . . . . . . . . . .
CHARGING THE GEOXH BATTERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPDATING THE GEOXH CONFIGURATION FILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION G.3 GARMIN GPSMAP 76CX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
SUBSECTION G.3.1
SUBSECTION G.3.2
SUBSECTION G.3.3
SUBSECTION G.3.4
SUBSECTION G.3.5
GPS KEYPAD LAYOUT AND COMMANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GPS UNIT SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAIN MENU PAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CUSTOMIZING NAVIGATION SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATING THE GPS ON PLOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION G.4 WAYPOINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
SUBSECTION G.4.1 CREATING A WAYPOINT (WHEN COORDINATES PROVIDED) . . . 294
SUBSECTION G.4.2 MARKING (STORING) CURRENT LOCATION AS A WAYPOINT. . . 295
SUBSECTION G.4.3 NAMING WAYPOINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
SECTION G.5 NAVIGATING WITH THE GPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
SECTION G.6 RECORDING GPS INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
SECTION G.7 BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
APPENDIX H LASER 200 INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
SECTION H.1 OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
SECTION H.2 BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
SECTION H.3 SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
SECTION H.4 FILTER AND REFLECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
SECTION H.5 DISTANCE AND PERCENT SLOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
SECTION H.6 TREE HEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
SECTION H.7 GATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
SECTION H.8 CUMULATIVE DISTANCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
APPENDIX I CRITERION RD 1000 ELECTRONIC RELASKOP USER GUIDE 301
SECTION I.1 LOW BATTERY WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
SECTION I.2 BUTTONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
SECTION I.3 KEY PAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
SECTION I.4 OTHER BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
SECTION I.5 DENDROMETER FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
SUBSECTION I.5.1 DIAMETER MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
SECTION I.6 ERROR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
APPENDIX J PLOT JACKET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
SECTION J.1 PLOT LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
SECTION J.2 PLOT CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
HEADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RP DATA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLOT TRAVEL TIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLOT ACCESS DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLOT NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLOT DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FIELD NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION J.3 PHOTO WORK FORMATTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
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SUBSECTION J.2.1
SUBSECTION J.2.2
SUBSECTION J.2.3
SUBSECTION J.2.4
SUBSECTION J.2.5
SUBSECTION J.2.6
SUBSECTION J.2.7
SUBSECTION J.2.8
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SECTION J.4 LANDOWNER PERMISSION LETTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
APPENDIX K REFERENCE FIELD TECHNIQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
SECTION K.1 MEASURING HEIGHTS USING A CLINOMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
SECTION K.2 CALCULATING HORIZONTAL DISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
SECTION K.3 EXAMPLE OF BANYAN TREE MEASUREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
SECTION K.4 DETERMINING SCALES AND BASELINES FROM A MAP OR PHOTO
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
SUBSECTION K.4.1 DETERMINING SCALE MEASURING OBJECT OF KNOWN SIZE ON
MAP OR PHOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
SUBSECTION K.4.2 DETERMINING SCALE BY COMPARING WITH ANOTHER MAP OR
PHOTO OF KNOWN SCALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
SUBSECTION K.4.3 CALCULATING A BASELINE ON A MAP OR PHOTO . . . . . . . . . . . 317
APPENDIX L PLOT FORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
SECTION L.1 PLOT LEVEL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
SECTION L.2 CONDITION CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
SECTION L.3 SUBPLOT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
SECTION L.4 BOUNDARY REFERENCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
SECTION L.5 TREE AND SAPLING DATA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
SECTION L.6 SEEDLING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
SECTION L.7 VEGETATION SPECIES COMPOSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
SECTION L.8 VEGETATION STRUCTURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
SECTION L.9 INVASIVE SPECIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
SECTION L.10 LOCATION RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
APPENDIX M OWNER CONTACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
SECTION M.1 HELLO LETTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
SECTION M.2 LANDOWNER CONTACT LETTER/DATA CONFIDENTIALITY . . . 334
SECTION M.3 RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
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APPENDIX N EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
SECTION N.1 DATA RECORDING ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
SECTION N.2 PHOTO INTERPRETATION ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
SECTION N.3 PLOT MEASURING ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
SECTION N.4 PLOT REFERENCING ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
SECTION N.5 FIRST AID ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
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SECTION N.6 PERSONAL AND SAFETY GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
SECTION N.7 CAMPING GEAR WHEN APPLICABLE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
APPENDIX O SUMMARY OF MANUAL CHANGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
APPENDIX P CORE 7.0 CHANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
This manual documents data collection procedures, codes, standards, and definitions used by the Pacific
Northwest Research Station, Forest Inventory and Analysis (PNW-FIA) program in the 2016 forest
inventory of the Federated States of Micronesia. PNW-FIA is one of four United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, FIA programs across the country which conducts forest inventories in
most of the 50 states and in the Pacific Islands. PNW-FIA is responsible for inventorying the forest
resources of Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and the Pacific Islands. Field data collection
within PNW-FIA is completed by two data collection units: the Portland Forestry Sciences Laboratory
(PFSL) and the Anchorage Forestry Sciences Laboratory (AFSL). PFSL is based in Portland, Oregon and
is responsible for California, Oregon, and Washington. AFSL is based in Anchorage, Alaska and is
responsible for Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands.
Nationally consistent and uniform Core data measurements are assured by following the procedures
outlined in the Forest Inventory and Analysis National Core Field Guide. In addition to the Core data items
required by the national FIA program, PNW-FIA measures regional data items that are of interest to the
clients and customers of the PNW Research Station.
SECTION 1.1 ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL
This manual is structured primarily for use by field personnel. Each chapter corresponds either to a
separate function that must be performed in locating and measuring a field plot, or to a particular aspect of
data recording that must be completed. Procedures are ordered to coincide, as much as possible, with the
order in which field data are collected and entered into the data recorder.
Core field data collection procedures, listed in the Forest Inventory and Analysis National Core Field Guide,
Version 6.1, have been incorporated into this manual. Instructions that are single underlined, tables that are
shaded, and data item names followed by CORE and the Core chapter/section number in bold and
parentheses, describe data items or field procedures included in the Core field guide. Any regional
adjustments are noted in italic font within the underlined text or shaded table. Note: all scientific names are
shown in italic font. Portions of this manual that are not underlined or shaded describe regional procedures
which supplement national Core data. Regional data item names are followed, in bold and parentheses, by
the specific inventory (i.e., PACI, AFSL, PFSL) or by PNW if the data item applies to all three PNW
inventories. When data items are referenced within chapter text, the data item name will appear in all
capital letters (e.g., “Record the CONDITION CLASS NUMBER of the condition class in which each tree is
located.”).
Database codes have been included in brackets following the data item name. National Information
Management System (NIMS) codes are listed for Core data items and regional database codes are listed
for regional data items. Note: Core data items containing regional additions (e.g., values, codes) will list
“CORE” as the source, but brackets will contain regional database codes; national database codes will be
populated from the regional database.
The following examples show how data items will be displayed depending on the source (i.e., Core or
regional) of the data item:
In addition, the following information is given for each data item:
When collected: Specific criteria for when data item is recorded
Field width: X digits
Tolerance: Acceptable range of measurement
Values: Legal values/codes for data items
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
ITEM NUMBER; DATA ITEM NAME; (SOURCE); [TABLE.COLUMN NAME]
ITEM X.X.X.X CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (CORE 5.3) [COND.CONDID]...................................Core
ITEM X.X.X.X PRP TYPE (PNW) [TREE.PREV_HT_PNWRS]..............................PACI, AFSL and PFSL
ITEM X.X.X.X ROAD ACCESS (PACI) [PLOT.RDUSECD].........................................................PACI only
ITEM X.X.X.X TREE TAG NUMBER (PACI, PFSL) [TREE.TAG_NO_PNWRS].......PACI and PFSL only
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SECTION 1.2 THE INVENTORY
The national FIA program consists of three phases. Phase 1 (P1) is a remote sensing phase aimed at
classifying all land into forest and nonforest. Phase 2 (P2) consists of a set of field sample locations
distributed across the landscape with approximately one sample location (FIA plot) for every 6,000 acres at
standard intensification. Forested sample locations are visited by field crews that collect a variety of forest
ecosystem data. Nonforest locations are visited, as necessary, to quantify rates of land use change or to
measure regional data items, when specified. This field manual describes the P2 process. Phase 3 (P3)
consists of a subset of the phase 2 plots (approximately one every 96,000 acres), which are visited during
the growing season in order to collect an extended suite of ecological data including full vegetation census,
tree and crown condition, soil data, lichen diversity, coarse woody material, and ozone injury. Data are
collected on a subset of plots in all states every year (i.e., annual inventory), as opposed to the historical
FIA approach of sampling states sequentially in a cycle (i.e., periodic inventory).
SECTION 1.3 PRODUCTS
PNW-FIA reports on the status and trends of forests in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii and
the Pacific Islands, and provides information sought by resource planners, policy analysts, and others
involved in forest resource decision-making. Data collected in PNW-FIA inventories are summarized,
interpreted, analyzed, and published in analytical reports and research articles of national, state, regional,
and sub-regional scope. Information is presented by forest land and owner classes for land use change;
timber volume, growth, mortality, and removals; potential forest productivity; opportunities for silvicultural
treatment; and type and area of wildlife habitats.
The data collected in these inventories represent a wealth of information that can answer questions about
the status and trend of forest ecosystems, distribution of plant species and their relationship to the
environment, the incidence of insects and disease in relation to forest type and condition, changes in forest
structure and productivity resulting from disturbance, and improved prediction of forest growth and
development on different sites and in response to management.
SECTION 1.4 UNITS OF MEASURE
The PNW-FIA program uses ENGLISH units as the measurement system.
SECTION 1.5 PLOT DESIGN GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Core ground plot consists of four subplots approximately 1/24 acre in size with a radius of 24.0 feet
horizontal. The center subplot is subplot 1. Subplots 2, 3, and 4 are located 120.0 feet horizontal at
azimuths of 360, 120, and 240 degrees, respectively, from the center of subplot 1 (see Figure 1.1).
Throughout this field guide, the use of the word ‘plot’ refers to the entire set of four subplots. ‘Plot center’ is
defined as the center of subplot 1.
Each subplot contains a microplot of approximately 1/300 acre in size with a radius of 6.8 feet horizontal.
The center of the microplot is offset 90 degrees and 12.0 feet horizontal from each subplot center.
Microplots are numbered in the same way as subplots.
Section 1.2: THE INVENTORY
In the PNW-FIA annual inventory, the four subplots are laid out in the pattern shown in Figure 1.1; subplots
are never “substituted” or “moved” in order to keep the entire subplot within a homogeneous condition.
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SUBSECTION 1.5.1 PLOT LAYOUT
Figure 1.1: FIA Phase 2 plot diagram
SUBSECTION 1.5.2 DATA ARE COLLECTED ON PLOTS AT THE FOLLOWING LEVELS
Plot- Data that describe the entire cluster of four subplots.
Microplot - Data that describe a small area within a subplot.
Subplot - Data that describe a single subplot of a cluster.
Condition Class - A discrete combination of landscape attributes that describe the environment on all or
part of the plot. These attributes include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
CONDITION CLASS STATUS
RESERVED STATUS
OWNER GROUP
FOREST TYPE
STAND SIZE CLASS
REGENERATION STATUS
TREE DENSITY
Tree - Data describing live saplings with a diameter 1.0 inch through 4.9 inches, and live or dead trees with
diameter greater than or equal to 5.0 inches.
Seedling - Data describing live trees with a diameter less than 1.0 inch and greater than or equal to 0.5 feet
in length (conifers) or greater than or equal to 1.0 feet in length (hardwoods).
Vegetation - Data describing plant composition and cover.
Invasive Species - Data describing presence and abundance of invasive plant species.
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
Boundary - An approximate description of the demarcation line between two condition classes that occur
on a single subplot or microplot. There is no boundary recorded when the demarcation occurs beyond the
fixed-radius plots.
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SECTION 1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
SUBSECTION 1.6.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The goal of the FIA Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program is to ensure that all resource
inventory data are scientifically sound, of known quality, and are thoroughly documented. Measurement
quality objectives (MQO) are established as standards to define data quality.
The PNW-FIA QA/QC staff works to continually improve the PNW-FIA inventory process by controlling,
identifying, and documenting errors and sources of variability that could be detrimental to the quality of
PNW-FIA inventory results. Emphasis is placed on extensive crew training, field inspections, and
documentation of protocols and procedures used in the inventory.
Measurement quality and consistency are assessed by using three methods: hot checks, cold checks, and
blind plots (see Appendix F for inspection plot descriptions). Periodic on-site inspections of field locations
are conducted to ensure that the field work is being performed with the required accuracy and precision.
Specifically, objectives of field checking are:
1. To obtain uniform and consistent interpretation and application of field instructions among all field
crews.
2. To minimize technique errors.
3. To check the performance of each individual crew member.
4. To reveal inadequacies in the instructions and in the training program.
5. To assess and document the quality (accuracy, precision, completeness) of field data.
SECTION 1.7 SAFETY
Safety is the number one priority within the PNW-FIA program. Personnel working in the field are subject to
many safety hazards. Each person must always be conscious of these hazards to avoid accidents:
Section 1.6: QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Don't take chances!
Eliminate horseplay and carelessness!
Think safety!
No task is more important than personal safety!
Always make sure that someone else knows where you plan to work each day!
SUBSECTION 1.7.1 SAFETY IN THE WOODS
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Wear protective clothing: Long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and gloves may protect you from contact with
brush and rocks, poisonous plants, and stinging insects. Trouser legs should be loose enough to avoid
binding or cramping, and should not have cuffs. Wear a hardhat at all times in the woods. During hunting
seasons, wear bright red or orange clothing.
Wear good quality boots that provide good support and traction. For example: 8-inch high leather work
boots with lug-soles (Vibram-type soles).
Walk, don't run in the woods. Take your time and plan your route. Avoid plunging through the brush. The
best route of travel may not be the shortest. Routes across brushy, irregular terrain with rocks and down
logs can be hazardous.
Be watchful of twigs and branches, which may cause eye injury. Be especially alert when stepping up to
trees which retain their small dead twigs. Keep a sufficient distance behind the person ahead of you to
avoid being slapped by branches.
Lift knees high to clear obstacles in heavy undergrowth or slash. Slow down and watch your step.
When contouring a steep slope, do not lean into the hill. This tends to loosen footing. Erect posture or
slightly leaning out gives more secure footing.
Know how to fall to avoid hard impacts. Keep flexible with knees slightly bent. If you feel yourself
slipping, pick a landing spot. Do not stick your arms out to break a fall. Roll with the fall. Try to take the
impact on the side of your body rather than your back.
Don't take chances by walking across ravines on small logs.
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Bee aware. Keep an eye out for yellow jacket and hornet activity. Yellow jackets nest in the ground,
often in well-decayed logs or in thick moss on trees or in snag cavities. Yellow jackets are particularly
active (nasty) during late summer and early fall when forest conditions are very dry. Hornets nest above
ground in "paper" nests that are suspended from branches; woe befalls those who unwittingly bump
their head against a nest, or shake the sapling from which a nest is suspended. If allergic to insect
stings, carry medication to counteract the effects of stings. Let co-workers know about your allergies and
how they can assist in an emergency.
Keep hatchets in their sheath except when actually using them, and snap the sheath shut.
First Aid. Keep your individual first-aid kit completely supplied, and know how to use it. Treat all wounds
promptly.
Carry plenty of water. Don't expect your partner to carry water for you.
Beware of lightning. Watch for approaching storms. Avoid prominent high exposed ground and tall/lone
trees. Abandon field gear, especially that made of metal. Seek shelter in the vehicle if possible,
otherwise in thick timber, large caves or in valley bottoms. Crouch on the balls of your feet with your
head covered. Separate 100 feet from other crew members.
SUBSECTION 1.7.2 SAFETY ON THE ROAD
It all pays the same, so drive with care, with courtesy (regardless of others' actions), and with common
sense. Follow these tips:
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Seat belt use is required in all government-owned or leased vehicles. Do not ride in the back of pickups.
Cell phone use is prohibited while driving a government vehicle; pull off the road and park in a safe
location to use a cell phone.
Drive defensively! Expect the other person, whether a vehicle operator or a pedestrian, to do the worst
thing and be prepared. Observe all speed regulations and traffic signs.
Do not drive when sleepy, taking medication, or when other personal conditions make it unsafe to drive
a vehicle. Get someone else to drive or, if alone, stop driving and nap (out of the public view).
Always drive with your headlights on. This practice increases the visibility of your vehicle. It is
particularly important when driving in fog, on dusty roads, traveling in and out of shadows, and any other
low light/visibility situations. Turn lights off when you park the vehicle.
Do not operate a vehicle in an unsafe condition. Check your vehicle frequently to keep it in good
mechanical condition. Lights, horn, steering, and brakes should be kept in proper adjustment at all
times. Make necessary repairs as soon as unsafe condition develops. Report any unsafe conditions to
your supervisor.
Keep the vehicle clean. Windows, mirrors, and lights should be kept clean and free of obstructions to
increase visibility. Keep the cab and driver area clean so material is not rolling under pedals or
distracting the driver.
SUBSECTION 1.7.3 WHAT TO DO IF INJURED
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Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
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Treat the injury promptly. If immediate medical attention is required, go directly to a hospital emergency
room. Try to make contact with your supervisor or the office to get instructions and assistance. Make
sure the doctor fills out his/her part on the CA-1 form.
Inform your supervisor of all injuries and ask which, if any, forms need to be filled out. Supervisors must
inform the office at the earliest opportunity.
Fill out Federal accident forms completely with signatures. ALWAYS make a copy for your personal
records. Give the completed forms to your supervisor. Have the supervisor check your entries for
mistakes, fill out their section, and forward the completed forms to the appropriate person.
Gather Information. If you are in a multi-vehicle accident, provide the other parties with enough written
information so that they can easily get in touch with you, your crew supervisor, and the office. In turn,
you must get the following information from all involved parties and witnesses—names, addresses,
phone numbers, vehicle license numbers, driver's license numbers, insurance company names and
policy numbers, and police report numbers. If possible, do not admit responsibility without first
contacting your supervisor.
Section 1.7: SAFETY
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CHAPTER 2 LOCATING THE PLOT
This chapter describes the steps taken to locate and establish new FIA plots, and to locate and remeasure
previously established FIA plots.
Establishing the plot location is the crucial first step in collecting valid field data. While measurements at
each location are used to compile statistical information for the entire inventory, each location is also
compared to information derived from processing remotely sensed (e.g., satellite, aircraft) data for the same
location. Because these two sampling layers must measure attributes on the same location, the ground
sample must be located as accurately as possible.
SECTION 2.1 LOCATING AN ESTABLISHED PLOT
Established plots include:
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Annual inventory (P2) remeasurement plots (SAMPLE KIND = 2, Item 4.3.4.7)
The first step in relocating a previously established plot is to find the ground location of plot center (PC)
marked on the photos; use resources such as photos, maps/drawings, written descriptions, GPS
coordinates (Section 4.4), and reference point (RP) data. Each field crew should have a map with the
location of the plots marked and identified with the plot number, and a plot jacket for each plot that may be
visited. Use the available resources to reach the general vicinity of the plot. All previously established plots
should have an RP from which a slope distance and azimuth to the plot center (PC) was recorded. This
distance and azimuth can be followed from the RP to relocate the PC.
When a previously established plot is difficult to find use the following procedures to re-establish the plot for
remeasurement:
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If no trees exist: Use photos, maps, and GPS to verify plot location and treat plot as remeasurement.
If a major disturbance has occurred with no trees or monumentation remaining: Use photos, maps,
and GPS to verify the plot location and consider it a remeasurement plot.
If some monumentation is present, but not all the trees are found: The plot should be re-established
and remeasurement protocol followed.
SUBSECTION 2.1.1 NAVIGATING WITH PHOTOGRAPHY
The plot jacket for each field plot will usually contain photos, supplemental imagery, and maps. The plot
center is pinpricked and circled on the old photos. Photo pinpricks must be transferred onto new photos
without error. Use both new and old photos to proceed to the plot area when revisiting established plots.
Some photos will be marked with a point-of-departure (POD). They are usually near a road and indicate
how the crew approached the plot at a previous visit. In some cases, it may be easier to locate an
established plot by heading directly to the plot rather than to the RP because within the plot area there may
be numerous "signs" to detect (e.g., trees with reference tags, tree numbers, diameter nails). In searching
for the plot, you may find a tagged/numbered tree on one of the subplots; use the plot data from previous
visits to determine which subplot you are on.
Plots visited previously will, in most cases, have field collected GPS coordinates. When using GPS
coordinates to navigate, ensure coordinates are entered accurately into the GPS unit using the correct
datum and follow your progress on the photo. Compare the GPS navigation readings to other plot location
data such as RP to PC distance and azimuth to confirm direction of travel.
If during GPS navigation to the plot you encounter anything that could affect a future crew’s travel or safety
(e.g., passage around cliffs, shallow stream crossings, illicit activities, game trails, etc.) create a waypoint.
Record the waypoint coordinates (Subsection 4.4.3) and provide an explanation in the electronic GPS
NOTES.
Refer to Appendix G, GPS Operating Guide, for operation instructions for specific GPS units.
Chapter 2: LOCATING THE PLOT
SUBSECTION 2.1.2 NAVIGATING WITH GPS
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SUBSECTION 2.1.3 NAVIGATING WITH REFERENCE POINT (RP) DATA
Reference points have been established on most previously visited plots; slope distance and azimuth from
the RP to the PC were recorded. On some plots, the previous RP referenced a subplot center other than
subplot 1, the pinpricked location; on these plots, the plot center monument was still installed at the
pinpricked location. See Section 3.3 for monumentation details.
Species, diameter at breast height (DBH) (to the nearest centimeter on periodic PNW-FIA plots), azimuth
from RP to PC, and slope distance from RP to PC, were recorded on the plot card and on the photo used at
the previous visit, and will be in the previous data printout.
The RP will be monumented with square aluminum tags (non-tree RP monumentation will vary). An RP tree
will have three square aluminum tags; two at approximately six feet above ground (facing crew’s approach),
and one below stump height (facing plot center).
Though measuring the distance and azimuth from the RP to the PC may be time consuming, if done
carefully, it is a reliable method for relocating field plots.
Before measuring from the RP to the plot center, check photos to see if the azimuth and distance seem
reasonable. If reliable GPS coordinates exist, GPS distance and azimuth can be compared to RP data
distance and azimuth.
SUBSECTION 2.1.4 REVERSE REFERENCE POINT (RP) METHOD
If the RP cannot be found, but the plot center is found, locate a new RP after remeasuring the plot (time
permitting). The tree/object selected should be visible on the photo, preferably between the LZ and PC.
Record new RP data using the following method:
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If GPS coverage is very good, collect coordinates for the new RP. Use the ROUTE function on the GPS
to determine the HD and AZ from RP to PC after both PC and RP coordinates have been collected and
saved in the GPS unit. Use the navigation function on the GPS receiver to get an azimuth and horizontal
distance from the new RP to the collected PC coordinates. Record all the usual RP data in the RP
section of the plot card and label them “GPS” to indicate that azimuth and horizontal distance were not
measured with a compass and tape. These data must also be entered into the data recorder. Pinprick
the new RP on the best photo available and record the RP data on the back of the photo; label these
data with the method (GPS) used to determine the azimuth and horizontal distance to the new RP.
SECTION 2.2 ESTABLISHED PLOT ISSUES
See Section 2.1, Locating an Established Plot, for definition of established plots.
SUBSECTION 2.2.1 DIFFICULTY FINDING ESTABLISHED PLOTS
Section 2.2: ESTABLISHED PLOT ISSUES
If an established plot cannot be found, follow these steps:
1. Return to the last known point on the route to the plot. Plan a route to the pinpricked plot center; divide
the route into stages with a physical feature at the end of each stage which can be identified on the
photos and confirmed on the ground. Proceed stage by stage, confirming the endpoint of the previous
stage before proceeding to the next. The endpoint of the last stage should correspond with the
pinpricked location, and be monumented with a center stake and witness trees/snags/stumps/objects. If
the plot cannot be found, continue with the following steps.
2. Look for stream confluences, ridges, openings, groups of large trees, old skid roads, large snags, etc. on
the ground, to confirm you are at the pinpricked location.
3. Try to locate the area where previous crews might have been when they thought they were at the
pinpricked location. Check the previous plot card for remarks providing insight on plot location such as:
"Plot center moved back 20 feet on same azimuth to agree with photo pinprick". Look for other indicators
such as:
• Stand type and size of trees
• The size and species of the RP and subplot 1 witness trees
• Direction of travel from the RP (it could be 180 degrees off)
• Slope and aspect
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4. Previous plot access information (Route to RP and RP Information) should be compared with the
original photo pinprick. If these two plot references do not correlate to the same location:
• Begin a spiral search from where the RP to PC traverse ended; extend up to a 500-foot radius
around the ground location.
• At the same time, use all photos, drawings/maps, previous data, and/or GPS coordinates to aid in
relocating.
• If the end of the RP to PC measured distance does not appear to be at the PC photo pinprick, then
use photos to find the pinprick location visually on the ground. If the ground location of the pinprick is
found then begin a spiral search of that area, extending up to a 500-foot radius.
5. If no sign of the plot can be found after an extensive search (maximim 2 hours) using all the data and
tools available, the plot will be considered lost. Search time is limited to allow for plot re-establishment
on the same field day. See Section 4.1, Lost Plot/Replacement Plot.
SUBSECTION 2.2.2 INCORRECTLY INSTALLED PLOT
Incorrectly installed plots will be relocated or remeasured based on the following criteria:
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Remeasurement (SAMPLE KIND = 2): Plot is remeasured in its current location, regardless of location
errors (i.e., incorrect initial plot location). In this situation, pinprick the actual plot center location on the
photos and label the new pinprick on the back of the photo (e.g., “actual plot location”); draw an “X” over
the previous pinprick and label (e.g., “initial pinprick location–plot not installed here“). Electronic PLOT
NOTES (Item 4.3.5.9) must be recorded, and a written explanation/description included on the plot card.
SUBSECTION 2.2.3 INCORRECTLY INSTALLED SUBPLOT OR MICROPLOT
Subplots and microplots are remeasured where they were installed at the previous annual visit, regardless
of installation error (see Subsection 3.2.3, New Plot Establishment Tolerances). When a subplot or
microplot center is determined to be installed incorrectly, electronic SUBPLOT NOTES (Item 6.1.2.6) must
be recorded documenting why the installation was in error and a written explanation included on the plot
card.
SUBSECTION 2.2.4 PC STAKE OR SUBPLOT/MICROPLOT PIN MISSING OR MOVED
If the PC stake or a subplot/microplot pin is missing or has moved, re-establish the PC stake, subplot pin, or
microplot pin at the previously established location using all available information (e.g., previous crew's data
sheets, plot card diagrams and descriptions, downloaded tree data in PDR, and any monumentation on the
ground). The location of the plot center stake and subplot pins is critical for ensuring that trees do not
arbitrarily move in or out of tally between surveys. When a crew has exhausted all efforts to find the PC
stake or subplot/microplot pin, use the following guidelines to re-establish plot/subplot/microplot center and
provide details of the reinstallation in electronic SUBPLOT NOTES and on the plot card:
For example: Tree A has a horizontal distance of 23.4 feet and a back-azimuth of 270 degrees.
Tree B has a horizontal distance of 23.2 feet and a back-azimuth of 90 degrees. Although the
measuring tapes extending from the two trees should meet at center, there is a gap of 0.4 feet
between them. Re-establish center at the average point between the two tapes, and record the
details of the reinstallation in electronic SUBPLOT NOTES.
Chapter 2: LOCATING THE PLOT
1. If the PC stake or a subplot pin is not in the previous location (i.e., pulled out of ground or moved) or
is missing:
• Locate the witness trees and any trees that are located nearest to the limiting distances of 24.0
feet. Use the slope distances and horizontal distances of these trees to ensure proper stake or
pin re-establishment.
• To ensure optimal precision, the crew should measure out the previous slope/horizontal
distances along the back-azimuths from the trees nearest the limiting distances to where PC or
subplot center should be. The location where the measured distances converge should be the reestablished stake/pin position.
• If the measured distances do not intersect at one point after verifying the distances and backazimuths, re-establish the stake/pin at the average point, and record the discrepancies in the
electronic SUBPLOT NOTES.
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2. If the microplot pin is not in the previous location (i.e., pulled out of ground or has moved), or is
missing:
• Locate any previously tallied saplings using the printout and downloaded data in the PDR. Locate
saplings on the edge of the 6.8-foot limiting distance and use them to re-establish the center of
the microplot.
• If there is only one tally sapling on the microplot, measure out 12 feet at 90-degrees from subplot
center to temporarily mark the location of microplot center. Measure back to this location from the
pith of the sapling using previous distance and azimuth and re-establish the microplot pin based
on the temporary pin location and previous tally sapling data.
• If there are no tally saplings on the microplot, re-establish microplot center 12 feet from subplot
center at 90-degrees.
SUBSECTION 2.2.5 LOST SUBPLOT
When an individual subplot is lost (cannot be relocated), re-establish the subplot center pin. CONDITION
CLASS STATUS (Item 5.7.0.4) of the new subplot must be updated (if necessary) and previous tree data
must be reconciled. See Section 8.4, Tree Tracking, for specific instructions for closing out downloaded tree
records on lost subplots.Record details of the lost subplot and procedures used to reinstall the pin in
electronic SUBPLOT NOTES and on the plot card. Record specific notes pertaining to the tree tally in the
individual TREE NOTES. In cases where individual subplots are lost (cannot be located), use the following
procedures:
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Assign the appropriate present CONDITION CLASS STATUS Code(s) to the new subplot (usually
CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or 2).
Assign TREE STATUS = 0 to all downloaded trees (i.e., incorrectly tallied at the previous survey).
Assign RECONCILE codes 3 or 4 (i.e., missed live or missed dead) to all trees on the new subplot.
SUBSECTION 2.2.6 LOST PLOT (REPLACEMENT PLOT)
If a previously established annual inventory (4-subplot design) plot (SAMPLE KIND = 2) cannot be found
following an extensive search (three hours) using all the data and tools available, the plot is considered lost;
certain procedures must be followed to “close out” the old (lost) plot and replace it with a new plot. See
Section 4.1, Lost Plot/Replacement Plot, for specific procedures.
Section 2.3: LOCATING NEW PLOTS
SECTION 2.3 LOCATING NEW PLOTS
Annual inventory plots installed for the first time where no periodic P2 plot previously existed should have
new photos with the plot center marked—either pinpricked or marked with crosshairs. Some plots may also
have coordinates obtained by digitizing USGS topographic maps. Some plots may contain photos and
supplemental imagery, which can be used as an aid in locating plot center. When you arrive at the point you
believe to be the PC, carefully check the location on the new photos/imagery against the surrounding
terrain and pattern of tree crowns and vegetation to confirm the location on the photo/imagery and your
location on the ground are the exact same spot. The new plot should be installed accurately: within +/- 10.0
feet of pinprick on a 1:12,000 or finer scale photo (e.g., 1:5,000), and within +/- 30.0 feet if the photo scale
is 1:12,000 or broader (e.g., 1:15,840).
SUBSECTION 2.3.1 INSTALLING A PLOT WITH TARGET (TGT) COORDINATES
Installing a plot with target (TGT) coordinates is the preferred method in the Pacific Islands. To establish a
new plot with TGT Coordinates follow these steps:
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4.
Navigate to approximately 200 to 300 feet from the TGT Coordinates.
Choose an RP using the same selection criteria specified in Chapter 3 (Plot Layout and Referencing).
Create a waypoint at the RP.
Once the RP waypoint is created and saved after collecting at least 60 hits, one should use ROUTE
screen to determine the HD and AZ from RP to PC.
5. Measure to the plot with compass and tape and laser as you would usually from the RP.
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SECTION 2.4 CIRCUMSTANCES PRECLUDING PLOT ESTABLISHMENT/
MEASUREMENT
Active Logging: If the plot area is being actively logged (timber is being felled, bucked, or yarded) or is
unsafe to visit because of active logging, do not establish/measure the plot. Note the status of the
logging operation on the plot jacket and return the plot to the unit coordinator. Proceed to an alternate plot if
available.
Plot center (subplot 1) cannot be physically occupied (e.g., Census water, noncensus water, denied
access, or hazardous): The subplot will not be installed/measured or referenced; the entire subplot is
classified as the subplot center condition, even though a portion of it may be in another condition class.
Other subplots are installed/measured using normal procedures (see Subsection 3.4.2, Establishing
Subplots when Plot Center is Inaccessible).
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Note: If a subplot center (including subplot 1) lands in Census or noncensus water do not install or
measure the subplot, even if it can be occupied safely.
Chapter 2: LOCATING THE PLOT
Section 2.4: CIRCUMSTANCES PRECLUDING PLOT ESTABLISHMENT/MEASUREMENT
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CHAPTER 3 PLOT LAYOUT AND REFERENCING
This chapter describes the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) plot design, establishment guidelines,
tolerances and procedures used to monument and reference plots and subplots.
SECTION 3.1 PLOT DESIGN
The Core ground plot consists of four subplots with a radius of 24.0 feet horizontal. The center subplot is
subplot 1. Subplots 2, 3, and 4 are located 120.0 feet (horizontal) at azimuths of 360, 120, and 240
degrees, respectively, from the center of subplot 1 (see Figure 3.1: FIA Phase 2 plot diagram). Throughout
this field manual, the use of the word ‘plot’ refers to the entire set of four subplots. ‘Plot center’ is defined as
the center of subplot 1.
Each subplot contains a microplot with a radius of 6.8 feet horizontal. The center of the microplot is offset
90 degrees and 12.0 feet horizontal from each subplot center. Microplots are numbered in the same way as
subplots.
SUBSECTION 3.1.1 PLOT LAYOUT
The following table can assist in locating subplots 2 through 4 from a subplot other than subplot 1.
Subplot
From
2
2
3
Numbers
To
3
4
4
Azimuth
150
210
270
Backsight
degrees
330
030
090
Distance
feet
207.8
207.8
207.8
SUBSECTION 3.1.2 PLOT DIMENSIONS
A. Subplot – for sampling landscape-level characteristics, assessing vegetation, tallying trees meeting a
minimum diameter at breast height:
• Radius = 24.0 feet
• Area = 1,809.56 square feet or approximately 0.04 acre or approximately 1/24 acre
B. Microplot – for counting tree seedlings and tallying tree saplings:
• Radius = 6.8 feet
• Area = 145.27 square feet or approximately 0.003 acre or approximately 1/300 acre
Chapter 3: PLOT LAYOUT AND REFERENCING
Figure 3.1: FIA Phase 2 plot diagram
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SECTION 3.2 PLOT ESTABLISHMENT
SUBSECTION 3.2.1 PLOT ESTABLISHMENT GUIDELINES
Establish the ground plot at the location corresponding to the pinprick on the photo, as described in Section
3.1, Plot Design. In the annual inventory the four subplots are laid out in the pattern shown in Figure 3.1:
FIA Phase 2 plot diagram.
When the crew cannot occupy the plot center because safety hazards exist, or the plot center is
inaccessible or out of the sample, the crew should check the other subplots. See Section 2.4
Circumstances Precluding Plot Establishment/Measurement, for installation instructions when a safety
hazard exists. If any subplot centers can be occupied and are in the sample, the subplots that can be
occupied should be established and sampled following normal procedures. When a subplot center or
microplot center cannot be occupied, no measurements will be taken on that subplot or microplot; instead,
the entire subplot or microplot should be classified according to the condition preventing occupancy.
However, if a localized obstruction (e.g. tree stem, boulder) prevents subplot/microplot center occupancy,
measure the subplot or microplot using best estimate distances for references and trees. Document the
situation in Item 6.1.2.6, SUBPLOT NOTES (PNW). See Item 6.1.1.3, SUBPLOT STATUS (CORE 3.2) for
examples of coding data items in specific situations.
Note: If a subplot center (including subplot 1) is classified as noncensus water (CONDITION CLASS
STATUS = 3) or Census water (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 4), no measurements are taken on that
subplot, even if it can be occupied safely (i.e., regardless of water level, a subplot center covered by
noncensus or Census water cannot be “occupied”).
If a remeasurement (SAMPLE KIND = 2) subplot or microplot was installed incorrectly at the previous visit,
the current crew should remeasure the subplot or microplot in its present location (see Subsection 2.2.2,
Incorrectly Installed Plot). Notes are required, both on the plot card and in SUBPLOT NOTES, when
previously mislocated subplots are encountered.
In cases where individual subplots are lost (cannot be relocated), see Subsection 2.2.5, Lost Subplot, for
instructions.
SUBSECTION 3.2.2 PLOT INTEGRITY
Each FIA unit is responsible for minimizing damage to current or prospective sample trees and for
specifying how these trees are monumented for remeasurement. The following field procedures are
permitted:
•
•
•
Section 3.2: PLOT ESTABLISHMENT
•
Nailing tags on witness trees so that subplot centers can be relocated.
Boring trees for age on subplots to determine tree age, site index, stand age, or for other reasons.
Nailing and tagging trees on microplots and subplots so that these trees can be identified and
relocated efficiently and positively at times of remeasurement.
Nailing or painting microplot and subplot trees so that the point of diameter measurement can be
accurately relocated and remeasured.
All other potentially damaging procedures that may erode subplot integrity are prohibited.
The following practices are specifically prohibited:
•
•
Boring and scribing some specific tree species that are known to be negatively affected (e.g., the
initiation of infection or callusing).
Chopping vines from tally trees. When possible, vines should be pried off trunks to enable accurate
measurement. If this is not possible, alternative tools (calipers, biltmore sticks) should be used.
Note: Avoid becoming part of the problem! There is a risk that field crews walking into plot locations could
pick up seeds along roadsides or other patches of invasive plants and spread them through the forest and
on to the plot. Be aware of the vegetation you are traveling through and consider stopping and removing
seeds from boots and clothing before entering uninvaded lands, particularly remote areas that are rarely
visited.
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SUBSECTION 3.2.3 NEW PLOT ESTABLISHMENT TOLERANCES
Plot center (center of subplot 1): +/- 10.0 feet of pinprick on a 1:12,000 or finer scale photo (e.g.,
1:5,000); +/- 30.0 feet if the photo scale is 1:12,000 or broader (e.g., 1:15,840)
Subplot 2, 3, or 4: +/- 5 feet
Microplot: +/- 0.5 feet
SECTION 3.3 MONUMENTING AND REFERENCING PLOT CENTER
All ground visited plots are monumented at plot center and referenced by a reference point (RP) and two
witness trees/objects. Install a white plot pin at the plot center (PC, center of subplot 1); see Subsection
3.3.3, Exceptions to Monumenting Plot Center, for valid exceptions to this rule.
If previously established, the plot was monumented at last visit with a pin in the ground at PC and was
referenced by an RP and two nearby witnesses—marked distinctively with square or round tags. Replace
the previous plot pin with a new white plot pin at exactly the same location as the old pin (pack out plastic
pins and discard), and update witness measurements.
Note: Monumenting and referencing protocol for entirely nonforest plots differs from standard protocol; see
Section 3.5 (Monumenting and Referencing Entirely Nonforest Plots) for monumenting and referencing
guidelines.
Special Note for Hawaii Island Only: Do not affix the lower reference tags or nails to reference trees on
lands owned by the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW). This is a special case request. The upper
tags should still be installed.
SUBSECTION 3.3.1 THE REFERENCE POINT
The reference point references the plot center monument, a pin marking PC, on all field visited plots. It is an
object (usually a tree) that is easily identified on the aerial photo and on the ground, and likely to be present
at the next visit. Do not reference a subplot other than the one with the plot center monument just because
that subplot is closer to the RP. The RP may reference a subplot other than subplot 1 only when there is a
significant obstacle or other obstruction between the RP and subplot 1, or when a subplot other than
subplot 1 has the center monumentation (see Subsection 3.3.3, Exceptions to Monumenting Plot Center).
Tag the RP: Attach three square aluminum tags to the RP tree; old tags may be reused, if suitable. Nail two
tags six feet above ground line; facing the direction(s) from which you expect future crews to approach the
RP. Nail one square tag below stump height on the side of the tree facing the plot center monument. Nails
should be driven in only enough to anchor them firmly into the wood. If the RP is a building, rock, or other
item that should not be tagged, include a description in the Plot Access Description on the plot card and in
the RP NOTES (Item 4.3.6.7).
In addition to monumenting the RP, the following must be completed:
•
•
•
RP data and written description (to the RP and to the plot) recorded on the plot card. See Appendix
J, Plot Jacket, for specific guidelines.
RP pinpricked on the plot photo, and the pinprick labeled with RP data on the back of the photo,
noting any irregularities. See the Plot Jacket appendix for specific guidelines.
RP data recorded in the data recorder, noting any irregularities in the RP NOTES. See Subsection
4.3.6, Reference Point Attributes, for specific guidelines and data items.
Special Note for Hawaii only: Do not affix the lower square tag on lands owned by the Division of Forestry
and Wildlife (DOFAW). Upper tags should still be affixed to the RP 6 feet or higher. Two tags should be
affixed facing the direction of approach and one tag facing the direction to plot. Also, the RP tags in Hawaii
face away from near-by roads or trails.
Chapter 3: PLOT LAYOUT AND REFERENCING
Select an RP: The RP should be distinctive both on the ground and on the aerial imagery. The previous RP
tree may be reused, if it is still suitable. If the old RP tree is dead, missing, or difficult to identify on the
ground or on the photo, select a new RP and leave the tags on the old RP. If possible, it should be a tree
that is not likely to die or be cut before the next inventory, although a snag or other object may be selected
as an RP (e.g., a distinctive fence post, building corner). If such an RP is utilized, describe it on the back of
the plot photo and under Plot Access Description on the plot card.
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SUBSECTION 3.3.2 WITNESS TREES/OBJECTS
All ground visited plots will have two witness trees/objects referencing plot center (see Subsection 3.3.3,
Exceptions to Monumenting Plot Center, for exceptions to this rule). Witness the PC monument and subplot
pins as follows:
A. Selecting witnesses: Select two trees/objects near the subplot center which form, as closely as
possible, a right angle with the center marker. Trees/objects within six feet of the subplot center are
preferable. If live trees are not available, use similarly sturdy objects that have a low likelihood of moving
or rapidly decaying. On previously established subplots, reuse the previous witnesses unless better
trees/objects are available.
B. Monumenting witnesses: Monumentation procedures vary depending on the subplot being witnessed;
plot center (PC, center of subplot 1) has different monumentation than subplots 2 through 4 (Table 3.1:
Hardware for subplot witness monumentation). When attaching a tag to a live witness tree, drive the nail
into the tree only enough to anchor the nail firmly into the wood. On previously established subplots,
renew old witness tags as needed. If a witness is replaced, remove old tags to avoid confusion at
subsequent visits.
Table 3.1:Hardware for subplot witness monumentation
Subplot
Hardware
Plot Center (PC,
Silver aluminum square tags. If the witnesses are also numbered tally trees, attach the
Subplot 1)
tree number tags with the same nails (i.e., numbered tag on top of square tag).
Section 3.3: MONUMENTING AND REFERENCING PLOT CENTER
Subplots 2 - 4
Two-color round aluminum tags with yellow side out.
Table 3.2:Standards for monumentation of various witness types
Witness Type
Standards
Live tally tree greater Attach one tag below stump height facing subplot center, and attach tags six feet above
than or equal to 3.0 ground height facing the direction of anticipated approach to the subplot. Note: avoid
inches DBH
using tally saplings unless no other trees are available. If saplings must be used, wire
the tag to an ancillary branch.
Dead tally tree
Attach one tag below stump height facing subplot center, and attach tags six feet above
ground height facing the direction of anticipated approach to the subplot. Pound nails
flush with the bole of the snag.
Non-tally tree
Attach one tag below stump height facing subplot center, and attach tags six feet above
ground height facing the direction of anticipated approach to the subplot. If the witness
is a live tree greater than or equal to 3.0 inches DBH, attach an aluminum nail at the
diameter measurement point. If saplings must be used, wire the tag to an ancillary
branch facing subplot center.
Stump (i.e., less than Attach a yellow round tag below stump height facing plot center. Attach another tag
4.5 feet tall)
centered on the top/cut face of the stump. When nailing tags to stumps, pound nails
flush to the bole. Tags nailed to stumps stay attached longer if bark is removed prior to
nailing the tag.
Shrub
Nail or wire a yellow round tag to the base of the shrub facing subplot center. If
possible, nail or wire additional rounds higher in the shrub facing the direction of
expected approach to the subplot.
Other objects
Monument as appropriate for the object.
Note: Stump height is 0.5 feet above ground level.
Note: PC always gets two tags six feet above ground level facing the direction of anticipated approach
unless not possible; one or two tags should be placed up high on subplots 2-4 facing the direction of
approach.
SUBSECTION 3.3.3 EXCEPTIONS TO MONUMENTING PLOT CENTER
The plot center monument is not placed at the center of subplot 1 (plot center) if either of the following
situations occur:
•
The center of subplot 1 is too hazardous to visit (e.g., subplot center 1 is in the middle of a pond, the
middle of a freeway, or on the side of a cliff)
OR
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Placing the plot center monument at the center of subplot 1 is likely to irritate a landowner (e.g.,
subplot 1 center is in the middle of someone's front lawn)
THEN: Reference the center of the lowest-numbered subplot on which the above exceptions do not apply.
Circle the pinprick on the back of the photo; write "RP to subplot X” (insert appropriate number) and
required RP data near the circle. Record an electronic PLOT NOTE stating which subplot was
monumented.
SECTION 3.4 MONUMENTING AND REFERENCING SUBPLOTS 2 THROUGH 4
Accessible subplots that have a forest land condition class present on the 24.0-foot fixed-radius subplot,
and accessible subplots with a measurable nonforest condition class (NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS
SAMPLING STATUS =1) present on the subplot, also require referencing (see Table 3.1: Hardware for
subplot witness monumentation).
SUBSECTION 3.4.1 LOCATE AND MONUMENT SUBPLOT CENTER
Subplots 2, 3 and 4 are located at 360, 120, 240 degrees respectively (see Subsection 3.1.1, Plot Layout).
Mark subplot center: Place a metal pin at the ground location of subplot center. Tie a small piece of
flagging to the pin.
Reference witnesses: Reference the metal pin to two nearby witnesses (see Table 3.2: Standards for
monumentation of various witness types).
Special Note for Hawaii Only: Do not affix the lower reference tags or nails to reference trees on lands
owned by the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW). This is a special case request. The upper tags
should still be installed 6 feet or higher.
SUBSECTION 3.4.2 ESTABLISHING SUBPLOTS WHEN PLOT CENTER IS INACCESSIBLE
When plot center is inaccessible (e.g., hazardous due to cliffs, falls in census water), but one or more of the
other subplot centers is accessible, establish all accessible subplots by using the offset procedures
described below.
In the following example, plot center (PC) is inaccessible, but subplots 2 and 3 are in accessible forest land.
All of subplots 1 and 4 are classified as CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 5 (nonsampled). Subplot 2 and
subplot 3 must be established since they are in accessible forest land (see Figure 3.2: Inaccessible plot
center).
Chapter 3: PLOT LAYOUT AND REFERENCING
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Section 3.5: MONUMENTING AND REFERENCING ENTIRELY NONFOREST PLOTS
Example: The course from RP to PC is 235 degrees for 230 feet. The cliff is encountered at 198 feet; 32
feet short of PC. To establish subplot 2, proceed 360 degrees for 120 feet, then proceed on the original
azimuth (235 degrees) for the remaining 32 feet to the center of subplot 2. To establish subplot 3: start
where the original course from RP to PC ended; go 120 degrees for 120 feet; then go 235 degrees for
32 feet to the center of subplot 3.
Figure 3.2: Inaccessible plot center
SUBSECTION 3.4.3 LOCATE AND MONUMENT THE MICROPLOT
The center of each 6.8-foot fixed-radius microplot is located 12 feet horizontal from each subplot center at
90 degrees (see Subsection 3.1.1, Plot Layout). Place a metal pin at microplot center.Tie a small piece of
flagging to the pin.
SECTION 3.5 MONUMENTING AND REFERENCING ENTIRELY NONFOREST
PLOTS
SUBSECTION 3.5.1 NONFOREST PLOTS WITH MEASUREABLE NONFOREST
Plots with measurable nonforest that are entirely nonforest and are ground visited must be referenced on all
four subplots. Follow the steps in Section 3.3 (Monumenting and Referencing Plot Center) and Section 3.4
(Monumenting and Referencing Subplots 2 through 4).
SUBSECTION 3.5.2 NONFOREST PLOTS WITHOUT MEASURABLE NONFOREST
Plots that are entirely nonforest and are ground visited must be referenced at plot center. Follow the steps
in Section 3.3 (Monumenting and Referencing Plot Center) to reference the plot center. Subplots 2 through
4 do not need to be referenced if the entire plot is nonforest.
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CHAPTER 4 PLOT LEVEL DATA
Plot attributes record information about the plot location, the field crew visit, and landowner contact/
requests. This information aids future crews in plot relocation, sets up date and inventory cycle information
in the data recorder, and makes it possible to analyze the relationship of plot data to other mapped data
(e.g., rivers).
All data items listed in this chapter are collected on plots with at least one accessible forest land condition
(PLOT STATUS = 1) and all nonforest/nonsampled plots (PLOT STATUS = 2 or PLOT STATUS = 3). In
general, plot level data apply to the entire plot and are recorded from the center of subplot 1. A plot is
considered nonforest if no part of it is currently located in forest land (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1). A
plot is nonsampled if the entire plot is not sampled for one of the reasons listed in PLOT NONSAMPLED
REASON.
If a forest plot has been converted to nonforest or becomes a nonsampled plot, the previous data are
reconciled and an attempt is made to visit the plot during the next inventory. If a nonforest plot becomes
forest or access is gained to a previously nonsampled plot, a new forest ground plot is installed. All
nonforest and nonsampled plots are visited if there is any reasonable chance that they might include some
forest land condition class.
Trees on previously forest land plots will be reconciled during data processing. There is a distinction
between plots that have been clearcut, and plots that have been converted to another land use. A clearcut
plot is considered forest land until it is actively converted to another land use.
SECTION 4.1 LOST PLOT/REPLACEMENT PLOT
Plots that cannot be relocated by using the guidelines in Section 2.2, Established Plot Issues, are
considered lost; certain procedures must be followed to “close out” the old (lost) plot and replace it with a
new plot.
•
Remeasurement plots (SAMPLE KIND = 2) - see Subsection 4.1.2, Replacement Plot for specific
procedures.
SUBSECTION 4.1.1 LOST ANNUAL PLOT
If a previously established annual inventory (four-subplot design) plot (SAMPLE KIND = 2) cannot be found,
the plot is considered lost and the state coordinator must be notified.
SUBSECTION 4.1.2 REPLACEMENT PLOT
Once a lost annual plot is closed out (see Subsection 4.1.1, Lost Annual Plot), a replacement plot must be
installed at the ground location marked by the original PI photo pinprick or the digitized coordinates of that
pinprick if there are no photos. Create a new plot file for the replacement plot (SAMPLE KIND = 3); a new
(or surrogate) PLOT NUMBER will be assigned (see Item 4.2.1.4).
Locating and laying out a replacement plot should be performed as if installing the plot for the first time.
Notify the data manager before sending any replacement plots to the office.
SECTION 4.2 PLOT LEVEL DATA DOWNLOADED TO THE PDR
Do not change the downloaded code for the following data items. If instructed, verify the code is correct and
if it isn't, contact the PDR programmer.
Chapter 4: PLOT LEVEL DATA
1. Close out the lost annual plot:
• If trees were recorded: Use coding procedures for lost plots listed under Item 4.3.4.2.
• If trees were recorded and there is no evidence of disturbance: Document factors you believe
contributed to the plot being lost on the plot card and in the electronic PLOT NOTES (Item 4.3.5.9).
• If trees were recorded and there is evidence of disturbance: efforts to locate plot must be
documented and the state coordinator notified. Document factors you believe contributed to the plot
being lost on the plot card and in the electronic PLOT NOTES. An explicit description of the
percentage of mortality and cause of death of trees must be recorded; the plot will be reviewed by
analysts at the end of the season.
2. Install a replacement plot (see Subsection 4.1.2, Replacement Plot).
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SUBSECTION 4.2.1 PLOT LEVEL DATA ITEMS
Item 4.2.1.1 STATE or COUNTRY (CORE 1.1)
[PLOT.STATECD]
The unique Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code identifying the STATE or country where
the plot center is located.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code State or Country
15
Hawaii
60
American Samoa
64
Federated States of Micronesia
66
Guam
68
Marshall Islands
69
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
70
Palau
Item 4.2.1.2 ISLAND (PACI)
[PLOT.PAC_ISLAND_PNWRS]
Downloaded name identifying the island the plot is located on. This should also be printed on the plot
jacket.
Section 4.2: PLOT LEVEL DATA DOWNLOADED TO THE PDR
When collected: All plots
Field width: 20 Characters
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Appendix A.2
Item 4.2.1.3 COUNTY (CORE 1.2)
[PLOT.COUNTYCD]
The unique FIPS code identifying the county where the plot center is located.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Appendix A
Item 4.2.1.4 PLOT NUMBER (CORE 1.3)
[PLOT.PLOT]
The identification number, assigned to each plot, unique within a county or provincial unit
Note: If a replacement plot file needs to be created (see Subsection 4.1.2, Replacement Plot), the new plot
number assigned by MIDAS (or 99999 as a surrogate) will be entered when opening the new plot file. Do
not change the downloaded code within plot attributes.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 5 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 00001 to 99999
Item 4.2.1.5 CYCLE (PNW)
[PLOT.CYCLE]
This code identifies the cycle number of the current plot.
When collected: All Plots
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
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Values: 01-99
Item 4.2.1.6 SUBCYCLE (PNW)
[PLOT.SUBCYCLE]
This code identifies the subcycle of the plot.
When collected: All Plots
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 01-10
Item 4.2.1.7 FIELD GUIDE VERSION (CORE 1.12)
[PLOT.MANUAL]
This code identifies the version number of the Forest Inventory and Analysis National Core Field Guide that
was used to collect the annual inventory data on this plot. This will be used to match collected data to the
proper version of the field guide. Plots are measured using the field guide version that correlates to the year
it is actually measured, which may not be the year it was originally scheduled to be visited (i.e., carry over
plots are measured with the current year’s field guide).
When collected: All plots
Field width: 3 digits (x.y)
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 7.0
Item 4.2.1.8 PDR STARTING DATA RECORDER VERSION NUMBER (PNW)
[PLOT.PDR_START_VERSION]
A 30-digit field identifying the version number of the data recorder program used at the current visit to
collect data on the plot on the day the plot was started, in the format a.b.c.d.REGION.e. The a signifies the
national field guide version, and b signifies the minor national field guide version. The c represents the main
national MIDAS build version, and the d represents the main national MIDAS revision number. The
REGION code will be PNW for our region. The e represents the regional version number of MIDAS. As an
example 6.0.1.3.PNW.5 represents version 6.0 of the national manual, and it is the first major build of
MIDAS, and the 3rd national revision. It also signifies the 5th update of the MIDAS application for PNW. The
regional version number will be recycled back to “0” when the main national field guide version is updated,
for example, when Core Field Guide 8.0 is implemented.
When collected: Generated for all plots
Field width: 30 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: a.b.c.d.REGION.e (starting at 7.0.2.3.PNW.1)
Item 4.2.1.9 PDR ENDING DATA RECORDER VERSION NUMBER (PNW)
[PLOT.PDR_END_VERSION]
When collected: Generated for all plots
Field width: 30 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: a.b.c.d.REGION.e (starting at 7.0.2.3.PNW.1)
Item 4.2.1.10 DECLINATION (CORE OPTIONAL 1.14)
[PLOT.DECLINATION]
The azimuth correction used to adjust magnetic North to true North. All azimuths are assumed to be
magnetic azimuths unless otherwise designated. This field carries a decimal place because the USGS
corrections are provided to the nearest half degree.
DECLINATION is defined as: DECLINATION = (TRUE NORTH - MAGNETIC NORTH)
Chapter 4: PLOT LEVEL DATA
A 30-digit field identifying the version number of the data recorder program used at the current visit to
collect data on the plot on the day the plot was completed. See Item 4.2.1.8, PDR STARTING DATA
RECORDER VERSION NUMBER, for a description of the naming convention of values for this data item.
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For Pacific Island plots, azimuths are always in relation to true North. The declination adjustment used for
each plot will be downloaded/printed, and is listed by Island in Appendix A. This adjustment is made in the
field by setting the declination for the plot to “East declination” on the compass. Do not change the
downloaded/printed code.
When collected: Downloaded for all plots
Field width: 5 digits including sign (+xxx.y)
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Downloaded values
Item 4.2.1.11 CHANGE MATRIX REQUIRED (PNW)
[PLOT.CHANGE_MATRIX_REQUIRED_PNWRS]
A downloaded code, indicating if remeasurement protocol (Section 5.6) should be followed. This code
cannot be changed in the field.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
N
Change matrix not required
Y
Change matrix required
Item 4.2.1.12 P2 VEGETATION SAMPLING STATUS (CORE OPTIONAL 8.3.1)
[PLOT.P2VEG_SAMPLING_STATUS_CD]
Section 4.2: PLOT LEVEL DATA DOWNLOADED TO THE PDR
This downloaded plot-level variable determines whether P2 Vegetation data will be recorded on the plot
and the land condition class(es) on which it will be recorded If P2 VEGETATION SAMPLING STATUS = 0,
no further data collection is required. Default value for Hawaii is 1, 2 for all other Island groups.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerances: At least 99 percent of the time
Values: Code Definition
0
Not sampling P2 Vegetation
1
P2 Vegetation data collected only on accessible forest land conditions
(CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 and NONFOREST SAMPLING
STATUS = 0)
2
P2 Vegetation data collected on all accessible land conditions
(CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or 2, NONFOREST CONDITION
CLASS SAMPLING STATUS = 1)
Item 4.2.1.13 LEVEL OF DETAIL (CORE OPTIONAL 8.3.2)
[PLOT.P2VEG_SAMPLING_LEVEL_DETAIL_CD]
This downloaded plot-level variable determines whether data are collected for vegetation structure only or
for Species Composition as well. If LEVEL OF DETAIL = 3, then a tree species could be recorded twice, but
it would have two different species growth habits (see Item 10.4.0.8, SPECIES GROWTH HABIT (CORE
OPTIONAL 8.6.1)).The Pacific Islands inventory will be downloaded with LEVEL OF DETAIL = 2.
When collected: On all plots where P2 vegetation is being sampled (P2 VEGETATION SAMPLING
STATUS = 1 or 2)
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerances: At least 99 percent of the time
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Values:
Code
1
2
3
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Definition
Collect data for vegetation structure only; total aerial canopy cover and
canopy cover by layer for tally tree species (all sizes), non-tally tree
species (all sizes), shrubs/woody vines, forbs, and graminoids.
Collect vegetation structure data (Level of Detail = 1) plus understory
species composition data including up to four most abundant species per
SPECIES GROWTH HABIT per subplot of: seedlings and saplings of any
tree species (tally or non-tally) < 5 inches DBH, non-tally tree species ≥ 5
inches DBH, shrubs/woody vines, forbs, and graminoids.
Collect vegetation structure data, understory species composition data
(Level of Detail = 2), plus up to four most abundant tree species (tally or
non-tally) ≥ 5 inches DBH per SPECIES GROWTH HABIT per subplot.
Item 4.2.1.14 INVASIVE PLANT SAMPLING STATUS (CORE OPTIONAL 9.3)
[PLOT.INVASIVE_SAMPLING_STATUS_CD]
This downloaded plot-level variable determines whether invasive plant data will be recorded on the plot and
the land class(es) on which it will be recorded. For most of the Pacific Islands (with the exception of nonexperimental Forest Land in Hawaii) this data item will be downloaded as INVASIVE PLANT SAMPLING
STATUS = 2.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
0
Not collecting invasive plant data
1
Invasive plant data collected only on accessible forest land conditions
(CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 and NONFOREST SAMPLING
STATUS = 0)
2
Invasive plant data collected on all accessible land conditions
(CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS
SAMPLING STATUS = 1)
Item 4.2.1.15 INVASIVE PLANT SPECIMEN COLLECTION RULE (CORE OPTIONAL 9.12)
[PLOT.INVASIVE_SPECIMEN_RULE_CD]
Downloaded code to indicate if collection of specimens of unknown (or suspected) invasive species is
required. The Pacific Islands inventory will be downloaded with INVASIVE PLANT SPECIMEN
COLLECTION RULE = 0.
Item 4.2.1.16 DWM SAMPLING STATUS (BASE)
[PLOT.P2DWM_SAMPLING_STATUS_CD]
This downloaded code describes whether DWM data will be recorded and which variables will be recorded.
If code = 0, no further data collection is required within this manual section. In the Pacific Islands, DWM
SAMPLING STATUS will be 0.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Value Description
Chapter 4: PLOT LEVEL DATA
When collected: Downloaded on all plots where INVASIVE PLANT DATA SAMPLING STATUS = 1 or
2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Value Description
0
FIA unit does not require specimen collection for invasive plants
1
FIA unit requires specimen collection for invasive plants
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Values:
0
1
2
3
Not sampling DWM
BASE biomass DWM variables collected on measured land conditions
(CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS
STATUS = 2).
BASE biomass and wildlife/ecological package DWM variables collected
on measured land conditions (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or
NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 2). Required for P3 DWM
Rapid assessment DWM variables collected on measured land conditions
(CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS
STATUS = 2).
Item 4.2.1.17 SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT ROVER FILES COLLECTED (PNW)
[PLOT.GPS_SAMPLING_STATUS_CD_PNWRS]
Downloaded code identifying whether or not a Survey Grade GPS rover file should be collected on each
subplot. Survey Grade GPS rover files will be collected on all field visited plots.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
0
No, Survey Grade GPS Coordinates will not be collected on subplots
1
Yes, Survey Grade GPS Coordinates will be collected on subplots
Item 4.2.1.18 YEAR OF PREVIOUS INVENTORY (PNW)
[PLOT.PREV_INV_YEAR_PNWRS]
Section 4.2: PLOT LEVEL DATA DOWNLOADED TO THE PDR
This code is downloaded if the plot was visited previously. It indicates the year of the previous annual
inventory. Do not change the downloaded date.
When collected: Downloaded if plot was visited previously
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Year
Item 4.2.1.19 MONTH OF PREVIOUS INVENTORY (PNW)
[PLOT.PREV_INV_MONTH_PNWRS]
This code is downloaded if the plot was visited previously. It indicates the month of the previous annual
inventory. Do not change the downloaded date.
When collected: Downloaded if plot was visited previously
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Month (1 to 12)
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SECTION 4.3 PLOT LEVEL DATA COLLECTED IN THE FIELD
SUBSECTION 4.3.1 CREW VISIT INFORMATION
Item 4.3.1.1 SAMPLE METHOD CODE (PNW)
[PLOT.DATA_SOURCE_PNWRS]
Record the code that describes the source for the data collected on the plot location.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values:
Sample
Code
Method
1
Ground
2
3
4
Description
All data collected from a ground visit by a field
crew.
Viewed from a Location was flown over or viewed from a
distance
distance (e.g., viewed from a road or adjacent
ridgeline).
Photo
Information for the location was determined
Interpretation using photo interpretation.
Other–specify Specify source of data in PLOT NOTES and on
the plot card.
Core codes
(office use
only)
1
1
2
2
Item 4.3.1.2 QA STATUS (CORE 1.17)
[PLOT.QA_STATUS]
Electronic data files are automatically named by the data recorder using the PLOT NUMBER and File
Name Code. Electronic data files for plots with QA STATUS 2 through 6 are saved as separate files so that
the original standard production plot data is preserved and can be used for quality control and statistical
analysis.
Record the code to indicate the type of plot data collected, using the following codes.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
1
Standard production plot
2
Cold check
3
Reference plot (off grid)
4
Training/practice plot (off grid)
5
Botched plot file (disregard during data processing)
6
Blind check
7
Hot check (production plot)
Record up to five crew numbers as assigned to field crew; always record the crew leader first. The first 2
digits are for the responsible unit’s station number (NRS – 24XXXX, SRS – 33XXXX, RMRS – 22XXXX,
and PNW – 26XXXX).
When collected: All plots
Field Width: 6 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
PNW 260001 - 269999
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Item 4.3.1.3 CREW NUMBER (CORE 1.18)
[PLOT.CREWNBR1, CREWNBR2, CREWNBR3, CREWNBR4, CREWNBR5]
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SUBSECTION 4.3.2 CURRENT DATE OF INVENTORY
Item 4.3.2.1 YEAR (CORE 1.13.1)
[PLOT.MEASYEAR]
Record the year in which the plot was completed.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: > 2016
Item 4.3.2.2 MONTH (CORE 1.13.2)
[PLOT.MEASMON]
Record the month in which the plot was completed.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values:
Month
January
February
March
April
Code
1
2
3
4
Month
May
June
July
August
Code
5
6
7
8
Month
September
October
November
December
Code
9
10
11
12
Item 4.3.2.3 DAY (CORE 1.13.3)
[PLOT.MEASDAY]
Section 4.3: PLOT LEVEL DATA COLLECTED IN THE FIELD
Record the day of the month on which the plot was completed.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1 to 31
SUBSECTION 4.3.3 TIME SPENT ON PLOT
Basic information about time spent collecting plot data is needed. The time it takes to measure plots will
help determine possible cost and time savings of changes or deletions to data collected, or cost and time
expenditures of proposed new items. The following data items are recorded when a plot is field visited
(SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 1).
Item 4.3.3.1 TRAVEL TIME TO PLOT (PNW)
[PLOT.TIME_TO_PLOT_PNWRS]
Record the number of hours it took for the crew to reach and find the plot. Include time spent driving, flying,
getting keys from landowners, changing flat tires, hiking, searching for the plot location, etc. If multiple days
were required to reach the plot, include travel time from all days. If additional plots are measured from a
single campsite, use travel time from the campsite for the additional plots. If time differs among crew
members, use the crew leader’s travel time. If the plot was visited on subsequent days, only use travel time
to reach the plot on the initial visit. Estimate travel time to the nearest half hour.
When collected: When SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 1
Field width: 3 digits (xx.y)
Tolerance: 1 hour
Values: 00.0 to 99.5
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Item 4.3.3.2 MEASUREMENT TIME ON PLOT (PNW)
[PLOT.TIME_ON_PLOT_PNWRS]
Record the number of person-hours it took to measure all items on the plot (number of people on plot X
number of hours on plot). If multiple days were required, add times for a total. Include all time on plot
including breaks (if any), equipment repair, etc., as well as actual measurement time. Estimate
measurement time on plot to the nearest half hour.
When collected: When SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 1
Field width: 3 digits (xx.y)
Tolerance: 1 hour
Values: 00.0 to 99.5
Item 4.3.3.3 TRAVEL TIME FROM PLOT (PNW)
[PLOT.TIME_FROM_PLOT_PNWRS]
Record the number of hours you think it will take to travel back from the plot. Do not include time for
anticipated stops or delays. Typically this will be from the plot to the lodging where you are staying. If
multiple days are required to return, use total travel time anticipated. If additional plots have been measured
from a single campsite, use only travel time to the campsite for the additional plots. Estimate travel time to
the nearest half hour.
When collected: When SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 1
Field width: 3 digits (xx.y)
Tolerance: 1 hour
Values: 00.0 to 99.5
SUBSECTION 4.3.4 PLOT LEVEL FUNDAMENTALS
Item 4.3.4.1 PLOT STATUS (CORE 1.4)
[PLOT.PLOT_STATUS_CD]
Record the code describing the sampling status of the plot. In cases where a plot is inaccessible, but
obviously contains no forest land, record PLOT STATUS = 2. In cases where a plot is access-denied or
hazardous land use, and has the possibility of forest, record PLOT STATUS = 3.
All skipped plots that will be carried over to the following year will be coded as PLOT STATUS = 3,
regardless of whether or not a forested condition exists or potentially exists. Skipped plots that are certain
to not have a forested condition, have a measurable nonforest condition (NONFOREST SAMPLING
STATUS = 1), and have been on the list of field plots for three years should be coded as PLOT STATUS =
2.
Item 4.3.4.2 PLOT NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE 1.7)
[PLOT.PLOT_NONSAMPLE_REASN_CD]
For entire plots that cannot be sampled, record one of the following reasons.
When collected: When PLOT STATUS = 3
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
02 Denied access – Access to the entire plot is denied by the legal owner, or by
the owner of the only reasonable route to the plot. Because a denied-access
plot can become accessible in the future, it remains in the sample and is reexamined at the next occasion to determine if access is available.
Chapter 4: PLOT LEVEL DATA
When collected: All plots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
1
Sampled – at least one accessible forest land condition present on plot
2
Sampled – no accessible forest land condition present on plot
3
Nonsampled – possibility of forest land
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03 Hazardous – Entire plot cannot be accessed because of a hazard or danger,
for example cliffs, quarries, strip mines, illegal substance plantations, high
water, etc. Although most hazards will not change over time, a hazardous plot
remains in the sample and is re-examined at the next occasion to determine if
the hazard is still present.
06 Lost plot – Entire plot cannot be found.Whenever this code is assigned, a
replacement plot is required. The plot that is lost is assigned SAMPLE KIND =
2 and NONSAMPLED REASON = 6. The replacement plot is assigned
SAMPLE KIND = 3.
08 Skipped visit – Entire plot skipped. Used for plots that are not completed prior
to the time a panel is finished and submitted for processing.
10 Other – Entire plot not sampled due to a reason other than one of the specific
reasons already listed. An electronic PLOT NOTE is required to describe the
situation.
Item 4.3.4.3 NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS (CORE 1.5)
[PLOT.NF_SAMPLING_STATUS_CD]
Section 4.3: PLOT LEVEL DATA COLLECTED IN THE FIELD
A downloaded code that indicates whether this plot is part of a nonforest inventory. When a portion of the
plot is within Experimental Forest boundaries in Hawaii NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS = 1. For all
other Pacific Islands, NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS will be populated as 1, but should be changed to
0 if a non-measureable nonforest condition is found on the plot and the plot contains no measureable
nonforest condition. If the plot contains both measureable and non-measureable nonforest conditions, then
NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS = 1 and the appropriate NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS
SAMPLING STATUS should be entered for each condition. For all Pacific Islands except Hawaii,
measureable nonforest is defined as accessible NONFOREST LAND that has a NONFOREST LAND USE
of 18-26, 40-45, and vascular vegetation cover greater than or equal to 10%.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
0
Nonforest plots / conditions are not inventoried
1
Nonforest plots / conditions are inventoried
Item 4.3.4.4 NONFOREST PLOT STATUS (CORE 1.6)
[PLOT.NF_PLOT_STATUS_CD]
Record the code that describes the plot status of the nonforest plot, i.e., PLOT STATUS = 2. In cases where
the plot is inaccessible, but obviously contains no nonforest land (i.e., plot is either noncensus water or
census water) record NONFOREST PLOT STATUS = 2.
When collected: When PLOT STATUS = 2 and NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS = 1
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
1
Sampled - at least one accessible nonforest land condition present on the
plot
2
Sampled - no nonforest land condition present on plot, i.e., plot is either
census and/or noncensus water
3
Nonsampled nonforest
pg.
41
Item 4.3.4.5 NONFOREST PLOT NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE 1.8)
[PLOT.NF_PLOT_NONSAMPLE_REASON_CD]
For entire nonforest plots that cannot be sampled, record one of the following reasons.
When collected: When NONFOREST PLOT STATUS = 3
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
02
Denied access - Access to the entire plot is denied by the legal owner, or
by the owner of the only reasonable route to the plot. Because a deniedaccess plot can become accessible in the future, it remains in the sample
and is re-examined at the next occasion to determine if access is available.
03
Hazardous - Entire plot cannot be accessed because of a hazard or
danger, for example cliffs, quarries, strip mines, illegal substance
plantations, high water, etc. Although most hazards will not change over
time, a hazardous plot remains in the sample and is re-examined at the
next occasion to determine if the hazard is still present.
08
Skipped visit - Entire plot skipped. Used for plots that are not completed
prior to the time a panel is finished and submitted for processing.
10
Other - Entire plot not sampled due to a reason other than one of the
specific reasons already listed. An electronic PLOT NOTE is required to
describe the situation.
Item 4.3.4.6 SUBPLOTS EXAMINED (CORE 1.9)
[PLOT.SUBP_EXAMINE_CD]
Record the number of subplots examined. By default, PLOT STATUS = 1 plots have all 4 subplots
examined.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
1
Only subplot 1 center condition examined and all other subplots assumed
(inferred) to be the same (remote sensing use only)
4
All four subplots fully described (no assumptions/inferences) (for field
visited plots and plots viewed from a distance)
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Item 4.3.4.7 SAMPLE KIND (CORE 1.10)
[PLOT.KINDCD]
This is a downloaded code that describes the kind of plot being installed.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
1
Initial 4-subplot plot establishment - the initial establishment and sampling of
a national design plot (FIA Field Guide versions 1.1 and higher). SAMPLE
KIND 1 is assigned under the following circumstances:
▪ Initial activation of a panel or subpanel
▪ Reactivation of a panel or subpanel that was previously dropped
▪ Resampling of established plots that were not sampled at the previous
visit.
2
3
Remeasurement – remeasurement of a national design plot that was
sampled at the previous inventory.
Replacement plot – a replacement plot for a previously established annual
inventory plot. All attempts to locate the plot have failed. Crew collects all
data as if this were a new plot.Assign SAMPLE KIND = 3 if a plot is reinstalled at a location other than the original location (i.e., plots that have
been lost, moved, or otherwise replaced). Note that replacement plots
require a separate plot file for the replaced plot. Replaced (lost) plots are
assigned PLOT STATUS = 3, PLOT NONSAMPLED REASON CODE = 6,
and SAMPLE KIND = 2. Lost plots retain the original plot number. For the
replacement (new) plot, open a new file in the PDR with a plot number
generated by MIDAS (or 99999 until the replacement plot number can be
generated); assign PLOT STATUS = 1 or 2, SAMPLE KIND = 3, and tie it to
the replaced plot by entering the PREVIOUS PLOT NUMBER.
Section 4.3: PLOT LEVEL DATA COLLECTED IN THE FIELD
Sample Kind Assignment Matrix
PLOT STATUS
SAMPLE KIND
PLOT STATUS
SAMPLE KIND
PLOT STATUS
SAMPLE KIND
*
Time X
1 or 2
1
3
1
3
2
Time X+1
1, 2 or 3
2
1, 2 or 3
1
1, 2 or 3
1
Time X and Time X+1 refer to any two sequential, scheduled (on-panel) inventories.
Initial Plot Establishment: For the purpose of assigning SAMPLE KIND, initial plot establishment is
defined as the first scheduled on-panel sample, not the more literal interpretation of the first time a plot is
installed on the ground. For example, a privately owned plot determined to be nonforest during the pre-field
review at the first scheduled on-panel sample is coded SAMPLE KIND = 1. At the next on-panel sample,
the plot is installed on the ground for the first time and is coded SAMPLE KIND = 2.
Item 4.3.4.8 PREVIOUS PLOT MAPPING OR CONDITION ERROR (PNW)
[PLOT.PREV_COND_MAP_ERROR_PNWRS]
Record a code to indicate whether or not a correctable previous mapping error exists on the plot (any of the
four subplots), or if there are errors in any of the previous correctable condition class data items
(PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP). PREVIOUS PLOT MAPPING OR CONDITION ERROR = Y if any previous errors exist..
When collected: When CHANGE MATRIX REQUIRED = Y
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
pg.
Values:
Code
N
Y
43
Description
No error in previous correctable plot mapping or condition class data items
Error in previous correctable plot mapping or condition class data items
Item 4.3.4.9 PREVIOUS PLOT NUMBER (CORE 1.11)
[PLOT.REPLACED_PLOT_NBR]
Record the identification number for the plot that is being replaced.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 3
Field width: 5 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 00001 to 99999
SUBSECTION 4.3.5 ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Item 4.3.5.1 LANDOWNER PLOT SUMMARY REQUEST (PNW)
[PLOT.LAND_OWN_REQ_CD_PNWRS]
Record a 1-digit code which indicates if a landowner of the plot area requests a summary of the data
collected on their land. Make any special comments relevant to the data request (e.g., landowner does not
own all four subplots, the owner of subplot 2 would like data, etc.) in the electronic PLOT NOTES and use
code 2.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
0
No data request
1
Standard plot summary request
2
Special case data request
Item 4.3.5.2 TOPOGRAPHIC POSITION (PNW)
[PLOT.TOPO_POSITION_PNW]
Record or update the 1-digit code for the TOPOGRAPHIC POSITION that best describes the plot area. Use
the common shape of slope listed in the table below as a guide. Record the code that best fits the
TOPOGRAPHIC POSITION (Figure 4.1). On remeasurement plots (SAMPLE KIND = 2), this code should
only be updated if there is a physical change or an obvious error by the previous crew. A related PLOT
NOTE is required whenever this value is changed.
If the plot straddles a canyon bottom or is on a narrow ridge top, but most of the area lies on one side hill,
record the topographic position of the side hill.
5
6
7
8
9
Side hill – lower 1/3
Canyon bottom less than 660 feet wide
Bench, terrace or dry flat
Broad alluvial flat over 660 feet wide
Swamp or wet flat
Concave
Concave
Flat
Flat
Flat
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When collected: All plots with either at least one accessible forest land condition class (PLOT
STATUS = 1) or one accessible nonforest land condition class when nonforest is
being sampled (PLOT STATUS = 2 and NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS = 1 and
NONFOREST PLOT STATUS = 1)
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: One class for codes 3, 4, and 5. No errors for other codes.
Values: Code
Topographic Position
Common shape of slope
1
Ridge top or mountain peak over 130 feet
Flat
2
Narrow ridge top or peak less than 130 feet wide Convex
3
Convex
Side hill – upper 1/3
4
No rounding
Side hill – middle 1/3
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Figure 4.1: Illustration of TOPOGRAPHIC POSITION codes
Item 4.3.5.3 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE TO IMPROVED ROAD (CORE 1.15)
[PLOT.RDDISTCD]
Section 4.3: PLOT LEVEL DATA COLLECTED IN THE FIELD
Record the straight-line distance from plot center (subplot 1) to the nearest improved road. An improved
road is a road of any width that is maintained as evidenced by pavement, gravel, grading, ditching, and/or
other improvements.
When collected: All plots with either at least one accessible forest land condition class (PLOT
STATUS = 1) or one accessible nonforest land condition class when nonforest is
field-measured (PLOT STATUS = 2 and NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS = 1
and NONFOREST PLOT STATUS = 1)
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
100 feet or less
1
101 to 300 feet
2
301 to 500 feet
3
501 to 1000 feet
4
1001 feet to 1/2 mile
5
1/2 to 1 mile
6
1 to 3 miles
7
3 to 5 miles
8
Greater than 5 miles
9
Item 4.3.5.4 ROAD ACCESS (PACI)
[PLOT.RDUSECD]
Record the first road access restrictions encountered while traveling to the plot. These restrictions limit car
and truck access to the starting point for the walk to the plot, and may occur on ownerships encountered
before reaching the plot area.
When collected: All plots with either one accessible forest land condition class (PLOT STATUS = 1)
or one accessible nonforest land condition class when nonforest is being sampled
(PLOT STATUS = 2 and NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS = 1 and NONFOREST
PLOT STATUS =1
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
pg.
Values:
Code
0
1
2
3
4
9
45
Definition
None – no road access restrictions
Road blocked by locked gate or cable across road
Road blocked by a human-made obstruction across road (ditch, mound,
etc.)
Road blocked by natural occurrences (trees blown over onto road, road or
bridge washed out)
Posted no motorized vehicle signs; road present, but restricted area such
as Wilderness or National Park where vehicles are not allowed
Other – specify in PLOT NOTES
Item 4.3.5.5 RECREATION USE 1 (PACI)
[PLOT.REUSECD1]
Record up to 3 signs of recreation use encountered within the accessible forest land portion (and
accessible nonforest land portion(s) when nonforest is being sampled) of any of the four subplots, based on
evidence such as campfire rings, compacted areas (from tents), hiking trails, bullet or shotgun casings (if
you are not on a military firing range), tree stands, etc. Record the recreation use that has had the most
significant impact on the plot area first, then the second and third use. For example, in general numerous
four-wheel drive or ATV trails would be coded before camping, and camping before hiking, and hiking
before fishing. Use the coding system provided as a hierarchy. Do not repeat codes, except codes 0 and 9.
Physical recreation evidence must be present to code 1-9. Also, disregard dumping where no evidence of
recreation is present. Examine the plot area for clues before spending an exorbitant amount of time trying to
find evidence that normally would not be found in the area; look for the obvious signs first.
When collected: All plots with either one accessible forest land condition class (PLOT STATUS = 1)
or one accessible nonforest land condition class when nonforest is being sampled
(PLOT STATUS = 2 and NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS = 1 and NONFOREST
PLOT STATUS =1
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
0
No evidence of recreation use
1
Motor vehicle (four wheel drive, ATV, motorcycle)
2
Horse riding
3
Camping
4
Hiking
5
Hunting/shooting
6
Fishing
7
Boating – physical evidence such as launch sites or docks
9
Other – recreation use where evidence is present, such as human litter,
but purpose is not clear or does not fit into above categories.
Item 4.3.5.6 RECREATION USE 2 (PACI)
[PLOT.REUSECD2]
Item 4.3.5.7 RECREATION USE 3 (PACI)
[PLOT.REUSECD3]
Record the third most significant recreation use impact. See RECREATION USE 1 for coding instructions.
Chapter 4: PLOT LEVEL DATA
Record the second most significant recreation use impact. See RECREATION USE 1 for coding
instructions.
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Item 4.3.5.8 WATER ON PLOT (CORE 1.16)
[PLOT.WATERCD]
Record the water source that has the greatest impact on the area within the accessible forest/nonforest
land portion of any of the four subplots. The coding hierarchy is listed in order from large permanent water
to temporary water. This variable can be used for recreation, wildlife, hydrology, and timber availability
studies.
When collected: All plots with either at least one accessible forest land condition class (PLOT
STATUS = 1) or one accessible nonforest land condition class when nonforest is
field-measured (PLOT STATUS = 2 and NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS = 1
and NONFOREST PLOT STATUS = 1)
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
None – no water sources within the accessible forest/nonforest land
0
1
2
3
4
5
9
Permanent streams or ponds too small to qualify as noncensus water
Permanent water in the form of deep swamps, bogs, marshes without
standing trees present and less than 1.0 acre in size, or with standing trees
Ditch/canal – human-made channels used as a means of moving water,
such as irrigation or drainage which are too small to qualify as noncensus
water
Temporary streams
Flood zones – evidence of flooding when bodies of water exceed their
natural banks
Other temporary water – specify in PLOT NOTES
Item 4.3.5.9 PLOT NOTES (CORE 1.21)
[PLOT.NOTES]
Section 4.3: PLOT LEVEL DATA COLLECTED IN THE FIELD
Use these fields to record notes pertaining to the entire plot. If the notes apply only to a specific subplot or
other specific aspect of the plot, then make that clear in the notes.
When collected: All plots
Field width: 2000 characters
Tolerance: N/A
Values: English language words, phrases and numbers
SUBSECTION 4.3.6 REFERENCE POINT ATTRIBUTES
Record the following items which describe the reference point (RP) and the course from the RP to the plot
as described in the Subsection 3.3.1, The Reference Point. These data items should match what is
recorded on the plot card and on the back of the photo.
Note: All ground visited plots (SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 1) require an RP and two witness trees/objects
(see Subsection 3.3.2, Witness Trees/Objects).
Item 4.3.6.1 RP TYPE (PNW)
[PLOT.RP_TYPE_PNWRS]
Record the type of object chosen as the reference point (RP).
When collected: When SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 1
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code RP TYPE
1
Tree or stump
2
Rock
3
Shrub
4
Other – specify in RP notes
pg.
47
Item 4.3.6.2 RP SPECIES (PNW)
[PLOT.RP_SPCD_PNWRS]
If the RP is a tree or stump record the species code.
When collected: When RP TYPE = 1
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: See Appendix B, Tree Species List for species codes
Item 4.3.6.3 RP DIAMETER (PNW)
[PLOT.RP_DIA_PNWRS]
If the RP is a tree or a stump, measure and record the DBH to the nearest inch (see Section 8.5,
Diameter).
When collected: When RP TYPE = 1
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 percent
Values: 001 to 999 to the nearest inch
Item 4.3.6.4 RP AZIMUTH (PNW)
[PLOT.RP_AZIMUTH_PNWRS]
Record, in degrees, the azimuth from the RP to the plot center. When azimuth is determined using a GPS,
include this information in the electronic RP NOTES and on the back of the photo.
When collected: When SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 1 and RP TYPE > 0
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 4 degrees
Values: 001 to 360
Item 4.3.6.5 RP HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (PNW)
[PLOT.RP_DIST_PNWRS]
Record, to the nearest foot, the horizontal distance from the RP to the plot center; an RP should be within
5000 feet of plot center. When horizontal distance is collected using a GPS, include this information in the
electronic RP NOTES and on the back of the photo.
When collected: When SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 1 and RP TYPE > 0
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: +/- 5 percent
Values: 0000 to 5000 feet
Item 4.3.6.6 RP AZIMUTH/DISTANCE TO SUBPLOT NUMBER (PNW)
[PLOT.RP_SUBP_PNWRS]
When collected: When SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 1 and RP TYPE > 0
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance; No errors
Values: 1 to 4
Item 4.3.6.7 RP NOTES (PNW)
[PLOT.RP_NOTES_PNWRS]
Record notes to explain any special RP situation that may need clarification for future plot visits (e.g., shrub
species, height/size of rock, RP not visited, RP AZIMUTH and RP HORIZONTAL DISTANCE collected with
a GPS, etc.). Required if RP TYPE = 4 (other).
When collected: When SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 1: as needed to describe a special situation with
the plot RP; required when RP TYPE = 4
Chapter 4: PLOT LEVEL DATA
Record the 1-digit number of the subplot which is referenced from the RP. Always reference to subplot 1
unless it is inaccessible (e.g., hazardous, denied access, census/non-census water). If subplot 1 center is
inaccessible, the PC stake should be installed at the lowest numbered subplot that is accessible.
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Field width: 2000 characters
Tolerance: N/A
Value: Single words or abbreviated sentences
SUBSECTION 4.3.7 ITEMS RECORDED ON THE PLOT CARD
The following items are collected and recorded on the paper plot card; see Appendix J, Plot Jacket, for
descriptions of these items and detailed instructions:
•
•
•
•
Section 4.3: PLOT LEVEL DATA COLLECTED IN THE FIELD
•
•
Plot Information (plot number, state, county, , crew)
RP Data (species, diameter, azimuth, horizontal distance, to subplot number)
Plot Access Description (travel route)
Plot Narrative Description (condition[s], disturbance[s], treatment[s], hazard[s], and issues not
evident in the data)
Plot Diagram (landforms, hazards, special features)
Plot Access (location sketch map)
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SECTION 4.4 GPS COORDINATES
Use a global positioning system (GPS) unit to determine the plot center coordinates and elevation of all plot
locations, including nonforest and nonsampled plot locations when SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 1, even if
GPS has been used to locate the plot in the past.
Additionally, when SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT ROVER FILES COLLECTED = 1, crews will also
collect a 15 minute GPS rover file at each subplot center with more advanced survey grade GNSS (Global
Navigation Satellite System) units that collect multiple-frequency (e.g., L1 and L2 code and carrier phase),
multiple-constellation (e.g. GPS and GLONASS satellite) data. These rover files are post-processed in the
office to obtain more accurate coordinates for each field subplot location.
Multiple records per plot may exist in the GPS screen; records are differentiated by GPS LOCATION TYPE
(Item 4.4.3.6). Typically a set of coordinates will only be collected for the PC and subplots when required;
additional GPS records (i.e., waypoints) may be recorded and should include a brief description in GPS
NOTES (Item 4.4.3.14).
SUBSECTION 4.4.1 SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT COORDINATES
Survey Grade GPS rover files will be collected at each subplot when SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT
ROVER FILES COLLECTED = 1. This data item will be updatable, and may be changed to 0 when no
survey grade GPS subplot rover files can be collected on the plot. Note: This is not a substitute for
realtime GPS plot center coordinates collected with either the recreational grade handheld units or
the survey grade unit.
Operation instructions for using the Survey Grade GPS units can be found in APPENDIX G.
When to collect Survey Grade GPS rover files for each subplot:
1. When SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT ROVER FILES COLLECTED = 1 AND PLOT STATUS = 1
(sampled: at least one accessible forest land present on plot), coordinates should be taken at all
subplots where the subplot center lands in accessible forest land or nonforest land (CONDITION
CLASS STATUS 1 or 2).
2. When SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT ROVER FILES COLLECTED = 1 AND PLOT STATUS = 2
(sampled: no accessible forest land condition present on plot), coordinates should be taken on all
subplots where the subplot center lands in a measurable nonforest condition class when nonforest is
being measured (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 2, NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS = 1,
NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 2).
3. When SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT ROVER FILES COLLECTED = 1 and a subplot is
nonsampled or if a subplot rover file is not collected for other reasons (e.g., safety, equipment
failure), a dummy rover file must be created for the subplot (GPS UNIT TYPE = 0, GPS LOCATION
TYPE = 15, 16, 17, or 18). Instructions for creating dummy GNSS rover files for non-sampled
subplots are found in Subsection G.2.2, CREATING A DUMMY SUBPLOT ROVER FILE WITH THE
GEOXH 6000 UNIT.
SUBSECTION 4.4.2 REALTIME PLOT CENTER GPS COORDINATES
Soon after arriving at plot center, use the GPS unit to attempt to collect coordinates. If suitable positions
cannot be obtained, try again before leaving the plot center.
If it is still not possible to get suitable coordinates from plot center, attempt to obtain them from a location
within 200 feet of plot center. Obtain the azimuth and horizontal distance from the “offset” location to plot
center. Record the azimuth and horizontal distance to the plot center as described in Item 4.4.4.1 and Item
4.4.4.2.
Coordinates may be collected further than 200 feet away from the plot center if a laser measuring device is
used to determine the horizontal distance from the “offset” location to plot center. Record the azimuth and
horizontal distance to plot center as described in Item 4.4.4.1 and Item 4.4.4.2.
Chapter 4: PLOT LEVEL DATA
Collect at least 60 GPS readings at the plot center. These may be collected in a file for post-processing or
averaged by the GPS unit. See Subsection G.2.3 for instructions for obtaining realtime position coordinates
and elevation with the GeoXH unit.
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SUBSECTION 4.4.3 GPS UNIT SETTINGS, DATUM, AND COORDINATE SYSTEM
Consult the GPS unit operating manual or other regional instructions to ensure that the GPS unit internal
settings, including datum and coordinate system, are correctly configured.
Use the WGS84 datum and the UTM coordinate system. See Appendix G, GPS Operating Guide, for
instructions on setting up and using the GPS units.
Item 4.4.3.1 GPS UNIT TYPE (CORE 1.19.3)
[GPS_PNWRS.GPS_TYPE]
Record the kind of GPS unit used to collect coordinates. If suitable realtime coordinates cannot be
obtained, record “0”. Record “3” for Survey Grade GPS units. Record “2” for most standard handheld GPS
units used for collecting realtime plot center coordinates. Record “4” when using Survey Grade GeoXH
units for collecting realtime plot center coordinates.
When collected: When SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 1
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
0
GPS coordinates not collected, realtime plot center coordinates not
collected for nonsampled plots (requires GPS NOTES)
2
Models capable of field-averaging
3
Models capable of producing files that can be post-processed (including
GeoXH 6000 units when used for collecting subplot rover files)
4
Models not capable of field-averaging or post-processing (including
GeoXH 6000 units when used for collecting realtime plot center
coordinates)
Item 4.4.3.2 GPS SERIAL NUMBER (CORE 1.19.4)
[GPS_PNWRS.GPS_SERIAL_NBR]
Record the last six digits of the serial number on the GPS unit used. For Survey Grade GPS units, select
the serial number from the drop down list in the data recorder.
When collected: When GPS UNIT TYPE > 0
Field width: 6 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 000001 to 999999
Item 4.4.3.3 GPS ENTRY METHOD (CORE 1.19.5)
[GPS_PNWRS.GPS_ENTRY_METHOD_CD]
Section 4.4: GPS COORDINATES
Identify the method used to record GPS data. This will be set to “0” for all units, including Survey Grade
Units.
When Collected: GPS UNIT TYPE > 0
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
0
GPS data manually entered
1
GPS data electronically transferred
Item 4.4.3.4 GPS DATUM (CORE 1.19.6)
[GPS_PNWRS.GPS_DATUM]
This is an auto-generated code indicating the map datum that the GPS coordinates are collected in (i.e., the
map datum selected on the GPS unit to display the coordinates).
When collected: When GPS UNIT TYPE = 2 or 4
Field width: 5 characters (cccnn)
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
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WGS84 World Geodetic System of 1984
Item 4.4.3.5 COORDINATE SYSTEM (CORE 1.19.7)
[GPS_PNWRS.GPS_COORD_SYS]
This is an auto-generated code indicating the type of coordinate system used to obtain readings.
When collected: When GPS UNIT TYPE = 2 or 4
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
UTM coordinate system
2
Item 4.4.3.6 GPS LOCATION TYPE (PNW)
[GPS_PNWRS.GPS_LOC_TYPE]
Record the location type for coordinates collected on the ground. Record codes 1 - 7 for realtime
coordinates. Record codes 15 - 18 for the survey grade rover file collected on each subplot (four total
records required when SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT ROVER FILES COLLECTED = 1).
•
When realtime plot center coordinates cannot be collected record the following GPS information
(additional GPS data is not required):
GPS UNIT TYPE = 0
GPS LOCATION TYPE = 3
•
When realtime coordinates are not collected at plot center but they are collected at another subplot
center, two GPS records are required; one for plot center and one for the location where coordinates
were actually collected.
Enter the first record as the following:
GPS UNIT TYPE = 0
GPS LOCATION TYPE = 3
Enter a second record with the GPS data collected at the other subplot center (GPS LOCATION
TYPE = 4, 5 or 6). For the data items AZIMUTH TO PLOT CENTER and DISTANCE TO PLOT
CENTER, record 000.
16
Subplot 2
17
Subplot 3
18
Subplot 4
Description
Landing zone / Truck parking spot
Reference point
Plot center (PC) (required)
Use only if PC not possible
Use only if PC not possible
Use only if PC not possible
Describe in GPS NOTES and on plot card
Required when SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT
ROVER FILES COLLECTED = 1
Required when SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT
ROVER FILES COLLECTED = 1
Required when SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT
ROVER FILES COLLECTED = 1
Required when SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT
ROVER FILES COLLECTED = 1
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When collected: All GPS records
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Type
1
LZ/TR
2
RP
3
PC
4
Subplot 2
5
Subplot 3
6
Subplot 4
7
Other
15
Subplot 1
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Item 4.4.3.7 UTM ZONE (CORE 1.19.10)
[GPS_PNWRS.UTM_ZONE]
Record a 2-digit and 1 character field UTM ZONE as determined by GPS. See Appendix G, GPS Operating
Guide to confirm setting and proper UTM Zone.
When collected: When COORDINATE SYSTEM = 2 and GPS UNIT TYPE = 2 or 4
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: When GPS ENTRY METHOD = 0, No errors in data entry
When GPS ENTRY METHOD = 1, not applicable
Values: Appendix A.2 (FIPS CODES, UTM ZONES, AND DECLINATIONS)
Item 4.4.3.8 EASTING (X) UTM (CORE 1.19.11)
[GPS_PNWRS.UTM_EASTING_X]
Record the Easting coordinate as determined by GPS.
When collected: When COORDINATE SYSTEM = 2 and GPS UNIT TYPE = 2 or 4
Field width: 7 digits
Tolerance: When GPS ENTRY METHOD = 0, no errors in data entry
When GPS ENTRY METHOD = 1, not applicable
Values: 0000000 – 9999999
Item 4.4.3.9 NORTHING (Y) UTM (CORE 1.19.12)
[GPS_PNWRS.UTM_NORTHING_Y]
Record the Northing coordinate as determined by GPS.
When collected: When COORDINATE SYSTEM = 2 and GPS UNIT TYPE = 2 or 4
Field width: 7 digits
Tolerance: When GPS ENTRY METHOD = 0, no errors in data entry
When GPS ENTRY METHOD = 1, not applicable
Values: 0000000 – 9999999
Item 4.4.3.10 GPS ELEVATION (CORE 1.19.16)
[GPS_PNWRS.GPS_ELEV]
Record the elevation above mean sea level, in feet, as determined by GPS.
When collected: When GPS UNIT TYPE = 2 or 4
Field width: 6 digits (1st digit is + or -, last 5 digits are numeric)
Tolerance: No errors
Values: -00100 to +20000
Section 4.4: GPS COORDINATES
Item 4.4.3.11 GPS ERROR (CORE 1.19.17)
[GPS_PNWRS.GPS_ERROR]
Record the error as shown on the GPS unit to the nearest foot up to 999 feet. See Subsection G.2.3,
DISPLAYING COORDINATES FOR PLOT CENTER (optional) for instructions for obtaining realtime
position precision with the GeoXH unit.
When collected: When GPS UNIT TYPE = 2 or 4
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 000 – 999
Item 4.4.3.12 NUMBER OF READINGS (CORE 1.19.18)
[GPS_PNWRS.GPS_NBR_READINGS]
Record a 3-digit code indicating how many readings were averaged by the GPS unit to calculate the plot
coordinates. Collect at least 60 readings if possible.
When the GeoXH unit (GPS UNIT TYPE = 4) is used for realtime plot center coordinates, record 001.
When collected: When GPS UNIT TYPE = 2 or 4
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Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 001 to 999
Item 4.4.3.13 GPS FILENAME (CORE 1.19.19)
[GPS_PNWRS.FILENAME]
For each subplot, record the rover filename that was entered in the GPS unit when the 15 minute rover file
was collected.
When collected: When GPS UNIT= 3 and GPS LOCATION TYPE = 15, 16, 17, 18
Field width: 16 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: st-cty-plot%-sp# (e.g. ca-029-05247-sp1 where st is the 2 character state code, cty
is the 3 digit county code (including any leading zeros), plot% is the 5 digit plot
number (including any leading zeros), sp# is "sp" followed by the 1 digit subplot
number 1-4)
Item 4.4.3.14 GPS NOTES (PNW)
[GPS_PNWRS.NOTES]
Record any notes needed to clarify or explain a special situation in the particular GPS record being defined.
When collected: As needed; required with GPS LOCATION TYPE = 7 or GPS UNIT TYPE = 0
Field width: 2000 characters
Tolerance: N/A
Values: Words and abbreviated sentences
SUBSECTION 4.4.4 CORRECTION FOR OFFSET LOCATION
As described in Subsection 4.4.2, realtime plot center coordinates may be collected at a location other than
the plot center (an “offset” location) (GPS LOCATION TYPE = 3). If the GPS unit is capable of calculating
plot center coordinates then AZIMUTH TO PLOT CENTER and DISTANCE TO PLOT CENTER both equal
000. Record the two data items below.
Item 4.4.4.1 AZIMUTH TO PLOT CENTER (CORE 1.19.14)
[GPS_PNWRS.GPS_AZM]
Record the azimuth from the location where coordinates were collected to actual plot center. If coordinates
are collected at plot center or are corrected in the field to plot center, record 000. When coordinates are not
collected at plot center but are collected at another subplot center (GPS LOCATION TYPE = 4, 5 or 6),
record 000. Offsets used to collect survey grade subplot rover files are only recorded in the rover file (see
Section G.2.1).
Item 4.4.4.2 DISTANCE TO PLOT CENTER (CORE 1.19.15)
[GPS_PNWRS.GPS_DIST]
Record the horizontal distance in feet from the location where coordinates were collected to the actual plot
center. If coordinates are collected at plot center or are corrected in the field to plot center, record 000.
When coordinates are not collected at plot center but are collected at another subplot center (GPS
LOCATION TYPE = 4, 5 or 6), record 000. As described in Subsection 4.4.2, if a laser range finder is used
to determine DISTANCE TO PLOT CENTER, offset locations may be up to 999 feet from the plot center. If
a range finder is not used, the offset location must be within 200 feet. Offsets used to collect survey grade
subplot rover files are only recorded in the rover file (see Section G.2.1).
When collected: When GPS UNIT = 2 or 4
Field width: 3 digits
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When collected: When GPS UNIT = 2 or 4
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 3 degrees
Values: 000 when coordinates are collected at plot center
001 to 360 when coordinates are not collected at plot center
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Tolerance: +/- 6 feet
Values: 000 when coordinates are collected at plot center
001 to 200 when a Laser range finder is not used to determine distance
001 to 999 when a Laser range finder is used to determine distance
SUBSECTION 4.4.5 DOWNLOADED PLOT COORDINATES
For most plots, previous estimates of plot coordinates (pinprick location) will be available. These estimates
come from several sources and will be of undocumented accuracy, but can be used as an aid in plot
location. If available, the approximate plot coordinates will be downloaded to the data recorder and will be
printed on the previous plot data sheets (see note below). They can be saved as a waypoint on the GPS
unit and used to help locate the plot. Do not change any of the downloaded/printed plot coordinates codes.
Item 4.4.5.1 PREVIOUS UTM ZONE (PACI, PFSL)
[PLOT.HIST_PREV_UTM_ZONE]
A 2-digit and 1 character field indicating in which UTM ZONE the plot is located.
When collected: When COORDINATE SYSTEM = 2
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: See Appendix A.2 (FIPS CODES, UTM ZONES, AND DECLINATIONS)
Item 4.4.5.2 PREVIOUS EASTING (X) (PACI, PFSL)
[PLOT.HIST_PREV_UTM_EASTING_X]
This field indicates the Easting as determined from USGS maps, aerial photos, or a previous plot visit.
When collected: When COORDINATE SYSTEM = 2
Field width: 7 digits
Tolerance: +/- 140 feet
Values: 0000000 – 9999999
Item 4.4.5.3 PREVIOUS NORTHING (Y) (PACI, PFSL)
[PLOT.HIST_PREV_UTM_NORTHING_Y]
This field indicates the Northing as determined from USGS maps, aerial photos, or a previous plot visit.
When collected: When COORDINATE SYSTEM = 2
Field width: 7 digits
Tolerance: +/- 140 feet
Values: 0000000 – 9999999
Item 4.4.5.4 PREVIOUS COORDINATES METHOD (PNW)
[PLOT.PREV_COORDINATE_METHOD_PNWRS]
Section 4.4: GPS COORDINATES
This field indicates the method by which previous plot coordinates were obtained.
When collected: Downloaded for most plots
Field width: 1 character
Tolerance: No errors
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Values:
Code
D
M
P
G
T
I
S
N
C
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Description
Digitized from USGS maps
Digitized (MDSD) from PI photography (usually small [broad] scale)
Coordinates taken from old PI tables - sometimes computer generated and
plotted on maps or digitized from quad maps
Collected at the plot location using a GPS unit
Target (TGT) coordinates originally derived from Albers meters projection
Image (IMG) coordinates derived from ortho photo and rectified to match
location of the pinprick
Digitized from SPOT imagery
Coordinates provided by national forests (R5 and R6) - of unknown origin
Hex center
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Section 4.4: GPS COORDINATES
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CHAPTER 5 CONDITION CLASS
The Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) plot is a cluster of four subplots arranged in a fixed pattern. A plot
may straddle more than one condition class; subplots are never moved or reconfigured in order to confine
all four subplots to a single condition class. Every plot has at least one condition class: the condition class
present at plot center (PC, the center of subplot 1). Condition class attributes record information about
forest structure, composition, and disturbance. This information allows researchers to group and analyze
similar forest types, understand management practices used by different landowners, examine the effects
of disturbance, and classify land types.
One of the core missions of the FIA program is to estimate and account for changes in forest land.
Condition remeasurement protocol and associated data items are designed to allow PNW-FIA to develop
change estimates for forest land and timberland by owner groups. PNW FIA reports on the current status of
forest land by FOREST TYPE, STAND SIZE CLASS, REGENERATION STATUS and TREE DENSITY.
Trends and changes are captured by reconciling CONDITION CLASS STATUS, OWNER GROUP, and
RESERVED STATUS with previous measurements.
SECTION 5.1 DETERMINATION OF CONDITION CLASS
Step 1. Delineate the plot area by CONDITION CLASS STATUS
The first attribute considered when defining a condition class is CONDITION CLASS STATUS. The area
sampled by a plot is assigned to condition classes based upon the following differences in CONDITION
CLASS STATUS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Accessible forest land
Nonforest land
Noncensus water
Census water
Nonsampled – possibility of forest land
Forest land and measurable nonforest land define the population of interest for FIA purposes. These are
the areas where most of the data collection is conducted.
Step 2. Further subdivide accessible forest land by six delineation variables
Any condition class sampled as accessible forest land must be further subdivided, in order of listed
priority, into smaller condition classes if distinct, contrasting condition classes are present because of
variation in any of the following attributes within the sampled area:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
RESERVED STATUS
OWNER GROUP
FOREST TYPE
STAND SIZE CLASS
REGENERATION STATUS
TREE DENSITY
No other attribute shall be the basis for recognizing contrasting accessible forest land condition classes.
For each condition class recognized, several "ancillary attributes" that help describe the condition will be
collected, but will not be used for delineation purposes. See ANCILLARY (NON-DELINEATING) DATA
ITEMS, Subsection 5.7.2, pg.86, for more information.
Note: All condition classes delineated within the 24-foot fixed-radius are mapped on the plot card.
See Chapter 7, Boundary References, for instruction on how to map condition class boundaries.
Step 3. Delineate measurable Nonforest Land by 3 delineation variables.
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
At time of re-inventory, one additional attribute, PRESENT NONFOREST LAND USE, is used to define
new condition classes if the sampled area on a plot has changed from accessible forest land to
nonforest land. Conversions from forest to nonforest become new nonforest conditions whenever they
occur regardless of size, except when a previously defined nonforest condition has expanded into an
adjacent previously defined forest condition.This expanded condition will be captured through boundary
changes on respective subplots and does not constitute a new separate condition. This allows tracking
of land use changes without requiring mapping of all nonforest land condition classes on all plots.
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Any condition class sampled as measurable nonforest land must be further subdivided, in order of listed
priority, into smaller condition classes if distinct, contrasting condition classes are present because of
variation in any of the following attributes within the sampled area:
1. RESERVED STATUS
2. OWNER GROUP
3. PRESENT NONFOREST LAND USE
SECTION 5.2 CONDITION CLASS STATUS DEFINITIONS
SUBSECTION 5.2.1 ACCESSIBLE FOREST LAND
Accessible forest land is land that is within the population of interest, is accessible, is on a subplot that can
be occupied at subplot center, can safely be visited, and meets the following criteria:
Forest Land has at least 10 percent canopy cover of live tally tree species of any size or has had at least 10
percent canopy cover of live tally species in the past, based on the presence of stumps, snags (or other
evidence) that appear to be less than 30 years old. Additionally, the condition is not subject to nonforest
use(s) that prevent normal tree regeneration and succession, such as regular mowing, intensive grazing, or
recreation activities.
In the cases of land on which either forest is encroaching on adjacent nonforest land, or the land that was
previously under a nonforest land use (e.g., agriculture or mining) is reverting to forest naturally, only the
live cover criterion applies.
In the case of deliberate afforestation - human-assisted conversion of other land use / land cover to forest
land -- there must be at least 150 established trees per acre (all sizes combined) to qualify as forest land.
Land that has been afforested at a density of less than 150 trees per acre is not considered forest land (see
nonforest land below). If the condition experiences regeneration failure or is otherwise reduced to less than
150 survivors per acre after the time of planting / seeding but prior to achieving 10 percent canopy cover,
then the condition should not be classified forest land.
Section 5.2: CONDITION CLASS STATUS DEFINITIONS
To qualify as forest land, the prospective condition must be at least 1.0 acre in size and 120.0 feet wide
measured stem-to-stem from the outer-most edge. Forested strips must be 120.0 feet wide for a continuous
length of at least 363.0 feet in order to meet the acre threshold. Forested strips that do not meet these
requirements are classified as part of the adjacent nonforest land.
When a forest land condition encroaches into a nonforest land condition, the border between forest and
nonforest is often a gradual change in tree cover with no clear and abrupt boundary. In addition, it may be
difficult to determine exactly where the forested area meets the minimum cover criteria and where it does
not. For these situations, determine where the land clearly meets the 10 percent minimum canopy cover,
and where it clearly is less than required cover; divide the zone between these points in half, and determine
the side of the zone on which the subplot center is located. Classify the condition class of the subplot based
on this line, using the class criteria above.
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For example, at measurement time 1, a clear
and distinct boundary existed between the
forest and nonforest land condition classes.
At time 2, however, there now exists a zone
of regeneration or small diameter trees
between the previous forest condition and
where the nonforest clearly remains. If the
zone of encroachment is clearly forest where
it meets the nonforest, classify the entire
zone as forest. If the zone is clearly nonforest
up to the original stand, call it all nonforest. If
the encroachment or transition zone is not
clearly forest where it meets the nonforest,
determine where it is clearly forest and where
it is clearly nonforest; divide this zone in half,
and classify the entire subplot based on
which side of the line the subplot center falls.
Treated strips - Occasionally, crews will come
across plantations of trees, in which rows of
trees alternate with strips of vegetation that have Figure 5.1: Example of classifying the condition class of
the subplot in a transition zone with forest/nonforest
been bulldozed, mowed, tilled, treated with
encroachment.
herbicide, or crushed. Because these strip
treatments are conducted to optimize growth or
to release the stand, the areas are considered forest land, and the treatment is considered a timber stand
improvement operation. Do not confuse these practices with similar treatments on nonforest lands such as
yards or rights-of-way. Contact with the landowner may help determine the intent of a treatment.
Indistinct boundary due to the condition minimum-width definition - Do not subdivide subplots where a
condition class may change due only to the forest vs. nonforest minimum width (120.0 feet) definition.
Although the point where the definition changes from forest to nonforest creates an invisible "line" between
conditions, this definitional boundary is not distinct and obvious. See Figure 5.2 and Figure 5.3. Where the
point of the definition change occurs on the subplot, determine only if the subplot center is on the forest or
nonforest side of that approximate boundary, and classify the entire subplot based on the condition of the
subplot center. If the boundary crosses through the center of the subplot, classify the subplot as the
condition it most resembles. If the boundary occurs between subplots, classify each subplot based on its
relation to the definitional boundary.
Figure 5.3: Nonforest land condition narrows
within a forest condition. Examine the location of
the subplot center in reference to the
approximate line where the nonforest narrows to
120.0 feet wide. In this example the entire
subplot is classified as forest.
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
Figure 5.2: Forest condition narrows within a
nonforest land condition. Examine the location of
the subplot center in reference to the approximate
line where the forest narrows to 120.0 feet wide. In
this example the entire subplot is classified as
forest.
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Conditions that meet the 10-percent tree canopy cover threshold may be considered nonforest based on
land use. Indications of nonforest use may include current extreme grazing, the absence of forest
vegetation, and evidence of human habitation and use around maintained structures such as landscaping,
gardens, fences, lawns, and play areas. The absence of forest vegetation means that some or all layers of
the species present – trees, shrubs, and forbs – differ from what one would expect on forest land
undisturbed by nonforest use. For example, a fenced farm lot may have forest trees present, but if extreme
sustained grazing has severely diminished or eliminated forest shrub and forb communities and tree
regeneration is stifled, the farm lot is likely nonforest.
SUBSECTION 5.2.2 NONFOREST LAND
Nonforest land is land that has less than 10 percent canopy cover of tally tree species of any size (live +
missing) and, in the case of afforested land, fewer than 150 established trees per acre; OR land that has
sufficient canopy cover or stems, but is classified as nonforest land use (the condition is subject to
nonforest use(s) that prevent normal tree regeneration and succession, such as regular mowing,
intensive grazing, or recreation activities). Nonforest includes areas that have sufficient cover or live
stems to meet the Forest Land definition, but do not meet the dimensional requirements. All land
conditions not meeting the requirements of forest land will be assigned a PRESENT NONFOREST
LAND USE CODE.
When collected: All accessible forest land condition classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1); or
all accessible nonforest land condition classes when nonforest is being sampled
(NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS =1)
Delineate all nonforest condition classes on ground visited subplots when an accessible forest land
condition or a measurable nonforest condition class is present within the 24.0-foot fixed-radius plot (see
Subsection 5.7.3, DETERMINING CONDITION CLASSES ON NONFOREST LAND).
Example: If accessible forest land, nonforest urban land, and nonforest cropland are all present
within a 24.0-foot fixed-radius plot, map the forest land condition and map each nonforest land use
as a separate condition class.
Section 5.2: CONDITION CLASS STATUS DEFINITIONS
If there is no accessible forest land or measurable nonforest land condition class present within a subplot’s
24.0-foot radius, then the only nonforest condition class delineated will be the one present at the subplot
center ignoring any other nonforest condition classes that may be present. Use normal procedures to map
and measure other condition classes (i.e., Census water, noncensus water, and nonsampled conditions,
CONDITION STATUS = 3, 4, or 5).
Note: An accessible condition class that meets the definition of NONFOREST LAND, has a
PRESENT NONFOREST LAND USE that falls under any of the codes 18-26, 42, or 45, listed in
section 5.6.6.1, and has greater than or equal to 10 percent vascular vegetation cover will be
considered a measurable nonforest condition (NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS = 1). Certain data
items are recorded in measurable nonforest conditions that are not typically measured in nonforest
conditions; these are identified in the associated “when collected” field for individual data items.
When no accessible forest land condition or measurable nonforest condition classes exist within any of the
24.0-foot fixed-radius subplots, do not delineate nonforest condition classes. When no accessible forest
land condition or measurable nonforest condition classes exist within any of the 24.0-foot fixed-radius
subplots, do not delineate any other condition classes, including Census water, noncensus water, and
nonsampled conditions. Record only one condition and designate the PRESENT NONFOREST LAND USE
that is located at plot center for all subplots.
Plots that do not have accessible forest land or measurable nonforest condition classes that are entirely
nonforest fall into one of the following three categories:
1. The plot is visited on the ground (SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 1)
A plot file is created in the field data recorder.
GPS coordinates are collected.
Only one condition is recorded and the PRESENT NONFOREST LAND USE at plot center is
designated for each subplot center.
2. The plot is viewed from a distance (SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 2 or 4)
A plot file is created in the field data recorder.
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No GPS coordinates are collected.
Only one condition is recorded and the PRESENT NONFOREST LAND USE at plot center is
designated for each subplot center.
3. The plot is not field visited or viewed from a distance. (SAMPLE METHOD CODE = 3 or 4)
A plot data file is created in the office.
No GPS coordinates are collected.
Only one condition is recorded and the PRESENT NONFOREST LAND USE at plot center is
designated for each subplot center.
SUBSECTION 5.2.3 NONCENSUS WATER
Noncensus water includes lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and similar bodies of water 1.0 acre to 4.5 acres in
size; and rivers, streams, canals, etc., 30.0 feet to 200.0 feet wide. Water levels fluctuate seasonally and
annually; river/stream banks, shorelines, average high water marks, and the point where water prevents the
establishment of trees (or woody vegetation/perennial terrestrial plants, where the water feature falls next to
nonforest) can be used as guidelines to define the boundary of a water feature. When a noncensus water
boundary falls close to a subplot or is mapped, crews must describe how the boundary was defined in the
PLOT NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION (Subsection J.2.5) and on the PLOT DIAGRAM (Subsection J.2.6).
If a subplot center (including subplot 1) lands in noncensus water do not install the point, even if it can be
occupied safely.
•
•
No field measurements are made on that subplot.
Establish and measure other subplots following normal procedures (see Subsection 3.4.2,
Establishing Subplots when Plot Center is Inaccessible, for instructions on how to install a plot
without access to plot center).
If the subplot has an accessible condition at subplot center and has noncensus water present anywhere
else within its 24.0-foot fixed-radius boundary:
•
•
Map the noncensus water area as a separate condition class.
Use normal procedures to map and measure other condition classes.
Exception: When a subplot falls within a mangrove forest community the subplot should be measured if the
center pin falls on the forest side of the edge of the mangrove roots and the location can be safely occupied
by the field crew. Boundaries between forest and noncensus water should be mapped at the outer edge of
the mangrove roots.
SUBSECTION 5.2.4 CENSUS WATER
If a subplot center (including subplot 1) lands in Census water, do not install the point, even if it can be
occupied safely.
•
•
No field measurements are made on that subplot
Establish and measure other subplots following normal procedures (see Subsection 3.4.2,
Establishing Subplots when Plot Center is Inaccessible, for instructions on how to install a plot
without access to plot center).
If the subplot has an accessible condition at subplot center and has Census water present anywhere else
within its 24.0-foot fixed-radius boundary:
•
•
Map the Census water area as a separate condition class.
Use normal procedures to map and measure other condition classes.
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Census water includes ocean, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and similar bodies of water 4.5 acres in size and
larger; and rivers, streams, canals, etc. more than 200 feet wide (1990 U.S. Census definition). Water levels
fluctuate seasonally and annually; river/stream banks, shorelines, average high water marks, and the point
where water prevents the establishment of trees (or woody vegetation/perennial terrestrial plants, where
the water feature falls next to nonforest) can be used as guidelines to define the boundary of a water
feature. When a census water boundary falls close to a subplot or is mapped, crews must describe how the
boundary was defined in the PLOT NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION (Subsection J.2.5) and on the PLOT
DIAGRAM (Subsection J.2.6).
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Exception: When a subplot falls within a mangrove forest community the subplot should be measured if the
center pin falls on the forest side of the edge of the mangrove roots and the location can be safely occupied
by the field crew. Boundaries between forest and census water should be mapped at the outer edge of the
mangrove roots.
SUBSECTION 5.2.5 NONSAMPLED, POSSIBILITY OF FOREST
See CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON (Item 5.10.0.1) for descriptions of land that qualifies as
nonsampled. In cases where a condition is access-denied or hazardous land use, but obviously contains no
forest land, record CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 2, 3 or 4. In cases where a condition is access-denied
or hazardous land use and has the possibility of forest, record CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 5.
If a subplot center (including subplot 1) is located in any nonsampled area, as described in CONDITION
NONSAMPLED REASON, the entire subplot is considered to be nonsampled. Record the attributes as
described in Section 5.10, NONSAMPLED CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES. Establish and measure
other subplots following normal procedures. A plot, subplot, or portion of a subplot is hazardous according
to the crew's judgment.
If an entire plot is nonsampled, record only one nonsampled condition: the condition at plot center.
If the center of a subplot is accessible, but there is a nonsampled area within the 24.0-foot fixed-radius
boundary:
Section 5.2: CONDITION CLASS STATUS DEFINITIONS
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•
Map the nonsampled area as a separate condition class.
Use normal procedures to map and measure other condition classes.
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SECTION 5.3 DELINEATING CONDITION CLASSES DIFFERING IN CONDITION
CLASS STATUS
The first step in delineating condition classes is to recognize differences in CONDITION CLASS STATUS.
The most common difference is adjacent accessible forest land and nonforest land. Adjacent accessible
forest land and nonforest land condition classes are recognized only if each of the two prospective
condition classes is at least 1.0 acre in size, and each is at least 120.0 feet in width. These size and width
minimums apply to both accessible forest land and nonforest land.
Within an accessible forest land condition class, unimproved roads, rock outcrops, and natural nonforest
openings less than 1.0 acre in size and less than 120.0 feet in width are considered forest land and are not
delineated as a separate nonforest land condition class.
Within a nonforest land condition class, forested areas or linear strips of trees less than 1.0 acre in size and
less than 120.0 feet in width are considered part of the nonforest land condition class.
Six exceptions to these size and width requirements apply:
1. Developed nonforest land condition: human-caused nonforest land condition classes such as homes or
cabins that are less than 1.0 acre in size and 120.0 feet in width and are surrounded by forest land.
There are three kinds of developed nonforest land conditions that do not have to meet area or width
requirements (see Figure 5.4, Figure 5.5, and Figure 5.6).
Forest Strip <120.0 Feet Wide
Forest Strip <120 Feet Wide
Improved Road, Development, or
Right-of-Way
<120.0 feet wide
Improved Road, Development, or
R.O.W.
>=120 feet wide
Accessible Forest Land Condition
Figure 5.4: Example with a
developed nonforest strip <120
feet wide. Forest strip, while <120
feet wide, is still part of the
accessible forest land condition.
Accessible Forest Land Condition
Figure 5.5: Example with a
developed nonforest strip ≥120
feet wide. Forest strip is not part of
the accessible forest land
condition.
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A. Improved roads: paved roads, gravel roads, or improved dirt roads regularly maintained for long-term
continuing use by normal passenger vehicles. Generally constructed using machinery. The area
where the original topography has been disturbed by cutbanks and fill is considered part of the road,
if that area is maintained. Unimproved traces and roads created for skidding logs are not considered
improved roads.
B. Maintained rights-of-way: corridors created for railroads, power lines, gas lines, and canals that are
periodically treated to limit the establishment and growth of trees and shrubs. Areas under power
lines are considered maintained rights-of-way even if no current vegetation treatment is evident.
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C. Developments: structures and the
maintained area next to a structure, all less
than 1.0 acre in size and surrounded by
forest land. Examples of developments are
houses or trailers on very small lots,
communication installations in a small
cleared area within forest land, and barns
and sheds.
2. Distinct, alternating strips of forest and
nonforest land: this situation occurs when a
plot or subplot samples a condition class that is
less than 1.0 acre in size and less than 120.0
feet in width. The condition class is one of a
series of parallel strips of forest and nonforest
land in which none of the strips meet the
minimum width requirement. This exception
applies only to nonforest land conditions that
are not listed under exception number 1, e.g.,
improved roads, maintained rights-of-way, and
developments(Figure 5.7).
Forest
>1acre and > 120.0 feet wide
Improved Road
Area <120.0 feet wide between switchbacks
<120.0 feet wide
Area <120.0 feet wide between switchbacks
Forest
>1acre and > 120.0 feet wide
Figure 5.6: Example of a switchback road where the
area between the switchbacks is still forest land.
A. Many small intermingled strips: For many
small intermingled strips, determine the total area that the intermingled strips occupy, and classify
according to the CONDITION CLASS STATUS (forest land or nonforest land) that occupies the
greater area. If the area of intermingled strips is so large or indistinct as to make a total area
determination impractical, then classify the sample as forest land.
B. For two alternating
strips of forest and
nonforest between two
qualifying areas of
nonforest land and
forest land, see Figure
5.7.This figure
delineates the boundary
between the forest and
nonforest land condition
classes for four different
examples. The plot
center defines the plot
condition for all strips
covered by the arrow.
Any subplot that falls in
the alternating strips
uses this rule. Any
subplot that falls in
assigned nonforest /
forest is assigned that
Figure 5.7: Example of alternating strips of forested and nonforested
type. Again, this
conditions. PC is the plot center (center of subplot 1).
exception applies only
to nonforest land
conditions that are not listed under exception number 1, e.g., improved roads, maintained rights-ofway, and developments.
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3. The 120.0-foot minimum width for
delineation does not apply when a
corner angle is 90 degrees or
greater (see Figure 5.8).
4. Linear water features: natural
water features that are linear in
shape such as streams and rivers.
A linear water feature must meet
the definition for Census or
noncensus water to be a separate
condition class. Therefore, a linear
water feature must be at least 30.0
feet wide and cover at least 1.0
acre. The width of a linear water
feature is measured according to
the guidelines given in Subsection
5.2.3, NONCENSUS WATER and
Subsection 5.2.4, CENSUS
WATER. To determine whether a
linear water feature qualifies as a
separate condition class, rely on all Figure 5.8: Illustration of the 90 degree corner rule. The dotted
available information on hand such lines do not create nonforest land conditions.
as aerial photos, topographic
maps, past survey land calls, and ocular estimates at the current survey visit. Linear water features that
do not meet the definition for Census or noncensus water should be classified as forest land only if
bounded by forest land on both shores. Crews are not expected to measure the length of a linear water
feature to determine if it meets the 1.0 acre requirement; use professional judgment and common sense
on any linear water feature. A 30-foot wide stream needs to be 1452 feet long to be an acre in size.
5. Nonsampled conditions are delineated as a separate condition class regardless of size.
6. Areas that were sampled and classified at last inventory as accessible forest land and are now nonforest
become new nonforest conditions whenever they occur, regardless of size, except when a previously
defined nonforest condition has expanded into an adjacent previously defined forest condition. This
expanded condition will be captured through boundary changes on respective subplots and does not
constitute a new separate condition.
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SECTION 5.4 DELINEATING CONDITION CLASSES WITHIN ACCESSIBLE FOREST LAND
Accessible forest land is subdivided into condition classes that are based on differences in RESERVED
STATUS, OWNER GROUP, FOREST TYPE, STAND SIZE CLASS, REGENERATION STATUS, and TREE
DENSITY. Section 5.1, DETERMINATION OF CONDITION CLASS, applies when delineating contrasting
forest condition classes. Specific criteria apply for each of the six attributes and are documented by attribute
in Item 5.7.1.1 (RESERVED STATUS) through Item 5.7.1.15 (TREE DENSITY). “Stands” are defined by the
plurality of crown cover for all live trees, saplings, and seedlings that are not overtopped.
Additionally, each separate forest condition class recognized within accessible forest land must be at least
1.0 acre in size and at least 120.0 feet in width. If prospective contrasting forest land condition classes do
not each meet these minimum size and width requirements, the most similar prospective conditions should
be combined until these minimums are attained.
No other attribute shall be the basis for recognizing contrasting condition classes within accessible forest
land. For each condition class recognized, many “ancillary attributes” that help describe the condition will be
collected, but will not be used for delineation purposes (see ANCILLARY (NON-DELINEATING) DATA
ITEMS, Subsection 5.7.2, pg.86).
Section 5.4: DELINEATING CONDITION CLASSES WITHIN ACCESSIBLE FOREST LAND
General instructions for delineating condition classes within accessible forest lands:
1. Distinct boundary within a subplot or microplot – Separate condition classes ARE recognized if,
within a subplot or microplot, two (or more) distinctly different condition classes are present and
delineated by a distinct, abrupt boundary. The boundary is referenced (see Boundary References,
Chapter 7).
2. Indistinct boundary within a subplot – Separate condition classes are NOT recognized if the
prospective condition classes abut along an indistinct transition zone, rather than on an abrupt,
obvious boundary. Only one condition is recognized, and the subplot is classified entirely as the
condition it most resembles.
Example: The four subplots all sample only accessible forest land. Subplots 1, 3, and 4 sample
what is clearly a stand of large-diameter trees. Subplot 2 falls in the middle of a stand-size
transition zone. In the zone, the large-diameter stand phases into a sapling stand.
Subplot 2 must not be divided into two condition classes on the basis of stand size. Instead, it is
treated entirely as part of the large-diameter condition class or is assigned entirely to a new
condition class that is classified as a seedling-sapling stand. The latter occurs only if the crew
thinks the entire subplot is more like a stand of seedlings-saplings than a stand of large-diameter
trees; then the boundary between the large- and small-diameter stands is assumed to occur
between and not on the subplots.
3. A boundary or transition zone between fixed- radius subplots that sample distinctly different condition
classes – Separate condition classes are recognized and recorded when a valid attribute obviously
differs between two fixed-radius subplots, but a distinct boundary or indistinct transition zone exists
outside the sampled (fixed-radius) area of the subplots. In such cases, a boundary, if present, is not
referenced.
Example: The northernmost subplot (2) samples entirely accessible forest land. The other three
subplots (1, 3, and 4) fall clearly in a nonforest meadow. Between subplot 1 and 2 is a transition
zone; the number of trees present goes from none to what clearly represents forest land. Two
condition classes are sampled: accessible forest land sampled on subplot 2, and nonforest land
sampled on the other subplots.
4. Riparian forest area – A riparian forest area is defined as a forest area between 30.0 and 120.0 feet
wide, and 1.0 acre or more in size (cumulative) and adjacent to but not necessarily present on both
sides of a naturally occurring or artificially created body of water or watercourse with continuous or
intermittent flow. Riparian forest areas may be associated with but not limited to streams, rivers,
lakes, sloughs, seeps, springs, marshes bogs, beaver ponds, sink holes, cypress domes and ponds,
human-made ditches and canals. A riparian forest area must be associated “within forest” (i.e., must
be surrounded by forest on at least one side) and contain at least one distinct and obvious change in
a condition class delineation attribute from its adjacent accessible forest land condition class. Figure
5.9 through Figure 5.14 provide examples of when to delineate riparian forest area as a separate
condition class. This special size allowance for an accessible riparian forest land condition class only
applies if the riparian area would otherwise meet the definition for accessible forest land (i.e., the
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riparian area meets canopy cover requirements and is not subject to nonforest land uses as
described in Subsection 5.7.3).
Note: When the width of forest adjacent to a body of water or water course is between 120.0 feet and
150.0 feet and the width of the riparian forest is at least 30.0 feet wide, the rules for identifying the
non-riparian forest (at least 30.0 feet but less than 120.0 feet) need to be modified. The non-riparian
forest can be between 30.0 feet and 120.0 feet and mapped as a separate condition as long as it
meets the criteria for delineating a separate condition class, otherwise it will be an inclusion in the
riparian forest condition class.
A riparian forest area (i.e., a band of alder trees along a creek within a Douglas-fir condition class) is
typically different from the surrounding forest because of forest type. However, a change in any of the
six condition class delineating variables may make it a candidate for a riparian area condition class.
An area 30 feet wide needs to be 1452 feet long to be an acre in size. An area 60 feet wide needs to
be 726 feet long, and an area 90 feet wide needs to be 484 feet long to be an acre in size.
Figure 5.10: (CORE) Forest type B is a separate
condition class (riparian) if the band of it is between
30.0 feet and 120.0 feet wide, and is ≥ 1.0 acre in size.
Figure 5.11: (CORE) If the stream is < 30.0 feet wide,
forest type B is a separate condition class (riparian) if
the sum of the two widths of the bands including the
stream falls between 30.0 feet and 120.0 feet wide,
and is ≥ 1.0 acre in size.
Figure 5.12: (CORE) If the stream is > 30.0 feet wide,
forest type B is a separate condition class (riparian) if
either of the two widths of the bands falls between 30.0
feet and 120.0 feet wide and is ≥ 1.0 acre in size.
Figure 5.13: (CORE) Forest type B is a separate
condition class (riparian) if the band of it is between
30.0 feet and 120.0 feet wide, and is > 1.0 acre in size.
Figure 5.14: (CORE) In a nonforested area, a band of
forest type B that is < 120.0 feet wide is NOT
considered a riparian area. It is not a separate
condition class at all.
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Figure 5.9: (CORE) Forest type B is separate
condition class (riparian) if the band of it is between
30.0 feet and 120.0 feet wide, and is ≥ 1.0 acre in size.
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SECTION 5.5 CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
SUBSECTION 5.5.1 ACCESSIBLE FOREST LAND
A CONDITION CLASS NUMBER and a classification for CONDITION CLASS STATUS are required for
every condition class sampled on a plot. For each condition class classified as accessible forest land, a
classification is required for each of the following attributes:
Item 5.7.1.1, RESERVED STATUS (CORE 2.5.1)
Item 5.7.1.5, OWNER GROUP (CORE 2.5.2)
Item 5.7.1.9, FOREST TYPE (CORE 2.5.3)
Item 5.7.1.11, STAND SIZE CLASS (CORE 2.5.4)
Item 5.7.1.13, REGENERATION STATUS (CORE 2.5.5)
Item 5.7.1.15, TREE DENSITY (CORE 2.5.6)
Item 5.7.2.1, OWNER CLASS (CORE OPTIONAL 2.5.8)
Item 5.7.2.4, ARTIFICIAL REGENERATION SPECIES (CORE 2.5.14)
Item 5.7.2.6, STAND AGE (CORE 2.5.15)
Item 5.7.2.10, DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 1 (PACI)
Item 5.7.2.16, DISTURBANCE 1 (CORE 2.5.16)
Item 5.7.2.18, DISTURBANCE YEAR 1 (CORE 2.5.17)
Item 5.7.2.28, TREATMENT 1 (CORE 2.5.22)
Item 5.7.2.30, TREATMENT YEAR 1 (CORE 2.5.23)
Item 5.7.2.40, CHAINING CODE (CORE 2.5.37)
Item 5.7.2.41, LAND COVER CLASS (CORE 2.5.29)
Item 5.8.1.4, CURRENT AFFORESTATION CODE (CORE 2.5.34)
Item 5.10.0.1, CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE 2.4.3)
ATTRIBUTES WHERE A CHANGE CAUSES
A SEPARATE ACCESSIBLE FOREST LAND
CONDITION CLASS
ANCILLARY - CHANGES DO NOT
DELINEATE A NEW ACCESSIBLE FOREST
LAND CONDITION CLASS
All other data items including: FOREST TYPE, STAND SIZE CLASS, REGENERATION STATUS, STAND
AGE, TREE DENSITY, DISTURBANCE, TREATMENT, and PHYSIOGRAPHIC CLASS, should be
determined over the entire condition, including but not exclusive to what is encountered within the subplot/
microplot fixed-radius.
Specific instructions for the classification of each attribute follow.
Remeasurement plots: The downloaded condition class delineation data items should always be reviewed
and updated as necessary. If changes have occurred, reassess the condition class boundaries mapped by
the previous crew. On remeasurement plots use the boundary viewer in MIDAS to review the previous
condition class layouts and assess whether any change has occurred.
Section 5.5: CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
SECTION 5.6 CONDITION REMEASUREMENT
Identifying change between the previous and current inventories is a complex process that requires three
steps. This process clearly separates previous crew error from physical change (on the ground) and
procedural change.
Step 1. Correcting previous crew error
Verify that PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP, and PREVIOUS
RESERVED STATUS had been correct at the last measurement. Review the previous mapping to
determine if errors exist in the previous condition mapping. Identify and correct any boundary errors or
condition status errors as early as possible. Refer to Subsection 5.6.1 for instructions regarding when to
correct boundary errors.
Do not change very small boundary changes or errors (less than 10 percent area differences).
If any of the previous boundary mapping azimuths (left, right, or corner) or PREVIOUS CORNER
DISTANCE are changed, the PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (Item 5.7.0.2) of the trees on
that subplot will have to be verified and manually reassigned.
Step 2. Map and record current conditions
Use the previous condition mapping (or corrected if changed in step 1) as a base for mapping the
current condition. Boundaries and condition classes can be added or deleted, and condition class
attributes can be altered. Record current CONDITION CLASS STATUS, OWNER GROUP, and
RESERVED STATUS.
Step 3. Reconcile current with previous conditions
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If the previous and current conditions are different for CONDITION CLASS STATUS, OWNER GROUP,
or RESERVED STATUS, reconcile them as either physical change or procedural change. No other
delineating data items need to be reconciled. Previous crew errors should be changed in step 1. The
data recorder will only prompt a change reconcile code if any of the above three data items are different.
SUBSECTION 5.6.1 CORRECTING PREVIOUS CREW ERROR
Previous crew errors can be corrected at any time, however, it is easier to correct them as early as possible.
Before mapping the current condition on any subplot, review:
•
•
•
•
All previous mapping
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS
PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP
PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS
Do not change any of these values if they were correct under the previous protocol; see Tables 5.1 and 5.2
for a list of procedural changes and manual clarifications. In addition, data item text from the previous
inventory has been included for all condition class data items that must be updated if an error was found in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS or PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP; review the previous data item
text before updating any data item values.
For example, if the previous crew determined a condition to be forested based on the previous definition
of forest as land with 5% or greater canopy cover, and the current condition has greater than 5% but less
than 10% canopy cover, do not change the PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS to nonforest if it
seems like the condition had 5% canopy cover at the time of previous inventory.
In past years, procedures affecting CONDITION CLASS STATUS, OWNER GROUP and RESERVED
STATUS have been clarified.
For example, if a subplot center lands in noncensus or Census water, the entire subplot is considered
noncensus or Census water. Sometimes field crews established the subplot when they could occupy the
center because it was not covered by water at the time and potentially mapped other condition classes
present on the subplot. This was clarified in a later manual as incorrect procedure; for the purpose of
remeasurement, this is considered “crew error” and needs to be corrected.
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Table 5.1: Procedural changes
Relating to condition delineating data items:
Procedural Change Description
Affected species/parameters
30 year rule implemented, to establish time CONDITION CLASS STATUS
line for condition status changing
disturbance
RESERVED STATUS changed from being RESERVED STATUS
collected only when accessible forest land
(CONDITION STATUS = 1) or measured
nonforest land on Forest Service
administered lands (CONDITION STATUS
= 2 and ADMINISTRATIVE FOREST
CODE = 1004 or 1005). Now it is collected
on all conditions classes (CONDITION
STATUS = 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5).
Change in RESERVED STATUS definition Excluding all private lands (e.g. Nature
Conservancy) and providing a list of State
and Federal agency lands considered
reserved (Appendix E). Wilderness Study
Areas are not considered reserved.
If land was previously managed by a
different agency, the owner group of the
agency was recorded. Now the owner
group of the owner is recorded.
Two STAND SIZE CLASS rule dropped
Manual year
2013
2010
2013
OWNER GROUP = 10, 20 OR 30
2010
STAND SIZE CLASS had to be two size classes
away from initial size class to delineate a new
condition class
Code 42: Vegetated Wetlands
2004
Added new NONFOREST LAND USE
codes
Added new NONFOREST LAND USE
Codes 16: Maintained Wildlife Opening, 17:
codes
Windbreak/Shelterbelt, 34: Mining, 43: Beach
Changed forest land definition from
CONDITION STATUS = 1 and 2
minimum 5% cover to minimum 10% cover
2010
2011
2012
Relating to non-delineating data items:
STAND AGE codes 997, 998, and 999 no All forest land condition classes
longer have “embedded” meaning; they
can be recorded as true age values.
2010
Table 5.2: Manual clarifications that must be corrected
Section 5.6: CONDITION REMEASUREMENT
Manual clarifications
If subplot center is in noncensus or Census water, the entire subplot is classified as
noncensus or Census water and no mapping is done.
Areas under power lines are considered maintained rights-of-way
Nonforest structures or buildings and hazardous cliffs are mapped using a “wedge” (Informal
clarification)
Strips of forest area between switchbacks is not considered nonforest land
Manual year
2003
2002
2006
2008
Adding or deleting previous conditions
The data recorder allows entire conditions to be added or deleted in order to correct a previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP only. If a condition is added, all previous condition data items (such as PREVIOUS
FOREST TYPE and PREVIOUS STAND SIZE CLASS) need to be updated to reflect the condition as it
was at the previous measurement.
For example, if the previous crew missed that subplot 2 belonged to a different OWNER GROUP, add
another condition in the previous condition class screen. Update the PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP,
PREVIOUS OWNER CLASS, to reflect correct owner information at the time of the previous inventory.
All of the other condition data item values may be copied from the original condition if they are correct. If
any of them are incorrect, update to reflect what it should have been at the time of the previous
inventory. Include detailed notes explaining changes to any previous condition data items in PREVIOUS
CONDITION NOTES.
pg.
71
Changing PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS from nonforest to forest
If PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS changes from nonforest to forest, the suite of delineating
and non-delineating data items associated with forest conditions will need to be added for the previous
data items (e.g. PREVIOUS FOREST TYPE) to reflect the correct values at the time of the previous
measurement.
Reconcile all trees on this condition that should have been measured previously as either “missed live”
or “missed dead” (Item 8.4.1.11, RECONCILE (CORE 5.7.1)). Reconcile trees that grew enough to be a
tally tree now but previously too small as either “ingrowth/reversions” or “through-growth.”
Changing PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS from forest to nonforest
If PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS changes from forest to nonforest, the suite of delineating
and non-delineating data items associated with nonforest conditions will need to be added for the
previous data items (e.g. PREVIOUS NONFOREST LAND USE) to reflect the correct values at the time
of the previous measurement.
If the previous crew call is changed from forest to nonforest, reconcile all trees on that condition as
“cruiser error” (Item 8.4.1.11, RECONCILE (CORE 5.7.1)).
Changing previous boundary mapping
If the boundary mapped at the previous inventory (azimuths or PREVIOUS CORNER DISTANCE) is
edited by the current crew, the data recorder will automatically delete the PREVIOUS CONDITION
CLASS NUMBER for the trees tallied on that subplot. The current crew will have to manually assign
those tallied trees to a PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NUMBER. If the subplot center PREVIOUS
CONDITION CLASS NUMBER or PREVIOUS CONTRASTING CONDITION is changed, the data
recorder will automatically update the PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NUMBER for trees tallied at the
previous inventory on that subplot. If only condition level attributes are changed, the PREVIOUS
CONDITION CLASS NUMBER does not have to be updated at all.
Minor changes of previous azimuths and PREVIOUS CORNER DISTANCE should be avoided. If the
azimuth and distance are edited, the data recorder will automatically display a warning if the difference
between previous crew mapping and edited mapping is less than 10 percent.
A boundary (or boundaries) should only be corrected if the correction results in a 10 percent or greater
difference in the area of a condition class on the radius being mapped. There is one exception:
•
The previous boundary should be corrected if the correction results in a condition class presence/
absence due to an error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED
STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP. Do not add or delete boundaries based on previous
errors in any other condition class delineating variable.
Example 1: A road goes through the middle of a subplot. The previous crew boundaries for the
road were mapped to the edge of the pavement. You know the cutbanks should have been
included as road area. Correcting the boundary on one side of the road results in a 6 percent
increase in the area of the road condition. Correcting the boundary on the other side of the road
results in a 5 percent increase in the area of the road condition. Considered together, the
corrections increase the road area by 11 percent, so the corrections should be made.
Explanatory Notes
If the current crew corrects any previous data items, an explanation describing why values were
changed is required in the PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NOTES (Item 5.11.1.1). Include what was
determined to be wrong and describe, in detail, the reason the current crew knows a previous error was
made.
If a previous condition class is added, an explanation describing the reason for the addition is required in
Item 5.11.1.2, CONDITION CLASS NOTES (PNW). Describe, in detail, the reason the current crew
knows a previous error was made.
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
Example 2: The previous crew did not map any boundaries on the subplot. You decide that a
sliver of forest is present on the subplot and should have been mapped. The area of the forest
sliver is only 2 percent. However, since it is a presence/absence scenario, the previous boundary
must be added. If a tree is tallied and is assigned to the forest condition class, the data recorder
will generate an error if the forest condition is not mapped on the subplot.
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pg.
If a previous condition class is deleted, an explanation describing the reason for the deletion is required
in Item 4.3.5.9, PLOT NOTES (CORE 1.21). Describe, in detail, the reason the current crew knows a
previous error was made.
Section 5.6: CONDITION REMEASUREMENT
If any previous condition class variables other than PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS,
PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP are incorrect, do not change the
previous data, but make a note in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NOTES indicating the errors and the
correct values if they are known.
pg.
73
SUBSECTION 5.6.2 RECONCILE CURRENT WITH PREVIOUS CONDITIONS
The purpose of the reconciliation is to distinguish physical (on the ground) change from any procedural
change. For each subplot, the data recorder will calculate a change matrix that includes percent subplot
area for each previous – current condition combination. If the previous and current condition values for
CONDITION CLASS STATUS, OWNER GROUP, and RESERVED STATUS are not the same, the field
crew must reconcile them as either physical or procedural change by recording the appropriate code for
OWNER GROUP RECONCILE CODE, CONDITION CLASS STATUS RECONCILE CODE, RESERVED
STATUS RECONCILE CODE. If they are the same, nothing has to be reconciled by the field crew. When
RECONCILE CODES other than 0 are recorded, a detailed note describing the physical or procedural
change is required in Item 5.11.1.3, CHANGE MATRIX NOTES (PNW).
Any changes (procedural or physical) for data items other than CONDITION STATUS, OWNER GROUP,
and RESERVED STATUS are not reconciled.
Reconciliation example:
At time 1, the entire subplot is forested. At time 2 the field crew notices a recently built road.
Table 5.3: Condition change matrix
PLOT SUBPLOT
CONDITION
TYPE NUMBER CLASS NUMBER
1
1
1
1
t1
t2
1
1
1
2
CONDITION CLASS
SUBPLOT
STATUS
CONDITION
PROPORTION
0.92
0.08
OWNER GROUP
RESERVED STATUS
t1
t2 reconcile t1
t2 reconcile t1
t2
reconcile
1
1
1
2
40
40
0
0
0
0
0
1
40
40
0
0
0
0
t1: time 1
t2: time 2
Reconcile codes:
0 no change (auto-filled by data recorder)
1 physical change
3 procedural change
After mapping the current condition, the field crew reconciles the condition change. As displayed in the
condition change matrix, the field crew only has to fill in the CONDITION CLASS STATUS RECONCILE
CODE for the change from forest to road. All previous / current condition combinations with percent area of
the plot are calculated by the data recorder. OWNER GROUP and RESERVED STATUS as well as the
CONDITION CLASS STATUS for CONDITION CLASS NUMBER 1 (at time 1) to 1 (at time 2) are
automatically reconciled by the data recorder with “0” (no change).
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
Table 5.4:Condition change matrix key
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pg.
Example 1:
Previous mapping
•
At time 1, the entire plot was mapped as one forested condition on private land.
Current situation
•
The entire plot is still forested. On subplot 2 the current crew maps a separate condition because
part of that subplot has OWNER GROUP = 10 (Forest Service). At the reconciliation step, the
data recorder prompts the crew to reconcile the change as either procedural or physical change.
The crew determines that the Forest Service owned this land at the time of the previous visit.
What should you do?
•
The crew needs to go back to step 1 and edit the previous (incorrect) condition class data items
and boundary mapping. After editing the previous information, the data recorder will not prompt to
reconcile any changes. Since a boundary was added, the PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS
NUMBER for trees tallied at time 1 will have to be manually entered.
Example 2:
Previous mapping
•
On subplot 2, the previous crew mapped a meadow (less than 1 acre) that is surrounded by
forest as a nonforest condition.
Current situation
•
Nothing has changed on the plot.
What should you do?
Section 5.6: CONDITION REMEASUREMENT
•
The previous mapping was incorrect because the meadow does not meet the size requirements
to be considered a separate condition. It should have been included as part of the “forested
condition”. The current crew should correct the previous crew error by deleting the nonforest
condition (if not present and valid elsewhere on plot), deleting the boundary, and assigning the
entire subplot to the forested condition.
pg.
75
SECTION 5.7 GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
General attributes such as CONDITION CLASS NUMBER and a classification for CONDITION CLASS
STATUS are required for every condition class sampled on a plot.
Item 5.7.0.1 CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (CORE 2.4.1)
[COND.CONDID][CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.CONDID]
On a plot, assign and record a number for each condition class. The condition class at plot center (the
center of subplot 1) is designated condition class 1. Number condition classes sequentially as encountered
going from subplot 1 through 4, numerically. For remeasurement plots retain the previous CONDITION
CLASS NUMBER assignments whenever possible, even if they were assigned in the wrong order.
When collected: All condition classes
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1 to 9
Item 5.7.0.2 PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.CONDID][CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.PREV_CONDID]
A downloaded value that may be updated if an error was made by the previous crew. If updated, change the
number for that condition class.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1 to 9
Item 5.7.0.3 SUBPLOT CONDITION PROPORTION (PNW)
[CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.PERCENT_AREA]
Proportion of /subplot condition for all previous and current condition class combinations, see RECONCILE
CURRENT WITH PREVIOUS CONDITIONS, Subsection 5.6.2, pg.73 and Table 5.3, “Condition change
matrix,” on page 73. This data item is calculated by the data recorder and displayed to the user.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and condition change occurred
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 001 - 100
Item 5.7.0.4 CONDITION CLASS STATUS (CORE 2.4.2)
[COND.COND_STATUS_CD][CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.COND_STATUS_CD]
When collected: All condition classes
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
1
Accessible forest land
2
Nonforest land
3
Noncensus water
4
Census water
5
Nonsampled - possibility of forest land
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
Record the code that describes the status of the condition. The instructions in Delineating Condition
Classes Differing in Condition Class Status (Section 5.3) and Condition Class Attributes (Section 5.5) apply
when delineating condition classes that differ by CONDITION CLASS STATUS. In situations where a
condition is denied access or hazardous, but obviously contains no forest land, record CONDITION CLASS
STATUS = 2, 3 or 4. In cases where a condition is access-denied or hazardous land use and has the
possibility of forest, record CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 5.
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pg.
Item 5.7.0.5 PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS (PNW)
[COND.PREV_COND_STATUS_CD_PNWRS]
[CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.PREV_COND_STATUS_CD_PNWRS]
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.COND_STATUS_CD]
A downloaded value that may be updated if an error was made by the previous crew. If updated, record the
code that describes the status of the condition at the previous measurement. Note: PREVIOUS
CONDITION CLASS STATUS has already been updated to current codes.
When collected: Downloaded when SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
1
Accessible forest land
2
Nonforest land
3
Noncensus water
4
Census water
5
Nonsampled
Item 5.7.0.6 CONDITION CLASS STATUS RECONCILE CODE (PNW)
[CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.COND_STATUS_RECONCILE]
Record a code indicating which type of change to CONDITION CLASS STATUS occurred, physical or
procedural. If a change occurred, CHANGE MATRIX NOTES must be recorded to describe what the
change is (e.g., new road construction). Changes from "nonsampled" to “sampled” or from “sampled” to
“nonsampled” are automatically reconciled by the data recorder with code 1 (physical change).
Section 5.7: GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and condition change occurred
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Change
0
No change (reconciled by data recorder, not a valid code for field crew)
1
Physical change
3
Procedural change
Item 5.7.0.7 CONDITION CLASS STATUS PROCEDURAL CHANGE REASON CODE (PNW)
[CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.COND_STATUS_PRCD_CHNG_REASN_CD]
Record a code indicating which procedural change occurred.
When collected: CONDITION CLASS STATUS RECONCILE CODE = 3
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Change
02
Species no longer qualifies as tree species
04
Forest land definition change from 5% canopy cover to 10% canopy cover
99
Other (explanatory CHANGE MATRIX NOTES required)
Item 5.7.0.8 NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS STATUS (CORE 2.4.4)
[COND.NF_COND_STATUS_CD]
Record the code that describes the sampling status of the condition class (see the NONFOREST
CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON codes below for additional information).
When collected: When CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 2 and NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS =
1
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
2
Accessible nonforest land
5
Nonsampled nonforest
pg.
77
Item 5.7.0.9 NONFOREST CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE 2.4.5)
[COND.NF_COND_NONSAMPLE_REASN_CD]
For portions of plots that are measurable nonforest land and can not be sampled (NONFOREST
CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 5), record one of the following reasons.
When collected: When NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 5
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
02
Denied access - Any area within the sampled area of a plot to which
access is denied by the legal owner, or to which an owner of the only
reasonable route to the plot denies access. There are no minimum area or
width requirements for a condition class delineated by denied access.
Because a denied-access condition can become accessible in the future, it
remains in the sample and is re-examined at the next occasion to
determine if access is available.
03
Hazardous situation - Any area within the sampled area on plot that cannot
be accessed because of a hazard or danger, for example cliffs, quarries,
strip mines, illegal substance plantations, temporary high water, etc.
Although the hazard is not likely to change over time, a hazardous
condition remains in the sample and is re-examined at the next occasion to
determine if the hazard is still present. There are no minimum size or width
requirements for a condition class delineated by a hazardous condition.
10
Other - This code is used whenever a condition class is not sampled due to
a reason other than one of the specific reasons listed. An electronic
CONDITION CLASS NOTE is required to describe the situation.
Item 5.7.0.10 NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS (PNW)
[COND.NF_COND_SAMPLE_STATUS_PNWRS]
Record a code that indicates whether this nonforest condition (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 2) is part of
a nonforest inventory. When a nonforest condition is within Experimental Forest boundaries in Hawaii or on
all other Pacific Islands, land meeting the accessible nonforest land definition that also has vascular
vegetation cover greater than or equal to 10 percent and a nonforest land use of 18-26, 42, or 45 is
considered a measurable nonforest condition class (NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING
STATUS = 1). Certain data items are recorded in NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS
= 1 conditions which are not typically measured in nonforest conditions; these are identified in the
associated “when collected” field for individual data items.
SUBSECTION 5.7.1 ACCESSIBLE FOREST LAND DELINEATING DATA ITEMS
Data items described in this subsection determine if accessible forest land qualifies to be subdivided into
separate condition classes. Section 5.1, DETERMINATION OF CONDITION CLASS, applies when
delineating contrasting forest condition classes based on these data items.
Some of these data items are collected regardless of condition status (e.g., RESERVED STATUS and
OWNER GROUP are collected on all conditions).
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
When collected: When NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
0
Nonforest conditions are not inventoried
1
Nonforest conditions are inventoried (only when conditions are within
Experimental Forest boundaries in Hawaii or on all other Pacific Islands
and a nonforest land use of 18-26, 42, or 45 and when vascular vegetation
cover is greater than or equal to 10 percent)
78
pg.
Item 5.7.1.1 RESERVED STATUS (CORE 2.5.1)
[COND.RESERVCD][CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.RESERVCD]
Record the code that identifies the reserved designation for the condition. Reserved land is withdrawn by
law(s) prohibiting the management of land for the production of wood products (not merely controlling or
prohibiting wood-harvesting methods). Such authority is vested in a public agency or department, and
supersedes rights of ownership. The prohibition against management for wood products cannot be
changed through decision of the land manager (management agency) or through a change in land
management personnel, but rather is permanent in nature.
Ownership and the name (designation) of an area are critical for determining reserved status. All private
lands (OWNGRPCD = 40) are considered not reserved (due to difficulty in determining legal status); this
includes in-holdings, where they can be identified. FIA has adopted a default national list of federal land
designations which are considered reserved (seeAppendix E). All federally-owned lands managed by the
National Park Service or Fish and Wildlife Service (OWNCD = 21 or 23) are considered reserved. Some
lands owned by State or local governments are considered reserved, even in the absence of specific laws
covering them, if the agency mandate for that land designation precludes management to produce wood
products (e.g., most State Parks). In the absence of State-specific lists of reserved areas, any State or local
government land area that includes "park", "wilderness", "wild river", "reserve", or "preserve" in the name is
by default considered reserved. There are less common designations that are not on the CORE list and
may add exceptions to the list for specific areas that are managed under different legal guidance than is
usual for that designation. All designations must be documented using the RESERVED AREA NAME field.
Note that harvest can occur in reserved areas, for example for restoration, safety, or recreation.
Nonforest areas are reserved if forest lands in the same designated area are considered reserved, or if the
area would be considered reserved if forestland was present.
Note: The value for this data item may be downloaded (at least for condition class 1) for all plots. However,
when field visited, check to be sure the value is correct for the condition.
Section 5.7: GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
When collected: All condition classes
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
0
Not reserved
1
Reserved
Item 5.7.1.2 PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.RESERVCD][CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.PREV_RESERVCD]
A downloaded value that may not match the code on the printout from the previous visit. Some codes were
updated in the office to reflect the status at the time of the previous inventory using the Core 6.0 definition of
RESERVED STATUS. The primary changes are that all National Recreation Areas and National
Monuments are considered reserved, while Research Natural Areas, Wilderness Study Areas and privately
owned lands are now considered not reserved. However, the downloaded value may be incorrect due to the
imprecision of the GIS layers or the plot-center coordinate. For example, the downloaded value may be 1
(reserved), but in reality the plot is located just outside a park boundary. If corrected, record the code that
identifies the reserved designation for the condition at the previous measurement using the Core 6.0
RESERVED STATUS definition.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Previous Reserved Status
0
Not reserved
1
Reserved
pg.
79
Item 5.7.1.3 RESERVED STATUS RECONCILE CODE (PNW)
[CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.RESERVCD_RECONCILE]
Record a code indicating which type of change to RESERVED STATUS occurred, physical or procedural. If
a change occurred, CHANGE MATRIX NOTES must be recorded to describe what the change is (e.g., new
wilderness area).
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and condition change occurred
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Change
0
No change (reconciled by data recorder, not a valid code for field crew)
1
Physical change
3
Procedural change
Item 5.7.1.4 RESERVED STATUS PROCEDURAL CHANGE REASON CODE (PNW)
[CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.RESERV_PRCD_CHNG_REASN_CD]
This code describes the reason a procedural change in RESERVE STATUS occurred.
When collected: CONDITION CLASS STATUS RECONCILE CODE = 3
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
01
Change in definition of RESERVED STATUS (Core 6.0, 2013) excluding
all private lands (e.g. Nature Conservancy) and providing a list of State and
Federal agency lands considered reserved (Appendix E)
99
Other (explanatory CHANGE MATRIX NOTES required)
Item 5.7.1.5 OWNER GROUP (CORE 2.5.2)
[COND.OWNGRPCD]
Record the OWNER GROUP code identifying the ownership of the land in the condition class. Separate
conditions because of changes in OWNER GROUP are recognized only where differences can be clearly
identified on the ground when visiting the plot (e.g., blazed trees or posted boundary signs). Census Water
(CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 4) is considered state owned and should be recorded as OWNER
GROUP = 30.
When collected: All condition classes
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Value: Code Description
10
Forest Service
20
Other Federal
30
State and Local Government
40
Private
Examine the PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP field and determine if it was correctly coded at the previous visit.
If the OWNER GROUP of the condition actually changed, do not update this field; change will be captured
by comparing OWNER GROUP at the prior visit to OWNER GROUP at the current visit. If the OWNER
GROUP recorded at the previous inventory (i.e., PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP) was coded incorrectly use
codes 10 through 40 to correct the downloaded code (indicating an error was made at the previous visit).
An update to this field requires an explanatory note in the electronic PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS
NOTES.
When collected: Downloaded when SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
Item 5.7.1.6 PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP (PNW)
[CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.PREV_OWNGRPCD][PREV_COND_PNWRS.OWNGRPCD]
80
pg.
Value:
Code
10
20
30
40
Description
PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP should be 10 (Forest Service)
PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP should be 20 (Other Federal)
PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP should be 30 (State and Local)
PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP should be 40 (Private)
Item 5.7.1.7 OWNER GROUP RECONCILE CODE (PNW)
[CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.OWNGRPCD_RECONCILE]
Record a code indicating which type of change to OWNER GROUP occurred, physical or procedural. If a
change occurred, a CHANGE MATRIX NOTE must be recorded to describe what the change is (e.g., new
road construction).
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Change
0
No change (reconciled by data recorder, not a valid code for field crew)
1
Physical change
3
Procedural change
Item 5.7.1.8 OWNER GROUP PROCEDURAL CHANGE REASON CODE (PNW)
[CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.OWN_GRPCD_PRCD_CHNG_REASN_CD]
Record a code indicating which procedural change occurred. Use code 99 (other) only if the procedural
change defined in code 01 does not apply.
When collected: OWNER GROUP RECONCILE CODE = 3
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
99
Other (explanatory CHANGE MATRIX NOTES required)
Section 5.7: GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
Item 5.7.1.9 FOREST TYPE (CORE 2.5.3)
[COND.FLDTYPCD][COND.FOREST_COMMUNITY_PNWRS]
Record the code corresponding to the FOREST TYPE that best describes the species with the plurality of
crown cover for all live trees in the condition class that are not overtopped. The Pacific Island FOREST
TYPES are taken from Mueller-Dombois and Fosberg, 1998.
The instructions in Sections 5.1, 5.3, and 5.4 apply when delineating, within accessible forest land,
contrasting conditions based on differences in FOREST TYPE.
If STAND SIZE CLASS is nonstocked, then FOREST TYPE is determined by the following hierarchy:
For SAMPLE KIND = 2 plots, record the FOREST TYPE of the condition at the previous inventory.
For all other plots:
1. Evaluate any seedlings available to determine the FOREST TYPE.
2. If no seedlings exist, use adjacent stands and your best professional judgment to determine
FOREST TYPE.
The instructions in Section 5.1, DETERMINATION OF CONDITION CLASS and Section 5.5, CONDITION
CLASS ATTRIBUTES apply when delineating, within accessible forest land, contrasting conditions based
on differences in FOREST TYPE.
When collected: All accessible forestland condition classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1)
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: No errors in group or type
pg.
Values:
Code
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
81
Description
Core code (for
office use only)
Strand or halophytic vegetation - vegetation near the shore
989
containing species adapted to high rates of evaporation by wind and Other Tropical
to high salt concentrations from windblown ocean spray or
Hardwoods
inundation by salt water.
Mangrove swamps – trees with high salt tolerance growing on tidally
982
inundated shores and in landlocked depressions. Many species
Mangrove
have pneumatophores, adaptive structures for aeration of
waterlogged root systems.
Lowland tropical rainforest – multistoried forest with many canopy987
dwelling epiphytes, open ground, and shrub layers. This forest
Lower Montane
community can extend up the lower slopes with windward rainy
Wet and Rain
exposures.
Forest
Montane rainforest –the predominant type on moist hilltops and
987
mountain slopes in many tropical islands. Forests of low stature that Lower Montane
are rich in shrubs and epiphytes.
Wet and Rain
Forest
Cloud forest - These forests are covered with clouds or fog much of
988
the time. The trees have low canopies and are often dripping with Cloud Forest
moisture. The trees are typically small-leafed and covered with
masses of epiphytic mosses and liverworts, which also form a deep
ground cover.
Mesophytic or moist forest – seasonally dry evergreen forests on
985
leeward, drier slopes.
Moist Forest
Xerophytic – forests found on truly dry, rain-shadow, leeward
984
mountain slopes and lowlands.
Dry Forest
Agroforestry – tree species are included in crop or animal production
989
agricultural ecosystems.
Other Tropical
Hardwoods
Plantations – an area planted with tree species for the purpose of
989
timber production. Species planted are mainly eucalypt, mahogany, Other Tropical
and pine species that replace indigenous forests and savannas.
Hardwoods
Item 5.7.1.10 PREVIOUS FOREST TYPE (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.FLDTYPCD]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a PREVIOUS FOREST TYPE must be added. If added, record the code corresponding
to the FOREST TYPE that best describes the species with the plurality of crown cover for all live trees in the
condition class that were not overtopped at the previous measurement.
Item 5.7.1.11 STAND SIZE CLASS (CORE 2.5.4)
[COND.FLDSZCD]
Record the code that best describes the predominant size class of all live trees, seedlings, and saplings in
the condition class.
The instructions in Section 5.1 and Section 5.5 apply when delineating, on accessible forest land,
contrasting conditions based on differences in STAND SIZE CLASS.
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: No errors in group, 100 percent of the time; no errors in type, at least 95 percent of
the time
Values: See Item 5.7.1.9, FOREST TYPE (CORE 2.5.3)
82
pg.
Section 5.7: GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
Within the sampled area on a microplot or subplot, recognize only very obvious contrasting stands of
different mean diameter with an abrupt boundary. Example: an obvious abrupt boundary exists within the
sampled (fixed-radius) area of a subplot and demarcates a STAND SIZE CLASS change. When in doubt,
do not split conditions. Use tree crown cover of all live trees, seedlings, and saplings that are not
overtopped to differentiate between stand-size classes.
When collected: All accessible forestland condition classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1)
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Stand Size Class
Definition
0
Nonstocked
Meeting the definition of accessible forest land, and
the following applies:
less than 10 percent crown cover by trees, seedlings,
and saplings, and not classified as cover trees.
1
< 4.9 inches
At least 10 percent crown cover in trees, seedling or
(seedling, sapling) saplings; and at least 2/3 of the canopy cover is in
trees less than 5.0 inches DBH.
2
5.0 - 8.9 inches
At least 10 percent crown cover in trees, seedlings,
(softwoods)
and saplings; and at least 1/3 of the canopy cover is
5.0 - 10.9 inches
in trees greater than or equal to 5.0 inches DBH and
(hardwoods)
the plurality of the canopy cover is in softwoods
between 5.0 - 8.9 inches diameter and/or hardwoods
between 5.0 - 10.9 inches DBH.
3
9.0 - 19.9 inches
At least 10 percent crown cover in trees, seedlings,
(softwoods)
and saplings; and at least 1/3 of the canopy cover is
11.0 - 19.9 inches in trees greater than or equal to 5.0 inches DBH and
(hardwoods)
the plurality of the canopy cover is in softwoods
between 9.0 - 19.9 inches diameter and/or
hardwoods between 11.0 - 19.9 inches DBH.
4
20.0 - 39.9 inches At least 10 percent crown cover in trees, seedlings,
and saplings; and at least 1/3 of the canopy cover is
in trees greater than or equal to 5.0 inches DBH and
the plurality of the canopy cover is in trees between
20.0 - 39.9 inches DBH.
5
40.0 + inches
At least 10 percent crown cover in trees, seedlings,
and saplings; and at least 1/3 of the canopy cover is
in trees greater than or equal to 5.0 inches DBH and
the plurality of the canopy cover is in trees > 40.0
inches DBH.
Item 5.7.1.12 PREVIOUS STAND SIZE CLASS (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.FLDSZCD]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a PREVIOUS STAND SIZE CLASS must be added. If added, record the code that best
describes the predominant size class of all live trees in the condition class that were not overtopped at the
previous measurement.
pg.
83
The following table was part of the Islands field manual through 2003. Do not correct previous mapping if it
was correct using these rules. If no other condition class defining data items are different between
accessible forest conditions, map on differences in STAND SIZE CLASS only for the following
combinations:
If STAND SIZE CLASS of initial
Then, the STAND SIZE CLASS of a second
condition is:
condition must be one of the following to delineate
as a separate condition based on STAND SIZE
CLASS:
0 (Nonstocked)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (stocked forest land)
1
3, 4, 5
2
4, 5
3
5
6 (Chaparral)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (stocked forest land)
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Stand Size Class Definition
Meeting the definition of accessible forest land, and one of the
0
Nonstocked
< 5.0 inches
(seedling, sapling)
2
5.0 - 8.9 inches
(softwoods)
5.0 - 10.9 inches
(hardwoods)
3
9.0 - 19.9 inches
(softwoods)
11.0 - 19.9 inches
(hardwoods)
4
20.0 - 39.9 inches
5
40.0 + inches
6
Cover trees (trees
not on species list,
used for plots
classified as
nonforest)
Item 5.7.1.13 REGENERATION STATUS (CORE 2.5.5)
[COND.STDORGCD]
Record the code that best describes the artificial regeneration that occurred in the condition.
The instructions in Section 5.1, DETERMINATION OF CONDITION CLASS and Section 5.3,
DELINEATING CONDITION CLASSES DIFFERING IN CONDITION CLASS STATUS apply when
delineating, within accessible forest land, contrasting conditions based on differences in REGENERATION
STATUS.
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
1
following applies:
(a) less than 10 percent stocked by trees of any size, and not classified
as chaparral, or
(b) for forest types where stocking standards are not available, less
than 5 percent crown cover of trees of any size.
At least 10 percent stocking (or 5 percent crown cover if stocking
tables are not available) in trees of any size; and at least 1/3 of the
crown cover is in trees less than 5.0 inches DBH.
At least 10 percent stocking (or 5 percent crown cover if stocking
tables are not available) in trees of any size; and at least 1/3 of the
crown cover is in trees greater than 5.0 inches DBH and the plurality of
the crown cover is in softwoods between 5.0 - 8.9 inches diameter
and/or hardwoods between 5.0 - 10.9 inches DBH.
At least 10 percent stocking (or 5 percent crown cover if stocking
tables are not available) in trees of any size; and at least 1/3 of the
crown cover is in trees greater than 5.0 inches DBH and the plurality of
the crown cover is in softwoods between 9.0 - 19.9 inches diameter
and/or hardwoods between 11.0 - 19.9 inches DBH.
At least 10 percent stocking (or 5 percent crown cover if stocking
tables are not available) in trees of any size; and at least 1/3 of the
crown cover is in trees greater than 5.0 inches DBH and the plurality of
the crown cover is in trees between 20.0 - 39.9 inches DBH.
At least 10 percent stocking (or 5 percent crown cover if stocking
tables are not available) in trees of any size; and at least 1/3 of the
crown cover is in trees greater than 5.0 inches DBH and the plurality of
the crown cover is in trees > 40.0 inches DBH.
Less than 10 percent stocking by trees of any size, and greater than 5
percent crown cover of species that comprise cover trees.
84
pg.
For a forest land condition to be delineated and/or classified as artificially regenerated, the condition must
show distinct evidence of planting or seeding. If it is difficult to determine whether or not a stand has been
planted or seeded, then use code 0. If no distinct boundary exists within the sampled (fixed-radius) area on
any subplot, then do not recognize separate conditions. In many regions of the West, trees are not planted
in rows, and planted stands do not differ in physical appearance from natural conditions. In these cases,
there is no need to differentiate conditions based on regeneration status.
Note: Plot records or verbal evidence from landowner are acceptable criteria for determining regeneration
status.
When collected: All accessible forest land condition classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1)
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Regeneration Description
0
Natural
Present stand shows no clear evidence of artificial
regeneration. Includes unplanted, recently cut lands.
1
Artificial
Present stand shows clear evidence of artificial
regeneration.
Item 5.7.1.14 PREVIOUS REGENERATION STATUS (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.STDORGCD]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a PREVIOUS REGENERATION STATUS must be added. If added, record the code that
best describes the degree of evidence of artificial regeneration which occurred in the condition at the
previous measurement.
Section 5.7: GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: See Item 5.7.1.13, REGENERATION STATUS (CORE 2.5.5)
Item 5.7.1.15 TREE DENSITY (CORE 2.5.6)
[COND.MAPDEN]
Record a code to indicate the relative tree density classification. Base the classification on the number of
stems/unit area, basal area, tree coverof all live trees, seedlings, and saplings in the condition that are not
overtopped, compared to any other condition class TREE DENSITY recorded on the plot.
The instructions in Section 5.1, DETERMINATION OF CONDITION CLASS and Section 5.4,
DELINEATING CONDITION CLASSES WITHIN ACCESSIBLE FOREST LAND apply when delineating,
within accessible forest land, contrasting conditions based on differences in TREE DENSITY.
Codes 2 and higher are used ONLY when all other attributes used to delineate separate condition classes
are homogenous, i.e., when a change in density is the ONLY difference within what would otherwise be
treated as only one forest condition. Otherwise, code 1 for all condition classes. Codes 2 and higher are
usually, but not always, used to demarcate areas that differ from an adjacent area due to forest disturbance,
e.g., a partial harvest or heavy, but not total tree mortality due to a ground fire. Delineation by density
should only be done when the less-dense condition is 50 percent or less as dense as the more dense
condition.
Do not distinguish between low-stocked stands or stands of sparse and patchy forest.
In order to qualify as a separate condition based on density, there MUST be a distinct, easily observed
change in the density of an area's tree cover or basal area.
Examples of valid contrasting conditions defined by differences in tree density are:
•
•
the eastern half of an otherwise homogeneous, 20-acre stand has many trees killed by a bark beetle
outbreak
one portion of a stand is partially cut over (with 40 square feet basal area per acre) while the other
portion is undisturbed (with 100 square feet basal area per acre)
pg.
85
Note: In these examples, RESERVED STATUS, OWNER GROUP, FOREST TYPE, STAND SIZE CLASS,
and REGENERATION STATUS are the same.
When collected: All accessible forest land condition classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1)
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
1
Initial density class
2
Density class 2 - density different than 1
3
Density class 3 - density different than 1 and 2
Item 5.7.1.16 PREVIOUS TREE DENSITY (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.MAPDEN]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a PREVIOUS TREE DENSITY must be added. If added, record a code to indicate the
relative tree density classification at the previous measurement.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: See Item 5.7.1.15, TREE DENSITY (CORE 2.5.6)
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
86
pg.
SUBSECTION 5.7.2 ANCILLARY (NON-DELINEATING) DATA ITEMS
Item 5.7.2.1 OWNER CLASS (CORE OPTIONAL 2.5.8)
[COND.OWNCD_PNWRS]
Record the OWNER CLASS code that best corresponds to the ownership of the land in the condition class.
Conditions will NOT be delineated based on changes in OWNER CLASS. If multiple OWNER CLASSes
occur within a condition class (i.e., within an OWNER GROUP) record the OWNER CLASS closest to the
center of the lowest numbered subplot in the condition. Note: When federal land is owned and administered
by two separate entities (e.g., BLM and Forest Service), this data item records the legal owner of the land,
not the administrator.
Section 5.7: GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
When collected: All condition classes
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code
Description
Owner Classes within Forest Service lands (OWNER GROUP = 10):
11
National Forest
12
National Grassland and/or Prairie
13
Other Forest Service land
Owner Classes within Other Federal lands (OWNER GROUP = 20):
21
National Park Service
22
Bureau of Land Management
23
Fish and Wildlife Service
24
Departments of Defense/Energy
25
Other Federal
Owner Classes within State and Local Government lands (OWNER GROUP = 30):
31
State including state public universities
32
Local (County, Municipality, etc.) including water authorities
33
Other Non Federal Public
34
Village or communal property (Regional)
Owner Classes within Private lands (OWNER GROUP = 40):
41
Corporate
42
Non Governmental Conservation / Natural Resources Organization –
Examples: Nature Conservancy, National Trust for Private Lands, Pacific
Forest Trust, Boy Scouts of America, etc.
43
Unincorporated Partnerships / Associations / Clubs – examples: Hunting
Clubs that own, not lease property, recreation associations, 4H,
churches,etc.
44
Native American (Indian) - within reservation boundaries
45
Individual and Family, including trusts, estates, and family partnerships
Core code
(office use only)
11
12
13
21
22
23
24
25
31
32
33
32
41
42
43
44
45
Item 5.7.2.2 PREVIOUS OWNER CLASS (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.OWNCD]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous condition is added to correct previous crew error in PREVIOUS
CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP, a
PREVIOUS OWNER CLASS must be added. If added, record the OWNER CLASS code that best
corresponds to the ownership of the land in the condition class at the previous measurement.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: See OWNER CLASS
pg.
87
Item 5.7.2.3 RESERVED AREA NAME (CORE 2.5.13)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.RESERVED_AREA_NAME]
Record the specific name of the area that identifies the reserved designation for the condition. This will be
downloaded for CONDITION CLASS NUMBER 1 and should be verified; for all other conditions, select from
the drop-down list in the PDR or type in the correct name.
When collected: All conditions with RESERVED STATUS = 1
Field width: Alphanumeric character field
Tolerance: No errors
Values: English language words, phrases and numbers
Item 5.7.2.4 ARTIFICIAL REGENERATION SPECIES (CORE 2.5.14)
[COND.STDORGSP]
Record the species code of the predominant tree species for which evidence exists of artificial regeneration
in the stand. This attribute is ancillary; that is, contrasting condition classes are never delineated based on
variation in this attribute.
When collected: All accessible forest land condition classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1) with
evidence of artificial regeneration (REGENERATION STATUS = 1)
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: See Appendix B, Tree Species List
Item 5.7.2.5 PREVIOUS ARTIFICIAL REGENERATION SPECIES (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.STDORGSP]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, and PREVIOUS REGENERATION STATUS = 1, a PREVIOUS ARTIFICIAL
REGENERATION SPECIES must be added. If added, record the species code of the predominant tree
species for which evidence existed of artificial regeneration in the stand at the previous measurement.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 and
PREVIOUS REGENERATION STATUS = 1
Field width: 3digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: See Appendix B, Tree Species List
Item 5.7.2.6 STAND AGE (CORE 2.5.15)
[COND.FLDAGE_PNWRS]
The crew botanist should be able to provide an estimate of stand age given that the trees in the stand
originated at approximately the same time. In tropical forests, the continuous process of gap phase
dynamics often prevails, where individuals die, form a gap, and are replaced by lower-canopy individuals.
Often you cannot determine stand age in stands that are not characterized by stand replacing disturbance.
The trees on typhoon-prone islands would be expected to re-initiate growth following disturbance at
approximately the same time.
An estimate of STAND AGE is required for every forest land condition class defined on a plot. Stand age is
usually highly correlated with stand size and should reflect the average age of all trees that are not
overtopped. Estimates of STAND AGE should estimate the time of tree establishment (i.e., not age at the
point of diameter measurement). Note: For planted stands, estimate age based on the year the stand was
planted (i.e., do not add in the age of the planting stock).
Developmental stage and known dates of disturbance are likely to be the only guides to estimating stand
age.
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
Record the average total age, to the nearest year, of the overstory trees (plurality of all live trees not
overtopped in the predominant STAND SIZE CLASS of the condition, determined using local procedures.
Record ”000” for non-stocked stands.
88
pg.
If continuous tree replacement by gap phase dynamics appears to characterize a stand, record code 996.
Record 997 if you are unable to get a reasonable estimate of stand age and it is not a continuous tree
replacement stand.
When collected: All accessible forest land condition classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1)
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 percent
Values: Null, 000 to 000 to 995 (actual stand age estimate), 996 (gap phase dynamics
(regional)), 997 (unable to get a reasonable estimate (regional))
Item 5.7.2.7 PREVIOUS STAND AGE (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.FLDAGE]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a PREVIOUS STAND AGE must be added. If added, record the average total age, to the
nearest year, of the trees (plurality of all live trees not overtopped) in the predominant STAND SIZE CLASS
of the condition at the previous measurement, determined using local procedures. Record 000 for
previously nonstocked stands.
Section 5.7: GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 percent
Values: See STAND AGE
pg.
Item 5.7.2.8 PHYSIOGRAPHIC CLASS (CORE 2.5.28)
[COND.PHYSCLCD]
89
Record the code that best describes the PHYSIOGRAPHIC CLASS of the condition within the plot area;
land form, topographic position, and soil generally determine physiographic class.
When collected: All accessible forest land condition classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1), or accessible
nonforest condition classes when nonforest is being sampled (NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS
SAMPLING STATUS =1)
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Xeric - Sites that are normally low or deficient in moisture available to support vigorous tree growth.
These areas may receive adequate precipitation, but experience a rapid loss of available moisture due to
runoff, percolation, evaporation, etc.
Ridge tops with thin rock outcrops and considerable exposure to sun and
11 Dry Tops
12
Dry Slopes
13
Deep Sands
wind.
Slopes with thin rock outcrops and considerable exposure to sun and wind.
Includes most mountain/steep slopes with a southern or western exposure.
Sites with a deep, sandy surface subject to rapid loss of moisture following
precipitation. Typical examples include sand hills, sites along the beach
and shores of lakes and streams and many deserts.
All dry physiographic sites not described above.
19 Other Xeric
Mesic - Sites that have moderate but adequate moisture available to support vigorous tree growth except
for periods of extended drought. These sites may be subjected to occasional flooding during periods of
heavy or extended precipitation.
Flat or fairly level sites outside flood plains. Excludes deep sands and wet,
21 Flatwoods
22
23
24
25
29
swampy sites.
Hills and gently rolling, undulating terrain and associated small streams.
Excludes deep sands, all hydric sites, and streams with associated
floodplains.
Moist Slopes and Coves Moist slopes and coves with relatively deep, fertile soils. Often these sites
have a northern or eastern exposure and are partially shielded from wind
and sun. Includes moist mountain tops and saddles.
Flood plains and bottomlands less than 1/4-mile in width along rivers and
Narrow Floodplains/
streams. These sites are normally well drained but are subjected to
Bottomlands
occasional flooding during periods of heavy or extended precipitation.
Includes associated levees, benches, and terraces within a 1/4 mile limit.
Excludes swamps, sloughs, and bogs
Flood plains and bottomlands 1/4 mile or wider in width along rivers and
Broad Floodplains
streams. These sites are normally well drained but are subjected to
occasional flooding during periods of heavy or extended precipitation.
Includes associated levees, benches, and terraces. Excludes swamps,
sloughs, and bogs with year-round water problems.
All moderately moist physiographic sites not described above.
Other Mesic
Rolling Uplands
Hydric - Sites that generally have a year-round abundance or over-abundance of moisture. Hydric sites
are very wet sites where excess water seriously limits both growth and species occurrence.
Low, wet, flat forested areas usually quite extensive that are flooded for
31 Swamps/Bogs
33
34
35
39
Beaver Ponds
Cypress Ponds
Other Hydric
All other hydric physiographic sites
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
32
long periods of time except during periods of extreme drought. Excludes
cypress ponds and small drains.
Narrow, stream-like, wet strands of forest land often without a well-defined
Small Drains
stream channel. These areas are poorly drained or flooded throughout
most of the year and drain the adjacent higher ground.
Bays and Wet Pocossins Low, wet, boggy sites characterized by peaty or organic soils. May be
somewhat dry during periods of extended drought. Examples include the
Carolina bays in the southeast US.
90
pg.
Item 5.7.2.9 PREVIOUS PHYSIOGRAPHIC CLASS (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.PHYSCLCD]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland is added to correct previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP, a PREVIOUS PHYSIOGRAPHIC CLASS must be added. If added, record the code that best
describes the PHYSIOGRAPHIC CLASS of the condition at the previous measurement; land form,
topographic position, and soil generally determine physiographic class. A related PREVIOUS CONDITION
CLASS NOTE is required when correcting a previous crew error.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: See PHYSIOGRAPHIC CLASS (CORE 2.5.28), pg. 89
Item 5.7.2.10 DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 1 (PACI)
[COND.DOMINANT_SPECIES1_PNWRS]
Record the code corresponding to the TREE SPECIES (Appendix B) with the plurality of cover for all live
trees in the condition class that are not overtopped.
For example, if a forested condition class contains 30% species A, 30% species B, and 40 % species C,
then the DOMINANT TREE SPECIES will be the code for species C.
When collected: All accessible forest land condition classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1)
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: see APPENDIX B Tree Species List
Section 5.7: GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
Item 5.7.2.11 PREVIOUS DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 1 (PACI)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.DOMINANT_SPECIES1_PNWRS]
On remeasurement plots this item will be populated directly from previous visit. The downloaded code for
the tree species with the plurality of cover for all live trees in the condition class that are not
overtopped.condition class.
When collected: SAMPLE KIND = 2 and previous accessible forest land condition classes
(PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1)
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: see APPENDIX B Tree Species List
Item 5.7.2.12 DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 2 (PACI)
[COND.DOMINANT_SPECIES2_PNWRS]
Record the code for the second most abundant tree species in each condition class.
See Dominant Tree Species 1 for coding instructions. If a second species does not exist, record 0000.
When collected: All accessible forest land condition classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1)
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: see APPENDIX B Tree Species List, 0000 (no second tree species present)
pg.
91
Item 5.7.2.13 PREVIOUS DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 2 (PACI)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.DOMINANT_SPECIES2_PNWRS]
On remeasurement plots this item will be populated directly from previous visit. The downloaded code for
the tree species with the plurality of cover for all live trees in the condition class that are not overtopped. If a
second species does not exist, record 0000.
When collected: SAMPLE KIND = 2 and previous accessible forest land condition classes
(PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1)
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: see APPENDIX B Tree Species List, 0000 (no second tree species present)
Item 5.7.2.14 DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 3 (PACI)
[COND.DOMINANT_SPECIES3_PNWRS]
Record the code for the third most abundant tree species in each condition class.
See Dominant Tree Species 1 for coding instructions. If a third species does not exist, record 0000.
When collected: All accessible forest land condition classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1)
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: see APPENDIX B Tree Species List, 0000 (no third tree species present)
Item 5.7.2.15 PREVIOUS DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 3 (PACI)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.DOMINANT_SPECIES3_PNWRS]
On remeasurement plots this item will be populated directly from previous visit. The downloaded code for
the tree species with the plurality of cover for all live trees in the condition class that are not overtopped. If a
third species does not exist, record 0000.
When collected: SAMPLE KIND = 2 and previously accessible forest land condition classes
(PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1)
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: see APPENDIX B Tree Species List, 0000 (no second tree species present)
Item 5.7.2.16 DISTURBANCE 1 (CORE 2.5.16)
[COND.DSTRBCD1]
Record the code corresponding to the presence of the following disturbances. Disturbance can connote
positive or negative effects. The area affected by any natural or human-caused disturbance must be at least
1.0 acre in size. Record up to three different disturbances per condition class from most important to least
important. This attribute is ancillary; that is, contrasting conditions are never delineated based on variation
in this attribute.
Disturbance codes require "significant threshold" damage, which implies mortality and/or damage to 25
percent of all trees in a stand or 50 percent of an individual species' count. Additionally, some disturbances
affect land and/or vegetation, but initially may not affect vegetation growth or health (e.g., grazing,
browsing, flooding). In these cases, a disturbance should be coded when at least 25 percent of the soil
surface or understory vegetation has been affected.
Use the general disturbance codes (i.e., 10, 20, etc) only if one of the more specific codes (i.e., 41, 42, etc)
does not apply. When coding fire (30), it is important to distinguish ground fire (31) from crown fire (32)
where possible. Code “00” if no DISTURBANCE 1 is observed.
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
For initial plot establishment (SAMPLE KIND =1 or 3), the disturbance must be within the last 5 years. For
remeasured plots (SAMPLE KIND = 2) recognize only those disturbances that have occurred since the
previous inventory.
92
pg.
When collected: All accessible forest land condition classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1) or accessible nonforest
condition classes when nonforest is being sampled (NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS
=1)
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Core Code
Values:
Code
Disturbance
00
None
10
Insect damage
No observable disturbance
11
12
20
30
40
Section 5.7: GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
Insect damage to trees, including seedlings and saplings
21
Disease damage to understory vegetation
22
Disease (including mistletoe) damage to trees, including seedlings
and saplings
Crown or ground fire, either prescribed or natural
31
Ground fire
32
Crown fire
41
42
43
44
45
Beaver – Includes flooding caused by beaver
Fire
Animal Damage
Porcupine
Deer/Ungulate
Bear
Rabbit
Domestic animal or livestock – Includes grazing (including feral
cattle)
Pigs, wild boars
Weather
51
52
53
54
56
60
Insect damage to understory vegetation
Disease Damage
46
47
50
Definition
Vegetation
Ice
Wind – Includes hurricane, tornado
Flooding – weather induced
Drought
Erosion
Suppression, competition, vines
70
Unknown/ unsure/
other
80
Human caused
damage
90
Geological Disturbances
91
92
93
94
95
96
(office use
only)
00
10
11
12
20
21
22
30
31
32
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
40
50
51
52
53
54
50
60
70
Any significant threshold of human caused damage not described
in the DISTURBANCE codes listed or in the TREATMENT codes
listed. Must include a plot-level note to describe further.
Landslide
Avalanche Track
Volcanic Blast Zone
Other Geologic Event
Earth movements/avalanches
Tsunami
80
90
91
92
93
94
95
90
pg.
93
Item 5.7.2.17 PREVIOUS DISTURBANCE 1 (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.DSTRBCD1]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a previous disturbance must be added for the new condition.
Note: some of the 2001 codes were less specific. Do not substitute more specific codes. PREVIOUS
DISTURBANCE values have already been updated the current codes (i.e., erosion).
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and previously accessible forest land condition classes
(PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1) or previously accessible nonforest
condition classes when nonforest is being sampled (NONFOREST SAMPLING
STATUS = 1 and PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 2 and NONFOREST
CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 2)
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Disturbance Definition
00 None
No observable disturbance
10 Insect damage
11 Insect damage to understory vegetation
12 Insect damage to trees, including seedlings and saplings
20 Disease Damage
21 Disease damage to understory vegetation
22 Disease damage to trees, including seedlings and saplings
30 Fire
Crown or ground fire, either prescribed or natural
31 Ground fire
32 Crown fire
40 Animal Damage
41 Beaver – Includes flooding caused by beaver
42 Porcupine
43 Deer/Ungulate
44 Bear
45 Rabbit
46 Domestic animal or livestock – Includes grazing
47 Pigs, wild boar
50 Weather
51 Ice
52 Wind – Includes hurricane, tornado
53 Flooding – weather induced
54 Drought
56 Erosion
60 Vegetation
Suppression, competition, vines
70 Unknown/
unsure/other
80 Human
Any significant threshold of human caused damage not
caused
described in the DISTURBANCE codes listed or in the
damage
TREATMENT codes listed.
91 Landslide
92 Avalanche Track
93 Volcanic Blast Zone
94 Other Geologic Event
95 Earth movement/avalanches
94
pg.
Item 5.7.2.18 DISTURBANCE YEAR 1 (CORE 2.5.17)
[COND.DSTRBYR1]
Record the year in which DISTURBANCE 1 occurred. If the disturbance occurs continuously over a period
of time, record 9999.
When collected: When DISTURBANCE 1 > 00
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: +/- 1 year for measurement cycles of 5 years
+/- 2 years for measurement cycles of > 5 years
Item 5.7.2.19 PREVIOUS DISTURBANCE YEAR 1 (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.DSTRBYR1]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a previous disturbance year can be added for the new condition. If added, record the
year in which PREVIOUS DISTURBANCE 1 occurred at the previous measurement. If the disturbance
occurs continuously over a period of time, record 9999.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and PREVIOUS DISTURBANCE 1 > 00
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Since the last periodic or within the 5 years prior to the first annual inventory, 9999
Item 5.7.2.20 DISTURBANCE 2 (CORE 2.5.18)
[COND.DSTRBCD2]
Record the second disturbance here. See DISTURBANCE 1 for coding instructions. Code “00” if no
DISTURBANCE 2 is observed.
Section 5.7: GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
Item 5.7.2.21 PREVIOUS DISTURBANCE 2 (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.DSTRBCD2]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a previous disturbance can be added for the new condition. See PREVIOUS
DISTURBANCE 1 for coding instructions.
Item 5.7.2.22 DISTURBANCE YEAR 2 (CORE 2.5.19)
[COND.DSTRBYR2]
Record the year in which DISTURBANCE 2 occurred. See DISTURBANCE YEAR 1 for coding instructions.
Item 5.7.2.23 PREVIOUS DISTURBANCE YEAR 2 (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.DSTRBYR2]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a previous disturbance year can be added for the new condition. See PREVIOUS
DISTURBANCE YEAR 1 for coding instructions.
Item 5.7.2.24 DISTURBANCE 3 (CORE 2.5.20)
[COND.DSTRBCD3]
Record the third disturbance here. See DISTURBANCE 1 for coding instructions. Code “00” if no
DISTURBANCE 3 is observed.
pg.
95
Item 5.7.2.25 PREVIOUS DISTURBANCE 3 (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.DSTRBCD3]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a previous disturbance can be added for the new condition. See PREVIOUS
DISTURBANCE 1 for coding instructions.
Item 5.7.2.26 DISTURBANCE YEAR 3 (CORE 2.5.21)
[COND.DSTRBYR3]
Record the year in which DISTURBANCE 3 occurred. See DISTURBANCE YEAR 1 for coding instructions.
Item 5.7.2.27 PREVIOUS DISTURBANCE YEAR 3 (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.DSTRBYR3]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a previous disturbance year can be added for the new condition. See PREVIOUS
DISTURBANCE YEAR 1 for coding instructions.
Item 5.7.2.28 TREATMENT 1 (CORE 2.5.22)
[COND.TRTCD1_PNWRS]
Forestry treatments are a form of disturbance. These human caused disturbances are recorded separately
here for ease of coding and analysis. The term treatment further implies that a silvicultural application has
been prescribed. This does not include occasional stumps of unknown origin or sparse removals for
firewood, Christmas trees, or other miscellaneous purposes. The area affected by any treatment must be at
least 1.0 acre in size. Record up to three different treatments per condition class from most important to
least important as best as can be determined. This attribute is ancillary; that is, contrasting conditions are
never delineated based on variation in this attribute.
For initial plot establishment (SAMPLE KIND = 1 or 3), the treatment must be within the last five years. For
remeasured plots (SAMPLE KIND = 2) recognize only those treatments that have occurred since the
previous inventory.
Code “00” if no TREATMENT 1 is observed.
preparation
30 Artificial
regeneration
40 Natural
regeneration
50 Other
silvicultural
treatment
intended to prepare a site for either natural or artificial regeneration.
Following a disturbance or treatment (usually cutting), a new stand where at
least 50 percent of the live trees present resulted from planting or direct
seeding.
Following a disturbance or treatment (usually cutting), a new stand where at
least 50 percent of the live trees present (of any size) were established through
the growth of existing trees and/or natural seeding or sprouting.
The use of fertilizers, herbicides, girdling, pruning or other activities designed to
improve the commercial value of the residual stand, or chaining, which is a
practice used on woodlands to encourage wildlife forage.
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
When collected: All accessible forest land condition classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1)
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Description
Values: Code Treatment
No observable treatment.
00 None
The removal of one or more trees from a stand.
10 Cutting
Clearing, slash burning, chopping, disking, bedding, or other practices clearly
20 Site
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pg.
Item 5.7.2.29 PREVIOUS TREATMENT 1 (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.TRTCD1]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a previous treatment must be added for the new condition. If added, record the code
corresponding to the presence of a treatment since the last periodic inventory or within the 5 years prior to
the first annual inventory.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: see TREATMENT 1
Item 5.7.2.30 TREATMENT YEAR 1 (CORE 2.5.23)
[COND.TRTYR1]
Record the year in which TREATMENT 1 occurred.
When collected: When TREATMENT 1 > 00
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: +/- 1 year for measurement cycles of 5 years
+/- 2 years for measurement cycles of > 5 years
Values: Year that is the same or since the previous annual inventory plot visit, or within the
past five years for plots visited for the first time
Section 5.7: GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
Item 5.7.2.31 PREVIOUS TREATMENT YEAR 1 (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.TRTYR1]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a previous treatment year can be added for the new condition. If added, record the year
in which PREVIOUS TREATMENT 1 occurred.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and PREVIOUS TREATMENT 1 > 00
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Since the last periodic or within the 5 years prior to the first annual inventory
Item 5.7.2.32 TREATMENT 2 (CORE 2.5.24)
[COND.TRTCD2_PNWRS]
If a stand has experienced more than one treatment, record the second treatment here. See TREATMENT
1 for coding instructionsCode ”00” if no TREATMENT 2 is observed.
Item 5.7.2.33 PREVIOUS TREATMENT 2 (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.TRTCD2]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a previous treatment can be added for the new condition. If added, record the code
corresponding to the presence of a treatment since the last periodic inventory or within the 5 years prior to
the first annual inventory.
See PREVIOUS TREATMENT 1 for coding instructions, code 00 if none.
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97
Item 5.7.2.34 TREATMENT YEAR 2 (CORE 2.5.25)
[COND.TRTYR2]
Record the year in which TREATMENT 2 occurred. See TREATMENT YEAR 1 for coding instructions.
Item 5.7.2.35 PREVIOUS TREATMENT YEAR 2 (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.TRTYR2]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a previous treatment year can be added for the new condition. If added, record the year
in which PREVIOUS TREATMENT 2 occurred.
Item 5.7.2.36 TREATMENT 3 (CORE 2.5.26)
[COND.TRTCD3_PNWRS]
If a stand has experienced more than two treatments, record the third treatment here. See TREATMENT 1
for coding instructionsCode”00”if no TREATMENT 3 is observed.
Item 5.7.2.37 PREVIOUS TREATMENT 3 (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.TRTCD3]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a previous treatment can be added for the new condition. If added, record the code
corresponding to the presence of a treatment since the last periodic inventory or within the 5 years prior to
the first annual inventory.
See PREVIOUS TREATMENT 1 for coding instructions, code 00 if none.
Item 5.7.2.38 TREATMENT YEAR 3 (CORE 2.5.27)
[COND.TRTYR3]
Record the year in which TREATMENT 3 occurred. See TREATMENT YEAR 1 for coding instructions.
Item 5.7.2.39 PREVIOUS TREATMENT YEAR 3 (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.TRTYR3]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous accessible forestland condition class is added to correct previous crew
error in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS
OWNER GROUP, a previous treatment year can be added for the new condition. If added, record the year
in which PREVIOUS TREATMENT 3 occurred.
Record the code identifying if a condition has been chained, shear bladed, roller chopped, etc., for the
purpose of increased forage production. These treatments contrast with silvicultural removals in that little or
none of the woody material is removed from the site and there are few residual live trees.
When collected: When CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values:
0
No
1
Yes
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
Item 5.7.2.40 CHAINING CODE (CORE 2.5.37)
[COND.CHAINING_CD]
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Item 5.7.2.41 LAND COVER CLASS (CORE 2.5.29)
[COND.LAND_COVER_CLASS_CD]
Record this variable for all mapped conditions. When multiple LAND COVER CLASSes occur within a
mapped condition, then classify based on first LAND COVER CLASS encountered within the condition. As
with CONDITION CLASS STATUS, LAND COVER CLASSes must meet the minimum area and width
requirements (except those cases where the condition has been solely defined due to developed land uses,
such as roads and rights-of-ways). If the condition is less than 1 acre, then apply the key to the condition.
Within larger mapped conditions, evaluate the potential for multiple land cover classes as follows: if no
prospective land cover classes meet the minimum width and area requirements, apply the key to the acre
area that is within the condition being evaluated and closest to the lowest numbered subplot center
associated with the condition. If multiple land cover classes (i.e., those which meet minimum area and width
requirements) exist in the condition, assign the first land cover class that is encountered to the condition. As
with other condition attributes, inclusions (of less than 1 acre) within the condition should be ignored when
assigning the LAND COVER CLASS. Therefore, areas of the inclusion within the acre area are ignored
when making the relative cover assessments. Apply the key as a guide and/or to verify the LAND COVER
CLASS selection.
Assignment of LAND COVER CLASS code is hierarchical in nature, and should be performed using the
following hierarchical key. Following the guidance of the key, codes should be examined in succession, and
the first definition which describes the area of the condition should be chosen. For example, if an area has
15% tree cover that is taller than the 50% shrub cover, it is classified as class 01 (Treeland). Note:
Treeland is not equivalent to Forestland (e.g., a recent clearcut could be Forestland, but would not be
Treeland). Vegetative cover, as used below, includes the area of ground covered by the vertical projection
of the live plant canopy (or other vegetation components like flowers, basal structures or vines) on the area
defined by the condition. If foliage is absent due to senescence or dormancy, the cover should be estimated
based on the position of plant remains or other evidence of the foliar distribution during the growing season.
If burned, then classify based on the remaining live vegetation, including the canopy cover of remaining live
trees and shrubs.
When the land surface of a condition is covered by deep non-permanent snow, ice, or water, and/or a
condition is defined as CONDITION CLASS STATUS 5 (denied access or hazardous), field crews should
use aerial imagery, local knowledge, and field observations to best determine LAND COVER CLASS.
Full Land Cover Class Definitions
Section 5.7: GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
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•
•
•
•
•
•
Dominant: Refers to the highest (tallest) life form present, typically trees, then shrubs, then herbaceous
layers.
Predominant: Refers to the cover class with the highest percent cover in the condition.
Vegetated: Contains at least 10% vegetation cover (modification of NVCS 2008)
Sparsely Vegetated: Does not contain at least 10% vegetation cover
Natural vegetation is defined as vegetation where ecological processes primarily determine species
and site characteristics; that is, vegetation comprised of a largely spontaneously growing set of plant
species that are shaped by both site and biotic processes. Human activities influence these interactions
to varying degrees (e.g., logging, livestock grazing, fire, introduced pathogens), but do not eliminate or
dominate the spontaneous processes. Wherever doubt exists as to the naturalness of a vegetation type
(e.g., old fields, various forest plantations), it is classified as part of the natural / semi-natural vegetation
(NVCS 2008).
Semi-natural vegetation typically encompasses vegetation types where the species composition and/
or vegetation growth forms have been altered through anthropogenic disturbances such that no clear
natural analogue is known, but they are a largely spontaneous set of plants shaped by ecological
processes. Natural (or near-natural) and semi-natural vegetation are part of a continuum of change
within natural vegetation that reflects varying degrees of anthropogenic and other disturbances (NVCS
2008). Semi-natural vegetation includes vegetation types where the current structure and/or
composition is anthropic, but where it is obvious that natural processes have since resumed (e.g.,
agricultural lands that have naturally reverted to forest).
Anthropic Vegetation is defined as vegetation with a distinctive structure, composition, and
development determined by regular human activity. Developed vegetation has typically been planted or
treated, and has relatively distinctive growth form, floristic, or site features when compared to natural
vegetation. Distinctive growth form and structural attributes typically include one or more of the
following:
pg.
99
a. Dominant herbaceous vegetation that is regularly-spaced and/or growing in rows, often in areas
with substantial cover of bare soil for significant periods of the year, usually determined by tillage
or chemical treatment
b. Dominant vegetation with highly-manipulated growth forms or structure rarely found as a result of
natural plant development, usually determined by mechanical pruning, mowing, clipping, etc.
c. Dominant vegetation comprised of species not native to the area that have been intentionally
introduced to the site by humans and that would not persist without active management by
humans (NVCS 2008).
Land Cover Classification Key
Follow the key in sequence. If a class described the condition, then look no further.
1. >10% vegetative Cover = Vegetated, else 2.
1. 1. Areas where the majority of vegetation (>50% relative cover) has been highly-manipulated =
Anthropic Vegetation, else 1.2
1. 1. 1. Areas that are predominantly covered by vegetation grown for the production of food, nonwoody fiber, and/or ornamental horticulture, including land in any stage of annual crop
production, and land being regularly cultivated for production of crops from perennial plants
= 06 Agricultural Vegetation
1. 1. 2. Other areas predominantly covered by vegetation with highly-manipulated growth forms =
07 Developed, Vegetated
1. 2. Areas where majority of vegetation (>50% relative cover) is natural or semi-natural = Natural/
Semi-natural Vegetation
1. 2. 1. Areas on which trees provide 10% or greater canopy cover and are part of the dominant
(uppermost) vegetation layer, including areas that have been planted to produce woody
crops = 01 Treeland
1. 2. 2. Areas on which shrubs provide 10% or greater cover and are part of the dominant
(uppermost) vegetation layer = 02 Shrubland
1. 2. 3. Areas on which herbaceous vegetation provide 10% or greater cover and are part of the
dominant (uppermost) vegetation layer = 03 Grassland
1. 2. 4. Areas on which non-vascular vegetation provide 10% or greater cover and are part of the
dominant vegetation layer = 04 Non-vascular Vegetation
1. 2. 5. Areas with 10% or greater vegetative cover but no one life form has 10% or more cover = 05
Mixed Vegetation
2. <10% vegetative cover = Sparsely Vegetated
2. 1. Areas persistently and predominantly covered by water (census and noncensus water, permanent
snow and ice) and with less that 10% cover of emergent vegetation. = 10 Water
2. 2. Areas predominantly covered with constructed materials with limited plant life = 09 Developed
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
2. 3. Natural areas with limited vegetation. Areas predominantly covered by bare rock, gravel, sand, silt,
clay, or other earthen material, with little (<10% cover) or no "green" vegetation present regardless
of its inherent ability to support life = 08 Barren
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Section 5.7: GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
When collected: All condition classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Codes are >10% vegetative cover:
Areas on which trees provide 10% or greater canopy cover and are part of the dominant
01 Treeland
(uppermost) vegetation layer, including areas that have been planted to produce woody
crops. Only include tree species that can be tallied in the region, i.e., that are on the
regional species list. Example areas include forests, forest plantations, reverting fields
with >10% tree canopy cover, clearcuts with >10% tree canopy cover. This category
includes cypress swamps and mangroves (not to be confused with aquatic vegetation).
Areas on which shrubs or subshrubs provide 10% or greater cover and are part of the
02 Shrubland
dominant (uppermost) vegetation layer, provided these areas do not qualify as
Treeland. Shrub/Subshrub — a woody plant that generally has several erect,
spreading, or prostrate stems which give it a bushy appearance. This includes dwarf
shrubs, and low or short woody vines (NVCS 2008) and excludes any species on FIA’s
tree list. Examples include cranberry bogs and other shrub-dominated wetlands,
chaparral, and sagebrush.
Areas on which herbaceous vegetation provide 10% or greater cover and are part of the
03 Grassland
dominant (uppermost) vegetation layer, provided these areas do not qualify as
Treeland or Shrubland. This includes herbs, forbs, and graminoid species. Examples
include meadows and prairies. Grazed land is also included, but not if the pasture is
improved to such an extent that it meets the requirements for Agricultural Vegetation.
This category also includes emergent wetland vegetation like seasonally flooded
grasslands, cattail marshes, etc.
04 Non-vascular Areas on which non-vascular vegetation provide 10% or greater cover and are part of
the dominant vegetation layer, provided these areas do not qualify as Treeland,
Vegetation
Shrubland, or Grassland. Examples include mosses, sphagnum moss bogs, liverworts,
hornworts, lichens, and algae.
Areas with 10% or greater vegetative cover but no one life form has 10% or more cover.
05 Mixed
That is, these areas do not qualify as Treeland, Shrubland, Grassland, or Non-vascular
Vegetation
Vegetation, and thus are a mixture of plant life forms. Examples can include early
stages of reverting fields and high deserts.
06 Agricultural Areas that are dominated by vegetation grown for the production of crops (food, nonwoody fiber and/or ornamental horticulture), including land in any stage of annual crop
Vegetation
production, and land being regularly cultivated for production of crops from perennial
plants. Agricultural vegetation shows a) rapid turnover in structure, typically at least on
an annual basis, either through harvesting and/or planting, or by continual removal of
above ground structure (e.g., cutting, haying, or intensive grazing), or b) showing strong
linear (planted) features. The herbaceous layer may be bare at various times of the
year (NVCS 2008). Examples include row crops and closely sown crops; sod farms,
hay and silage crops; orchards (tree fruits and nuts, Christmas trees, nurseries of trees
and shrubs), small fruits, and berries; vegetables and melons; unharvested crops;
cultivated or improved pasture; idle cropland (can include land in cover and soilimprovement crops and cropland on which no crops were planted) (NRI Field guide).
When idle or fallow land ceases to be predominantly covered with manipulated
vegetation, then it is no longer Agricultural Vegetation.
07 Developed, Areas predominantly covered by vegetation with highly-manipulated growth forms
(usually by mechanical pruning, mowing, clipping, etc.), but are not Agricultural. This
Vegetated
vegetation type typically contains an almost continuous herbaceous (typically grass)
layer, with a closely cropped physiognomy, typically through continual removal of above
ground structure (e.g., cutting, mowing), and where tree cover is highly variable, or
other highly manipulated planted gardens (NVCS 2008). Examples can include lawns,
maintained utility rights-of-way, office parks, and cemeteries.
Codes are < 10% cover:
Natural areas of limited plant life (< 10%). Areas generally characterized by bare rock,
08 Barren
09 Developed
10 Water
gravel, sand, silt, clay, or other earthen material, with little or no "green" vegetation
present regardless of its inherent ability to support life. Examples include naturally
barren areas such as lava fields, gravel bars and sand dunes, as well as areas where
land clearance has removed the vegetative cover. Can include the natural material
portions of quarries, mines, gravel pits, and cut or burned land <10% vegetation.
Areas predominantly covered with constructed materials with limited plant life (< 10%).
Examples include completely paved surfaces like roads, parking lots and densely
developed urban areas.
Areas persistently covered and predominated by water and have <10% emergent
vegetative cover. Examples include census and noncensus water and permanent snow
and ice. For example, only the open water portion of a bog is to be included.
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SUBSECTION 5.7.3 DETERMINING CONDITION CLASSES ON NONFOREST LAND
Within measurable nonforest (NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS = 1 and NONFOREST CONDITION
CLASS SAMPLING STATUS = 1), nonforest land (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 2) may be subdivided
into condition classes that are based on differences in OWNER GROUP, RESERVED STATUS, and
NONFOREST LAND USE. See Subsection 5.2.2, NONFOREST LAND, for information on plots that are
entirely nonforest.
Item 5.7.3.1 PRESENT NONFOREST LAND USE (CORE 2.5.30)
[COND.PRESNFCD_PNWRS]
Record this attribute for every nonforest condition class sampled. When areas that were sampled and
classified at last inventory as accessible forest land have changed from forest to nonforest, this variable is
used to track land use change. Conversions from forest to nonforest become new nonforest conditions
whenever they occur, except when a previously defined nonforest condition has expanded into an adjacent
previously defined forest condition.This expanded condition will be captured through boundary changes on
respective subplots and does not constitute a new separate condition.
If a subplot has an accessible forest land or measurable nonforest land condition class present within the
24.0-foot radius, map each nonforest land condition class present. Do not combine nonforest condition
classes. Use normal procedures to map and measure other condition classes (i.e., Census water,
noncensus water, and nonsampled conditions, CONDITION STATUS = 3, 4, or 5).
Example: If accessible forest land, nonforest urban land, and nonforest cropland are all present within a
24.0-foot fixed-radius plot, map the forest land condition and map each nonforest land use as a separate
condition class (size and width requirements for condition class delineation must be met, or one of five
exceptions to the delineation rules must apply).
If there is no accessible forest land or measurable nonforest land condition class present within a subplot’s
24.0-foot radius, then the only nonforest condition class delineated will be the one present at the subplot
center ignoring any other nonforest condition classes that may be present. Use normal procedures to map
and measure other condition classes (i.e., Census water, noncensus water, and nonsampled conditions,
CONDITION STATUS = 3, 4, or 5).
Example: If nonforest urban land and nonforest cropland make up the entirety of a 24.0-foot fixed-radius
subplot, record only the condition class which occupies the subplot center.
When no accessible forest land condition or measurable nonforest condition classes exist within any of the
24.0-foot fixed-radius subplots, do not delineate nonforest condition classes. Record only one condition and
designate the PRESENT NONFOREST LAND USE that is located at plot center for all subplots.
Note: Gradations of agroforestry will be present on the islands and will be coded with code 18.
The following paragraph does NOT pertain to the Hawaiian Islands, but rather to the other Pacific Islands
Inventories:
On all visited plots with an accessible forest land and grass, forb or shrub land condition classes, map all
nonforest condition classes present on the 4-subplot standard layout. Example: if nonforest – urban land
and nonforest – cropland are both present within a 24 feet radius subplot, map each land class as a
separate condition class.
10
Agricultural land
11 Cropland
12 Pasture
13 Idle farmland
14 Orchard
Land managed for crops, pasture, or other agricultural use; the area
must be at least 1.0 acre in size and 120.0 feet wide (with the exception
of windbreak/shelterbelt, which has no minimum width). Use code 10
only for cases not better described by one of the following:
Improved through cultural practices such as grading and mowing
Core
Code
10
11
12
13
14
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
When collected: All nonforest conditions (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 2)
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code
Land Use
Definition
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20
15 Christmas tree
plantation
16 Maintained
wildlife opening
17 Windbreak/
Shelterbelt
18 Low density
agro-forest
Rangeland
21 Grass lands
22 Montane
grassland/
savannah
23 Montane bogs
15
16
17
Agro-forest with less than 10 percent cover of tree species)
Land primarily composed of grasses, forbs, or shrubs. This includes
lands vegetated naturally or artificially to provide a plant cover managed
like native vegetation and does not meet the definition of pasture,
vegetated wetlands or chaparral. The area must be at least 1.0 acre in
size and 120.0 feet wide
Dominant vegetation is grasses, including Miscanthus
floridulus,Pennisetum polystachion, Saccharum spontaneum,
Sporobolus diander, Eragrostis spp., Digitaria spp, and
Cenchrus echinatus
Section 5.7: GENERAL CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
30
40
31 Cultural or
Urban:
32 Rights-of-way:
33 Recreation:
34 Mining
Other
41 Naturally
nonvegetated
42 Vegetated
wetland
43 Beach
45 NonforestChaparral
20
20
Found on mountains that reach above the heavy cloud belt. Mostly
grassland mixed with xerophytic shrubs and small trees
20
Sedges, grasses and reeds growing at elevations where they are
covered with clouds or fog most of the time. These bogs are on gently
sloping or level areas with impeded drainage.
24 Alpine vegetation Dwarfed vegetation of grasses and cushion-plants growing at high
altitudes
Dense tangles of Dicranopteris growing on steep slopes usually below
25 Fernland
600 m (1,900 feet)
26 Subxerophytic/ Vegetation found on truly dry, rain-shadow, leeward mountain slopes
and lowlands, consisting of primarily shrub species
sclerophyllous
scrub
Developed
10
Land used primarily by humans for purposes other than forestry or
agriculture. Use the code 30 only for land not better described by one of
the following:
Business (industrial/commercial), residential, and other places of
intense human activity
Improved roads, railway, power lines, maintained canal
Parks, skiing, golf courses
Land parcels greater than 1.0 acre in size and greater than 120.0 feet
wide, which do not fall into one of the uses described above. Examples
include undeveloped beaches, barren land (rock, sand), marshes, bogs,
ice, and snow. Use the 40 code only for cases not better described by
one of the following:
Barren rock, sand, lava, glaciers (ice), undeveloped beaches, glacial
outwash
Vegetated lands where at some period in the year, the water table is
usually at or near the surface, or the land is covered by shallow water.
Includes: swamps, peatlands (bogs, fens, muskegs), marshes, and tidal
flats
20
20
20
20
30
31
32
33
34
40
41
42
43
45
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Item 5.7.3.2 PREVIOUS NONFOREST LAND USE (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.PRESNFCD_PNWRS][PREV_COND_PNWRS.PRESNFCD]
A downloaded value that can only be updated by the current crew when a previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP is corrected. If a previous nonforest condition class is added to correct previous crew error in
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER
GROUP, a PREVIOUS NONFOREST LAND USE must be added. If added, record the PREVIOUS
NONFOREST LAND USE for all nonforest conditions (Condition Status 2). Use the codes and
classifications listed in NONFOREST LAND USE. There are five new NONFOREST LAND USE codes that
would not have been in the previous inventories. Do not update previous information with new codes that
were added in later years.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and PREVIOUS CONDITION STATUS = 2
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: See NONFOREST LAND USE, excluding codes 16, 17, 34, 42, 43 and 45
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
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SECTION 5.8 DETERMINATION OF CROWN COVER VALUES FOR LAND USE
CLASSIFICATION
SUBSECTION 5.8.1 INTRODUCTION
Section 5.8: DETERMINATION OF CROWN COVER VALUES FOR LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
This section describes the procedures and data items needed to populate the condition-level canopy cover
variables (Item 5.8.1.2, LIVE CANOPY COVER (CORE 2.5.32), Item 5.8.1.3, LIVE PLUS MISSING
CANOPY COVER (CORE 2.5.33), and Item 5.8.1.6, TOTAL STEMS (CORE 2.5.36)). The procedures
should be used whenever LIVE PLUS MISSING CANOPY COVER is not obviously less than 5 percent or
not obviously greater than 10 percent. The procedures are also needed for a sensitivity analysis that will
assess the differences between a crown cover and a stocking definition of accessible forest land.
Therefore, this study will also be conducted on plots when it is questionable whether the condition is 10
percent stocked.
Note: The MIDAS program has a function to help compute the percent cover. From the CONDITION
screen press CTRL+C to access the Crown Cover Calculator. Enter the dimensions of the crown of each
tree or group of trees: Diam 1 – long diameter; Diam 2 – perpendicular to long diameter; count of trees
with these dimensions; and L (live) or M (missing). Then press the Add button. The crown contribution
will be computed. Continue until all trees are added or you reach 10 percent LIVE PLUS MISSING
CANOPY COVER - which ever comes first.
Two sets of data will be collected for the study:
1. Cover plot information
2. Stocking tree data
Item 5.8.1.1 CANOPY COVER SAMPLE METHOD (CORE 2.5.31)
[COND.CANOPY_CVR_SAMPLE_METHOD_CD]
Tree cover and stocking data will be collected on the following plot configurations:
1. A single, fixed-area one acre plot that is a 118-foot radius circle
2. Four fixed-area quarter acre subplots that are 58.9-foot radius circles
These cover plot configurations must be entirely within one condition class. When there is only one
condition class present on the plot either the single, fixed-area one acre plot should be established from the
center of subplot 1 on the FIA annual plot layout or the four fixed area quarter acre subplots should be
established from the center of subplots 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the FIA annual plot layout.
When multiple condition classes occur on the plot, only use the four fixed-area subplot configuration to
collect cover data. Locate “phantom” cover subplots following the installation instructions below so they are
completely within one condition class until you have four of them, or you reach 25 percent cover. Do not
move phantom subplots to better represent the condition in question if phantom subplots fall in sparselytreed areas or heavier-treed areas. Make sure to note the location of each cover subplot on the plot
diagram on the plot card.
Record the CANOPY COVER SAMPLE METHOD used to determine LIVE CANOPY COVER and, LIVE
PLUS MISSING CANOPY COVER for the condition. If the ocular method is not used, the appropriate plotbased method should be selected according to the condition's dimensions and shape.
Ocular method - The Ocular method is only used in areas that are obviously less than 5 percent LIVE PLUS
MISSING CANOPY COVER or obviously greater than 10 percent LIVE PLUS MISSING CANOPY COVER,
or when CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 5. In addition to visual inspections of what is on the ground, crews
can also use various types of aerial imagery to help determine LIVE CANOPY COVER and LIVE PLUS
MISSING CANOPY COVER values using this method. The Ocular method may also be used on
CONDITION STATUS 2 conditions where access to the nonforest landcover area may be limited, or the
nonforest condition is a developed non-forest land use. Note that when the Ocular method is used, it is
likely to be easier for the observer to ignore subplot boundaries and assess the percentage of tree canopy
cover over the condition in question, without regard to the locations of the stems supporting the canopy
over the plot.
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Acre and subplot method - When the ocular method is not appropriate, refer to data items Item 5.8.1.2,
LIVE CANOPY COVER (CORE 2.5.32), Item 5.8.1.3, LIVE PLUS MISSING CANOPY COVER (CORE
2.5.33), and Item 5.8.1.6, TOTAL STEMS (CORE 2.5.36). If LIVE PLUS MISSING CANOPY COVER
appears to be greater than 5 percent but not obviously greater than 10 percent, trees must be tallied and
crowns measured to determine cover. The acre method refers to the use of a single 1 acre plot or four 1/4
acre subplots.
Phantom plot installation - Install phantom subplots as necessary to yield four 1/4-acre sample areas that
fall entirely within the questionable condition. Record the location of these phantom or temporary subplots
on your four point plot sketch and monument. Establish phantom plots using the following protocol (Figure
5.15):
a. Begin by locating the phantom subplots using the "highest" numbered regular subplot that falls
entirely in the questionable condition (e.g., 4 is the highest numbered regular subplot, next 3
and then 2). The phantom subplots are located in the following fashion: (1) 120.0 feet at 360
degrees, (2) 120.0 feet at 120 degrees, then (3) 120.0 feet at 240 degrees.
b. If this fails to yield 4 subplots that fall entirely within the questionable condition, install the
remaining phantom subplots off the next highest numbered regular subplot that falls in the
questionable condition.
c. If this fails to produce a suitable location, rotate the phantom subplot off the other phantom
subplots in the attempted order of installation until 4 subplots have been located in the
questionable condition.
2
CONDITION 2
QUESTIONABLE FOREST WITH
=10%TREE CANOPY COVER
5
7
1
4
CONDITION 1
FOREST WITH
40% TREE CANOPY COVER
3
6
Figure 5.15: Example of the subplot method phantom subplots.
For narrow, linear conditions, phantom subplots should be placed methodically within the condition (e.g.
divide the length of the strip by 5 to determine the distance between subplots).
If the condition in question is too small to establish 4 phantom subplots, (e.g. 236 feet x 236 feet) then use
the acre method and install the one phantom 118 foot radius plot in the center of the condition. Use this
method as a last resort only. If establishing one phantom 118 foot radius plot at a new location, record
COVER SUBPLOT as 1 and take GPS coordinates at the radius center, and enter the coordinates in the
electronic plot notes. Record the location of this phantom plot on your four point plot sketch and monument.
Make detailed plot notes describing the location of phantom plot.
When collected: CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1, 2, or 5
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: None
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
The general guide for installing phantom cover subplots is: Install the next phantom cover subplot off the
highest FIA subplot entirely within the condition, until all the FIA subplots have been exhausted. Then put in
the next phantom cover subplot off the last established phantom cover subplot.
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Values:
Code
1
3
5
Description
Ocular method
Acre method (one 118 foot radius plot installed)
Acre method (four 58.9 foot radius plots installed)
Core codes
(office use
only)
1
3
3
Section 5.8: DETERMINATION OF CROWN COVER VALUES FOR LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
Item 5.8.1.2 LIVE CANOPY COVER (CORE 2.5.32)
[COND.LIVE_CANOPY_CVR_PCT]
Record the percentage of LIVE CANOPY COVER for the condition. Include live tally trees, saplings, and
seedlings that cover the sample area. For conditions where the LIVE CANOPY COVER is low and there is
a question whether it meets 10 percent LIVE PLUS MISSING CANOPY COVER, the crew will measure
every crown width within the canopy cover sample area and enter the Total Live Canopy Cover percent
from the stocking/cover calculator (always round down to the nearest percent). LIVE CANOPY COVER can
be based on an ocular estimate when the condition in question is certain to contain less than 5 percent or
greater than 10 percent LIVE PLUS MISSINGCANOPY COVER or CURRENT AFFORESTATION CODE
=1 and TOTAL STEMS greater than or equal to 150. For LIVE CANOPY COVER <1 percent (trace), record
01.Do not include the crown portion of trees, saplings, or seedlings that are vertically overtopped by other
trees, saplings or seedlings.
When collected: All CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 2 or 5
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: 0 - 12% - No errors
13 - 20% - 10% error
21 - 100% - 25% error
Values: 00 - 99 (where 99 = 99-100 %)
Item 5.8.1.3 LIVE PLUS MISSING CANOPY COVER (CORE 2.5.33)
[COND.LIVE_MISSING_CANOPY_CVR_PCT]
Record the percentage of LIVE PLUS MISSING CANOPY COVER for the condition by adding the LIVE
CANOPY COVER plus the estimated missing canopy cover that existed prior to disturbance (harvesting,
fire,etc). Include live and dead and removed tally trees, saplings, and seedlings. Dead trees and dead
portions of live trees are not considered as missing unless it is part of the condition disturbance treatment,
historical disturbance, or historical treatment. Only include dead or removed tally trees, saplings, and
seedlings that appear to have died or been removed within the last 30 years. When CANOPY COVER
SAMPLE METHOD > 1, enter the Total Live Plus Missing Cover percent from the stocking/cover calculator.
Otherwise, base the estimate on field observations, aerial photos, historical aerial imagery, and similar
evidence of undisturbed conditions. The total of the LIVE PLUS MISSING CANOPY COVER cannot
exceed 100 percent.
When collected: All CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1, 2 or 5
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: 0 - 12% - No errors
13 - 20% - 10% error
21 - 100% - 25% error
Values: 00 - 99 (where 99 = 99-100%)
Item 5.8.1.4 CURRENT AFFORESTATION CODE (CORE 2.5.34)
[COND.AFFORESTATION_CD]
Record the code identifying a condition that has no evidence of prior forest, but does have evidence
suggesting deliberate afforestation attempts (planted or prepared to promote tree establishment) to convert
to forest in the current inventory cycle or since the last measurement.
When collected: When CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values:
0
No
1
Yes
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Item 5.8.1.5 PREVIOUS AFFORESTATION CODE (CORE 2.5.35)
[COND.PREV_AFFORESTATION_CD]
Record the code identifying a condition that has no evidence of prior forest, but does have evidence
suggesting deliberate afforestation attempts (planted or prepared to promote tree establishment) to convert
to forest the prior inventory cycle or prior to the last measurement.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values:
0
No
1
Yes
Item 5.8.1.6 TOTAL STEMS (CORE 2.5.36)
[COND.NBR_LIVE_STEMS]
Record TOTAL STEMS/acre when CURRENT AFFORESTATION CODE = 1 or PREVIOUS
AFFORESTATION CODE = 1.
When collected: CURRENT AFFORESTATION CODE = 1 or PREVIOUS AFFORESTATION CODE
=1
Field width: 5 digits
Tolerance: 10%
Values: 00000 - 99999
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
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SECTION 5.9 CONDITION OWNERSHIP
This section describes the procedures used to associate detailed land ownership information with the
conditions found on the plot.
All landowners found to be associated with a plot during the offseason ownership process will be
downloaded to the PDR. Every condition on a plot must be assigned to a landowner using the OWNER
CONDITION LIST. Field crews will verify or update the LANDOWNER SHORTNAME, OWNERSHIP TYPE,
OWNER CONDITION LIST and OWNER NOTES for every landowner on the plot.
If a landowner of a condition is not downloaded to the PDR, create a new landowner record and update
LANDOWNER SHORTNAME, OWNERSHIP TYPE, OWNER CONDITION LIST, and OWNER NOTES. If a
landowner downloaded to the PDR is not present on a condition, do not delete the record or update
LANDOWNER SHORTNAME; use OWNERSHIP TYPE to indicate the landowner is not present on the plot.
Note: The data downloaded to the PDR includes additional landowner contact information (e.g., address)
that can be updated if the information is found to be incorrect. These data items are not described in this
manual. If it is found that this information is incorrect, an OWNER NOTE must be used to note that the
information was updated.
Item 5.9.0.1 OWNER SHORT NAME (PACI, AFSL)
[OWNER.OWNERID_SRS]
This data item uniquely identifies the landowner and will be downloaded for every landowner assigned to
the plot during the off season ownership process. It cannot be updated for downloaded landowners. If a
new landowner is encountered on plot, create a new record; the OWNER SHORT NAME can be selected
from a drop down list or typed in if the landowner is not present in the drop down list.
When Collected: All landowners
Field width: 10 Characters
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Letters and numbers
Item 5.9.0.2 OWNERSHIP TYPE (PACI, AFSL)
[OWNER.OWNER_TYPE_CD]
Section 5.9: CONDITION OWNERSHIP
Record whether the ownership information corresponds to an ownership that owns part or all of the land on
the plot or if the owner is associated with the plot for access purposes only. This code will be downloaded
for all landowners and can be updated if it is found that the landowner does not own land present on one of
the subplots.
When Collected: All landowners
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
1
Landowner owns land on one of the subplots
2
Landowner is associated with the plot for access purposes only
Item 5.9.0.3 OWNER CONDITION LIST (PACI, AFSL)
[OWNER.CONDLIST_SRS]
List all of the condition classes on which a landowner has land that falls on one of the subplots. A maximum
of four conditions can be assigned to a landowner; if fewer than four conditions are associated with a
landowner, complete the remainder of this field with zeros.
Landowners must fall on a subplot.
It is possible for multiple landowners to be assigned to the same condition (e.g., multiple private landowners
within a condition that each own land that falls on a subplot).
When Collected: All landowners when OWNERSHIP TYPE = 1
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1000 to 9876
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Item 5.9.0.4 OWNER NOTES (PACI, AFSL)
[OWNER.NOTES]
Record any notes that might be useful for future contacts with the landowner, or if the downloaded contact
information has been updated. This information will be added to the Ownership Database after the field
season.
When Collected: All landowners as necessary
Field width: 255 Characters
Tolerance: N/A
Values: English language words, phrases and numbers
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
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pg.
SECTION 5.10 NONSAMPLED CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
Nonsampled land (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 5) may be subdivided into condition classes that are
based on differences in nonsampled reason. See Subsection 5.2.5, NONSAMPLED, Possibility of Forest,
for information on plots that are entirely nonsampled.
When encountering an area where CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON (Item 5.10.0.1) is constant but
attributes differ, record attributes that apply to the greater part of the area within the nonsampled condition
class.
Example: Subplot center is accessible forestland, but there is a hazardous area delineated on the subplot.
RESERVED STATUS, OWNER GROUP, GROUND LAND CLASS, ESTIMATED NONSAMPLED LAND
COVER TYPE, and NONSAMPLED FOREST TYPE will be recorded for the nonsampled condition. If
there is an ownership boundary between two OWNER GROUPS on plot within the nonsampled area,
the difference in OWNER GROUP is ignored and the OWNER GROUP is assigned based on the
condition that covers more area on the subplot.
Item 5.10.0.1 CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE 2.4.3)
[COND.COND_NONSAMPLE_REASN_CD]
Section 5.10: NONSAMPLED CONDITION CLASS ATTRIBUTES
For portions of plots that cannot be sampled (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 5), record one of the
following reasons.
When collected: When CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 5
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
02
Denied access area – Any area within the sampled area of a plot to which
access is denied by the legal owner, or to which an owner of the only
reasonable route to the plot denies access. There are no minimum area or
width requirements for a condition class delineated by denied access.
Because a denied-access condition can become accessible in the future, it
remains in the sample and is re-examined at the next occasion to
determine if access is available.
03
Hazardous situation – Any area within the sampled area on plot that
cannot be accessed because of a hazard or danger, for example cliffs,
quarries, strip mines, illegal substance plantations, temporary high water,
etc. Although the hazard is not likely to change over time, a hazardous
condition remains in the sample and is re-examined at the next occasion to
determine if the hazard is still present. There are no minimum size or width
requirements for a condition class delineated by a hazardous condition.
06
Lost plot - Entire plot cannot be found. Used for the single condition that is
required for this plot. Used only in conjunction with PLOT NONSAMPLED
REASON code 06. Can be either generated by the data recorder or in the
office.
08
Skipped visit - Entire plot skipped. Used for the single condition that is
required for this plot. Applied at the time of processing and used only in
conjunction with PLOT NONSAMPLED REASON code 08.
10
Other – This code is used whenever a plot or condition class is not
sampled due to a reason other than one of the specific reasons listed. An
electronic CONDITION CLASS NOTE is required to describe the situation
Item 5.10.0.2 PREVIOUS CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.COND_NONSAMPLE_REASN_CD]
A downloaded value that may be updated if an error was made by the previous crew. If updated, record one
of the following reasons for portions of the plot which could not be sampled at the previous measurement
(PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 5). Note: PREVIOUS CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON
values have already been updated to current codes.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 and PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 5
Field width: 2 digits
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Tolerance: No errors
Values: see CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON
Item 5.10.0.3 NONSAMPLED FOREST TYPE (PNW)
[COND.FLDTYPCD_NON_SAMP_PNWRS]
When the ESTIMATED NONSAMPLED LAND COVER TYPE appears to be forest land, further describe it
by determining the forest type.
When collected: When CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 5
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Item 5.7.1.9, FOREST TYPE (CORE 2.5.3)
SECTION 5.11 CONDITION CLASS NOTES
SUBSECTION 5.11.1 CONDITION CLASS NOTES
Item 5.11.1.1 PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NOTES (PNW)
[PREV_COND_PNWRS.NOTES]
Record any notes needed to clarify or explain changes to previous condition class data items or condition
class mapping. If the current crew corrects any previous crew errors, an explanation describing why values
were changed is required. Include what was determined to be wrong and describe, in detail, the reason the
current crew knows a previous error was made.
When collected: All plots when previous crew incorrectly recorded condition class variables and
previous values were changed by current crew
Field width: 2000 characters
Tolerance: N/A
Values: Single words and abbreviated sentences
Item 5.11.1.2 CONDITION CLASS NOTES (PNW)
[COND.NOTES]
Record any notes needed to clarify or explain a special situation in the particular condition class being
defined.
When collected: All plots, use when clarification is needed
Field width: 2000 characters
Tolerance: N/A
Values: Single words and abbreviated sentences
Item 5.11.1.3 CHANGE MATRIX NOTES (PNW)
[CHANGE_MATRIX_PNWRS.NOTES]
When collected: CONDITION CLASS STATUS RECONCILE CODE = 1 or 3, CONDITON CLASS
STATUS PROCEDURAL CHANGE REASON CODE = 99, RESERVED STATUS
RECONCILE CODE = 1 or 3, RESERVED STATUS PROCEDURAL CHANGE
REASON CODE = 99, and OWNER GROUP RECONCILE CODE = 1 or 3, OWNER
GROUP PROCEDURAL CHANGE REASON CODE = 99.
Field width: 2000 characters
Tolerance: N/A
Values: Single words and abbreviated sentences
Chapter 5: CONDITION CLASS
Record any notes needed to explain physical or procedural change in CONDITION CLASS STATUS,
RESERVED STATUS, and OWNER GROUP.
Section 5.11: CONDITION CLASS NOTES
pg.
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CHAPTER 6 SUBPLOT INFORMATION
Each subplot is described by a series of area parameters relating to topographic features and existing cover
type. These data also relate to the microplot, since the microplot is contained within the subplot perimeter.
This information is used for a variety of topics, including: identifying potential limits to management (e.g.,
topography), and relating physical site features to forest composition and productivity.
SECTION 6.1 RECORDING SUBPLOT INFORMATION
SUBSECTION 6.1.1 SUBPLOT INFORMATION
Item 6.1.1.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER (CORE 3.1)
[SUBPLOT.SUBP]
Record the code corresponding to the number of the subplot.
When Collected: All subplots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values:
1
Center subplot
2
North subplot
3
Southeast subplot
4
Southwest subplot
Item 6.1.1.2 PREVIOUS SUBPLOT MAPPING ERROR (PNW)
[SUBPLOT.PREV_COND_MAP_ERROR_PNWRS]
Record a code to indicate whether or not a previous mapping error exists on a subplot or if an error exists in
PREVIOUS SUBPLOT CENTER CONDITION or PREVIOUS MICROPLOT CENTER CONDITION. If
PREVIOUS SUBPLOT MAPPING ERROR = Y, a note must be entered in SUBPLOT NOTES explaining
why the crew knows an error was made previously.
When collected: SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
N
No error on subplot
Y
Error on subplot
Item 6.1.1.3 SUBPLOT STATUS (CORE 3.2)
[SUBPLOT.SUBP_STATUS_CD]
When collected: All subplots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
1
Sampled – at least one accessible forest land condition present on subplot
2
3
4
Sampled – no accessible forest land condition present on subplot
Nonsampled – possibility of forest land
Sampled – QA crew only measured condition, boundary and some subplot
level data. For use only on check plots (QA STATUS = 2 through 6). Not a
legal entry on production plots (QA STATUS = 1 or 7).
Chapter 6: SUBPLOT INFORMATION
Indicate whether or not this subplot currently has at least one accessible forest land condition class. In
situations where PLOT STATUS = 1 or 2 and subplot is denied access or hazardous, but obviously contains
no forest land, record SUBPLOT STATUS = 2. In cases where a subplot is access-denied or hazardous
land use and has the possibility of forest, record SUBPLOT STATUS = 3.
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Item 6.1.1.4 SUBPLOT NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE 3.3)
[SUBPLOT.POINT_NONSAMPLE_REASN_CD]
Section 6.1: RECORDING SUBPLOT INFORMATION
For entire subplots that cannot be sampled, record one of the following reasons.
When collected: When SUBPLOT STATUS = 3
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
02
Denied access area – Any area within the sampled area of a plot to which
access is denied by the legal owner, or to which an owner of the only
reasonable route to the plot denies access. There are no minimum area or
width requirements for a condition class delineated by denied access.
Because a denied-access condition can become accessible in the future, it
remains in the sample and is re-examined at the next occasion to
determine if access is available.
03
Hazardous situation – Any area within the sampled area on plot that
cannot be accessed because of a hazard or danger, for example cliffs,
quarries, strip mines, illegal substance plantations, temporary high water,
etc. Although the hazard is not likely to change over time, a hazardous
condition remains in the sample and is re-examined at the next occasion to
determine if the hazard is still present. There are no minimum size or width
requirements for a condition class delineated by a hazardous condition.
04
Time limitation – This code applies to full subplots that cannot be sampled
due to a time restriction. This code is reserved for areas with limited
access, and in situations where it is imperative for the crew to leave before
the plot can be completed (e.g., scheduled helicopter rendezvous). Use of
this code requires notification to the field supervisor. This code should not
be used for an entire plot (use code 8 [skipped visit] when an entire plot is
skipped; see Chapter 4, Plot Level Data).
06
Lost plot - Entire plot cannot be found. Used for the four subplots that are
required for this plot. Used only in conjunction with PLOT NONSAMPLED
REASON code 06. Can be either generated by the data recorder or in the
office.
08
Skipped visit - Entire plot skipped. Used for the four subplots that are
required for this plot. Applied at the time of processing and used only in
conjunction with PLOT NONSAMPLED REASON code 08.
10
Other – This code is used whenever a plot or condition class is not
sampled due to a reason other than one of the specific reasons already
listed. An electronic SUBPLOT NOTE is required to describe the situation.
Item 6.1.1.5 NONFOREST SUBPLOT STATUS (CORE 3.4)
[SUBPLOT.NF_SUBP_STATUS_CD]
Record the code that describes the sampling status of the other-than-forest subplot, i.e., SUBPLOT
STATUS = 2. In cases where subplot is denied access or hazardous, but obviously contains no nonforest
land, i.e., subplot is either noncensus water or Census water, record NONFOREST SUBPLOT STATUS =
2.
When collected: When NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS = 1 and SUBPLOT STATUS = 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
1
Sampled - at least one accessible nonforest land condition present on the
subplot.
2
Sampled - no nonforest land condition present on subplot, i.e., subplot is
either census and/or noncensus water.
3
Nonsampled nonforest
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Item 6.1.1.6 NONFOREST SUBPLOT NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE 3.5)
[SUBPLOT.NF_SUBP_NONSAMPLE_REASN_CD]
For entire nonforest subplots that can not be sampled, record one of the following reasons.
When collected: When NONFOREST SUBPLOT STATUS = 3
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
02
Denied access - A subplot to which access is denied by the legal owner, or
to which an owner of the only reasonable route to the plot denies access.
Because a denied-access subplot can become accessible in the future, it
remains in the sample and is re-examined at the next occasion to
determine if access is available.
03
Hazardous situation - A subplot that cannot be accessed because of a
hazard or danger, for example cliffs, quarries, strip mines, illegal substance
plantations, temporary high water, etc. Although the hazard is not likely to
change over time, a hazardous condition remains in the sample and is reexamined at the next occasion to determine if the hazard is still present.
04
Time limitation – This code applies to full subplots that cannot be sampled
due to a time restriction. This code is reserved for areas with limited
access, and in situations where it is imperative for the crew to leave before
the plot can be completed (e.g., scheduled helicopter rendezvous). Use of
this code requires notification to the field supervisor
10
Other - This code is used whenever a subplot is not sampled due to a
reason other than one of the specific reasons already listed. An electronic
SUBPLOT NOTE is required to describe the situation.
Item 6.1.1.7 PREVIOUS SUBPLOT CENTER CONDITION (PNW)
[SUBPLOT.PREV_SUBPCOND_PNWRS]
A downloaded value that may be updated if an error was made by the previous crew. If updated, record the
CONDITION CLASS NUMBER of the condition class at the subplot center as it existed at the previous
measurement.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1 to 9
Item 6.1.1.8 SUBPLOT CENTER CONDITION (CORE 3.6)
[SUBPLOT.SUBPCOND]
Record the CONDITION CLASS NUMBER of the condition class at the subplot center.
Item 6.1.1.9 SUBPLOT CONDITION LIST (CORE 3.11)
[SUBPLOT.CONDLIST]
This is a listing of all condition classes located within the 24.0-foot radius around the subplot center.A
maximum of four conditions is permitted at any individual subplot (a maximum of nine condition classes can
be recorded on a plot. If a condition class has already been defined at a previously completed subplot, use
the same condition class number whenever that condition is encountered. Define new condition classes as
they are encountered. If more than one condition class is listed here, boundary data are required. If only
one condition class is listed, this condition is automatically assigned to the subplot center and microplot
center. If fewer than four condition classes occur on this subplot, complete the remainder of this field with
zeros. For example, if condition 1 is the only condition class on a subplot, record 1000.
When collected: All plots
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When collected: All subplots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1 to 9
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Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1000 to 9876
Item 6.1.1.10 MICROPLOT CENTER CONDITION (CORE 3.7)
[SUBPLOT.MICRCOND]
Record the CONDITION CLASS NUMBER of the condition class at the microplot center.
When collected: All microplots
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1 to 9
Item 6.1.1.11 PREVIOUS MICROPLOT CENTER CONDITION (PNW)
[SUBPLOT.PREV_MICRCOND]
A downloaded value that may be updated if an error was made by the previous crew. If updated, record the
CONDITION CLASS NUMBER of the condition class at the microplot center as it existed at the previous
measurement.
Section 6.1: RECORDING SUBPLOT INFORMATION
When collected: SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1 to 9
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SUBSECTION 6.1.2 PHYSIOGRAPHIC CLASS INFORMATION
Item 6.1.2.1 SUBPLOT SLOPE (CORE 3.8)
[SUBPLOT.SLOPE]
Record the angle of slope across the 24.0-foot radius subplot to the nearest 1-percent. SUBPLOT SLOPE
is determined by sighting the clinometer along a line parallel to the average incline (or decline) of each
subplot. This angle is measured along the shortest pathway down slope before the drainage direction
changes. To measure SUBPLOT SLOPE, Observer 1 should stand at the uphill edge of the subplot and
sight Observer 2, who stands at the downhill edge of the subplot. Sight Observer 2 at the same height as
the eye-level of Observer 1. Read the slope directly from the percentage scale of the clinometer:
•
•
•
•
If slope changes gradually across the subplot, record an average slope.
If slope changes across the subplot but the slope is predominantly of one direction, code the
predominant slope percentage rather than the average.
If the subplot falls directly on or straddles a canyon bottom or narrow ridge top, code the average
slope of the side hill(s).
If the subplot falls on a canyon bottom or on a narrow ridge top, but most of the area lies on one side
hill, code the slope of the side hill where most of the area lies.
When collected: All subplots with at least one accessible forest land condition class present on
subplot (SUBPLOT STATUS = 1); or
All subplots with at least one accessible nonforest condition class present on the
subplot when nonforest is being sampled (NONFOREST SUBPLOT STATUS = 1)
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 percent
Values: 000 to 155
Item 6.1.2.2 SUBPLOT ASPECT (CORE 3.9)
[SUBPLOT.ASPECT]
Record the aspect across the 24.0-foot radius subplot, to the nearest 1 degree. SUBPLOT ASPECT is
determined along the direction of slope for land surfaces with at least 5- percent slope in a generally
uniform direction. SUBPLOT ASPECT is measured with a hand compass along the same direction used to
determine slope.
•
•
•
•
If aspect changes gradually across the subplot, record an average aspect.
If aspect changes across the subplot but the aspect is predominately of one direction, code the
predominate direction rather than the average.
If the subplot falls on or straddles a canyon bottom or narrow ridge top, code the aspect of the ridge
line or canyon bottom.
If the subplot falls on a canyon bottom or on a narrow ridge top, but most of the area lies on one side
hill, code the aspect of the side hill.
Chapter 6: SUBPLOT INFORMATION
When collected: All subplots with at least one accessible forest land conditionclass present on
subplot (SUBPLOT STATUS = 1); or
All subplots with at least one accessible nonforest condition class present on the
subplot when nonforest is being sampled (NONFOREST SUBPLOT STATUS = 1)
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 degrees
Values: Code Definition
000 no aspect, slope < 5- percent
001 1 degree
002 2 degrees
.....
.................
360 360 degrees, due north
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Item 6.1.2.3 SLOPE SHAPE (PACI)
[SUBPLOT.SLOPE_SHAPE_PNWRS]
Record the slope shape over the subplot under consideration.
When collected: All subplots with at least one accessible forest land condition class present on
subplot (SUBPLOT STATUS = 1); or
All subplots with at least one accessible nonforest condition class present on the
subplot when nonforest is being sampled (NONFOREST SUBPLOT STATUS = 1)
Field width: 2 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
00
Flat
10
Concave
20
Convex
Item 6.1.2.4 SLOPE POSITION (PACI)
[SUBPLOT.SLOPE_POSITION_PNWRS]
Section 6.1: RECORDING SUBPLOT INFORMATION
Record the slope position over the subplot under consideration.
To more accurately measure the moisture-related effects of topography on vegetation, two separate,
calculated indices will be computed in the lab from data gathered in the field: 1.) an index of moisture
demand and 2.) an index of moisture supply. For moisture demand, the aspect, slope and elevation at each
plot is used to approximate annual moisture demand from “Potential Solar Beam Irradiation on Slopes”
tables or equations (Frank and Lee 1966). Moisture supply is estimated from an additive, modified,
topographic relative moisture index (TRMI; Parker 1982) constructed using slope shape, percent slope and
slope position. Higher moisture supply values occur on footslopes, gentle slopes and/or sites exhibiting
slope concavities.
When collected: All subplots with at least one accessible forest land condition class present on
subplot (SUBPLOT STATUS = 1); or
All subplots with at least one accessible nonforest condition class present on the
subplot when nonforest is being sampled (NONFOREST SUBPLOT STATUS = 1)
Field width: 2 digit
Tolerance: +/- one class for codes 10-30
Values: Code Description
00
No Slope
10
Uppershoulder
20
Midslope
30
Footslope
40
Valleybottom
50
Ridgetop
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Item 6.1.2.5 SNOW/WATER DEPTH (CORE 3.10)
[SUBPLOT.WATERDEP]
Record, to the nearest 0.1 foot, the average approximate depth of water or snow covering the 24.0-foot
radius subplot at the time of data collection. This data item is used to indicate subplots where some data
items (e.g., seedling count, total lengths) may be measured with less certainty because of conditions at the
time of measurement.
This item is intended for water/snow/ice which covers substantial portions of subplots. Record “00” for
streams contained within their banks and not affecting any measurements.
When collected: All subplots with at least one accessible forest land condition class present on
subplot (SUBPLOT STATUS = 1); or
All subplots with at least one accessible nonforest condition class present on the
subplotwhen nonforest is being sampled (NONFOREST SUBPLOT STATUS = 1)
Field width: 2 digits (x.y)
Tolerance: +/- 0.5 feet
Values: 0.0 to 9.9
Item 6.1.2.6 SUBPLOT NOTES (PNW)
[SUBPLOT.NOTES]
Record any notes needed to clarify or explain a special situation encountered on the subplot.
When collected: All plots: as needed
Field width: 2000 characters
Tolerance: N/A
Values: Single words and abbreviated sentences
SECTION 6.2 PIG DAMAGE
Wild pigs were introduced to the Pacific Islands by humans centuries ago. They were farmed loosely and
became wild on the islands. These animals have no non-human predators and have subsequently
expanded their populations. These populations have caused a lot of destruction to forests and other
vegetated habitats. The following are examples of wild pig damage that may be encountered: rooting
(sometimes called grubbing) where pigs dig up the soil and vegetation, compacted trails, wallows in wet
soils, and rubbing on trees and shrubs.
Because of this problem crews will be assessing pig damage for each sampled condition on all subplots.
Crews will record the percentage of the entire subplot (as viewed from above) that has noticeable pig
damage to the ground and ground vegetation for each sampled condition. It is important that this value is
always estimated as a percent of an entire subplot. Code the following data items as described.
Item 6.2.0.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER OF PIG DAMAGE (PACI)
[SUBP_COND_ROOT_DIS_PNWRS.SUBP]
When Collected: All subplots with at least one accessible forest land condition present on subplot
(SUBPLOT PLOT STATUS = 1); or
All subplots with at least one accessible nonforest condition class present on the
subplot when nonforest is being sampled (NONFOREST SUBPLOT STATUS = 1)
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values:
1
Center subplot
2
North subplot
3
Southeast subplot
4
Southwest subplot
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Record the code corresponding to the number of the subplot.
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Item 6.2.0.2 CONDITION CLASS NUMBER OF PIG DAMAGE (PACI)
[SUBP_COND_ROOT_DIS_PNWRS.CONDID]
Record the CONDITION CLASS NUMBER corresponding to the instance of pig damage.
When collected: All subplots with at least one accessible forest land condition present on subplot
(SUBPLOT PLOT STATUS = 1); or
All subplots with at least one accessible nonforest condition class present on the
subplot when nonforest is being sampled (NONFOREST SUBPLOT STATUS = 1)
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1 to 9
Item 6.2.0.3 PERCENT OF PIG DAMAGE ON SUBPLOT (PACI)
[SUBP_COND_ROOT_DIS_PNWRS.PIG_DAMAGE_PCT]
Record the estimated percentage of area of the subplot covered by pig damage for each sampled condition
class found on subplot.
Section 6.2: PIG DAMAGE
When collected: All subplots with at least one accessible forest land condition present on subplot
(SUBPLOT PLOT STATUS = 1); or
All subplots with at least one accessible nonforest condition class present on the
subplot when nonforest is being sampled (NONFOREST SUBPLOT STATUS = 1)
Field width: 3 digit
Tolerance: +/- 10 percent
Values: 000 to 100
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CHAPTER 7 BOUNDARY REFERENCES
SECTION 7.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Boundary reference data are used to compute the area for the condition classes sampled on a plot and to
remeasure plots. Record all boundaries between condition classes that occur within the sampled (fixedradius) area on subplots and microplots. Boundaries outside sampled (fixed-radius) areas are not
referenced.
In addition to using the recording procedures described herein, sketch maps of condition class boundaries
onto the pre-printed plot diagrams on the plot card, accurately representing the shape of each boundary as
it is on the ground (boundary data recorded in the PDR should represent the condition class area, but may
not accurately represent the shape).
SECTION 7.2 REFERENCE PROCEDURE
Within the sampled area on each microplot and subplot, reference the approximate boundary of each
condition class that differs from the condition class at the center. Trees selected on these fixed-radius plots
are assigned to the actual condition in which they lie regardless of the recorded approximate boundary
delineated.
Boundary referencing is done by recording azimuths and distances from subplot or microplot center to the
reference points (Figure 7.1 and Figure 7.2). Each boundary is marked by a maximum of three points –two
where the boundary intersects the respective fixed-radius plot circumference, and one "corner" point
between the two end points, if necessary. Only the corner point requires a distance, since the distance from
the center to the circumference is always equal to the fixed plot radius.
Figure 7.2: How to measure a boundary with a corner
on a fixed-radius plot.
Microplot boundaries are referenced to the microplot center. Note that the larger the fixed-radius plot, the
greater likelihood of a need for a boundary corner to record boundaries that are not straight lines.
Refer to Section 5.1 and Section 5.3 for general condition class delineation guidelines. The following
additional rules apply when referencing a boundary within a fixed-radius plot:
1. When a boundary between accessible forest land and nonforest land or between two contrasting
accessible forest land condition classes is clearly marked, use that feature to define the boundary.
Examples of clear demarcation are a fence line, plowed field edge, sharp ridge line, defined stem
line, and water's edge along a stream course, ditch, or canal.
2. When a boundary between forest land and nonforest land is not clearly marked by an obvious
feature, the boundary should follow the nonforest side of the stems of the trees at the forest edge.
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Figure 7.1: How to measure a straight boundary on a
fixed-radius plot.
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3. When a boundary between two contrasting forest land condition classes is not clearly marked, map
along the stems of the contrasting condition. When the boundary between two contrasting forest land
condition classes is separated by a narrow linear inclusion (creek, fire line, narrow meadow,
unimproved road), establish the boundary at the far edge of the inclusion relative to subplot center.
4. Although individual tolerances are specified for the azimuths and distances, in practice a crew will be
considered ‘correct’ when the difference in areas as mapped by the original crew and by the QA crew
is less than 10 percent of the fixed-radius plot area. This allows for slight variations in azimuths or
distances due to the approximate nature of mapping procedures.
5. Small developed nonforest land conditions and Nonsampled conditions (see Section 5.4) that are too
small to represent accurately given electronic mapping limitations (e.g. only one corner) are
diagramed using a 'wedge.' On the plot card, draw them as they actually exist on the ground.
Boundary reference data should then be collected to map a wedge that accurately represents the
area of the condition on each fixed-radius plot on which it exists. The outer edge of the wedge shall
face the direction of the actual location of the nonforest or nonsampled condition on each fixedradius plot.
Section 7.2: REFERENCE PROCEDURE
Figure 7.3: How to map subplot 1. Macroplot is not mapped in
Pacific Islands
SUBSECTION 7.2.1 BOUNDARIES ON REMEASUREMENT PLOTS
When a plot is remeasured, the crew will examine the boundaries referenced at last inventory and reassess
the condition class delineating data items. If no change has occurred, the current crew will retain the
boundary data that were recorded at last inventory. If a boundary has changed, a new boundary is present,
a procedural change has altered the boundary, or the previous crew made an obvious error; record new or
updated boundary data. See Section 5.6, CONDITION REMEASUREMENT for guidance on when to
correct previous mapping error. Record the reason for the change in BOUNDARY CHANGE (Item 7.2.2.4).
Delete boundaries that are no longer distinct. If in doubt about whether or not a boundary change has
occurred, leave boundary as delineated at the previous inventory.
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SUBSECTION 7.2.2 BOUNDARY DATA
Record the appropriate values for each boundary mapped on the subplot or microplot as follows:
Item 7.2.2.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER (CORE 4.2.1)
[BOUNDARY.SUBP]
Generated code corresponding to the number of the subplot.
When collected: All boundaries
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values:
1
Center subplot
2
North subplot
3
Southeast subplot
4
Southwest subplot
Item 7.2.2.2 PLOT TYPE (CORE 4.2.2)
[BOUNDARY.SUBPTYP]
Record the code to specify whether the boundary data are for a subplot or microplot.
When collected: All boundaries
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Plot Type
Null No boundaries are recorded for the subplot
1
Subplot boundary
2
Microplot boundary
Item 7.2.2.3 PREVIOUS PLOT TYPE (PNW)
[PREV_BOUNDARY_PNWRS.SUBPTYP]
A downloaded value that may be updated if an error was made by the previous crew. If updated, record the
code to specify whether the boundary data were recorded for a subplot, or microplot.
When collected: SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Plot Type
Null No boundaries are recorded for the subplot
1
Subplot boundary
2
Microplot boundary
Remeasurement (SAMPLE KIND = 2) locations only. Record the appropriate code to indicate the
relationship between previously recorded and current boundary information.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values:
0
No change boundary is the same as indicated on plot map and/or data
collected by a previous crew.
1
New boundary, or boundary data has been changed to reflect an actual onthe-ground physical change resulting in a difference from the boundaries
recorded.
2
Boundary has been changed to correct an error from previous crew.
3
Boundary has been changed to reflect a change in variable definition.
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Item 7.2.2.4 BOUNDARY CHANGE (CORE 4.2.3)
[BOUNDARY.BNDCHG]
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Item 7.2.2.5 CONTRASTING CONDITION (CORE 4.2.4)
[BOUNDARY.CONTRAST]
Record the CONDITION CLASS NUMBER of the condition class that contrasts with the condition class
located at the subplot center (for boundaries on the subplot) or at the microplot center (for boundaries on
the microplot), i.e., the condition class present on the other side of the boundary line.
When collected: All boundaries
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1 to 9
Item 7.2.2.6 PREVIOUS CONTRASTING CONDITION (PNW)
[PREV_BOUNDARY_PNWRS.CONTRAST]
A downloaded value that may be updated if an error was made by the previous crew. If updated, record the
CONDITION CLASS NUMBER of the condition class that contrasted with the condition class located at the
subplot center at the previous measurement (for boundaries on the subplot or microplot), e.g., the condition
class present on the other side of the boundary line.
When collected: SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1 to 9
Item 7.2.2.7 LEFT AZIMUTH (CORE 4.2.5)
[BOUNDARY.AZMLEFT]
Record the azimuth from the subplot or microplot center to the farthest left point (facing the contrasting
condition) where the boundary intersects the circumference.
When collected: All boundaries
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 degrees
Values: 001 to 360
Item 7.2.2.8 PREVIOUS LEFT AZIMUTH (PNW)
[PREV_BOUNDARY_PNWRS.AZMLEFT]
Section 7.2: REFERENCE PROCEDURE
A downloaded value that may be updated if an error was made by the previous crew. If updated, record the
azimuth from the subplot or microplot center to the farthest left point (facing the contrasting condition class)
where the boundary intersected the subplot or microplot circumference at the previous measurement.
When collected: SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 degrees
Values: 001 to 360
Item 7.2.2.9 CORNER AZIMUTH (CORE 4.2.6)
[BOUNDARY.AZMCORN]
Record the azimuth from the subplot or microplotcenter to a corner or curve in a boundary. If a boundary is
best described by a straight line between the two circumference points, then record 000 for CORNER
AZIMUTH (000 = none).
When collected: All boundaries
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 degrees
Values: 000 to 360
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Item 7.2.2.10 PREVIOUS CORNER AZIMUTH (PNW)
[PREV_BOUNDARY_PNWRS.AZMCORN]
A downloaded value that may be updated if an error was made by the previous crew. If updated, record the
azimuth from the subplot or microplot center to a corner or curve in a boundary at the previous
measurement.
When collected: SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 degrees
Values: 000 to 360
Item 7.2.2.11 CORNER DISTANCE (CORE 4.2.7)
[BOUNDARY.DISTCORN]
Record the horizontal distance, to the nearest 1 foot, from the subplot or microplot center to a boundary
corner point.
When collected: All boundaries when CORNER AZIMUTH > 000
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 1 foot
Values: Plot Type
Values for Corner Distance
Microplot
001 to 007 feet (actual limiting distance is 6.8 feet)
Subplot
001 to 024 feet
Item 7.2.2.12 PREVIOUS CORNER DISTANCE (PNW)
[PREV_BOUNDARY_PNWRS.DISTCORN]
A downloaded value that may be updated if an error was made by the previous crew. If updated, record the
horizontal distance as it should have been measured, to the nearest 1 foot, from the subplot or microplot
center to a boundary corner point.
When collected: SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 1 foot
Values: Plot Type
Values for Corner Distance
Microplot
001 to 007 feet (actual limiting distance is 6.8 feet)
Subplot
001 to 024 feet
Item 7.2.2.13 RIGHT AZIMUTH (CORE 4.2.8)
[BOUNDARY.AZMRIGHT]
Record the azimuth from the subplot or microplot center to the farthest right point (facing the contrasting
condition) where the boundary intersects the circumference.
Item 7.2.2.14 PREVIOUS RIGHT AZIMUTH (PNW)
[PREV_BOUNDARY_PNWRS.AZMRIGHT]
A downloaded value that may be updated if an error was made by the previous crew. If updated, record the
azimuth from the subplot or microplot center to the farthest right point (facing the contrasting condition
class) where the boundary intersected the subplot or microplot circumference at the previous
measurement.
When collected: SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 degrees
Values: 001 to 360
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When collected: All boundaries
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 degrees
Values: 001 to 360
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Item 7.2.2.15 BOUNDARY NOTES (PNW)
[BOUNDARY.NOTES]
Record electronic BOUNDARY NOTES, if needed, to clarify or explain a special situation in the boundary
being defined.
Section 7.2: REFERENCE PROCEDURE
When collected: As needed
Field width: 2000 characters
Tolerance: N/A
Values: Single words and abbreviated sentences
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CHAPTER 8 TREE AND SAPLING DATA
This chapter describes how and where to tally live trees, standing dead trees (snags), and saplings.
Determining which measurements are required is based on tree size, tree status, condition class status,
and regional location, as well as land ownership. Tree and sapling data yield information on tree volume,
growth, mortality, and removals; wildlife habitats; forest structure and composition; biomass; and carbon
sequestration.
This chapter also describes how to record witness trees/stumps/objects. Witness information is recorded
alongside the tree tally information (as witness trees and tally trees can be one in the same). Witness
information assists the next field crew in relocating the center of a previously established plot/subplot.
SECTION 8.1 DEFINITIONS
Trees meeting specific criteria for diameter at breast height (DBH), are included in the sample. General
definitions are listed below, followed by a table containing specific requirements.
Tree: An individual tree is categorized as a live tree, a standing dead tree (snag), or a sapling based on
specific criteria listed in the table below. When the word “tree” is used in the field guide with no additional
descriptors it applies to live trees, snags, and saplings. Applicable species are listed in Appendix B, Tree
Species List.
Live tree: Trees are alive if they have any living parts (leaves, buds, cambium) at or above the point of
diameter measurement, either at DBH. Trees that have been temporarily defoliated are still alive. Uprooted
trees with signs of life above the point of diameter are considered alive as long as some roots are still in
substrate.
Standing dead tree (snag): To qualify as a standing dead tally tree, dead trees must be at least 1.0 inch in
diameter, have a bole which has an unbroken ACTUAL LENGTH of at least 4.5 feet, and lean less than 45
degrees from vertical as measured from the base of the tree to the point of diameter measurement. Dead
standing tally trees, and partially separated boles of dead tally trees, do not have to be self-supported. They
may be supported by other trees, branches, or their crown. Standing dead trees, recorded at the previous
annual inventory, that shrink below minimum diameter and length requirements maintain dead tree status.
Portions of boles on dead trees that are separated greater than 50 percent (either above or below 4.5 feet),
are considered severed.
Sapling: Trees ≥1.0 inch but <5.0 inches DBH that meet a minimum length requirement are tallied on the
microplot.
Diameter
Live tree (DBH species) ≥ 5.0 inches DBH
Standing dead tree (DBH ≥1.0 inches DBH
species)
Sapling (DBH species) 1.0 inch to 4.9 inches DBH
Length
≥4.5 feet in length with living parts at or
above DBH
≥ 4.5 feet in length (leaning less than 45
degrees from vertical)
≥4.5 feet in length with living parts at or
above DBH
SECTION 8.2 SELECTING TALLY TREES
SUBSECTION 8.2.1 WHERE TO TALLY
Determining whether a tree qualifies as a "tally tree" depends upon a combination of the following:
• STATE
• OWNER CLASS
• ADMINISTRATIVE FOREST CODE
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Tally trees: ‘Tally trees’ are defined as all live and standing dead trees in accessible forest land or
measurable nonforest land condition classes encountered on the subplot the first time a subplot is
established, and all trees that grow into a subplot thereafter. ‘Tally saplings’ are defined as all live and
standing dead saplings encountered the first time a microplot is established, and all saplings that grow into
each microplot thereafter and are included until they grow to 5.0 inches or larger, at which time they are
tallied on the subplot and referenced (new AZIMUTH and HORIZONTAL DISTANCE taken) to the subplot
center.
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• CONDITION CLASS STATUS
• TREE SPECIES (must be listed on the Tree Species List found in Appendix B)
• DIAMETER (DBH) of the tree
• TREE STATUS
• TREE LENGTH
• HORIZONTAL DISTANCE from the fixed-radius plot center
Trees on the subplot, and microplot are tallied according to the following rules. If a tree is located in an area
that does not meet the criteria below, it is not a tally tree.
Table 8.1:Where to tally trees in the Pacific Islands
PACIFIC ISLANDS
CONDITION CLASS OWNERSHIP
TYPE
TREES ARE TALLIED IN
MICROPLOT (6.8 - foot radius)
SUBPLOT (24.0 - foot radius)
All lands in the Pacific Islands except Non-experimental forest lands in
Hawaii; all experimental forest lands Hawaii
in Hawaii
Accessible forest land and nonforest Accessible forest land condition
land condition classes [CONDITION classes [CONDITION CLASS
CLASS STATUS = 1 or
STATUS = 1]
NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS
STATUS = 2]
All live and dead saplings (1.0 inches to 4.9 inches DBH) on the microplot
are tallied and referenced to the microplot center
All live trees and snags ≥5.0 inches DBH on the subplot are tallied and
referenced to the subplot center
SUBSECTION 8.2.2 WITHIN PLOT AREA CRITERIA
Section 8.2: SELECTING TALLY TREES
Trees and saplings are selected for tally (measurement) only when the HORIZONTAL DISTANCE from the
microplot/subplot center to the bole center at the ground is less than or equal to the radius of that microplot/
subplot. Trees must be selected for tally within the appropriate fixed-radius area without error. The
tolerances for HORIZONTAL DISTANCE to trees (Item 8.4.1.14) do not apply when determining whether a
tree is tallied within the specified plot area.
Figure 8.1: Horizontal distance from plot center criteria for determining tally trees.
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SECTION 8.3 CONDUCTING THE TREE TALLY
Begin tallying trees at an azimuth of 001 degrees from subplot center and continue clockwise around the
subplot. Work outward from subplot center to subplot perimeter. Repeat this sequence for trees on the
microplot. Select, record, and tag subplot witness trees/stumps/objects while recording tree tracking data
on the subplot.
SUBSECTION 8.3.1 SUBPLOT WITNESS TREES/OBJECTS
Each of the four subplot center stakes or metal pins should be referenced by a minimum of two subplot
witness trees/objects. Use the following procedures to select and record witnesses. Refer to Table 3.2:
Standards for monumentation of various witness types, for specific monumentation guidelines.
A. Selecting witnesses: Select two trees/objects near the subplot center which form, as closely as
possible, a right angle with the center marker. Trees within six feet of the subplot center are preferable.
If live trees are not available, use sound snags, stumps, or objects. On subplots established previously,
reuse the previous witness trees, unless better trees are available.
B. Monumenting witnesses: Monumentation procedures vary depending on the subplot being witnessed;
plot center (PC, center of subplot 1) has different monumentation than subplots 2 through 4. Refer to
Table 3.2: Standards for monumentation of various witness types, for specific monumentation
guidelines.
C. Recording witness data (all subplots on the standard layout): Identify witness trees/snags/stumps/
objects in the data recorder (PDR) using the procedures listed below:
• Tally tree/snag (a trackable tree record): Record SUBPLOT TALLY TREE WITNESS FLAG = Y
(Item 8.4.1.9) to mark tally trees/snags as witnesses.
• Non-tally tree/snag: Enter a new record for the tree/snag; record PRESENT TREE STATUS = 8,
witness non-tally tree (Item 8.4.1.8).
• Stump: Enter a new record for the stump; record PRESENT TREE STATUS = 7, witness stump
(Item 8.4.1.8). Note: When recording stumps as witnesses, use the guidelines listed in Subsection
8.5.2 (Diameter on Stumps) to measure diameter.
• Shrub or object: Enter a new record for the shrub or object; record PRESENT TREE STATUS = 9,
witness-only object (Item 8.4.1.8). Note: Record the shrub species name, diameter, and location of
diameter measurement in TREE NOTES (Item 8.10.1.1).
In addition, record the following information for each witness:
•
•
•
•
SPECIES - If applicable (Item 8.4.1.12)
AZIMUTH - Subplot center to tree (Item 8.4.1.13)
SLOPE DISTANCE TO WITNESS TREE OR OBJECT - From the subplot stake/pin where it enters
the ground to the head of the top nail affixing the basal tag or tree number tag (Item 8.4.1.2)
DIAMETER (Item 8.5.3.2)
SUBSECTION 8.3.2 SUBPLOTS/CONDITIONS WITHOUT TALLY TREES
This subsection provides information about recording tree data on subplots with special circumstances.
•
•
•
If all accessible forest condition classes within subplot 1 have no tally trees present, two records are
required to witness subplot center. These witness records can represent sound stumps or snags,
but live trees are preferable.
If the plot is entirely nonforest and it was ground visited, record two witness records for subplot 1.
If the plot is entirely nonforest and it is measurable nonforest, record two witness records for each
subplot.
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Note: For witnesses, distance is always recorded as a slope distance from the subplot center to the tag
at the base of the tree, rather than as a horizontal distance to the center of the tree collected for tally
trees.
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SECTION 8.4 TREE TRACKING
SUBSECTION 8.4.1 TREE TRACKING DATA ITEMS
Item 8.4.1.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER (CORE 5.1)
[TREE.SUBP]
A 1-digit code, generated for each tree record entered into the PDR, regardless of the status of the tree
record (live tree, snag, witness-only tree, etc.).
When Collected: All tree records
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
1
Center subplot
2
North subplot
3
Southeast subplot
4
Southwest subplot
Item 8.4.1.2 TREE RECORD NUMBER (CORE 5.2)
[TREE.TREE]
A 3-digit code, assigned by the PDR, to uniquely and permanently identify each tree on a given subplot. At
the time of remeasurement (SAMPLE KIND = 2), TREE RECORD NUMBERs will be downloaded for
previously recorded trees, snags, and witness-only records. TREE RECORD NUMBERS cannot be
changed by the field crew.
When Collected: All tree records
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 001 to 999
Item 8.4.1.3 TREE TAG NUMBER (PACI, PFSL)
[TREE.TAG_NO_PNWRS]
Affix an aluminum tree number tag and record a TREE TAG NUMBER for all tally trees ≥1.0 inch DBH
(except witness-only trees) sampled at the current inventory; this includes trees recorded, but not tagged,
during a previous visit (e.g., saplings and snags). Number trees in a clockwise order from AZIMUTH 001 to
360, and work outwards from subplot center to subplot perimeter. Repeat this sequence for saplings on the
microplot. Attempt to keep tree numbers in order. However, do not renumber all trees on a microplot/
subplot in order to assign a more “correct” tree number to a missed tree.
Saplings <3.0 inches DBH: Wire the tag to an ancillary branch.
Saplings ≥3.0 inches DBH: Nail the tag below stump height and facing microplot center.
Trees ≥5.0 inches DBH: Nail the tag below stump height and facing subplot center.
Section 8.4: TREE TRACKING
•
•
Live trees: Drive the nail in only as far as is necessary to firmly anchor it in the wood. If a tree which
requires a TREE TAG NUMBER has a PNW-FIA tag from a previous inventory, reuse the old tag, if
serviceable, or attach a new tag. When replacing an old PNW-FIA tag, discard it. If an old tag cannot be
removed, pound it in until flush with the bark so it will be overgrown and will not be confused with the
new tag.
Standing dead trees: Pound the nail flush with the bole on all standing dead trees; including previously
live trees, which are now dead.
Do not use a TREE TAG NUMBER more than once on a plot. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure the tree
numbers previously assigned to downloaded trees are different than numbers on the new tags you may
use.
Special Note for Hawaii only: Lands owned by the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) – Do not
affix any tags or nails below 6.0 ft. Affix the tree number tag number to the upper dbh nail that will be located
at 6.0 feet or higher.
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When collected: When PRESENT TREE STATUS = 1; or when PRESENT TREE STATUS = 2 and
STANDING DEAD = 1
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 001 to 999
Item 8.4.1.4 PREVIOUS TREE TAG NUMBER (PACI, PFSL)
[TREE.PREV_TAG_NO_PNWRS]
If any tree tallied at the current inventory has a tree number tag from a previous R6 CVS plot, R5 inventory
plot, or PNW-FIA plot, record the tag number. This item is recorded for live trees, dead trees, and saplings,
and will help link current data to previously collected data.
If more than one old tree number tag is present, record the one from the most recent inventory.
If more than one old tree number tag is present and a tag is reused:
•
On remeasurement plots (SAMPLE KIND = 2): Record the TREE TAG NUMBER from the previous
annual visit for the “current” TREE TAG NUMBER and also for PREVIOUS TREE TAG NUMBER.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 001 to 999
Item 8.4.1.5 CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (CORE 5.3)
[TREE.CONDID]
Record the CONDITION CLASS NUMBER in which each tree is located. Often, a referenced boundary is
approximate, and trees selected for tally are assigned to the actual condition in which they lie regardless of
the recorded approximate boundary (Figure 8.2). Trees must be assigned to a condition present on the
subplot condition list.
On remeasurement plots (SAMPLE KIND = 2), the previous CONDITION CLASS NUMBER is downloaded
and displayed on the PDR for each remeasurement tree. If necessary, change the CONDITION CLASS
NUMBER to reflect current condition classes and boundaries.
When Collected: All trees
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1 to 9
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Figure 8.2: Ragged condition class boundary and tree condition class designation
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Item 8.4.1.6 PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (PNW)
[TREE.PREVCOND]
A downloaded value that may be updated if an error was made by the previous crew. Only edit and change
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NUMBER if the previous crew made a mistake. The data recorder will
automatically update the PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NUMBER if none of the previous boundaries
have changed. If any of the previous boundaries have been changed, the current crew is required to assign
the previously tallied trees to a corrected PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NUMBER.
When Collected: SAMPLE KIND = 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1 to 9
Item 8.4.1.7 PREVIOUS TREE STATUS (CORE 5.6)
[TREE.PREV_STATUS_CD]
A downloaded code for all trees tallied at the previous inventory. This code is used to track the status of
sample trees over time; correct even if the tree no longer qualifies as a tally tree. Add PREVIOUS TREE
STATUS if null and tree was not tallied at the previous inventory because of a definition or procedural
change (RECONCILE = 10).
When Collected: On remeasurement plots (SAMPLE KIND = 2), all previously tallied trees ≥1.0 inch
DBH and witness objects. Update when null and RECONCILE = 10.
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
1
Live Tree – alive at the previous inventory
2
Dead tree – standing dead tree at the previous inventory
8
Witness Non-Tally Tree – A non-tally live or dead tree that is used for a
subplot witness.
9
Witness-Only – A subplot witness that is not a tree. It may be a shrub, rock
or other.
Item 8.4.1.8 PRESENT TREE STATUS (CORE 5.7)
[TREE.STATUSCD_PNWRS; Trees with regional status codes 7, 8, or 9 will loaded in
NON_TALLY_TREE_PNWRS]
Record a PRESENT TREE STATUS for each tallied tree; this code is used to track the status of sample
trees over time: as they first appear, as ingrowth, as they survive, and when they die or are removed.
Section 8.4: TREE TRACKING
Witness-only trees/stumps/objects are also assigned a PRESENT TREE STATUS.
When collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH and witness non-tally trees,
witness stumps, and witness-only objects
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code
Tree Status Description
0
No Status
Remeasurement plots only.Tree is not presently in the
sample. Tree was incorrectly tallied at the previous
inventory or currently is not tallied due to definition or
procedural change, or is not tallied due to natural causes
(e.g., moved beyond the radius of the plot by small earth
movement, hurricane, etc). Requires RECONCILE code =
5-9
1
Live Tree
Any live tree (new, remeasured or ingrowth)
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2
3
7
8
9
Dead Tree
Any dead tree (new, remeasured or ingrowth) regardless
of cause of death. Includes all previously standing dead
trees that no longer qualify as standing dead, trees killed
by silvicultural or land clearing activity and assumed not to
have been utilized, as well as dead trees that may have
been present at the time of plot establishment but only
tallied now due to procedural change. Includes: previously
dead standing, now down, and previously dead standing
that no longer meet diameter and length requirements.
Removed
Remeasurement plots only. A tree that has been cut or
removed by direct human activity related to harvesting,
silvicultural activity or land clearing. The tree is assumed
to have been utilized.
Witness Stump A subplot witness that is a stump*
Witness NonTally Tree
Witness-Only
Object
A non-tally live or dead tree that is to be used for a
subplot witness
A subplot witness that is not a tree. It may be a shrub,
rock, or other; TREE NOTES are required to describe the
witness.
Item 8.4.1.9 SUBPLOT TALLY TREE WITNESS (PNW)
[TREE.SUBP_WITNESS_FLAG_PNWRS]
Use this data item to mark the current tally tree (live or dead) as a witness. See Subsection 3.3.2, Witness
Trees/Objects, for witness monumentation instructions. Note: The default for this item is “N”; update the
field to “Y” to record a witness.
When collected: When PRESENT TREE STATUS = 1; or when PRESENT TREE STATUS = 2 and
STANDING DEAD = 1
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
N
current record is not a tally tree witness
Y
current record is a tally tree witness
Item 8.4.1.10 STANDING DEAD (CORE 5.7.2)
[TREE.STANDING_DEAD_CD]
Record the code that describes whether or not a tree qualifies as standing dead. Standing dead trees must
be at least 1.0 inch in diameter, have a bole that has an unbroken ACTUAL LENGTH of at least 4.5 feet,
and lean less than 45 degrees from vertical as measured from the base of the tree to 4.5 feet. See Figure
8.3 through Figure 8.5.
Portions of boles on dead trees that are separated greater than 50 percent (either above or below 4.5 feet),
are considered severed and are not included in any tree measurements.
Live and dead standing tally trees, and partially separated boles of dead tally trees, do not have to be selfsupported. They may be supported by other trees, branches, or their crown.
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“Unbroken” is defined as at least 50 percent attached to the original source of growth. The degree of lean
on dead trees with partially separated (i.e., 1 to 50 percent) boles is measured from the base of the tree to
the top of ACTUAL LENGTH.
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Figure 8.3: Example of an unbroken bole to 4.5 feet
Figure 8.4: Example of an unbroken bole of <1.5 feet
Trees are at least 1.0 inches at 4.5 ft and are at least 4.5 ft in unbroken ACTUAL LENGTH
Section 8.4: TREE TRACKING
Figure 8.5: Other examples of dead trees
When Collected: All dead tally trees (PRESENT TREE STATUS = 2)
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
0
No – tree does not qualify as standing dead
1
Yes – tree does qualify as standing dead
Item 8.4.1.11 RECONCILE (CORE 5.7.1)
[TREE.RECONCILECD]
For remeasurement locations only (SAMPLE KIND = 2), record a RECONCILE code for any new tally tree
that was not tallied in the previous inventory, and for all no status remeasurement trees (PRESENT TREE
STATUS = 0). This code is used to identify the reason a new tree appeared in the inventory, and identify the
reason a remeasurement tree no longer qualifies as a tally tree.
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Code 5 is used to indicate live trees that shrink below the diameter threshold on the microplot/subplot. For
example, if a live remeasurement tree shrinks below the 5.0 inch DBH, then record the following
combination of codes: PREVIOUS TREE STATUS = 1, PRESENT TREE STATUS = 0, RECONCILE = 5. If
a live measured tree shrinks below the 5.0 inch threshold on the subplot and is currently greater than or
equal to 1.0 inch on the microplot, then record PREVIOUS TREE STATUS = 1, PRESENT TREE STATUS
= 1. Record all required items for a tally sapling. Use the TREE CODING GUIDE in Appendix C to
determine the national coding method for remeasurement trees.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2 all new live and standing dead tally trees and saplings ≥1.0
inch DBH (PRESENT TREE STATUS = 1 or 2 and no PREVIOUS TREE STATUS);
and all no status trees (PRESENT TREE STATUS = 0)
Field width: 2 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
Codes 1 - 4 are
1 Ingrowth
Either a new tally tree not qualifying as through growth or a
valid for new
new tree on land that was formerly nonforest and now qualifies
trees on the
as forest land (includes reversion or encroachment).
plot:
2 Through
New tally tree 5.0 inches DBH and larger, within the microplot,
growth
which was not missed at the previous inventory.
3 Missed live A live tree missed at previous inventory and that is live or dead
now. Includes currently tallied trees on previously nonsampled
conditions.
4 Missed dead A dead tree missed at previous inventory that is dead now.
Includes currently tallied trees on previously nonsampled
conditions.
Codes 5 - 9 are
5 Shrank
Live tree that shrank below threshold diameter on microplot/
valid for
subplot.
remeasured
6 Moved
Tree was correctly tallied in previous inventory, but has now
trees that no
moved beyond the radius of the plot due to natural causes
longer qualify
(e.g., small earth movement, hurricane). Tree must be either
as tally:
live before and still alive now or dead before and dead now. If
tree was live before and now dead, this is a mortality tree and
should have PRESENT TREE STATUS = 2 (not 0).
7 Cruiser error Erroneously tallied at previous inventory.
8 Procedural
Tree was tallied at the previous inventory, but is no longer
change
tallied because of a definition or procedural change.
9 Sampled
Tree was sampled before, but now the area where the tree was
before
located is nonsampled. All trees on the nonsampled area have
RECONCILE = 9.
Dead Sapling Tally – New plots
Standing dead 1.0 – 4.9 DBH
PRESENT TREE
STATUS
RECONCILE
CODE
STANDING
DEAD
CAUSE of
DEATH
2
Null
Auto-populated
Core optional
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The following table, which is an abbreviated list from Appendix C, describes how to tally standing dead
saplings with respective PRESENT TREE STATUS, RECONCILE CODE, and STANDING DEAD, which
are being collected for the first time in Field Guide version 7.0:
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Dead Sapling Tally – Remeasure
plots
Previous live <1.0 and has grown to
≥1.0 and died
Previous live 1.0+; now standing dead
5.0+ DBH
Previous ≥ 1 inch and <5 inches and
was dead and is still standing dead
Previous live 1+ missed; now 1+ DBH
and dead
Previous live 5.0+ DBH; now tree
shrank <5.0 but ≥1.0 (e.g., bark loss)
and is standing dead, located on
subplot (not located on microplot).
Previous dead 5.0+ DBH; now tree
shrank <5.0 but ≥1.0 (e.g., bark loss)
and is standing dead, located on
subplot (not located on microplot).
Previous live 5.0+ DBH; now tree
shrank <5.0 but ≥1.0 (e.g., bark loss)
and is standing dead located on the
microplot. Note: this dead sapling
should be referenced with a new
distance and azimuth from the
microplot center.
Previous dead 5.0+ DBH; now tree
shrank <5.0 but ≥1.0 (e.g., bark loss)
and is standing dead located on the
microplot. Note: this dead sapling
should be referenced with a new
distance and azimuth from the
microplot center.
PRESENT TREE
STATUS
2
RECONCILE
CODE
1
STANDING
DEAD
1
CAUSE of
DEATH
10-80
2
Null
1
10-80
2
4
1
Null
2
3
1
10-80
2
Null
0
10-80
2
Null
0
Null
2
Null
1
10-80
2
Null
1
Null
Item 8.4.1.12 SPECIES (CORE 5.8)
[TREE.SPCD; TREE.PREV_SPCD_PNWRS]
Section 8.4: TREE TRACKING
Record the SPECIES code from the Tree Species List in Appendix B. If a species is encountered that is not
listed in Appendix B, it should not be tallied. If the species cannot be determined in the field, tally the tree,
but bring branch samples, foliage, cones, flowers, bark, etc. to the office for identification. If possible, collect
samples outside the subplots from similar specimens and make a note to correct the SPECIES code later.
Genus-only codes should only be used when you are sure the species is on the species list, but you cannot
differentiate among acceptable species. In the case of standing dead trees on newly established plots use
the sample collections procedures described earlier in this paragraph.
Note: The Tree Species List appendix contains all tree species designated as “Core” on the national list
and all additional species tallied in PNW during the current inventory. In the Pacific Islands, 0299 (unknown
dead tree, conifer) and 0998 (unknown dead tree, hardwood) are only valid for dead trees. Code 999 is
valid for live trees and is the only unknown code that can be used for unknown live trees, softwood or
hardwood.
On remeasurement plots (SAMPLE KIND = 2), previous SPECIES information will be downloaded and
displayed in the current SPECIES field in the PDR for each remeasurement tree. Correct the SPECIES
code if the SPECIES was incorrectly identified, even if the tree is no longer a valid tally tree (PRESENT
TREE STATUS = 0).
When Collected: All trees (PRESENT TREE STATUS = 0-8)
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: See Appendix B
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Item 8.4.1.13 AZIMUTH (CORE 5.4)
[TREE.AZIMUTH; TREE.PREV_AZM_PNWRS]
Sight the AZIMUTH from the subplot center (for trees ≥ 5.0 inches DBH) or the microplot center (for trees ≥
1.0 inch and < 5.0 inches DBH to the center of the base of the tree. Record AZIMUTH to the nearest
degree. Use 360 for north.
•
•
•
Use the magnetic declinations shown in Appendix A, Reference Information.
When prop or buttressed roots are present, sight the azimuth to the center of the tree at the top of the
root collar.
For Witness-Only Objects, use TREE NOTES to record the location on the object where the azimuth
was sighted.
On remeasurement plots (SAMPLE KIND = 2), previous AZIMUTH will be downloaded into the current
AZIMUTH field. The current crew is responsible for verifying downloaded data and updating when it is out of
tolerance.
•
For saplings on the microplot that become trees (at the time of plot remeasurement), crews must collect
new AZIMUTH information from the subplot center. For trees on the subplot that shrink to become
saplings on the microplot at remeasurement, crews must collect new AZIMUTH from the microplot
center.
Figure 8.6: Where to measure AZIMUTH and HORIZONTAL DISTANCE when the main tree bole goes below
the duff layer and reemerges
Figure 8.7: Pistol butt on sloped ground Figure 8.8: Krummholz situation
Figure 8.9: Pistol butt on flat ground
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Measure DISTANCE & AZIMUTH to the point where the pith intersects the ground
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When Collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH and witness-only trees/stumps/
objects. When SAMPLE KIND = 2, downloaded previous AZIMUTH must be verified.
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: Tally trees: +/- 10 degrees
Witness-only trees/stumps/objects: +/- 4 degrees
Values: 001 to 360
Item 8.4.1.14 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (CORE 5.5)
[TREE.DIST; TREE.PREV_HORIZ_DIST_PNWRS]
Record the measured HORIZONTAL DISTANCE, to the nearest 0.1 foot, from the subplot center (for trees
≥ 5.0 inches DBH) or microplot center (for trees ≥ 1.0 inch and < 5.0 inches DBH. If the tree has prop or
buttressed roots, measure the horizontal distance to the pith of the tree at the top of the root collar.
On remeasurement plots (SAMPLE KIND = 2), previous HORIZONTAL DISTANCE will be downloaded into
the current HORIZONTAL DISTANCE field. The current crew is responsible for verifying downloaded data
and updating when it is out of tolerance. There is no tolerance for added or missed trees regardless of the
previous crew's downloaded data.
•
For saplings on the microplot that become trees (at the time of plot remeasurement), crews must collect
new HORIZONTAL DISTANCE information from the subplot center.
For live trees on the subplot that shrink to become saplings on the microplot at remeasurement, crews must
collect new HORIZONTAL DISTANCE from the microplot center.
When Collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH. When SAMPLE KIND = 2,
downloaded previous HORIZONTAL DISTANCE must be verified.
Field width: 3 digits (xx.y)
Tolerance: Microplot: +/- 0.2 feet
Subplot: +/- 1.0 ft from 0.1 to 23.0 ft
Subplot: +/- 0.2 ft from 23.1 to 24.0 ft
Values: Microplot: 00.1 to 06.8
Subplot: 00.1 to 24.0
Item 8.4.1.15 SLOPE DISTANCE TO WITNESS TREE OR OBJECT (PNW)
[TREE.SLOPE_DIST_TO_WITNESS_PNWRS]
Record the SLOPE DISTANCE, to the nearest 0.1 foot, from the base of the subplot center pin, to the head
of the nail that affixes the TREE TAG NUMBER/basal tag or other witness object. If more than one nail is
used to affix the basal tag, measure to the head of the top nail. If a basal tag cannot be attached to the
witness object, or if in national parks or lands owned by the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Hawaii
(DOFAW), where TREE TAG NUMBER/basal tags cannot be used, measure from the base of the subplot
to the front of the tree/object at the base.
On remeasurement plots (SAMPLE KIND = 2), previous SLOPE DISTANCE will be downloaded into the
current SLOPE DISTANCE field. The current crew is responsible for verifying downloaded data and
updating when it is out of tolerance.
Section 8.5: DIAMETER
Note: when recording a horizontal distance for the slope distance you must add a tree note.
When Collected: All witness trees, stumps, or objects (PRESENT TREE STATUS = 1 or 2 and
SUBPLOT TALLY TREE WITNESS FLAG = Y; or PRESENT TREE STATUS = 7, 8,
or 9). When SAMPLE KIND = 2: previous SLOPE DISTANCE must be verified.
Field width: 4 digits (xxx.y)
Tolerance: +/- 0.2 feet
Values: 00.1 to 99.9
SECTION 8.5 DIAMETER
Diameters are measured at breast height (DBH) . Trees with diameters between 1.0- and 4.9-inches are
measured on the 6.8-foot radius microplot, those with diameters of 5.0-inches and larger are measured on
the 24-foot radius subplots.
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Diameters are used in calculating volume, growth, average stand diameter, and stocking-related estimates
such as forest type and stand size.
Unless one of the special situations listed in Subsection 8.5.3 is encountered, measure DBH at 4.5 feet
above the ground line on the uphill side of the tree.
SUBSECTION 8.5.1 MARKING CURRENT DIAMETER
Special Note for Hawaii Only: For plots found on Lands owned by the Division of Forestry and
Wildlife (DOFAW) there should be no nails in trees below 6.0 feet.
Use the following procedures:
1. Marking saplings < 3.0 inches DBH:
• Mark location of diameter measurement with a grease pencil..
2. Marking live trees ≥ 3.0 inches DBH, or snags ≥ 3.0 inches DBH, tallied for the first time:
• Set an aluminum nail at the point of diameter measurement. Place the nail on the side of the tree
facing subplot/microplot center. On steep slopes, where placing the nail towards subplot/microplot
center is not possible, place the nail on the uphill side of the bole. The nail should be driven in only as
far as is necessary to firmly anchor it in the wood.
• Use caution to avoid damaging trees.
3. Additional instructions for marking diameter on trees ≥ 32.0 inches:
If a live tree or snag (new or remeasured) is 32.0 inches DBH or larger, affix an additional nail, and for
every additional 12 inches of diameter add another nail, distributing the nails evenly around the
circumference of the bole (e.g., a 44.3 inch tree would have three nails around the circumference of the
tree at DBH – ideally, one on the uphill side of the tree and the other two about 1/3 of the way around the
tree on each side). Set these nails while the diameter tape is wrapped around the tree at the point of
diameter.
4. Marking DBH on trees previously marked:
The DBH location on previously tallied trees ≥ 3.0 inches was marked with an aluminum nail.
Remeasure diameter at the location of the previous crew’s nail if appropriate using the rules below:
For live trees: Reset the old nail enough so that as much of the old nail is exposed as possible. If the
old nail cannot be pulled out to meet this requirement, set a new nail at the same location.
•
•
For dead trees: Pound the nail flush with the bole.
For live and dead trees: If the previous location is no longer accessible (e.g., covered by a landslide),
there is an abnormality at the PREVIOUS DIAMETER measurement point, or it is more than 12
inches away from where the diameter should be measured according to current protocols (either
because protocols have changed or the previous crew made a mistake) move the point of
measurement and the nail, and assign a DIAMETER CHECK code of “2”.
• If the point of DBH measurement is being moved (on live or dead trees), follow the instructions
outlined in Item 8.5.3.1, PREVIOUS DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (CORE 5.9.1) to estimate
a new PREVIOUS DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT.
• If the old nail marks a point of diameter measurement not used at the current inventory, remove it
if possible; otherwise pound it in flush with the tree.
If the previous nail falls within the range of tolerance outlined above, do not pull it out of the tree just
because it is not facing the subplot center. Keep original placement of nails at all times unless there
is an obvious error.
•
5. The following apply at remeasurement:
• If at the previous visit a forked tree was recorded as two separate trees but should have been
recorded as one tree, reconcile one tree and correct the diameter for the remaining tree. Give one of
the tree data lines a PRESENT TREE STATUS = 0, RECONCILE = 7, and a TREE NOTE (remove
the D.B.H. nail). The remaining tree data line receives PRESENT TREE STATUS = 1 or 2 with
DIAMETER CHECK = 2, and a TREE NOTE. Correct the PREVIOUS DIAMETER AT BREAST
HEIGHT (Item 8.5.3.2) and relocate the D.B.H. nail.
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If at the previous visit a forked tree was recorded as one tree but should have been recorded as two
separate trees, correct the PREVIOUS DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT for the remeasured tree to
represent one tree, and add the other fork as a missed tree. Use the existing tree data line to
represent one of the stems; PRESENT TREE STATUS = 1 or 2, DIAMETER CHECK = 2, and a
TREE NOTE. The second stem would get PRESENT TREE STATUS = 1 or 2, RECONCILE = 3 or 4,
and a TREE NOTE.
The following are normal procedures that are to be followed with the exception of the addendums written
above for lands owned by the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW). If the diameter cannot be
physically measured for any reason, estimate the diameter using a Relaskop or electronic equivalent.
These procedures are described in Appendix I.
Note: The current crew should not correct for subjective differences in interpretation of forked trees; i.e.,
only gross errors made by the previous crew should be corrected. If in doubt, use the previous crew's
interpretation of the forked trees.
SUBSECTION 8.5.2 DIAMETER ON STUMPS
Diameter on stump < 4.5 feet tall: Use a logger's tape, cloth tape or ruler to measure the longest and
shortest axes across the top of the stump. Record diameter as the average of the two measurements.
SUBSECTION 8.5.3 DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT
Section 8.5: DIAMETER
Special DBH situations:
1. Forked tree: Forks originate at the point on the bole where the piths intersect. Forked trees are handled
differently depending on whether the fork originates below 1.0 foot, between 1.0 and 4.5 feet, or above
4.5 feet. For trees with prop roots, consider the top of the prop roots the base of the tree for forking
purposes and recognize all otherwise qualifying forks that occur within 3.5 feet of the top of the prop
roots.
A. Trees forked below 1.0 foot: Trees forked below 1.0 foot (see
Figure 8.10) are treated as distinctly separate trees. The diameter
and angle rules (see Trees forked between 1.0 foot and 4.5 feet,
below) do not apply. However, lateral branches (e.g., a branch
whorl) below one foot on a single-stemmed tree are not stems and
should not be tallied. Distances and azimuths are measured
individually to the center of each stem where it splits from the
stump. DBH is measured for each stem at 4.5 feet above the
ground. When stems originate from pith intersections below 1 foot,
1.0’
1.0’
it is possible for some stems to be within the limiting distance of
Pith intersection
the microplot or subplot, and others to be beyond the limiting
Figure
8.10:
Trees forked below
distance. If stems originating from forks that occur below 1.0 foot
1.0
foot
fork again between 1.0 and 4.5 feet, the rules in the next
paragraph apply.
• Trees forked between 1.0 foot and
4.5 feet: In order to qualify as a fork,
the stem in question must be at least
1/3 the diameter of the main stem
and must branch out from the main
stem at an angle of 45 degrees or
less. The size of the prospective fork
is measured at the point of
separation (crotch), above any
abnormal swelling at the crotch (see
Figure 8.11). The angle of branching
for the prospective fork is measured
Figure 8.11: Trees forked between 1.0’ and 4.5’
in the immediate vicinity of pith
intersection (see Figure 8.11). Trees forked between 1.0 foot and 4.5 feet (see Figure 8.12) are
tallied as separate trees, but the same distance and azimuth (to the central stump) is recorded for
each stem. Although a single azimuth and distance applies to all, multiple stems should be
recorded as they occur in clockwise order (from front to back when one stem is directly in front of
another). The DBH of each fork is measured at a point 3.5 feet above the pith intersection. When
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•
forks originate from pith intersections between 1.0 and 4.5 feet, the limiting distance is the same
for all forks – they are either all on, or all off the plot.Multiple forks are possible if they all originate
from approximately the same point on the main stem. In such cases, measure DBH on all stems
at 3.5 feet above the common pith intersection.
Once a stem is tallied as a fork that originated from a pith intersection between 1.0 and 4.5 feet,
do not recognize any additional forks that may occur on that stem. Measure the diameter of such
stems below the base of stem separation (i.e., do not move the point of diameter the entire 3.5
feet above the first fork).
Figure 8.12: Where to measure DBH on trees forked above 1.0 feet.
Figure 8.14: Bottleneck treebutt
swell
Figure 8.15: Tree with a
swell at 4.5 feet
Figure 8.16: Tree with a branch at 4.5
feet
4. Tree on slope: Measure diameter at 4.5 feet from the ground along the bole on the uphill side of the
tree (Figure 8.17: Tree on a slope).
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B. Trees forked at or above 4.5 feet: Trees forked at or
above 4.5 feet count as one single tree Figure 8.13:
One tree. If a fork occurs at or immediately above 4.5
feet, measure diameter below the fork just beneath
any swelling that would inflate DBH.
2. Stump sprouts: Stump sprouts originate between
ground level and 4.5 feet on the boles of trees that have
died or have been cut. Stump sprouts are handled the
same as forked trees, with the exception that stump
sprouts are not required to be 1/3 the diameter of the
Figure 8.13: One tree
dead bole. Stump sprouts originating below 1.0 feet are
measured at 4.5 feet from ground line. Stump sprouts
originating between 1.0 feet and 4.5 feet are measured at 3.5 foot above their point of occurrence. As
with forks, rules for measuring distance and azimuth depend on whether the sprouts originate above or
below 1.0 feet.
3. Tree with irregularities at DBH: On trees with swellings, bumps, depressions, and branches at DBH,
diameter will be measured immediately above the irregularity at the place it ceases to affect normal stem
form (Figure 8.14 through Figure 8.16).
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Section 8.5: DIAMETER
5. Leaning tree: Measure diameter at 4.5
feet from the ground along the bole. The
4.5 foot distance is measured along the
underside face of the bole (Figure 8.18:
Leaning tree)
6. Turpentine tree: On trees with
turpentine face extending above 4.5 feet,
estimate the diameter at 10.0 feet above
the ground and multiply by 1.1 to
Figure 8.17: Tree on a slope Figure 8.18: Leaning tree
estimate DBH outside bark.
7. Independent trees that grow together:
If two or more independent stems have grown together at
or above the point of DBH (Figure 8.19), continue to treat
them as separate trees.Set two diameter nails at DBH
halfway around the tree's circumference from each other
(after placing 1st nail, stand back from bole; take azimuth to
nail; on opposite side of bole, place nail where the back
azimuth of the first nail lines up). Measure the distance
between the nails with a diameter tape making sure zero is
aligned and not the hook at the end of the diameter tape
with one diameter nail. Multiply the measurement by 2 and
record the result as the current diameter. Example:
Distance measured = 12.8 inches (12.8 X 2) = 25.6 inches. Figure 8.19: Independent trees growing
Set the DIAMETER CHECK code to “7”.
together
• If unable to use the “Double Nail Method” estimate the diameter of each, set the “DIAMETER
CHECK” code to “1“, and explain the situation in TREE NOTES.
8. Missing wood or bark: Do not
reconstruct the DBH of a tree that is
missing wood or bark at the point of
measurement (Figure 8.20). Record
the diameter, to the nearest 0.1 inch,
of the wood and bark that is still
attached to the tree. If a tree has a
localized abnormality (gouge,
depression, etc.) at the point of DBH,
apply the procedure described for
trees with irregularities at DBH
Figure 8.20: Tree with
Figure 8.21: Live wind-thrown
9. Live windthrown tree: Measure from
missing wood or bark
tree
the top of the root collar along the
length to 4.5 feet (Figure 8.21).
10.Down live tree with tree-form branches growing vertical from main bole: When a down live tree,
touching the ground, has vertical (less than 45 degrees from vertical) tree-like branches coming off the
main bole, determine whether or not the pith of the main bole (averaged along the first log of the tree) is
above or below the duff layer.
A. If the pith of the main bole is above the duff layer, use the same forking rules specified for a forked
tree, and take all measurements accordingly unless:
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•
If the pith
intersection of the
main down bole and
vertical tree-like
branch occurs
below 4.5 feet from
the stump along the
main bole, treat that
branch as a
separate tree, and
measure DBH
3.5eet above the
pith intersection for
both the main bole
and the tree-like
branch (Figure
8.22).
If the intersection
between the main
down bole and the
tree-like branch
occurs beyond the
4.5 foot point from
the stump along the
main bole, treat that
branch as part of
the main down bole
(Figure 8.23).
Figure 8.22: Down tree above duff
Figure 8.23: Branch beyond 4.5 feet from stump
Figure 8.24: Down tree below duff
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B. If the pith of main tree
bole is below the duff
layer, ignore the main
bole, and treat each
tree-like branch as a
separate tree; take
DBH and length
measurements from the
ground, not necessarily
from the top of the
down bole (Figure
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pg.
8.24). However, if the top of the main tree bole curves out of the ground towards a vertical angle,
treat that portion of that top as an individual tree originating where the pith leaves the duff layer.Tree
with curved bole (pistol butt tree): Measure along the bole on the uphill side (upper surface) of the
tree (Figure 8.25).
Figure 8.25: Tree with curved bole (pistol butt tree)
11.For trees with buttressed roots measure the diameter 3.5 feet above the top of the root collar.
12.For trees with prop roots measure the diameter at 3.5 feet above the top of the highest prop root.
Note: When remeasuring trees with prop roots, avoid moving previous DBH nails unless the previous
DBH location is obstructed by prop roots, regardless of whether new prop roots have grown in above the
previous DBH location. If the previous DBH location is obstructed by prop roots, move the nail 3.5 feet
above the top of the prop roots, record DIAMETER CHECK CODE = 2, and update the previous DBH.
Item 8.5.3.1 PREVIOUS DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (CORE 5.9.1)
[TREE.PREVDIA_FLD, TREE.HIST_PREV_DIA]
This is the DBH assigned at the previous annual inventory. It has been downloaded from the previous
inventory. Any change made to this field signifies a procedural change or an error at the time of the previous
inventory.
Downloaded data should be verified, and updated if one of two situations occurs:
1. The current diameter measurement point is moved to correspond with the corrected location (either
because of procedural change, obstruction at old DBH location, or previous crew error in nail location).
DIAMETER CHECK should be set to “2” and an explanation is required in the TREE NOTES.
2. It is clear that there was a typo, illogical value or poorly estimated PREVIOUS DIAMETER AT BREAST
HEIGHT.
Estimate the new value for PREVIOUS DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT by doing one of the following:
•
•
Measure the diameter at both the correct diameter location and at the previous diameter location.
Determine the difference between these two diameters. Add or subtract this value (the difference) to
the downloaded value of the PREVIOUS DIAMETER. This will provide an estimate of PREVIOUS
DIAMETER corresponding to the corrected location.
Estimate the correct PREVIOUS DIAMETER based on the "best" information at hand (e.g., the
PREVIOUS DIAMETER of similar sized nearby trees of the same species).
Section 8.5: DIAMETER
When collected: Downloaded when SAMPLE KIND = 2: all previously tallied trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH
Field width: 4 digits (xxx.y)
Tolerance: N/A
Values: 001.0 to 999.9
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Item 8.5.3.2 DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (CORE 5.9.2)
[TREE.DIA]
Unless one of the special situations listed in Subsection 8.5.3 (Diameter at Breast Height; Special DBH
Situations) is encountered, measure DBH at 4.5 feet above the ground line on the uphill side of the tree.
Round each measurement down to the last 0.1 inch. For example, a reading of 3.68 inches is recorded as
3.6 inches.
When collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH, witness-only trees (PRESENT
TREE STATUS = 1, 2 or 8); and witness stumps* (PRESENT TREE STATUS = 7)
Field width: 4 digits (xxx.y)
Tolerance: Live trees and dead trees
+/- 0.1 inch per 20.0 inch increment of measured
with DECAY CLASS 1, 2
diameter.
Standing dead trees with
+/- 1.0 inch per 20.0 inch increment of measured
DECAY CLASS 3, 4, 5
diameter.
Values: 001.0 to 999.9
*Note: Although stumps do not meet DBH criteria, their DIAMETERS are recorded in this data item.
SUBSECTION 8.5.4 ADDITIONAL DIAMETER DATA ITEMS
Item 8.5.4.1 DIAMETER CHECK (CORE 5.12)
[TREE.DIACHECK_PNWRS]
Record this code to identify the accuracy of the diameter measurement due to factors such as abnormal
swellings, diseases, damage, new measurement positions, etc. that may affect use of this tree in diameter
growth/change analyses. Note: If both code 2 and codes 1, 5, 6, or 7 apply, diameter is both estimated and
moved, use code 2 and change the PREVIOUS DIAMETER if necessary.
If diameter is estimated because of moss/vine/obstruction, record an estimate of the diameter without the
obstruction. Do not remove moss, lichens, or vines.
If diameter at the current inventory is measured at a different location than at the previous inventory, record
DIAMETER CHECK = 2 and remove the d-nail(s) from the previous inventory. If the previous point diameter
measurement cannot be found on a live tree (i.e., nail fell out) also record code “2”.
DIAMETER CHECK = 2 should not be coded for remeasurement saplings without diameter nails or trees
without nails due to monumenting restrictions (such as trees in National Parks). In addition, DIAMETER
CHECK = 2 should not be coded if the diameter is measured at the LENGTH TO DIAMETER recorded by
the previous crew, regardless of whether a diameter nail is present or not.
Note: If either code 1 or code 2 is used, a tree-level note is required.
Core Code
(office use
only)
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
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When Collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: PNW Description
Code
0
Diameter measured accurately at correct location
1
Diameter estimated, for any reason other than moss, vines, or
the double nail method
2
Diameter measured at different location than previous
measurement (remove original d-nail): no old nail found, or
previous diameter was obviously incorrect; value has been
updated. An electronic Tree Note is required to describe the
situation.
5
Diameter estimated because of moss
6
Diameter estimated because of vines
7
Diameter estimated (double nail diameter)
8
Measured with the electronic relaskop
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Item 8.5.4.2 LENGTH TO DIAMETER MEASUREMENT POINT (CORE OPTIONAL 5.24)
[TREE.HTDMP]
This item will be populated with the previous crew’s length to diameter measurement for remeasurement
trees and will autopopulate to 4.5 feet for new trees. For remeasurement trees, only change the previous
crew’s value if there is an obvious data entry error or if the point of diameter measurement is moved, in
which case diameter check should be “2.” For new trees measured directly at 4.5 feet from the top of the
base of the tree, leave this autopopulated number. If the diameter is not measured at 4.5 feet, record the
actual length from the base of the tree, to the nearest 0.1 inch, at which the diameter was measured for
each tally tree, 1.0 inch DBH and larger.
When Collected: All live and dead tally trees ≥ 1.0 inches DBH
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: +/- 0.2 feet
Values: 00.1 – 30.0 (autopopulated with 4.5 - updatable)
SECTION 8.6 ROOT MEASUREMENTS FOR TROPICAL TREES
Tropical trees can exhibit prop (or stilted roots), buttressed roots, and various forms of aerial rooting
systems. To accurately account for the often significant biomass associated with these special root
systems, please measure and note the following.
Item 8.6.0.1 TYPE OF ROOTING SYSTEM (PACI)
[TREE.ROOT_SYSTEM_PNWRS]
Section 8.6: ROOT MEASUREMENTS FOR TROPICAL TREES
Record the type of rooting system of tally trees and snags.
When Collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥5.0 inches DBH
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
0
Normal roots (Default) - no other root measurements are needed
1
Prop (Stilted) roots - record root diameters, rooting height, and density
code
2
Buttressed roots - record number of buttresses and rooting heighy
Item 8.6.0.2 NUMBER OF TREES IN SHARED ROOT SYSTEM (PACI)
[TREE.NBR_TREES_ROOT_SYSTEM_PNWRS]
Record the number of trees sharing the prop root system. If there is more than 1 tree in the same system
and the root systems cannot be differentiated then each tree will get the same value for the root diameter,
prop root density and rooting height. Tree volume will be divided by the number of trees in the shared
system. Code 1 will be default for all trees.
When Collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥5.0 inches DBH with ROOTING SYSTEM = 1
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 01 to 99
Item 8.6.0.3 ROOT DIAMETER 1 (PACI)
[TREE.STILT_ROOT_DIA1_PNWRS]
Record the largest diameter (to the nearest foot) of the entire prop root system at ground level.
When Collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥5.0 inches DBH with ROOTING SYSTEM = 1
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10percent
Values: 01 to 99 feet
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Item 8.6.0.4 ROOT DIAMETER 2 (PACI)
[TREE.STILT_ROOT_DIA2_PNWRS]
Record the diameter of the prop root system perpendicular to the largest diameter recorded above, also at
ground level and to the nearest foot.
When Collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥5.0 inches DBH with ROOTING SYSTEM = 1
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 percent
Values: 01 to 99 feet
Item 8.6.0.5 ROOTING HEIGHT (PACI)
[TREE.ROOT_HT_PNWRS]
Record the height of the stilted or buttressed root system to the nearest foot, from ground level to the
highest point where the stilts or buttresses protrude from the bole of the tree.
When Collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥5.0 inches DBH with ROOTING SYSTEM = 1
or 2
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 percent
Values: 01 to 99 feet
Item 8.6.0.6 PROP ROOT DENSITY (PACI)
[TREE.STILT_DENSITY_PNWRS]
For prop roots, record the stilted roots figure number that best represents the density and structure of the
stilted root system.
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Figure 8.26: Examples of prop root density
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When Collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥5.0 inches DBH with ROOTING SYSTEM = 1
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1-3 (as shown in Figure 8.26)
Item 8.6.0.7 NUMBER OF BUTTRESSES (PACI)
[TREE.NO_BUTTRESSES_PNWRS]
For buttressed roots, record the number of buttresses.
When Collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥5.0 inches DBH with ROOTING SYSTEM = 2
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: +/- 2
Values: 01 to 99
SECTION 8.7 TREE GROWTH
SUBSECTION 8.7.1 TREE LENGTH
Item 8.7.1.1 PREVIOUS ACTUAL LENGTH (PNW)
[TREE.PREV_ACTUALHT_PNWRS]
This is the actual tree length measured by the field crew during the previous annual visit. It has been
downloaded from the annual inventory and will be editable by the current field crew. These data are
provided to help ensure quality of tree length data through comparison of the previous length versus the
currently measured length, and to assist in estimation of current tree length, if estimation is necessary due
to lean, dead top, etc.
Editing or otherwise overwriting the PREVIOUS ACTUAL LENGTH is restricted to the following scenarios:
1. Obvious error: Correct PREVIOUS ACTUAL LENGTH if error appears to be greater than twenty percent
of the PREVIOUS ACTUAL LENGTH.
2. Data entry error: Correct PREVIOUS ACTUAL LENGTH if error is diagnosable as a typographical error.
Any change made to this field signifies an error at the time of the previous inventory.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2: all downloaded live tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH; and
standing dead tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH with a measured (not estimated) ACTUAL
LENGTH at the previous inventory
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: N/A
Values: 001 to 400
Section 8.7: TREE GROWTH
Item 8.7.1.2 ACTUAL LENGTH (CORE 5.15)
[TREE.ACTUALHT]
The ACTUAL LENGTH of the tree is recorded from ground level (measured from the uphill side of a tree on
a slope) to the highest remaining portion of the tree still present and attached to the bole. For trees with
missing tops (top on live trees is completely detached; top on dead trees is greater than 50 percent
detached from the tree), record the ACTUAL LENGTH of the tree to the nearest 1.0 foot from ground level
to the break. Use the length to the break for ACTUAL LENGTH until a new leader qualifies as the new top
for TOTAL LENGTH; until that occurs, continue to record ACTUAL LENGTH to the break. Trees with
previously broken tops are considered recovered (i.e., ACTUAL LENGTH = TOTAL LENGTH) when a new
leader is 1/3 the diameter of the broken top at the point where the top was broken (not where the new
leader originates from the trunk). Account for lean (see Figure 8.27: Measuring height of leaning tree), but
do not add length for crooks and sweeps. Forked trees should be treated the same as unforked trees.
ACTUAL LENGTH should only differ from TOTAL LENGTH if the tree has a broken or missing top.
When Collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH
Field width: 3 digits
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Tolerance: +/- 5 percent of true length for live trees < 60 feet
+/- 10 percent of true length for live trees ≥ 60 feet and all dead trees
Values: 001 to 400
Item 8.7.1.3 PREVIOUS TOTAL LENGTH (PNW)
[TREE.PREV_HT_PNWRS]
This is the total tree length recorded by the field crew during the previous annual visit. It has been
downloaded from the annual inventory and will be editable by the current field crew. These data are
provided to help ensure quality of tree length data through comparison of the PREVIOUS TOTAL LENGTH
to the currently measured TOTAL LENGTH, and to assist in estimation of current tree length, if estimation is
necessary due to lean, dead top, etc.
Editing or otherwise overwriting the PREVIOUS TOTAL LENGTH is restricted to the following scenarios:
1. Obvious error: Correct PREVIOUS TOTAL LENGTH if error appears to be greater than twenty percent
of PREVIOUS TOTAL LENGTH.
2. Data entry error: Correct PREVIOUS TOTAL LENGTH if error is diagnosable as a typographical error.
Any change made to this field signifies an error at the time of the previous inventory.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2: all downloaded live tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH; and
standing dead tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH with a recorded TOTAL LENGTH at the
previous inventory
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: N/A
Values: 001 to 400
Item 8.7.1.4 TOTAL LENGTH (CORE 5.14)
[TREE.HT]
Record the TOTAL LENGTH of the tree, to the nearest 1.0 foot from ground level to the top of the tree. For
trees growing on a slope, measure on the uphill side of the tree.
If the tree has a missing top (top is broken and completely detached from the tree), estimate what the total
length would be if there were no missing top. Account for lean (see Figure 8.27), but do not add length for
crooks and sweeps. Forked trees should be treated the same as unforked trees.
Height on leaning trees: Measure or estimate total
normally-formed bole length (from the base to the
tip of the tree), and not the perpendicular from the
ground to the tip. To measure heights of leaning
trees using a clinometer, follow these steps:
Figure 8.27: Measuring height of leaning tree
Chapter 8: TREE AND SAPLING DATA
Step 1. Move to a point along a line (point D) that is
perpendicular to the plane in which the tree
is leaning.
Step 2. Using a clinometer, measure the height of
point A above point B.
Step 3. By standing at the base of the tree and
sighting up the bole with your clinometer,
measure the slope of the bole in degrees
(Angle E in the diagram above).
Step 4. Subtract the degrees of lean (step 3) from
90 degrees. This gives you the degrees of
angle F.
Step 5. By sighting through your clinometer, convert
the angle calculated in step 4 to a
percentage.
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Step 6. Use the slope correction table in Appendix A to determine the expansion factor for the percent
slope determined in step 5. Multiply the expansion factor by the measured distance from point A
to point B (step 2). This gives the length of the bole (point A to point C).
When Collected: All live and dead tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 percent of true length
Values: 001 to 400
Item 8.7.1.5 LENGTH METHOD (CORE 5.16)
[TREE.HTCD]
Record the code that indicates the method used to determine tree length.
When Collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
1
Total and actual lengths are field measured with a measurement
instrument (e.g., clinometer, relascope, tape, laser)
2
Total length is visually estimated, actual length is measured with an
instrument
3
Total and actual lengths are visually estimated (not measured)
Item 8.7.1.6 PREVIOUS LENGTH METHOD (PNW)
[TREE.PREV_HTCD_PNWRS]
Downloaded code indicating the method used to determine tree length at the previous visit. This field
cannot be updated by the field crew.
When Collected: All live tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH and all standing dead tally trees ≥ 1.0 inches DBH
recorded at the previous inventory
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
1
Total and actual lengths are field measured with a measurement
instrument (e.g., clinometer, relascope, tape, laser)
2
Total length is visually estimated, actual length is measured with an
instrument
3
Total and actual lengths are visually estimated (not measured)
SUBSECTION 8.7.2 TREE LIVE CROWN MEASUREMENTS
Section 8.7: TREE GROWTH
Item 8.7.2.1 COMPACTED CROWN RATIO (CORE 5.19)
[TREE.CR]
Record the COMPACTED CROWN RATIO for each live tally tree, 1.0 inch and larger, to the nearest one
percent. COMPACTED CROWN RATIO is that portion of the tree supporting live foliage (or in the case of
extreme defoliation should be supporting live foliage) and is expressed as a percentage of the ACTUAL
TREE LENGTH (include dead tops but not missing tops in the ratio). To determine COMPACTED CROWN
RATIO, ocularly transfer lower live branches to fill in large holes in the upper portion of the tree until a full,
even crown is visualized.
Do not over-compact trees beyond their typical full crown structure. For example, if tree branches tend to
average 2 feet between whorls, do not compact crowns any tighter than the 2-foot spacing (Figure 8.28).
Include epicormic branches with a 1-inch diameter or greater.
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Figure 8.28: Example of Crown Ratio on Open-crown tree (e.g., Terminalia catappa)
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Figure 8.29: Example of Crown Ratio on Dense-crown tree (e.g.e, Mangifera indica)
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Section 8.7: TREE GROWTH
Figure 8.30: Compacted and Uncompacted crown ratios will be the same for tree ferns and palm trees
except when fronds or large parts of fronds are missing.
Figure 8.31: Compacted crown ratio on a leaning tree. Compacted crown ration
= (x/y) 100.
Note: Crown ratio is based on the ratio of foliage, not where the limbs attach to the tree bole.
Crown ratio is an indicator of a tree's vigor. In data analysis, trees with a crown ratio of 30 percent or less
are considered less vigorous. For this reason, be particularly careful when deciding between codes
greater or less than "30". It is preferable to use a laser or clinometer to measure live crown ratios on these
trees.
When Collected: All live tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 percent
Values: 00 to 99
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Item 8.7.2.2 CROWN CLASS (CORE 5.17)
[TREE.CCLCD]
Rate tree crowns in relation to the sunlight received and proximity to neighboring trees (Figure 8.32).
Base the assessment on the position of the crown at the time of observation. Example: a formerly
overtopped tree that is now dominant due to tree removal is classified as dominant. This data item is used
to predict tree growth. The intermediate and overtopped crown classes are meant to include trees seriously
affected by direct competition with adjacent trees.
Figure 8.32: Examples of CROWN CLASS by code definitions (numbers are CROWN CLASS codes)
Crown class describes a tree's "social" position in the stand and may indicate how well the tree is
competing for light.
For example, a young, vigorous tree that is considerably shorter than other trees in the stand – but that is
not overtopped by other trees and that receives full light from above and partly from the side – is classified
as dominant. The same principle applies to two-storied stands: understory trees should only be assigned
subordinate crown classes if they are adjacent to overtopping trees. In plots with scattered residual
overstory trees over younger trees, a considerable portion of the understory trees will be classified as
dominant or codominant.
When Collected: All live tally trees ≥1.0 inch DBH
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
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Values:
Code
1
2
3
4
5
Description
Open Grown – trees with crowns that received full light from above and
from all sides throughout most of its life, particularly during its early
developmental period.
Dominant – trees with crown extending above the general level of the
crown canopy and receiving full light from above and partly from the sides.
These trees are taller than the average trees in the stand and their crowns
are well developed, but they could be somewhat crowded on the sides.
Also, trees whose crowns have received full light from above and from all
sides during early development and most of their life. Their crown form or
shape appears to be free of influence from neighboring trees.
Co-dominant – trees with crowns at the general level of the crown canopy.
Crowns receive full light from above but little direct sunlight penetrates
their sides. Usually they have medium-sized crowns and are somewhat
crowded from the sides. In stagnated stands, co-dominant trees have
small-sized crowns and are crowded on the sides.
Intermediate – trees that are shorter than dominants and co-dominant, but
their crowns extend into the canopy of co-dominant and dominant trees.
They receive little direct light from above and none from the sides. As a
result, intermediate trees usually have small crowns and are very crowded
from the sides.
Overtopped – trees with crowns entirely below the general level of the
crown canopy that receive no direct sunlight either from above or the sides.
Item 8.7.2.3 BRANCHING CHARACTERISTICS (PACI)
[TREE.BRANCH_FORM_PNWRS]
Section 8.7: TREE GROWTH
Record the branching form figure number that best represents the density and structure of the branching
system.
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When Collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 5.0 inches DBH
Field width: 1 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 0 to 6 (as shown)
Item 8.7.2.4 AERIAL ROOT DENSITY (PACI)
[TREE.AERIAL_ROOTS_PNWRS]
If there are aerial roots, record the aerial root figure number that best represents the density and branching
structure of the aerial root system. If there are no aerial roots, record 0 for this column.
SECTION 8.8 TREE DAMAGE
Damage is a composite variable. Up to three damaging agents may be recorded per tree. Many damaging
agents are host specific and their potential for damage could vary by region. In general, a recorded damage
is likely to:
1. Prevent the tree from surviving more than 1-2 years
2. Reduce the growth of the tree in the near term
3. Negatively affect a tree's marketable products (cubic, BF, or other)
Chapter 8: TREE AND SAPLING DATA
When Collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 5.0 inches DBH
Field width: 1 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 0 (no aerial roots) and 1 to 3 (as shown below)
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It is not necessary to record damage agents in order of their severity unless there are more than three
agents. If there are more than three agents, record only the most important ones using the list of impacts
above as a guide (i.e., agents threatening survival are more important than agents that reduce wood
quality). In general, agents that affect the roots or bole tend to be most threatening, because they have the
capacity to affect the entire tree; damage to peripheral parts of the tree may be temporary because leaves,
shoots, and reproductive structures may be replaced.
Codes used for this variable come from a January 2012 Pest Trend Impact Plot System (PTIPS) list from
the Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team (FHTET) that has been modified to meet FIA needs. This
list is made up of General Agents and then further subdivided into specific agents. Not every General Agent
PTIPS code will be available for use for this variable; some do not cause tree damage as defined above
while others are better recorded in a different General Agent. Not every specific agent PTIPS code will be
available for use for this variable. Regions will decide which specific agents they will identify in their areas.
Record the general agent unless the Region opts to collect specific agents. Specific agents can later be
collapsed into the general agent categories for cross-region comparisons. In the unusual instance when
more than one specific agent in the same general category occurs on the same tree, record them both. If a
specific agent is identified on that plot but that agent is not on the regionally recognized list of codes for
damage agents, use its General Agent code. Appendix D contains the regionally recognized list of codes for
damage agent based on the modified PTIPS list from FHTET. Only the specific agent codes from Appendix
D may be used instead of the general codes listed under DAMAGE AGENT 1. Any damage code in
Appendix D may be used for DAMAGE AGENT 1, DAMAGE AGENT 2, or DAMAGE AGENT 3.
Item 8.8.0.1 DAMAGE AGENT 1 (CORE 5.20.1
[TREE.DAMAGE_AGENT_CD1]
Inspect the tree from bottom to top - roots, bole, branches, foliage (including buds and shoots). Record the
first damage agent observed from the list of agents (unless you observe more than 3 damages). If there are
more than three agents, record only the most important ones using the list of impacts listed in Section 8.8
as a guide (i.e., agents threatening survival are more important than agents that reduce wood quality). The
general agent codes, damage thresholds, and general agent descriptions are listed here. Specific agents
within the general categories, if required by your Region, are listed in Appendix D, along with their
associated thresholds. These codes can be collapsed into the national core general codes. Note: in some
cases, thresholds for specific agents may be different from the threshold for the corresponding general
agent. If a region is collecting a specific insect agent and no one is collecting the general agent, then the
specific insect agent is collapsed into the general insect category 10000.
Section 8.8: TREE DAMAGE
When collected: All live tally trees ≥ 1.0 in DBH
Field width: 5 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: General Agent Damage Codes, Damage Thresholds, and Descriptions. Specific agent codes are in
Appendix D.
CODE GENERAL AGENT DAMAGE THRESHOLD*
0
No damage
10000 General insects
Any damage to the terminal leader;
damage >20% of the roots or boles
with >20% of the circumference
affected; damage >20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed
woodland species) with >20% of the
circumference affected; >20% of the
branches affected; damage ≥20% of
the foliage with ≥50% of the leaf/
needle affected.
DESCRIPTIONS
Insect damage that cannot be placed in any of the following
insect categories.
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11000 Bark beetles
12000
14000
15000
19000
Bark beetles (Dendroctonus, Ips, and other genera) are
phloem-feeding insects that bore through the bark and create
extensive galleries between the bark and the wood. Symptoms
of beetle damage include fading or discolored tree crown
(yellow or red), pitch tubes or pitch streaks on the bark,
extensive egg galleries in the phloem, boring dust in the bark
crevices or at the base of the tree. Bark chipping by
woodpeckers may be conspicuous. They inflict damage or
destroy all parts of trees at all stages of growth by boring in the
bark, inner bark, and phloem. Visible signs of attack include
pitch tubes or large pitch masses on the tree, dust and frass on
the bark and ground, and resin streaming. Internal tunneling
has various patterns. Most have tunnels of uniform width with
smaller galleries of variable width radiating from them.
Galleries may or may not be packed with fine boring dust.
Defoliators
Any damage to the terminal leader;
These are foliage-feeding insects that may reduce growth and
damage ≥20% of the foliage with ≥50% weaken the tree causing it to be more susceptible to other
of the leaf/needle affected.
damaging agents. General symptoms of defoliation damage
include large amounts of missing foliage, browning foliage,
extensive branch mortality, or dead tree tops.
Sucking insects
Any damage to the terminal leader;
Adelgids, scales and aphids feed on all parts of the tree. Often
damage ≥20% of the foliage with ≥50% they cause galling on branches and trunks. Some appear
of the leaf/needle affected
benign but enable fungi to invade where they otherwise could
not (e.g., beech bark disease). The most important ones
become conspicuous because of the mass of white, cottony
wax that conceals eggs and young nymphs.
Boring insects
Any damage to the terminal leader;
Most wood boring insects attack only severely declining and
damage ≥20% of the roots, stems, or dead trees. Certain wood boring insects cause significant
branches.
damage to trees, especially the exotic Asian longhorn beetle,
emerald ash borer, and Sirex wood wasp. Bark beetles have
both larval and adult galleries in the phloem and adjacent
surface of the wood. Wood borers have galleries caused only
by larval feeding. Some, such as the genus Agrilus (including
the emerald ash borer) have galleries only in the phloem and
surface of the wood. Other wood borers, such as Asian
longhorn beetle bore directly into the phloem and wood. Sirex
adults oviposit their eggs through the bark, and developing
larvae bore directly into the wood of pines.
General diseases Any damage to the terminal leader;
Diseases that cannot be placed in any of the following disease
damage >20% of the roots or boles
categories.
with >20% of the circumference
affected; damage >20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed
woodland species) with >20% of the
circumference affected; >20% of the
branches affected; damage ≥20% of
the foliage with ≥50% of the leaf/
needle affected.
Root/butt diseases Any occurrence.
Root disease kills all or a portion of a tree’s roots. Quite often,
the pathogenic fungus girdles the tree at the root collar. Tree
damage includes mortality (often occurring in groups or
“centers”), reduced tree growth, and increased susceptibility to
other agents (especially bark beetles). General symptoms
include resin at the root collar, thin, chlorotic (faded) foliage,
and decay of roots. A rot is a wood decay caused by fungi.
Rots are characterized by a progression of symptoms in the
affected wood. First, the wood stains and discolors, then it
begins to lose its structural strength, and finally the wood starts
to break down, forming cavities in the stem. Even early stages
of wood decay can cause cull due to losses in wood strength
and staining of the wood. Rot can lead to mortality, cull, an
increased susceptibility to other agents (such as insects), wind
throw, and stem breakage.
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21000
Any evidence of a successful attack
(successful attacks generally exhibit
boring dust, many pitch tubes and/or
fading crowns).
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22000 Cankers (non-rust) Any occurrence.
22500
23000
24000
25000
26000
Section 8.8: TREE DAMAGE
27000
30000
A canker -- a sunken lesion on the stem caused by the death of
cambium -- may cause tree breakage or kill the portion of the
tree above the canker. Cankers may be caused by various
agents but are most often caused by fungi. A necrotic lesion
begins in the bark of branches, trunk or roots, and progresses
inward killing the cambium and underlying cells. The causal
agent may or may not penetrate the wood. This results in
areas of dead tissue that become deeper and wider.
There are two types of cankers, annual and perennial. Annual
cankers enlarge only once and do so within an interval briefer
than the growth cycle of the tree, usually less than one year.
Little or no callus is associated with annual cankers, and they
may be difficult to distinguish from mechanical injuries.
Perennial cankers are usually the more serious of the two, and
grow from year to year with callus forming each year on the
canker margin, often resulting in a target shape. The most
serious non-rust cankers occur on hardwoods, although
branch mortality often occurs on conifers.
Stem decays
Any visual evidence (conks; fruiting
Rot occurring in the bole/stems of trees above the roots and
bodies; rotten wood)
stump.
Parasitic / Epiphytic Dwarf mistletoes with Hawksworth
Parasitic and epiphytic plants can cause damage to trees in a
plants
rating of ≥3; true mistletoes and vines variety of ways. The most serious ones are dwarf mistletoes,
covering ≥ 50% of crown.
which reduce growth and can cause severe deformities. Vines
may damage trees by strangulation, shading, or physical
damage. Benign
s, such as lichens or mosses, are not considered damaging
agents.
Decline Complexes/ Damage ≥ 20 % dieback of crown
Tree disease which results not from a single causal agent but
Dieback/Wilts
area.
from an interacting set of factors. Terms that denote the
symptom syndrome, such as dieback and wilt, are commonly
used to identify these diseases.
Foliage diseases
Damage ≥20% of the foliage with
Foliage diseases are caused by fungi and result in needle
≥50% of the leaf/needle affected.
shed, growth loss, and, potentially, tree mortality. This
category includes needle casts, blights, and needle rusts.
Stem rusts
Any occurrence on the bole or stems A stem rust is a disease caused by fungi that kill or deform all
(on multi-stemmed woodland species), or a portion of the stem or branches of a tree. Stem rusts are
or on branches ≤1 foot from boles or obligate parasites and host specialization is very common.
stems; damage to ≥20% of branches They infect and develop on fast-growing tissues and cause
accelerated growth of infected tissues resulting in galls or
cankers. Heavy resinosis is usually associated with infections.
Sometimes yellow or reddish-orange spores are present giving
a “rusty” appearance. Damage occurs when the disease
attacks the cambium of the host, girdling and eventually killing
the stem above the attack. Symptoms of rusts include galls (an
abnormal and pronounced swelling or deformation of plant
tissue that forms on branches or stems) and cankers (a sunken
lesion on the stem caused by death of the cambium which
often results in the death of tree tops and branches).
Broom rusts
≥50% of crown area affected.
Broom rust is a disease caused by fungi that kill or deform all
or a portion of the branches of a tree. Broom rusts are obligate
parasites and host specialization is very common. They infect
and develop on fast-growing tissues and cause accelerated
growth of infected tissues resulting in galls. Symptoms of rusts
include galls, an abnormal and pronounced swelling or
deformation of plant tissue that forms on branches or stems.
Fire
Damage ≥ 20% of bole circumference; Fire damage may be temporary, such as scorched foliage, or
>20% of stems on multi-stemmed
may be permanent, such as in cases where cambium is killed
woodland species affected; ≥20% of around some portion of the bole. The location and amount of
crown affected
fire damage will determine how the damage may affect the
growth and survival of the tree. Fire often causes physiological
stress, which may predispose the tree to attack by insects of
other damaging agents.
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41000 Wild animals
42000 Domestic animals
50000 Abiotic
60000 Competition
70000 Human activities
90000 Other damage
Wild animals from birds to large mammals cause open
wounds. Some common types of damage include: sapsucker
bird peck, deer rub, bear clawing, porcupine feeding, and
beaver gnawing.
Open wounds caused by cattle and horses occur on the roots
and lower trunk. Soil compaction from the long term presence
of these animals in a woodlot can also cause indirect damage.
Abiotic damages are those that are not caused by other
organisms. In some cases, the type and severity of damage
may be similar for different types of agents (e.g., broken
branches from wind, snow, or ice).
Suppression of overtopped shade intolerant species. Trees
that are not expected to survive for 5 years or saplings not
expected to reach tree size (5.0 inches DBH).
People can injure trees in a variety of ways, from poor pruning,
to vandalism, to logging injury. Signs include open wounds or
foreign embedded objects.
Use this code only when observed damage cannot be
attributed to a general or specific agent.
* Some Regional specific damage agents within a category may have differing damage thresholds.
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99000 Unknown damage
Any damage to the terminal leader;
damage ≥20% of the roots or boles
with> 20% of the circumference
affected; damage >20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed
woodland species) with >20% of the
circumference affected; >20% of the
branches affected; damage ≥20% of
the foliage with ≥50% of the leaf/
needle affected.
Any damage to the terminal leader;
damage ≥20% of the roots or boles
with> 20% of the circumference
affected; damage >20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed
woodland species) with >20% of the
circumference affected; >20% of the
branches affected; damage ≥20% of
the foliage with ≥50% of the leaf/
needle affected.
Any damage to the terminal leader;
damage ≥20% of the roots or boles
with> 20% of the circumference
affected; damage >20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed
woodland species) with >20% of the
circumference affected; >20% of the
branches affected; damage ≥20% of
the foliage with ≥50% of the leaf/
needle affected.
Overtopped shade intolerant trees that
are not expected to survive for 5 years
or saplings not expected to reach tree
size (5.0 inches DBH).
Any damage to the terminal leader;
damage ≥20% of the roots or boles
with> 20% of the circumference
affected; damage >20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed
woodland species) with >20% of the
circumference affected; >20% of the
branches affected; damage ≥20% of
the foliage with ≥50% of the leaf/
needle affected.
Any damage to the terminal leader;
damage ≥20% of the roots or boles
with> 20% of the circumference
affected; damage >20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed
woodland species) with >20% of the
circumference affected; >20% of the
branches affected; damage ≥20% of
the foliage with ≥50% of the leaf/
needle affected.
Any damage to the terminal leader;
damage ≥20% of the roots or boles
with> 20% of the circumference
affected; damage >20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed
woodland species) with >20% of the
circumference affected; >20% of the
branches affected; damage ≥20% of
the foliage with ≥50% of the leaf/
needle affected.
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Item 8.8.0.2 DAMAGE AGENT 2 (CORE 5.20.2)
[TREE.DAMAGE_AGENT_CD2]
Follow procedures described for DAMAGE AGENT 1.
When collected: All live tally trees ≥ 1.0 in DBH
Field width: 5 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: See Item 8.8.0.1
Item 8.8.0.3 DAMAGE AGENT 3 (CORE 5.20.3)
[TREE.DAMAGE_AGENT_CD3]
Follow procedures described for DAMAGE AGENT 1.
When collected: All live tally trees ≥ 1.0 in DBH
Field width: 5 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: See Item 8.8.0.1
Item 8.8.0.4 EPIPHYTE LOADING (PACI)
[TREE.EPIPHYTE_PNWRS]
Record a code indicating the extent of epiphyte loading for all live trees ≥ 1.0 in. d.b.h. “Epiphyte” is defined
as a plant that uses a tree for support, but does not draw nourishment from it. For our purposes, vines and
lianas are considered epiphytes and only vascular species will be included in the total.
Use the Hawksworth six-class rating system: divide the tree into thirds, and rate each third using the
following scale.
Code
Epiphytes
0 No visible epiphytes
1 Light epiphytes
2
Heavy epiphytes
Description
None
< 50 percent of the brances or
bole is loaded with epiphytes
> 50 percent of the branches or
bole loaded with epiphytes
Section 8.8: TREE DAMAGE
Sum the three individual ratings to obtain a total epiphyte class (0 to 6) for the tree.
Figure 8.33: Example of epiphyte loading for tree crown.
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When collected: All live trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: +/- 1 class
Values: 0 to 6
Item 8.8.0.5 PRIORITY DAMAGE (PACI)
[TREE.PRIDAM_PNWRS]
Record a code to describe a damage that does not meet the national minimum thresholds for recording
damage, but is of special interest in this region. For example, code any evidence of rhinoceros beetle
damage on coconut trees. Record 0 if none of the specified damages are present.
When Collected: All live tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
0
None of the following present
1
Rhinoceros beetle
2
Brown root rot
3
Tinangaja: related to damage agent code 24006 in Appendix D
5
Puccinia psidii
6
Pig, wild boar
7
Cycad Scale
8
Koa Moth
9
Coconut Termite (Neotermes rainbowi)
Item 8.8.0.6 PRIORITY DAMAGE SEVERITY (PACI)
[TREE.PRIDAMSEV_PNWRS]
Record the amount of area affected by the PRIORITY DAMAGE when Rhinoceros beetle or Puccinia psidii
are recorded for PRIORITY DAMAGE. These damages have no minimum threshold.
To code DAMAGE SEVERITY for Rhinoceros beetle use the following directions:
1.Draw an imaginary horizontal line just above the coconuts (or where they should be)
2.Count the number of fronds that grow above that line
3.Count the number of fronds in #2 that have been damaged by rhinoceros beetles
4.Divide the number of damaged fronds by the number of fronds counted in # 2.
5.Multiply by 100
Record this number as the severity of rhinoceros beetle damage. If the resulting number is 100, record 99.
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When Collected: When PRIORITY DAMAGE = 1 (Rhinoceros beetle) or 5 (Puccinia psidii)
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: +/- 1
Values: When PRIORITY DAMAGE = 1 (Rhinoceros beetle), values = 01 – 99
When PRIORITY DAMAGE = 5 (Puccinia psidii), record the highest level of severity
found on the tree (highest numbered code):
1
Symptoms found, but no rust spores confirmed
2
1-5 spots, yellow or white urediniospores confirmed
3
3-7 large or about 10-15 small spots, with a moderate level of disease;
yellow/white urediniospores confirmed
4
Severe disease levels; stems with pustules and/or no leaves
5
Dead apical tips and numerous defoliated tips
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Item 8.8.0.7 ROTTEN/MISSING CULL (CORE 5.13)
[TREE.CULL_FLD]
Record the percentage of rotten or missing cubic-foot cull for all live tally trees ≥5.0 inches DBH and
missing cubic-foot cull on all standing dead tally trees ≥ 5.0 inches DBH. Record the percentage of rotten
and missing cubic-foot volume, to the nearest 1 percent.
When estimating volume loss (tree cull), only consider the cull on the merchantable bole/portion of the tree,
from a 1-foot stump to a 4-inch DOB (diameter outside bark) top. Do not include any cull estimate above
ACTUAL LENGTH.
Rotten and missing volume loss is often difficult to estimate. Refer to supplemental disease and insect
pests field guides and local defect guidelines as an aid in identifying damaging agents and their impact on
volume loss. Be alert to such defect indicators as the following:
•
•
•
•
•
Cankers or fruiting bodies
Swollen or punky knots
Dull, hollow sound of bole (use regional standards)
Large dead limbs, especially those with frayed ends
Sawdust around the base of the tree
If a live tree is physically missing some of its volume (below ACTUAL LENGTH), use the volume estimation
tables (Table 8.2: Percentage of tree cubic foot volume distribution by 16-foot logs from tree total length or
tree height in logs for a tree of average dimensions) below to estimate the missing percentage. Broken tops
occur above ACTUAL LENGTH and are not included in ROTTEN/MISSING CULL (the volume of the
broken top is obtained in the office by comparing ACTUAL LENGTH vs. TOTAL LENGTH).
If a snag is physically missing some of its volume, use the estimated diameter of the tree when it was alive
to aid in calculating the percentage of MISSING CULL of the remaining portion of the snag (i.e., if a snag is
8 feet in length, calculate the percentage of MISSING CULL of the 7-foot section remaining above stump
height).
•
•
•
•
•
There is an open or closed trunk wound over 10 years old and in contact with ground.
There is an open trunk wound with visible rot or a closed trunk wound >10 years old.
There is a swollen or hollow butt.
There are large rotten knots or limb stubs.
There are conks.
Use Table 8.2: as a guideline to estimate the missing portion of a live tree because of cull. It shows the
percentage of volume in typical trees of varying number of logs and heights. Use either the tree height in
logs (divide the length to a 4-inch top – diameter inside bark [DIB] – by 16) or the measured TOTAL
LENGTH to estimate what percentage of volume is estimated in each 16-foot log. Multiply each percentage
in that log section times the percentage of rotten or missing volume. Then sum the values to get the total
percentage of the tree that is rotten or missing.
Section 8.8: TREE DAMAGE
•
Example: A 9-log tree (measured at 160 feet TOTAL LENGTH) has a missing section that is about 1/
3 of both the second and third logs. Table 8.2: shows the second log has about 18 percent of the
volume in the tree, and the third log has about 16 percent of the volume in the tree.
• Calculate the percentage of cull in each log and sum to estimate the total percentage of cull for
the tree (about 11 percent):
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(0.18 X 0.33) + (0.16 X 0.33) = 0.06 + 0.05 = 0.11
Table 8.2: Percentage of tree cubic foot volume distribution by 16-foot logs from tree total length or
tree height in logs for a tree of average dimensions
Average Tree
Log1 Log2 Log3 Log4 Log5
Total Height in
Length LOGS
28
1
100
48
2
70
30
64
3
54
32
14
80
4
43
30
19
8
96
5
36
27
20
12
5
111
6
31
24
20
14
8
127
7
28
22
18
14
10
143
8
25
20
17
14
11
158
9
24
18
16
13
11
176
10
22
17
15
13
11
194
11
20
15
14
12
11
212
12
20
14
13
12
11
Log6 Log7 Log8 Log9 Log10 Log11 Log12
3
6
8
8
9
9
9
2
4
6
7
7
8
1
3
4
5
6
1
1
4
4
1
2
2
1
1
0
Record the reason for the ROTTEN/MISSING CULL by recording a DAMAGE AGENT code when
appropriate (see Section 8.8, Tree Damage). Note: it may not be possible to record a DAMAGE AGENT if
three higher priority DAMAGE AGENTS have already been recorded.
When Collected: For all live tally trees ≥ 5.0 inches DBH record ROTTEN/MISSING CULL. For
standing dead tally trees ≥ 5.0 inches DBH: record MISSING CULL only.
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: +/- 10 percent
Values: 00 to 99
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SUBSECTION 8.8.1 STANDING DEAD OR REMOVED
Item 8.8.1.1 CAUSE OF DEATH (CORE 5.21)
[TREE.AGENTCD_PNWRS]
Record a CAUSE OF DEATH for all trees that have died or been cut since the previous survey. If CAUSE
OF DEATH cannot be reliably estimated, record unknown/not sure/other.
When Collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2: all PREVIOUS TREE STATUS = 1 and PRESENT TREE
STATUS = 2 or 3; or PRESENT TREE STATUS = 2 and RECONCILE = 1, 2, or 3
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
10
20
30
40
50
51
52
53
54
55
60
70
71
80
Insect
Disease
Fire
Animal
Weather
Flood
Wind (direct cause only; use 71 if killed by falling tree)
Avalanche (snow & ice)
Landslide (soil & rock)
Severe and/or extended drought
Vegetation (suppression, competition, vines/kudzu)
Unknown/not sure/other – includes death from human activity not
related to silvicultural or landclearing activity (accidental,
random, etc.). TREE NOTES required.
Hit or knocked over by falling object (tree, snag, rock, etc.)
Silvicultural or landclearing activity (death caused by harvesting
or other silvicultural activity, including girdling, chaining, etc., or
to landclearing activity).
Core Code
(office use
only)
10
20
30
40
50
50
50
50
50
50
60
70
70
80
Item 8.8.1.2 DECAY CLASS (CORE 5.23)
[TREE.DECAYCD]
Record for each standing dead tally tree, 1.0 inch in diameter and larger, the code indicating the tree’s
stage of decay.
When standing dead trees have characteristics from more than one DECAY CLASS stage, record the best
overall stage of the snag (e.g., new dead with no fine limbs left because it broke below the crown, should be
coded as "1").
Section 8.8: TREE DAMAGE
Rarely will a DECAY CLASS 5 tree be recorded; by the time a dead tree has reached DECAY CLASS 5 it
will be unlikely to meet the definition of standing dead.
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Snag characteristics are for Douglas-fir. Snags of other species may vary; use this table as a guide.
Rate the overall snag
DECAY
Limbs and
Percent bark Sapwood presence
CLASS
Top
Heartwood condition*
branches
remaining
and condition*
stage (code)
1
All present
Pointed
100
Intact; sound,
Sound, hard, original color
incipient decay,
hard, original color
2
Few limbs, no May be
Variable
Sloughing;
Sound at base, incipient
fine branches broken
advanced decay,
decay in outer edge of
fibrous, firm to soft, upper bole, hard, light to
light brown
reddish brown
3
Limb stubs
Broken
Variable
Sloughing; fibrous, Incipient decay at base,
only
soft, light to reddish advanced decay
brown
throughout upper bole,
fibrous, hard to firm,
reddish brown
4
Few or no
Broken
Variable
Sloughing; cubical, Advanced decay at base,
stubs
soft, reddish to dark sloughing from upper
brown
bole, fibrous to cubical,
soft, dark reddish brown
5
None
Broken Less than 20 Gone
Sloughing, cubical, soft,
dark brown, OR fibrous,
very soft, dark reddish
brown, encased in
hardened shell
When Collected: All standing dead tally trees ≥ 1.0 inch DBH
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: +/- 1 class
Values: 1-5
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SECTION 8.9 CENTROID/SECOND DIAMETER
Item 8.9.0.1 LENGTH TO CENTROID DIAMETER (PACI)
[TREE.CENTROID_DIA_HT_PNWRS]
The length from the base of the tree to the point where a second stem diameter is measured, which is the
point at 30% of the TOTAL LENGTH of the stem (rounded to the nearest 0.5 foot up to 19 feet TOTAL
LENGTH, and to the nearest 1.0 foot if greater than or equal to 20 feet TOTAL LENGTH). This field is
calculated by the data recorder after TOTAL LENGTH is entered and cannot be updated. Exceptions: For
tree ferns (SPCD = 6545, 6546, 6547, 6548, 6549), this field is blank.
When collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 5.0 inches DBH except SPCD = 6545, 6546,
6547, 6548, and 6549
Field width: 4 digits (xxx.y)
Tolerance: N/A
Values: 001.0 to 999.0 (autopopulated, not updatable)
Item 8.9.0.2 ACTUAL LENGTH TO CENTROID DIAMETER (PACI)
[TREE.ACTUAL_CENTROID_DIA_HT_PNWRS]
The length from the base of the tree to the point where a second stem diameter is actually measured;
usually equal to 30% of the TOTAL LENGTH of the tree stem. This field is calculated by the data recorder
after TOTAL LENGTH is entered but can be updated if abnormalities in the stem prevent a normal diameter
measurement. Update ACTUAL LENGTH TO CENTROID DIAMETER if diameter is measured at different
height. On trees with diameter irregularities (swellings, bumps, depressions, and branches), measure
immediately above or below the irregularity at the place it ceases to affect normal stem form.
Do not adjust the ACTUAL LENGTH TO CENTROID DIAMETER by more than the tolerance outlined in the
table below.
Section 8.9: CENTROID/SECOND DIAMETER
Exceptions: For tree ferns (SPCD = 6546, 6547, 6545, 6548, 6549), measure the height to where the fronds
emerge from the trunk. For all trees, if 30% of total length is greater than the actual length of the tree,
measure the actual length to centroid diameter at the point where the break begins to influence the centroid
diameter.
When collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 5.0 inches DBH
Field width: 4 digits (xxx.y)
Tolerance:
LENGTH TO CENTROID DIAMETER
+/- 1/2 foot
Up to 6 feet
+/- 1 foot
7 to 12 feet
+/- 2 feet
13 to 18 feet
+/- 3 feet
19 to 24 feet
+/- 4 feet
25 to 30 feet
+/- 5 feet
More than 30 feet
Values: Values: 001.0 to 999.0 (autopopulated – updatable)
Item 8.9.0.3 CENTROID DIAMETER ON UPPER BOLE (PACI)
[TREE.CENTROID_DIA_PNWRS]
Measure and record the diameter at the ACTUAL LENGTH TO CENTROID location. For trees with a
TOTAL LENGTH of up to 19 feet, record to the nearest 0.1 of an inch. For trees with a TOTAL LENGTH of
20 feet or more, record to the nearest 0.5 of an inch. Exception: For tree ferns (SPCD = 6546, 6547, 6545,
6548, 6549), measure the diameter where the fronds emerge from the trunk.
When collected: All live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 5.0 inches DBH where actual length ≥ length
to centroid diameter
Field width: 4 digits (xxx.y)
Tolerance: +/- 0.1 inches for trees with up to 6 feet LENGTH TO CENTROID DIAMETER
+/- 1 inches for trees with 7 feet LENGTH TO CENTROID DIAMETER or more
Values: 001.0 to 999.9
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Item 8.9.0.4 PREVIOUS SECOND DIAMETER ON UPPER BOLE (PACI)
[TREE.PREV_UPPER_DIA_PNWRS]
This is the second diameter measured on the upper bole during the previous inventory. It has been
downloaded from the previous inventory and will not be updatable. This data is provided to help ensure the
quality of the second diameter data through comparison.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2: all downloaded live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 5.0
inches in DBH
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: N/A
Values: 004 to 999
Item 8.9.0.5 SECOND DIAMETER ON UPPER BOLE (PACI)
[TREE.UPPER_DIA_PNWRS]
Record the diameter of the main stem on the upper bole at the PREVIOUS LENGTH TO SECOND
DIAMETER. The upper bole diameter should have been measured with a relaskop at the point where the
main stem tapers to 4 inches or greater. Measure to the nearest inch for all trees ≥ 5.0 inches DBH on the
24-foot radius subplots.
When collected: All remeasured live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 5.0 inches DBH
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 2 inches
Values: 004 to 999
Item 8.9.0.6 PREVIOUS LENGTH TO SECOND DIAMETER (PACI)
[TREE.PREV_UPPER_DIA_HT_PNWRS]
This is the length to the second diameter measured during the previous inventory. It has been downloaded
from the previous inventory and will not be updatable.
When collected: When SAMPLE KIND = 2: all downloaded live and standing dead tally trees ≥ 5.0
inches in DBH
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: N/A
Values: 005 to 400
SECTION 8.10 TREE NOTES
SUBSECTION 8.10.1 TREE NOTES
Record notes pertaining to an individual tree as called for to explain or describe another data item.
When Collected: All trees, as needed
Field width: 2000 characters
Tolerance: N/A
Values: English language words, phrases and numbers
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Item 8.10.1.1 TREE NOTES (CORE 5.27)
[TREE.NOTES]
Section 8.10: TREE NOTES
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CHAPTER 9 SEEDLING DATA
SECTION 9.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Regeneration information is obtained by counting live seedlings within the 6.8-foot radius microplot located
90 degrees and 12.0 feet from each subplot center within each of the four subplots. Seedlings are counted
in groups by species and condition class. Only count seedlings occurring in accessible forest land condition
classes (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1), or measurable nonforest condition classes (NONFOREST
CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS =1), using the guidelines listed below.
Count all live seedlings that have their base inside the microplot boundary regardless of vigor, damage, or
closeness to other trees, but count only one seedling from a clump; a clump is 3 or more live stems that
sprouted from a common root base (including stumps).
SUBSECTION 9.1.1 SEEDLING DATA ITEMS
Item 9.1.1.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER (CORE 6.1)
[SEEDLING.SUBP]
This is a generated code corresponding to the number of the subplot (see Item 6.1.1.1).
When Collected: All seedling count records
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
1
Center subplot
2
North subplot
3
Southeast subplot
4
Southwest subplot
Item 9.1.1.2 CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (CORE 6.3)
[SEEDLING.CONDID]
Use the same procedures described in Chapter 8 to assign the appropriate CONDITION CLASS NUMBER
to the seedlings rooted in the respective condition.
When Collected: All seedling count records
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1-9
Item 9.1.1.3 SPECIES (CORE 6.2)
[SEEDLING.SPCD]
Record the SPECIES code from the Tree Species List in Appendix B. Use the same procedures described
in Item 8.4.1.12.
When Collected: All seedling count records
Field width: 4 digits
Tolerance: No errors for genus, no errors for species
Values: Appendix B
Chapter 9: SEEDLING DATA
If the species cannot be determined in the field, tally the seedling, but bring branch samples, foliage,
flowers, bark, etc. to the office for identification. If possible, collect samples outside the subplot from similar
specimens and make a note to correct the SPECIES code later. If one or more species cannot be positively
identified by local botanists, group all unknown seedlings present on the microplot in one seedling record
and use species code 999. List how many unknown species there are with a brief description of each in
SEEDLING NOTES.
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Item 9.1.1.4 SEEDLING COUNT (CORE 6.4)
[SEEDLING.TREECOUNT]
On each microplot, record the number of live tally seedlings, by SPECIES and CONDITION CLASS When
a seedling count of the full microplot will be prohibitively time consuming (over 50 seedlings for a given
species), it is acceptable to estimate by counting the number of seedlings on one quarter of the microplot
and multiply by four (given that there is only one condition class on the microplot). Repeat for each species.
Conifer seedlings must be at least 6.0 inches in length and less than 1.0 inch at DBH to qualify for counting.
Hardwood seedlings must be at least 12.0 inches in length and less than 1.0 inch at DBH in order to qualify
for counting.
General seedling count rules:
•
Count all live seedlings with their bases inside the microplot boundary regardless of vigor,
damage, or closeness to other trees.
• Count all live seedlings, regardless of substrate (e.g. suspended logs) or life expectancy.
• Multiple “suckers” that originate from the same location, and stump sprouts are considered one
seedling.
• Measure seedling length, not “height”. Length is measured along the main stem from ground level
to the dominant apical leader.
• Do not tally or count “layers” (undetached tree branches partially or completely covered by soil and/
or organic materials, usually at the base) as seedlings.
• Do not tally any seedlings that sprout from a live tally tree.
When Collected: Each accessible forest land condition class (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1) on
each microplot; and each measurable nonforest land condition class (NONFOREST
CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS =1) on each microplot.
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: No errors for 5 or fewer per species; +/-20% percent over a count of 5
Values: 001 through 999
Item 9.1.1.5 SEEDLING NOTES (PNW)
[SEEDLING.NOTES]
Record notes to clarify or explain a special situation in the SEEDLING NOTES.
Section 9.1: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
When Collected: As needed
Field width: 2000 characters
Tolerance: N/A
Values: Single words and abbreviated sentences
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CHAPTER 10 VEGETATION PROFILE
The Phase 2 (P2) Vegetation data are collected to describe vegetation structure and dominant species
composition for vascular plants. The data collected provide a horizontal and vertical estimation of
vegetation located within the sample area and provide information about the most abundant species found
on the subplot. Information on the abundance, structure, and species composition of understory plant
communities has many uses. It can be used to assess wildlife habitat, biomass, forage availability, grazing
potential, vegetation competition with tree growth, fuel loadings from understory vegetation, and potential
site productivity. The most abundant species provide information to describe plant communities and to
predict associated forest stand characteristics. Accurately representing the species present on a site and
monitoring their change in abundance in response to forest development, disturbance, or management is
therefore important to a wide variety of users. This information is also used to augment forest ecosystem
health assessments from Phase 3 (P3) plots, in terms of vegetation structure and rates of change of
community vascular plant composition.
SECTION 10.1 VEGETATION SAMPLING DESIGN
The P2 Vegetation Profile includes measurements of Vegetation Structure canopy cover by layer and total
aerial canopy cover of each growth habit - with additional data collected on the most abundant species.
P2 Vegetation is sampled on accessible condition classes within the 24.0-foot radius subplot. Vegetation
data is collected on all accessible forest land and measurable nonforest conditions in the Pacific Islands. If
the area of an accessible condition class is less than 100 percent on a subplot, P2 Vegetation
measurements are recordedonly on the portion that is in the accessible condition class(es). If multiple
accessible condition classes are present on the subplot, separate estimates are made for each accessible
condition class on the subplot.The P2 Vegetation Profile is best recorded when all plant species are fully
leafed out. However, crews may end up visiting plots early in the season before leaves are fully expanded
or late in the season when plants are beginning to senesce. Notes can be added to Item 10.3.1.4,
VEGETATION SUBPLOT NOTES (CORE OPTIONAL 8.4.5) indicating unusual phenological conditions.
SECTION 10.2 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Canopy Cover – Canopy cover is defined as the area of ground surface covered by a vertical projection of
the canopy of a vascular plant. The canopy is described by a polygon surrounding the outer edges of the
foliage (Figure 10.1), without subtracting any normal spaces occurring between the leaves of plants
(Daubenmire 19591). Overlapping crowns are not double-counted (visualize the canopy cover collapsed
into a 2-dimensional space); the maximum possible canopy cover is the percentage of the subplot area
within the accessible condition.
Canopy cover is collected by height layer and as a total (aerial view) across all layers for each growth habit
in Section 10.5 Vegetation Structure. For each layer, examine the canopy cover of each Structure Growth
Habit as if the other growth habits and other layers do not exist. If a Structure Growth Habit does not have
foliage in a layer, enter 0 (do not count tree boles as cover). For total aerial canopy cover by Structure
Growth Habit, examine each growth habit individually as if the other growth habits do not exist. Total aerial
canopy cover is collected for each most abundantspecies in Section 10.4 Species Composition; examine
each species individually, as if the other species do not exist.
Canopy cover is estimated to the nearest 1 percent. For Vegetation Structure assessments, canopy cover
>0 and ≤1 percent is coded as 1 percent (i.e. trace amounts are coded as 1%). For Species Composition
assessments, a species must have at least 3 percent total aerial canopy cover (i.e. do not round total aerial
canopy cover <3% up to 3%).
1.
Daubenmire. R. 1959. A canopy-coverage method of vegetational analysis. Northwest Science 33(1): 43-64.
Chapter 10: VEGETATION PROFILE
All canopy cover estimates are focused on foliage within the sampled accessible condition class(es) within
the subplot perimeter (24.0-foot radius, horizontal distance). Canopy cover is estimated for each sampled
accessible condition of the subplot. If multiple sampled accessible conditions occur on a subplot, treat the
condition boundary as a vertical wall on the plot: plant foliage is included in the condition it is hanging over,
even if the plant is rooted in a different condition. However, the canopy cover value is always estimated as
a percentage of an entire subplot. That is, if the canopy cover within the accessible condition is about equal
to a circle with a radius of 5.3 feet, the canopy cover estimate will always be 5 percent, even if only 30
percent of the subplot is in the accessible condition on which the canopy cover is being measured.
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Canopy cover is vertically projected from the outline of the foliage at the time of plot visit. All foliage that is
or was alive during the current growing season is included in the cover estimates. Canopy cover from
broken tops and stems is included, unless completely detached. Do not ocularly upright leaning trees.
See tabulation below for canopy cover to area relationships for a 1/24 acre subplot and Figure 10.3:
Example of growth habit by layer and species composition and Figure 10.4 for additional visual calibrations.
Cover
Area (ft2)
1%
3%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
50%
18
54
90
181
271
362
452
905
Square length
on side (ft)
4.3
7.4
9.5
13.4
16.5
19.0
21.3
30.1
Circle
radius (ft)
2.4
4.2
5.4
7.6
9.3
10.7
12.0
17.0
Figure 10.1: Assessing canopy cover.
Section 10.2: GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Growth Habits – P2 Vegetation data are collected by growth habits at each level of detail. In general,
growth habits for vascular plants include trees, shrubs/woody vines, forbs, and graminoids.
Layer Codes – Structure Growth Habits are assessed by layers in Section 10.5 Vegetation Structure, and
one of the following layer codes, see SPECIES VEGETATION LAYER (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.5), Item
10.4.0.9, pg.181, will be assigned to individual plant species’ SPECIES GROWTH HABITs in Section 10.4
Species Composition. Measure the layer height from ground level; see Figure 10.2 for examples of
measuring layer heights on sloping and uneven ground.
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer 3
Layer 4
0 to 2.0 feet
2.1 to 6.0 feet
6.1 to 16.0 feet
Greater than 16 feet
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Figure 10.2: To determine the layer of a plant, measure the height of the layer from the ground.
USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 1 January 2010). National Plant
Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA.
FIA currently uses a stable code set downloaded in January of 2010.
Chapter 10: VEGETATION PROFILE
NRCS PLANTS database – The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) PLANTS Database
provides standardized information about the vascu lar plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of
the U.S. and its territories. It includes names, plant symbols, checklists, distributional data, species
abstracts, characteristics (including growth habits), images, crop information, automated tools, onward Web
links, and references:
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Figure 10.3: Example of growth habit by layer and species composition
Table 10.1:Estimation of canopy cover by layer and aerial view of each Structure Growth Habit in Figure 10.3
Vegetation Structure
Growth Habit
Layer 1
(0-2.0 ft)
Tally tree sp (TT)
Non-tally tree sp (NT)
Shrub/Woody Vine (SH)
Forb (FB)
Graminoid (GR)
005
000
000
002
003
Layer 2
Layer 3
Layer 4
(2.1- 6.0 ft)
(6.1-16.0 ft)
(>16.1 ft)
Percent canopy cover
013
019
008
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
Aerial
022
000
000
002
003
Table 10.2:Estimation of total aerial canopy cover by species in Figure 10.3
Section 10.2: GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Level of Detail
2
2
2
3
3
Species Growth
Habit
GR
SD
SD
LT
LT
Species Code
Cover
Layer
FEAR2
ABCO
POTR5
POTR5
ABCO
003
003
008
008
006
1
1
3
4
3
Note: FRVI, estimated at 2 percent, was not recorded, and ABCO and POTR5 are present as two different
SPECIES GROWTH HABITs (seedling/sapling and large tree) with at least 3 percent total aerial cover
within the SPECIES GROWTH HABIT on the subplot (large trees LT- are not recorded in the Pacific
Islands).
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SECTION 10.3 VEGETATION DATA COLLECTION LOCATION
SUBSECTION 10.3.1 SUBPLOT - LEVEL DATA ITEMS
Item 10.3.1.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 8.4.1)
[SUBPLOT.SUBP]
Record the code corresponding to the number of the subplot.
When collected: On all subplots where P2 vegetation is being sampled (P2 VEGETATION
SAMPLING STATUS = 1 or 2)
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
1
Center subplot
2
North subplot
3
Southeast subplot
4
Southwest subplot
Item 10.3.1.2 P2 VEG SUBPLOT SAMPLE STATUS (CORE OPTIONAL 8.4.2)
[SUBPLOT.P2VEG_SUBP_STATUS_CD]
Record the code to indicate if the subplot was sampled for P2 vegetation. A subplot may be sampled for P2
Vegetation but not have any vascular plants present. If there is any part of an accessible portion of the
subplot where other plot measurements are made but all the P2 Vegetation measurements cannot be
completed on the subplot (for example, deep snow or water, hazardous weather, time limitation), enter code
2 and do not record any P2 Vegetation measurements.
When collected: On all subplots where P2 vegetation is being sampled on accessible forest land (P2
VEGETATION SAMPLING STATUS = 1) and at least one accessible forest land
condition (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1) exists within the 24-foot radius subplot,
or P2 Vegetation is being sampled on all accessible land conditions (P2
VEGETATION SAMPLING STATUS = 2) and at least one accessible forest
condition or measurable nonforest condition (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or
NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS = 1) exists within the 24foot radius subplot.
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
1
Subplot sampled for P2 Vegetation
2
Subplot not sampled for P2 Vegetation
Record the reason why P2 vegetation on a subplot cannot be sampled.
When collected: On all subplots where P2 VEG SUBPLOT SAMPLE STATUS = 2
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Definition
05
Lost data (for office use only)
10
Other (for example, snow or water covering vegetation that is supposed to
be sampled). Record an explanation in SUBPLOT NOTES.
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Item 10.3.1.3 VEGETATION NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE OPTIONAL 8.4.3)
[SUBPLOT.P2VEG_SUBP_NONSAMPLE_REASN_CD]
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Item 10.3.1.4 VEGETATION SUBPLOT NOTES (CORE OPTIONAL 8.4.5)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.NOTES]
Use this field to record notes pertaining to the subplot, and any unusual conditions encountered.
When plant specimens are collected, use this field to record a community type description for each subplot
sampled for P2 Vegetation. The community description is intended to fully automate the specimen
collection process by providing a description of the community in which this plant was found. Some
examples of community descriptions are as follows:
•
•
•
25 year aspen boundary of mature trees. very little slope. a lot of light entry
Acer saccharum floodplain forest. hummock-hollow microtopography.
mature mesic hemlock-hardwood forest adjacent to pond
The community type description field is a note that is accessible via Ctrl+E from the P2 Subplot screen for
P2VEG.
When collected: VEGETATION NONSAMPLED REASON = 10 or as needed
Field width: 2000 alphanumeric characters
Tolerance: N/A
Values: English language words, phrases, and numbers
SECTION 10.4 SPECIES COMPOSITION
Identify the (up to) four most abundant species within each SPECIES GROWTH HABIT (tree seedlings and
saplings, shrubs/woody vines, forbs, graminoids) that occupy 3 percent or greater total aerial canopy cover
on the subplot and within the SPECIES GROWTH HABIT (do not round total aerial canopy cover <3% up to
3%.). Although up to four species per SPECIES GROWTH HABIT can be recorded, crews should not
spend more than 5 minutes searching for additional species when less than four species are not readily
observable. The methods described assume that only one field crew member per plot is entering P2
Vegetation Profile data.
Section 10.4: SPECIES COMPOSITION
When there are multiple accessible conditions within a subplot, the species must be present at 3 percent or
more total aerial canopy cover on the full 24-foot radius subplot and within the SPECIES GROWTH HABIT
in order to be recorded. If part of the subplot is a non-sampled condition (e.g., nonforest condition, not
sampled for P2 Vegetation because 4.2.1.12 P2 VEGETATION SAMPLING STATUS = 1; or inaccessible
condition, not sampled because 5.7.0.4 CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 5), estimate total aerial canopy
cover for the full subplot if possible; otherwise assume the species canopy cover is the same on the nonsampled portion. If a species is present at 3 percent total aerial canopy cover or more on the full subplot
and within the SPECIES GROWTH HABIT, record SPECIES GROWTH HABIT, SPECIES CANOPY
COVER, and SPECIES VEGETATION LAYER separately for each accessible condition. SPECIES
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CANOPY COVER values less than 3 percent for a condition are valid as long as the total aerial canopy
cover of the species on the full subplot and within the SPECIES GROWTH HABIT is at least 3 percent. See
Figure 10.4 for an example of species total aerial canopy cover estimation. See Figure 10.5 for a Species
Composition subplot flow.
Figure 10.4: Example of species total aerial canopy cover estimation on a subplot with 2 accessible conditions.
See Figure 10.1 for total aerial canopy cover across the subplot. In Figure 10.1, species A, D, and E would be
included in estimates of Vegetation Structure by Structure Growth Habit, but not recorded for Species Composition.
Note that species with subplot total aerial canopy cover <3% are not recorded, but that SPECIES CANOPY
COVER recorded on an accessible condition can be less than 3%.
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Figure 10.5: Species Composition subplot flow chart.
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Item 10.4.0.1 SPECIES CODE (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.2)
[P2VEG_PLOT_SPECIES.VEG_FLDSPCD]
Record a code for each most abundant (see Section 10.4, Species Composition) vascular plant species
(i.e. one of the four most abundant species within each growth habit group (tree seedlings and saplings,
shrubs/woody vines, forbs, graminoids) that occupy 3 percent or greater canopy cover on the subplot).
Species codes must be the standardized codes in the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
PLANTS database (currently January 2010 version). Identification to species only is expected. However, if
subspecies information is known, enter the appropriate NRCS code. For graminoids, genus and unknown
codes are acceptable, but do not lump species of the same genus or unknown code. For example, if several
unknown CAREX species are present, only record the individual most abundant species.
If a plant cannot be identified quickly and confidently, assign a NRCS PLANTS genus or unknown code
(listed below) appropriate to the species. Collect a specimen away from the subplot unless the species is
locally sparse or another SPECIMEN NOT COLLECTED REASON CODE (10.4.0.6) applies. A species is
“locally sparse” if 5 or fewer plants are present in the entire plot (4 subplots) and immediate surrounding
area. A species may be sparse and still meet the criteria for inclusion in species composition, but this will be
rare.
Acceptable unknown codes
Code
2FERN
2FORB
2FD
2FM
2GRAM
2GA
2GP
2GL
2PLANT
2SHRUB
2TREE
2VH
2VW
Common Name
Fern or Fern Ally
Forb (herbaceous, not grass nor grasslike)
Forb, dicot
Forb, monocot
Graminoid (grass or grasslike)
Grass, annual
Grass, perennial
Grass-like, (sedges and rushes)
Plant
Shrub (>0.5m)
Tree
Vine, herbaceous
Vine, woody
Section 10.4: SPECIES COMPOSITION
When collected: Species total aerial canopy cover on the full subplot and within a SPECIES
GROWTH HABIT is 3 percent or greater
Field width: 8 alpha-numeric characters
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Accepted NRCS species code when the species is known, or an accepted NRCS
genus or unknown code when the species is not known
Item 10.4.0.2 UNIQUE SPECIES NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.3)
[P2VEG_PLOT_SPECIES.UNIQUE_SP_NBR]
When any SPECIES CODE is entered for the first time on a plot, it is assigned UNIQUE SPECIES
NUMBER = 1. If more than one unidentified species is discovered that is described by the same genus or
acceptable unknown code (see SPECIES CODE above), the next sequential number is assigned. If a
recorded unidentified species is encountered again elsewhere on the plot, the field crew records the
species with the same genus or unknown code with the same unique species number.
When collected: All species recorded
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1-99, assigned in sequential numbers
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Item 10.4.0.3 SPECIES CODE TYPE (PNW)
[P2VEG_PLOT_SPECIES.SPCD_TYPE]
When any SPECIES CODE is entered, it is automatically assigned a SPECIES CODE TYPE determined by
its classification into one of the three SPECIES CODE TYPEs; G = Genus, S= Species, U = Unknown.
When collected: All SPECIES CODEs
Field width: 1 alpha character
Tolerance: N/A
Values: Code Definition
G
Genus
S
Species
U
Unknown
Item 10.4.0.4 SPECIES CODE STATUS (PNW)
[P2VEG_PLOT_SPECIES.SPCD_STATUS]
When any SPECIES CODE is entered which is not expected in the applicable state, SPECIES CODE
STATUS is automatically assigned; SPECIES CODE STATUS = #.
When collected: All SPECIES CODEs not expected in the applicable state
Field width: 1 alpha character
Tolerance: N/A
Values: #
Item 10.4.0.5 SPECIMEN OFFICIALLY COLLECTED (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.6)
[P2VEG_PLOT_SPECIES.SPECIMEN_COLLECTED]
Record a code to indicate whether or nota specimen was collected or not for each species, genus or
unknown code entered as a new unique species.
When collected: All species recorded
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
0
No, a specimen was not collected
1
Yes, a specimen was collected
Item 10.4.0.6 P2 SPECIMEN NOT COLLECTED REASON CODE (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.8)
[P2VEG_PLOT_SPECIES.SPECIMEN_NOT_COLLECTED_REASON]
Record the code that describes why a specimen has not been collected.
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When collected: An unknown code or genus code is entered and SPECIMEN OFFICIALLY
COLLECTED = 0
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
01
Species is locally sparse (fewer than 5 individual plants in area of the plot)
02
Species has no mature foliage or reproductive parts present, so is unlikely
to be identifiable if collected.
03
Hazardous situation
04
Time limitation
05
Wilderness or reserved land where plant collections are not allowed
06
Specimen collected for immediate/local identification
07
Not required by inventory unit
10
Other (explain in notes)
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Item 10.4.0.7 SPECIMEN LABEL NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.7)
[P2VEG_PLOT_SPECIES.SPECIMEN_LABEL_NBR]
Record the label number for the collected specimen. Pre-numbered labels are provided to each crew by the
regional coordinator or auto-generated with the data collection software.
When collected: SPECIMEN OFFICIALLY COLLECTED = 1
Field width: 5 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1 to 99999, as pre-printed and assigned by region or auto-generated in the PDR
Item 10.4.0.8 SPECIES GROWTH HABIT (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.1)
[P2VEG_SUBPLOT_SPP.GROWTH_HABIT_CD]
Record the growth habit of the species. Because many species can exhibit more than one growth habit, it is
important to note which growth habit each recorded species is demonstrating on each accessible condition
in a subplot (subplot-condition).
Tally tree species (all core tree species and any core optional tree species selected by a particular FIA unit)
are always recorded as seedling/sapling (SD) SPECIES GROWTH HABITstrees, even when they exhibit a
shrub-like growth habit in some environments.
Non-tally tree species (tree species not on a particular FIA unit's tree tally list that are woody plants with a
single well-defined dominant stem, not supported by other vegetation or structures [not vines], and which
are, or are expected to become, greater than 13 feet in height) are recorded as seedling/sapling (SD)
SPECIES GROWTH HABITs when they exhibit a tree-like growth habit; and are recorded as shrub (SH)
SPECIES GROWTH HABIT when they exhibit a shrub-like growth habit.
Section 10.4: SPECIES COMPOSITION
A species may be recorded with a different SPECIES GROWTH HABIT on a different subplot-condition on
the same subplot. If a species has more than one growth habit on an accessible condition in a subplot,
record the one SPECIES GROWTH HABIT that is most prevalent within the subplot-condition (except for
tally and non-tally tree species).
When collected: For each species recorded
Field width: 2 alphanumeric characters
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
SD
Seedlings and Saplings: Small trees less than 5 inches DBH, including
tally and non-tally tree species. Seedlings of any length are included (i.e.,
no minimum). Up to four species are recorded if individual species total
aerial canopy cover is at least 3percent on the subplot and within the
SPECIES GROWTH HABIT.
SH
Shrubs/Woody Vines: Woody, multiple-stemmed plants of any size, and
vines. Most cacti are included in this category.
Each FIA region will develop a list of common species that can exhibit
either growth habits (according to the NRCS PLANTS database) with
regional guidance as to which growth habit the species should normally be
assigned, while still allowing species assignments to different growth
habits when the species is obviously present in a different growth habit. Up
to four species are recorded if individual species total aerial canopy cover
is at least 3percent on the subplot and within the SPECIES GROWTH
HABIT.
FB
Forbs Herbaceous, broad-leaved plants; includes non-woody-vines, ferns,
and fern allies (does not include mosses and cryptobiotic crusts). Up to
four species are recorded if individual species total aerial canopy cover is
at least 3 percent o the subplot and within the SPECIES GROWTH HABIT.
GR
Graminoids: Grasses and grass-like plants (includes rushes and sedges).
Up to four species are recorded if individual species total aerial canopy
cover is at least 3 percent on the subplot and within the SPECIES
GROWTH HABIT.
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Item 10.4.0.9 SPECIES VEGETATION LAYER (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.5)
[P2VEG_SUBPLOT_SPP.LAYER]
For each individual species recorded, assign one of the vegetation layers. These layers illustrate the
vertical diversity of the most abundant species found on the subplot.
Assign each plant species record to only one of the vegetation layers per SPECIES GROWTH HABIT per
subplot-condition. If a plant species is found in more than one layer, assign the species to the layer where
most of the canopy cover occurs. If a species occupies multiple layers equally, assign the highest of the
equally occupied layers. If a plant has a seed head that grows much taller than the rest of the plant, record
the layer that the main part of the plant is in, not the top of the seed head.
When collected: For each species recorded.
Field width: 1 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Description
1
0 to 2.0 feet
2
2.1 to 6.0 feet
3
6.1 to 16.0 feet
4
Greater than 16 feet
Item 10.4.0.10 SPECIES CANOPY COVER (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.4)
[P2VEG_SUBPLOT_SPP.COVER_PCT]
For each species recorded, estimate and record the total aerial canopy cover present on the subplotcondition to the nearest 1 percent. Examine each species individually as if the other species do not exist.
When recording SPECIES CANOPY COVER for seedlings and saplings (SPECIES GROWTH HABIT =
SD), do not include any canopy from trees greater than or equal to 5 inches DBH, regardless of how close
to the ground the canopy cover extends.
When collected: All species recorded
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 1 class based on the following canopy cover classes 1%, 2-5%, 6-10%, 11-25%,
26-50%, 51-75%, 76-95%, 96-100%
Values: 001-100
Item 10.4.0.11 VEGETATION SPECIES NOTES (CORE OPTIONAL 8.6.9)
[P2VEG_PLOT_SPECIES.NOTES]
Notes may be entered for any species encountered, but are required for each new species that is not
identified. Enter text that describes the species. This text may be used in the specimen label and unknown
report.
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When collected: As needed
Field width: Unlimited alphanumeric character field
Tolerance: N/A
Values: English language words, phrases, and numbers
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SECTION 10.5 VEGETATION STRUCTURE
In this section, use ocular methods to estimate canopy cover by layer and aerial view coverage for each
Structure Growth Habit, and record to the nearest percent (canopy cover >0 and <1% is coded as 1%; i.e.,
trace amounts are coded as 1%).
Canopy cover by layer:
Estimate the canopy cover in each Structure Growth Habit for each of the four layers. Include Structure
Growth Habits with foliage present on the accessible condition and with foliageoverhanging the
accessible condition. For each layer canopy cover, examine the canopy cover of each Structure Growth
Habit as if the other growth habits and other layers do not exist. Do not double count overlapping crowns
within a Structure Growth Habit; visualize the canopy cover within the layer collapsed into a 2dimensional space. If a Structure Growth Habit does not have foliage in a layer, enter 0 (do not count
tree boles as cover).
Aerial View Coverage:
Determine the total aerial canopy cover by Structure Growth Habit. Examine each Structure Growth
Habit individually as if the other growth habits do not exist. Do not double-count overlapping crowns
within a Structure Growth Habit (maximum cover = the percentage of the subplot area in the accessible
condition).
The total aerial canopy cover for a Structure Growth Habit must be equal to or greater than the highest
canopy cover recorded for an individual layer in that growth habit, but cannot be greater than the sum of
the canopy covers recorded for all the layers in that growth habit.
Vegetation Structure Growth Habits:
Section 10.5: VEGETATION STRUCTURE
Apply the definitions that follow based on the species and appearance of the plants on the subplotcondition (i.e. do not put the same species in multiple Structure Growth Habits on the same subplotcondition). If a tree species has been selected as a tally tree species by the particular FIA unit, always
record that species in the tally tree species growth habit (TT), even if it grows as a shrub in some
environments. Woody plants not on the unit’s tally tree species list may have a tree growth habit in some
environments, and these should be recorded as non-tally tree species (NT). If the growth habit is shrub
in another environment, record that species as a shrub (SH). The definitions (adapted from NRCS
PLANTS) are:
TT Tally Tree Species (TT): All core tree species and any core-optional tree species selected by a
particular FIA unit. Any plant of that species is included, regardless of its shape and regardless of
whether it was tallied on the subplot or microplot during tree tally. Seedlings (any length, no
minimum), saplings, and mature plants are included.
NT Non-tally Tree Species (NT): Tree species not on a particular FIA unit’s tree tally list that are
woody plants with a single well-defined, dominant main stem, not supported by other vegetation
or structures (not vines), and which are, or are expected to become, greater than 13 feet in
height. Seedlings (any length, no minimum), saplings, and mature plants are included.
SH Shrubs/Woody Vines (SH): Woody, multiple-stemmed plants of any size, and woody vines.
Most cacti are included in this category.
FB Forbs (FB): Herbaceous, broad-leaved plants; includes non-woody-vines, ferns, and fern allies
(does not include mosses and cryptobiotic crusts).
GR Graminoids (GR): Grasses and grass-like plants (includes rushes and sedges).
MO Moss/Bryophytes (MO): Small, non-vascular plants - LAYER 1 ONLY.
Item 10.5.0.1 CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 8.4.4)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.CONDID]
Record the number for the sampled accessible condition class in which the vegetation is found. If multiple
accessible sampled conditions occur on the same subplot, data will be collected for each accessible
condition separately.
When collected: Any accessible measured land condition (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or
NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS = 1 when P2 vegetation is
being sampled on the subplot (P2 VEG SUBPLOT SAMPLE STATUS =1)
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
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Values: 1 to 9
Item 10.5.0.2 TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 1 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.1)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.TREE_COVER_PCT_LAYER1]
Record canopy cover for all tally tree species in layer 1 (0-2.0 feet) to the nearest percent. Canopy cover
includes all tally tree species present, regardless of DBH.
When Collected: Any accessible measured land condition (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or
NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS = 1 when P2 vegetation is
being sampled on the subplot (P2 VEG SUBPLOT SAMPLE STATUS = 1)
Field Width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 1 class based on the following canopy cover classes 1%, 2-5%, 6-10%, 11-25%,
26-50%, 51-75%, 76-95%, 96-100%
Values: 000-100
Item 10.5.0.3 TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 2 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.2)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.TREE_COVER_PCT_LAYER2]
Record canopy cover for all tally tree species in layer 2 (2.1- 6.0 feet) to the nearest percent. Canopy cover
includes all tally tree species present, regardless of DBH. Follow the same procedures as for TALLY TREE
SPECIES COVER LAYER 1.
Item 10.5.0.4 TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 3 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.3)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.TREE_COVER_PCT_LAYER3]
Record canopy cover for all tally tree species in layer 3 (6.1- 16.0 feet) to the nearest percent. Canopy
cover includes all tally tree species present, regardless of DBH. Follow the same procedures as for TALLY
TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 1.
Item 10.5.0.5 TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 4 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.4)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.TREE_COVER_PCT_LAYER4]
Record canopy cover for all tally tree species in layer 4 (16.1 feet and above) to the nearest percent.
Canopy cover includes all tally tree species present, regardless of DBH. Follow the same procedures as for
TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 1.
Item 10.5.0.6 TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER – AERIAL VIEW (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.5)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.TREE_COVER_PCT_AERIAL]
Record the total aerial canopy cover for all tally tree species over all layers. Canopy cover includes all tally
tree species present, regardless of DBH. Follow the same procedures as for TALLY TREE SPECIES
COVER LAYER 1, but include all layers.
Record canopy cover for species not on the tally tree species list with tree growth habit in layer 1 (0-2.0
feet) to the nearest percent. Cover includes all non-tally tree species present, regardless of DBH.
When Collected: Any accessible measured land condition (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or
NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS = 1 when P2 vegetation is
being sampled on the subplot (P2 VEG SUBPLOT SAMPLE STATUS = 1)
Field Width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 1 class based on the following canopy cover classes 1%, 2-5%, 6-10%, 11-25%,
26-50%, 51-75%, 76-95%, 96-100%
Values: 000-100
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Item 10.5.0.7 NON-TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 1 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.6)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.NONTALLYTREE_COVER_PCT_LAYER1]
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Item 10.5.0.8 NON-TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 2 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.7)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.NONTALLYTREE_COVER_PCT_LAYER2]
Record canopy cover for species not on the tally tree species list with tree growth form in layer 2 (2.1- 6.0
feet) to the nearest percent. Canopy cover includes all non-tally tree species present, regardless of DBH.
Follow the same procedures as for NON-TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 1.
Item 10.5.0.9 NON-TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 3 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.8)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.NONTALLYTREE_COVER_PCT_LAYER3]
Record canopy cover for species not on the tally tree species list with tree growth form in layer 3 (6.1- 16.0
feet) to the nearest percent. Canopy cover includes all non-tally tree species present, regardless of DBH.
Follow the same procedures as for NON-TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 1.
Item 10.5.0.10 NON-TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 4 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.9)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.NONTALLYTREE_COVER_PCT_LAYER4]
Record a total aerial canopy cover for species not on the tally tree species list with tree growth habit in layer
4 (16.1 feet and above) to the nearest percent. Canopy cover includes all non-tally tree species present,
regardless of DBH. Follow the same procedures as for NON-TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 1.
Item 10.5.0.11 NON-TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER – AERIAL VIEW (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.2)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.NONTALLYTREE_COVER_PCT_AERIAL]
Record the total aerial canopy cover for species not on the tally tree species list with tree growth habit over
all layers. Canopy cover includes all non-tally tree species present, regardless of DBH. Follow the same
procedures as for NON-TALLY TREE SPECIES COVER LAYER 1, but include all layers.
Item 10.5.0.12 SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 1 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.11)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.SHRUB_VINE_COVER_PCT_LAYER1]
Record canopy cover for shrubs/woody vines in layer 1 (0-2.0 feet) to the nearest percent.
When collected: Any accessible measured land condition (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or
NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS = 1 when P2 vegetation is
being sampled on the subplot (P2 VEG SUBPLOT SAMPLE STATUS = 1)
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 1 class based on the following canopy cover classes 1%, 2-5%, 6-10%, 11-25%,
26-50%, 51-75%, 76-95%, 96-100%
Values: 000-100
Section 10.5: VEGETATION STRUCTURE
Item 10.5.0.13 SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 2 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.12)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.SHRUB_VINE_COVER_PCT_LAYER2]
Record canopy cover for shrubs/woody vines in layer 2 (2.1-6.0 feet) to the nearest percent. Follow the
same procedures as for SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 1.
Item 10.5.0.14 SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 3 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.13)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.SHRUB_VINE_COVER_PCT_LAYER3]
Record canopy cover for shrubs/woody vines in layer 3 (6.1-16.0 feet) to the nearest percent. Follow the
same procedures as for SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 1.
Item 10.5.0.15 SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 4 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.14)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.SHRUB_VINE_COVER_PCT_LAYER4]
Record canopy cover for shrubs/woody vines in layer 4 (16.1 feet and above) to the nearest percent. Follow
the same procedures as for SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 1.
Item 10.5.0.16 SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER—AERIAL VIEW (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.15)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.SHRUB_VINE_COVER_PCT_AERIAL]
Record the total aerial canopy cover for the shrub/woody vine growth habit over all layers. Follow the same
procedures as for SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 1, but include all layers.
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Item 10.5.0.17 FORB COVER LAYER 1 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.16)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.FORB_COVER_PCT_LAYER1]
Record canopy cover for forbs in layer 1 (0-2.0 feet) to the nearest percent.
When collected: Any accessible measured land condition (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or
NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS = 1) when P2 vegetation is
being sampled on the subplot (P2 VEG SUBPLOT SAMPLE STATUS = 1)
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 1 class based on the following canopy cover classes 1%, 2-5%, 6-10%, 11-25%,
26-50%, 51-75%, 76-95%, 96-100%
Values: 000-100
Item 10.5.0.18 FORB COVER LAYER 2 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.17)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.FORB_COVER_PCT_LAYER2]
Record canopy cover for forbs in layer 2 (2.1-6.0 feet) to the nearest percent. Follow the same procedures
as for FORB COVER LAYER 1.
Item 10.5.0.19 FORB COVER LAYER 3 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.18)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.FORB_COVER_PCT_LAYER3]
Record canopy cover for forbs in layer 3 (6.1-16.0 feet) to the nearest percent. Follow the same procedures
as for FORB COVER LAYER 1.
Item 10.5.0.20 FORB COVER LAYER 4 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.19)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.FORB_COVER_PCT_LAYER4]
Record canopy cover for forbs in layer 4 (16.1 feet and above) to the nearest percent. Follow the same
procedures as for FORB COVER LAYER 1.
Item 10.5.0.21 FORB COVER—AERIAL VIEW (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.20)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.FORB_COVER_PCT_AERIAL]
Record the total aerial canopy cover for the forb growth habit over all layers. Follow the same procedures
as for FORB COVER LAYER, but include all layers.
Item 10.5.0.22 GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 1 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.21)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.GRAMINOID_COVER_PCT_LAYER1]
Record canopy cover for graminoids in layer 1 (0-2.0 feet) to the nearest percent.
Item 10.5.0.23 GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 2 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.22)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.GRAMINOID_COVER_PCT_LAYER2]
Record canopy cover for graminoids in layer 2 (2.1-6.0 feet) to the nearest percent. Follow the same
procedures as for GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 1.
Item 10.5.0.24 GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 3 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.23)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.GRAMINOID_COVER_PCT_LAYER3]
Record canopy cover for graminoids in layer 3 (6.1-16.0 feet) to the nearest percent. Follow the same
procedures as for GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 1.
Chapter 10: VEGETATION PROFILE
When collected: Any accessible measured land condition (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or
NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS = 1) when P2 vegetation is
being sampled on the subplot (P2 VEG SUBPLOT SAMPLE STATUS = 1)
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 1 class based on the following canopy cover classes 1%, 2-5%, 6-10%, 11-25%,
26-50%, 51-75%, 76-95%, 96-100%
Values: 000-100
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Item 10.5.0.25 GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 4 (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.24)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.GRAMINOID_COVER_PCT_LAYER4]
Record canopy cover for graminoids in layer 4 (16.1 feet and above) to the nearest percent. Follow the
same procedures as for GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 1.
Item 10.5.0.26 GRAMINOID COVER—AERIAL VIEW (CORE OPTIONAL 8.5.25)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.GRAMINOID_COVER_PCT_AERIAL]
Record the total aerial canopy cover for the graminoid growth habit over all layers. Follow the same
procedures as for GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 1, but include all layers.
Item 10.5.0.27 MOSS/BRYOPHYTE COVER LAYER 1 (PACI)
[P2VEG_SUBP_STRUCTURE.MOSS_BRYO_COVER_PCT_PNWRS]
Record the total canopy cover for mosses/bryophytes in layer 1(0-2.0 feet) to the nearest percent.
Individual species will not be recorded, only layer 1 will be assessed, and there is no GROWTH HABIT for
this data item. This is all that will be collected for Moss/Bryophytes.
Section 10.5: VEGETATION STRUCTURE
When collected: Any accessible measured land condition (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or
NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS = 1) when P2 vegetation is
being sampled on the subplot (P2 VEG SUBPLOT SAMPLE STATUS = 1)
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- 1 class based on the following canopy cover classes 1%, 2-5%, 6-10%, 11-25%,
26-50%, 51-75%, 76-95%, 96-100%
Values: 000-100
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CHAPTER 11 INVASIVE PLANTS
The objectives of the Phase 2 (P2) invasive plants protocol are to document abundance and monitor
changes in abundance of selected species over time. Combined with other plot data and other datasets,
this data can be used to predict the future spread of selected species. Invasive plant species are having
tremendous economic and ecological impacts on our nation’s forests, and the impacts are increasing over
time. Providing accurate, statistically valid estimates of the distribution and abundance of some of the most
damaging species will give managers and policy-makers a better understanding of the problem.
Each FIA unit, has developed lists of the most important invasive species to monitor on forested lands.
Depending on local needs or forest conditions, there may be different lists of species for individual states or
portions of states.
Invasive species are sampled on accessible forest and measurable nonforest land condition classes.
Data will be collected by crew members trained and certified in the invasive plants protocol methods. These
crew members are expected to have field guides that allow for unambiguous identification of the plant
species on the list, and training in field identification and cover estimation of those species under different
conditions.
Note: Avoid becoming part of the problem! There is a risk that field crews walking into plot locations
could pick up seeds along roadsides or other patches of invasive plants and spread them through the forest
and on to the plot. Be aware of the vegetation you are traveling through and consider stopping and
removing seeds from boots and clothing before entering uninvaded lands, particularly in remote areas that
are rarely visited.
SECTION 11.1 INVASIVE SPECIES SAMPLE DESIGN
Phase 2 sampling of invasive species is focused on accessible forest condition classes within the 24.0-foot
radius subplot. If the total area of all forest and nonforest land condition classes is less than 100 percent of
a subplot, invasive species measurements are done on both the forest and nonforest land condition
classes. If multiple forest and/or nonforest condition classes are present on the subplot, separate
estimates are made for each condition class on the subplot.
Canopy cover is estimated for any listed invasive species present on the measured condition(s) of a
subplot, regardless of abundance (i.e., there is no minimum cover threshold for sampling). When crews are
not sure about the identification of a plant that might be a listed invasive, they are to collect specimens for
later identification.
SECTION 11.2 SPECIES RECORDS
SUBSECTION 11.2.1 INVASIVE SPECIES DATA ITEMS
Total cover is estimated on measured conditions on each 24.0-foot radius subplot for every species on the
invasive plant list found.
A 1-digit code, generated for each record, that corresponds to the number of the subplot.
When collected: On all subplots where INVASIVES PLANT SAMPLING STATUS = 1 or 2
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code Subplot location
1
Center subplot
2
North subplot
3
Southeast subplot
4
Southwest subplot
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Item 11.2.1.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 9.4)
[INVASIVE_SUBPLOT_SPP.SUBP]
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Item 11.2.1.2 INVASIVE PLANT SUBPLOT SAMPLE STATUS (CORE OPTIONAL 9.5)
[SUBPLOT.INVASIVE_SUBP_STATUS_CD]
Record the code to indicate whether the subplot was sampled for invasive plants. A subplot may be
sampled but not have any invasive plants present. If there is any part of an accessible portion of the subplot
where other plot measurements are made but invasive plants can't be assessed (e.g., because of snow,
water), enter code 3 and do not record any invasive plant measurements.
When collected: On all subplots where invasive species are being sampled on accessible forest land
(INVASIVE PLANT SAMPLING STATUS = 1) and at least one accessible forest land
condition (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1) exists within the 24-foot radius subplot
or invasive species are being sampled on all accessible land conditions (INVASIVE
PLANT SAMPLING STATUS = 2) and at least one accessible forest condition or
measurable nonforest condition (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 1 or NONFOREST
CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS = 1) exists within the 24-foot radius
subplot
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values:
1
Subplot sampled, invasive plants present
2
Subplot sampled, no invasive plants present
3
Subplot not sampled for invasive plants
Item 11.2.1.3 INVASIVE PLANT NONSAMPLED REASON (CORE OPTIONAL 9.6)
[INVASIVE_PLOT_SPECIES.SPECIMEN_NOT_COLLECTED_REASON]
Record the reason why a subplot cannot be sampled for invasive plants.
When collected: On all subplots where INVASIVE PLANT SUBPLOT SAMPLE STATUS = 3
Field width: 2 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Code
Location
5
Lost Data (office use only)
10
Other (for example, snow or water covering vegetation that is supposed to
be sampled, explanation required in SUBPLOT NOTES)
Item 11.2.1.4 INVASIVE PLANT DATA NOTES (CORE OPTIONAL 9.7)
[INVASIVE_PLOT_SPECIES.NOTES]
Use this field to record any notes about the condition on the subplot, particularly any unusual conditions
encountered.
Section 11.2: SPECIES RECORDS
When collected: INVASIVE PLANT NONSAMPLED REASON = 10 or as needed
Field width: Unlimited alphanumeric character field
Tolerance: N/A
Values: English language words, phrases, and numbers
Item 11.2.1.5 CONDITION CLASS NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 9.8)
[INVASIVE_SUBPLOT_SPP.CONDID]
Record the number for the measured condition class in which the invasive plant(s) is found. If multiple
measured conditions occur on the same subplot, data will be collected for each condition separately.
When collected: Any accessible measured land condition within subplots (CONDITION CLASS
STATUS = 1 or NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS = 1) when
invasive plants are being sampled on the subplot (INVASIVE PLANT SUBPLOT
SAMPLE STATUS = 1 or 2)
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1-9
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Item 11.2.1.6 SPECIES CODE (CORE OPTIONAL 9.9)
[INVASIVE_PLOT_SPECIES.VEG_FLDSPCD]
Record the code for any species listed in the table below (Table 11.1) that is found rooted in or overhanging
(and rooted out of) the measured condition within the subplot. For tree species, there are no minimum (or
maximum) height limits as are required for seedling counts. All plants that are or were alive in the current
growing season are included. Species codes must be the standardized codes in the Natural Resource
Conservation Service (NRCS) PLANTS database January 2010 version maintained by the FIA IM group
(USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS database [http://plants.usda.gov/plants]. National Plant Data Center,
Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490).
In many of the invasive plant ID guides used by FIA units, some species are grouped together in the ID
descriptions, and it may be difficult to distinguish between them with the information provided. In addition,
some plants may be hybrids of listed species. Enter the code for the most likely species in the group, or the
first one in the group if you are not sure.
Table 11.1:Invasive Species List for FSM
NRCS
Scientific Name
ANLE4
Antigonon leptopus
CHOD
Chromolaena odorata
CLCH4
Clerodendrum chinense
Common Name
Kosrae Pohnpei Chuuk Yap
X
Siam Weed; K: mahsrihsrihk; P: Wisolmaten rehwel;
X
X
X
X
Chain of love; P: Rohsenpoak sued
C: singipwa
Honolulu rose; C: konrata
X
X
CLQU2 Clerodendrum quadriloculare Bronze leaf; C: Joseph
CLHI3
Clidemia hirta
COGR9 Coccinia grandis
Koster's curse; P: Riapenrot
Ivy-gourd; P: aipikord
COSP8 Costus speciosus
Crepe ginger; P: Sinteren wai
DISE7
Dieffenbachia seguine
Dumbcane
EICR
Eichhornia crassipes
Water hyacinth
Falcataria moluccana;
Syn=Paraserianthes
falcataria, Molucca albizia
HECO11 Hedychium coronarium
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
IMCO2
*Imperata conferta
White ginger; P: sinsea, sinter, sinter oangoahng,
sinter pwetepwet, zinzer; C: sinser, sinsér, sinsér,
tolon, tunun, turun, zinzer: Y: chabubu, chawiwi, sifif
nisepan, trewiwi
Plume grass
IMCY
Imperata cylindrica
Cogon grass
LACA2
Lantana camara
Lantana; K: ros fonacni; P: Randana
X
X
X
Mariscus javanicus
MIMI5
Mikania micrantha
Mile-a-minute; P: selmwadang
MIDI8
Mimosa diplotricha
MIPU8
Mimosa pudica
MOCH2 Momordica charantia
Giant sensitive plant, P: kehsapahl, limeirkelik,
limemeirlap
Sensitive plant; P: limemeirkelik, limemeirpong,
limemeirpwong; C: nikamour
Bitter gourd; P: Sel wah katik
PHKA3
*Phragmites karka
P: Lirau; C: Wowo; Y: Ucheel
PIAU
Piper auritum
False kava; P: Sakau likamw
X
X
SCAC2 Schefflera actinophylla
Octopus tree; P: Tuhkehn kihs
SPCA2
Spathodea campanulata
SPTR6
Sphagneticola trilobata;
Syn=Wedelia trilobata
Syngonium podophyllum
African tulip tree; P: Tuhken Africa; C: liapar; Y:
ramingobchey
Wedelia; K: rosrangrang; P: Dipwongohng; C:
Umuchoch, atiat
Arrowhead vine; P: selkesingketieu
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Bengal trumpet vine; P: Iolen Pengkal
Bold X = Priority Species *Native or potentially native
Useful reference sites http://manoa.hawaii.edu/botany/plants_of_micronesia/
X
X
X
Wild sugarcane; C: Aset, enne
THGR3 Thunbergia grandiflora
X
X
SACCH Saccharum spp.
SYPO
X
http://www.hear.org/pier/
X
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MAJA5
X
X
Albizia, kerosene plant; P: Tuhke karsihn
Tangantangan; K: rohbohtin, tuhngantuhngan; P:
tangutang, telengtungd, telentund; Y: ganitnityuwan
Javanese flatsedge; C: Nikounoun
X
X
X
X
X
FAMO
LELE10 Leucaena leucocephala
X
X
X
X
X
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If a species is suspected of being a listed invasive but cannot be identified quickly and confidently, assign a
NRCS PLANTS unknown code. A subset of acceptable unknown codes that can be used is listed below
(Table 11.2). Collect a specimen unless the species is locally sparse. A species is “locally sparse” if five or
fewer plants are present in the entire plot (4 subplots) and immediate surrounding area.
Table 11.2: NRCS Unknown Codes
Unknown Code
2FERN
2FORB
2GRAM
2PLANT
2SHRUB
2SUBS
2TREE
2VH
2VW
Common Name
Fern or Fern Ally
Forb (herbaceous, not grass nor grasslike)
Graminoid (grass or grasslike)
Plant
Shrub (>.5m)
Subshrub (<.5m)
Tree
Vine, herbaceous
Vine, woody
When collected: Any accessible measured land condition within subplots (CONDITION CLASS
STATUS = 1 or NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS SAMPLING STATUS = 1) when
invasive plants are being sampled on the subplot (INVASIVE PLANT SUBPLOT
SAMPLE STATUS = 1 or 2)
Field width: 8 alpha-numeric characters
Tolerance: No errors
Values: Accepted NRCS species code from the appropriate list for the unit when the species
is known, or a NRCS unknown code when the species is not known.
Item 11.2.1.7 UNIQUE SPECIES NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 9.10)
[INVASIVE_PLOT_SPECIES.UNIQUE_SP_NBR]
When any species code is entered for the first time on a plot, the UNIQUE SPECIES NUMBER
automatically assigned is “1”. If more than one unidentified species is recorded that is described by the
same unknown code, the next sequential number is assigned. If a previously-recorded unidentified species
is encountered again elsewhere on the plot, the UNIQUE SPECIES NUMBER that corresponds to the
earlier encountered specimen must be entered. For example, an unknown thistle and unknown hawkweed
would both be given a species code of “2FORB” but would need to be given different UNIQUE SPECIES
NUMBERs when measured.
Section 11.2: SPECIES RECORDS
When collected: All species records
Field width: 2 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1-99, assigned in sequential numbers
Item 11.2.1.8 SPECIES CODE TYPE (PNW)
[INVASIVE_PLOT_SPECIES.SPCD_TYPE]
When any SPECIES CODE is entered, it is automatically assigned a SPECIES CODE TYPE determined by
its classification into one of the three SPECIES CODE TYPEs; G = Genus, S= Species, U = Unknown.
When collected: All SPECIES CODEs
Field width: 1 alpha character
Tolerance: N/A
Values: Code Definition
G
Genus
S
Species
U
Unknown
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Item 11.2.1.9 SPECIES CODE STATUS (PNW)
[INVASIVE_PLOT_SPECIES.SPCD_STATUS]
When any SPECIES CODE is entered which is not expected in the applicable state, SPECIES CODE
STATUS is automatically assigned; SPECIES CODE STATUS = #.
When collected: All SPECIES CODEs not expected in the applicable state
Field width: 1 alpha character
Tolerance: N/A
Values: #
Item 11.2.1.10 SPECIES CANOPY COVER (CORE OPTIONAL 9.11)
[INVASIVE_SUBPLOT_SPP.COVER_PCT]
A rapid canopy cover estimate, to the nearest percent cover, is made for each species for all foliage across
all layer heights. All vegetation and plant parts that are or were alive during the current growing season are
included in the cover estimates (e.g. brown Canada thistle in late summer is counted, live buds on Russian
olive in late fall are used to estimate crown cover). Canopy cover is based on a vertically-projected polygon
described by the outline of the foliage, ignoring any normal spaces occurring between the leaves of plants
(Daubenmire 1959), and ignoring overlap among multiple layers of a species. Canopy cover estimates are
only made for the area within each measured condition—for example, vegetation cover over-hanging a
nonforest road condition is not included in the adjacent forested condition estimate.
For each species, cover can never exceed 100 percent. Cover is estimated for each measured condition on
the subplot separately. However, the foliage cover is always estimated as a percent of an entire subplot. For
example, on a subplot with two sampled conditions, a species occurs with a cover equal to a circle with a
radius of 7.6 feet on the full subplot, or 10 percent cover. On condition class number 1 it covers an area
equal to a circle of 2.4 feet radius and is recorded as 1 percent cover. The remainder, 9 percent cover, is
recorded for condition number 2. If the species is only present on condition class number 1 with an area
equal to a circle of 2.4-feet radius it is recorded as 1 percent. The proportion of the subplot in each condition
does not matter.
If cover is greater than 0 but less than 1.5 percent, record as 1 percent cover. For species of moderate
cover, it may be easiest to divide the subplots into quarters, estimate canopy cover of each quarter
separately, and then add them together. The following area-cover sizes may be useful in developing
estimates for an entirely forested subplot:
Subplot radius = 24.0 feet, Subplot area = 1809 ft2
Cover Area (ft2) Length of a side of a
Radius of circular
square (ft)
area (ft)
1%
18
4.3
2.4
3%
54
7.4
4.1
5%
90
9.5
5.3
10%
181
13.4
7.6
20%
362
19
10.7
Item 11.2.1.11 INVASIVE SPECIMEN COLLECTED (CORE OPTIONAL 9.13)
[INVASIVE_PLOT_SPECIES.SPECIMEN_COLLECTED]
Record a code to indicate whether or not a specimen was collected for each species genus or unknown
code entered as a new unique species. If a plant specimen is not collected, describe the reason it was not
collected in INVASIVE PLANT NOTES (Item 11.2.1.13).
When collected: All species records when INVASIVE PLANT SPECIMEN COLLECTION RULE = 1
Field width: 1 digit
Tolerance: No errors
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When collected: All species records
Field width: 3 digits
Tolerance: +/- one class based on the following canopy cover classes: 1%, 2-5%, 6-10%, 1125%, 26-50%, 51-75%, 76-95%, and 96-100%
Values: 001 to 100
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Values: Value Description
0
No, a specimen was not officially collected
1
Yes, a specimen was officially collected
Item 11.2.1.12 SPECIMEN LABEL NUMBER (CORE OPTIONAL 9.14)
[INVASIVE_PLOT_SPECIES.SPECIMEN_LABEL_NBR]
Record the label number for the collected specimen. Numbered labels are provided to each crew.
When collected: Where INVASIVE SPECIMEN COLLECTED = 1
Field width: 5 digits
Tolerance: No errors
Values: 1 to 99999, as pre-printed and assigned by FIA unit.
Item 11.2.1.13 INVASIVE PLANT NOTES (CORE OPTIONAL 9.15)
[INVASIVE_PLOT_SPECIES.NOTES]
Notes are required for each record with an unknown code. Enter text that describes the species or that
explains why it was not collected, if collection was not done.
Section 11.2: SPECIES RECORDS
When collected: Required for each record with an unknown code and SPECIMEN LABEL NUMBER
Field width: Unlimited alphanumeric character field
Tolerance: N/A
Values: English language words, phrases, and numbers
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APPENDIX A REFERENCE INFORMATION
SECTION A.1 COUNTY AND STATE FIPS CODES
STATENM
Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii
COUNTYCD
001
003
005
007
009
60
60
60
60
60
64
64
64
64
66
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
American Samoa
American Samoa
American Samoa
American Samoa
American Samoa
Federated States of Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia
Guam
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
20
30
40
10
50
2
5
40
60
10
7
10
30
40
50
60
70
73
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
385
390
400
410
420
430
COUNTYNM
Hawaii(ISLAND-HAWAII)
Honolulu(ISLAND-OAHU)
Kalawao(ISLAND-MOLOKAI-not the county)
Kauai(ISLANDS-KAUAI and NIHAU)
Maui(ISLANDS-MAUI, KAHOOLAWE,
LANAI, and most of MOLOKAI)
Manu'a (ISLANDS – TAU, OFU, OLOSEGA)
Rose
Swains
Tutuila East
Tutuila West
Chuuk
Kosrae
Pohnpei
Yap
Guam
Ailinginae
Ailinglaplap
Ailuk
Arno
Aur
Bikar
Bikini
Bokak
Ebon
Enewetak
Erikub
Jabat
Jaluit
Jemo
Kili
Kwajalein
Lae
Lib
Likiep
Majuro
Maloelap
Mejit
Mili
Namorik
Namu
Rongelap
Rongrik
Toke
Ujae
Ujelang
Utrik
Wotho
Wotje
Appendix A: REFERENCE INFORMATION
STATECD
15
15
15
15
15
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Section A.1: COUNTY AND STATE FIPS CODES
STATECD
STATENM
COUNTYCD
COUNTYNM
69
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
85
Northern Islands (ISLANDS Agrihan,
Alamagan, Anatahan, Asuncion, Farallon de
Medinilla, Farallon de Pajaros, Guguan,
Maug, Pagan, Sarigan)
69
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
100
Rota
69
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
110
Saipan
69
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
120
Tinian
70
Palau
2
Aimeliik
70
Palau
4
Airai
70
Palau
10
Angaur
70
Palau
50
Hatoboheit
70
Palau
100
Kayangel
70
Palau
150
Koror
70
Palau
212
Melekeok
70
Palau
214
Ngaraard
70
Palau
218
Ngarchelong
70
Palau
222
Ngardmau
70
Palau
224
Ngatpang
70
Palau
226
Ngchesar
70
Palau
227
Ngernmlengui
70
Palau
228
Ngiwal
70
Palau
350
Peleliu
70
Palau
370
Sonsorol
195
pg.
SECTION A.2 FIPS CODES, UTM ZONES, AND DECLINATIONS
(FIP Code) State or Territory
Island
(64) Federated States of Micronesia
Latitude
º ' "
Longitude
º ' "
UTM
Zone
Previous
Declination
New
Declination
(002) Chuuk Atoll
Etal
05 34 05 N 153 35 10 E 56
6 deg. East
Losap
06 53 44 N 152 44 01 E 56
5 deg. East
Lukunor
05 30 22 N 153 47 58 E 56
6 deg. East
Murilo
08 41 16 N 152 20 26 E 56
5 deg. East
Nama
06 59 48 N 152 34 39 E 56
5 deg. East
Namoluk
05 55 34 N 153 06 41 E 56
5 deg. East
Namonuito
08 59 27 N 150 07 22 E 55
4 deg. East
Nomwin
08 25 47 N 151 44 28 E 56
5 deg. East
Pulap
07 38 41 N 149 25 15 E 55
4 deg. East
Pulusuk
06 41 31 N 149 18 51 E 55
4 deg. East
Puluwat
07 21 26 N 149 12 01 E 55
4 deg. East
Satawan
05 19 30 N 153 44 12 E 55
6 deg. East
Truk/Chuuk Lagoon
07 25 08 N 151 43 55 E 56
5 deg. East
4
05 18 58 N 162 59 02 E 58
8 deg. East
7
03 50 42 N 155 00 04 E 56
6 deg. East
(005) Kosrae
Kosrae
(040) Pohnpei
Nukuoro
Oroluk
07 37 44 N 155 09 41 E 56
6 deg. East
Pakin
07 04 53 N 157 48 20 E 57
6 deg. East
Pingelap
06 12 47 N 160 41 56 E 57
7 deg. East
Pohnpei
06 57 45 N 158 13 58 E 57
6 deg. East
6
Dekehtik
6
Na
6
Parem
6
Takaieu/Dehpehk
6
Eauripik
06 41 14 N 143 04 55 E 55
3 deg. East
Elato
07 31 00 N 146 11 08 E 55
3 deg. East
Fais
09 45 54 N 140 31 20 E 54
2 deg. East
Faraulep
08 35 52 N 144 33 25 E 54
3 deg. East
Gaferut
09 13 58 N 145 22 59 E 55
3 deg. East
Ifilik
07 15 23 N 144 27 03 E 55
3 deg. East
Lamotrek
07 27 40 N 146 23 33 E 55
4 deg. East
Ngulu
08 29 37 N 137 21 48 E 55
1 deg. East
Olimarao
07 42 09 N 145 52 46 E 55
3 deg. East
Satawal
07 21 29 N 147 02 08 E 55
4 deg. East
Pikelot
08 05 16 N 147 38 08 E 55
4 deg. East
Sorol
08 08 00 N 140 24 39 E 54
2 deg. East
Ulithi
09 57 41 N 139 36 13 E 54
1 deg. East
West Fayu
08 05 21 N 146 44 28 E 54
3 deg. East
Woleai
07 22 32 N 143 54 50 E 54
3 deg. East
Yap
09 31 46 N 134 36 00 E 54
1 deg. East
1
Appendix A: REFERENCE INFORMATION
(060) Yap
196
pg.
(FIP Code) State or Territory
Island
Rumung
Latitude
º ' "
Longitude
º ' "
UTM
Zone
Previous
Declination
New
Declination
0.4
Section A.2: FIPS CODES, UTM ZONES, AND DECLINATIONS
(70) Palau
(2) Aimelik
53
1 deg. East
(10) Angaur
53
1 deg. East
(100) Kayangel
53
1 deg. East
(150) Koror
53
1 deg. East
(212) Melekeok
53
1 deg. East
(214) Ngaraard
53
1 deg. East
(218) Ngarchelong
53
1 deg. East
(222) Ngardmau
53
1 deg. East
(224) Ngatpang
53
1 deg. East
(226) Ngchesar
53
1 deg. East
(227) Ngernmlengui
53
1 deg. East
(228) Ngiwal
53
1 deg. East
(350) Sonsorol
53
1 deg. East
197
pg.
SECTION A.3 SLOPE CORRECTION TABLE
Expansion
Factor
Expansion Factor
Reciprocal
-----Slope Distance-----
10
15
20
25
30
1.005
1.01
1.02
1.03
1.04
0.995
0.99
0.98
0.97
0.96
24.0 feet
24.1
24.3
24.5
24.7
25.1
100 feet
100.5
101.1
102.0
103.1
104.4
35
40
45
50
55
1.06
1.08
1.10
1.12
1.14
0.94
0.93
0.91
0.89
0.88
25.4
25.8
26.3
26.8
27.4
105.9
107.7
109.7
111.8
114.1
60
65
70
75
80
1.17
1.19
1.22
1.25
1.28
0.86
0.84
0.82
0.80
0.78
28.0
28.6
29.3
30.0
30.7
116.6
119.3
122.1
125.0
128.1
85
90
95
100
105
1.31
1.35
1.38
1.41
1.45
0.76
0.74
0.72
0.71
0.69
31.5
32.3
33.1
33.9
34.8
131.2
134.5
137.9
141.4
145.0
110
115
120
125
130
1.49
1.52
1.56
1.60
1.64
0.67
0.66
0.64
0.62
0.61
35.7
36.6
37.5
38.4
39.4
148.7
152.4
156.2
160.1
164.0
135
140
145
150
155
1.68
1.72
1.76
1.80
1.84
0.60
0.58
0.57
0.55
0.54
40.3
41.3
42.3
43.3
44.3
168.0
172.0
176.1
180.3
184.5
Appendix A: REFERENCE INFORMATION
Percent
198
pg.
SECTION A.4 METRIC EQUIVALENTS AND AIDS
Length
=
2.54 centimeters (cm.)
=
3.048 centimeters (cm.)
=
0.3048 meter (m.)
=
1.609 kilometers (km.)
=
.03 foot (ft.)
=
3.2808 feet (ft.)
=
5280 feet
Area
1 acre
=
0.4 hectare (ha.) (approximately)
5 acres
=
2 hectares (ha.) (approximately)
1,000 acres
=
404.7 hectares (ha.)
1 hectare
=
2.471 acres (ac.)
2.5 hectares
=
6 acres (ac.) (approximately)
Volume
1,000 cubic feet
=
28.3 meters (m3)
1 cubic foot per acre
=
0.07 cubic meter per hectare (m3/ha)
Condition Class Minimum Area
0.4 hectares (1 acre)
=
4,000 square meters
=
40 meters x 100 meters
=
35 meter radius circle
1 acre
=
118 foot radius circle
=
209 feet x 209 feet
=
43,560 square feet
Metric System - Length
1 meter
=
10 decimeters (dm.)
1 meter
=
100 centimeters (cm.)
1 meter
=
1,000 millimeters (mm.)
.001 meters
=
1 millimeter
.01 meters
=
1 centimeter
.1 meters
=
1 decimeter
1 meter
=
1 meter
10 meters
=
1 decameter
100 meters
=
1 hectometer
1,000 meters
=
1 kilometer
Photo Scales
Scale
Length on Photo
Length on Ground
1:15,840
1 mm.
15.8 meters
1:24,000
1 mm.
24.0 meters
1:31,680
1 mm.
31.7 meters
1:40,000
1 mm.
40.0 meters
1:15,840
1 inch
1,320 feet
0.1 inch
132 feet
.05 inch (1/20)
66 feet
1:24,000
1 inch
2,000 feet
0.1 inch
200 feet
.05 inch (1/20)
100 feet
1:31,680
1 inch
2,640 feet
0.1 inch
264 feet
.05 inch (1/20)
132 feet
1:40,000
1 inch
3,333 feet
0.1 inch
333 feet
.05 inch (1/20)
166 feet
Section A.4: METRIC EQUIVALENTS AND AIDS
1 inch
0.1 feet
1 foot
1 mile
1 centimeter (cm.)
1 meter (m.)
1 mile
199
pg.
APPENDIX B TREE SPECIES LIST
SECTION B.1 TREE SPECIES LIST
NRCS Code
CUPRE
PINUS
2TE
ACACI
ACFA
AIAL
ALNUS
CELTI
EUCAL
EUGL
EUCA2
EUGR12
EURO2
DIOSP
FRAM2
MOAL
PATO2
MAPA28
OSTR
PERSE
PROSO
PRPE3
QUERC
CASUA
CAGL11
CICA
CITRU2
COSE2
MAIN3
PIPI3
SCAC2
SYCU
TAIN2
CONU
SWMA2
ULPU
COER2
RHMA2
MEQU
MEAZ
TRSE6
2TB
2TREE
BAGA2
ACAN10
ACAU
ACCO
ACKO
ACKO2
ACMA12
ACME80
ACME
ACPA81
ADPA
ADENA
AGMA14
AGPA19
Scientific Name
Cupressus spp.
Pinus spp.
Tree conifer
Acacia spp.
Acacia farnesiana
Ailanthus altissima
Alnus spp.
Celtis spp.
Eucalyptus spp.
Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Eucalyptus grandis
Eucalyptus robusta
Diospyros spp.
Fraxinus americana
Morus alba
Paulownia tomentosa
Maytenus palauica
Osmoxylon truncatum
Persea spp.
Prosopis spp.
Prunus persica
Quercus spp.
Casuarina spp.
Casuarina glauca
Cinnamomum camphora
Citrus spp.
Cordia sebestena
Mangifera indica
Piscidia piscipula
Schefflera actinophylla
Syzygium cumini
Tamarindus indica
Cocos nucifera
Swietenia mahagoni
Ulmus pumila
Conocarpus erectus
Rhizophora mangle
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Melia azedarach
Triadica sebifera
Tree hardwood
Tree unknown
Bactris gasipaes
Acacia aneura
Acacia auriculiformis
Acacia confusa
Acacia koa
Acacia koaia
Acacia mangium
Acacia mearnsii
Acacia melanoxylon
Acacia parramattensis
Adenanthera pavonina
Adenanthera spp.
Aglaia mariannensis
Aglaia palauensis
NRCS Code
AGPO4
AGSA9
AGLAI
AICO2
AIRA2
AILAN
ALCH2
ALFA5
ALLE
ALRE
ALSA10
ALBIZ
ALMA
ALSA12
ALECT
ALMO2
ALEUR
ALTR11
ALLOP
ALTE13
ALTI2
ALNE2
ALCA21
ALPO3
ALPHI
ALZI
ALMA16
ALPA22
ALSTO
ANOC
ANIN13
ANEV
ANCH9
ANMU2
ANRE
ANNON
ANSQ
ANKA
ANBU3
ANKU3
ANPL2
ANPO8
ANPU2
ANSP14
ANTID
ANIN2
ARAN15
ARCO32
AREX4
ARHE12
ARAUC2
ARAL
AREL4
ARDIS
ARCA41
ARPI6
ARAL7
ARHE2
ARMA28
ARNO
AROD2
ARTOC
Scientific Name
Aglaia ponapensis
Aglaia samoensis
Aglaia spp.
Aidia cochinchinensis
Aidia racemosa
Ailanthus spp.
Albizia chinensis
Albizia falcataria
Albizia lebbeck
Albizia retusa
Albizia saponaria
Albizia spp.
Alectryon macrococcus
Elattostachys falcata
Alectryon spp.
Aleurites moluccana
Aleurites spp.
Aleurites trisperma
Allophylus spp.
Allophylus triphyllus
Allophylus timorensis
Alnus nepalensis
Alphitonia carolinensis
Alphitonia ponderosa
Alphitonia spp.
Alphitonia zizyphoides
Alstonia macrophylla
Alstonia pacifica
Alstonia spp.
Anacardium occidentale
Anacolosa insularis
Angiopteris evecta
Annona cherimola
Annona muricata
Annona reticulata
Annona spp.
Annona squamosa
Antidesma kapuae
Antidesma bunius
Antidesma kusaiense
Antidesma platyphyllum
Antidesma ponapense
Antidesma pulvinatum
Antidesma sphaerocarpum
Antidesma spp.
Antirhea inconspicua
Araucaria angustifolia
Araucaria columnaris
Araucaria excelsa
Araucaria heterophylla
Araucaria spp.
Archontophoenix alexandrae
Ardisia elliptica
Ardisia spp.
Areca catechu
Arenga pinnata
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Artocarpus mariannensis
Artocarpus nobilis
Artocarpus odoratissimus
Artocarpus spp.
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Code
50
100
299
300
303
341
350
460
510
511
512
513
514
520
541
681
712
715
718
720
755
764
800
855
856
858
860
865
885
887
888
896
897
908
940
974
987
989
992
993
994
998
999
5261
6002
6003
6004
6006
6007
6009
6010
6011
6014
6028
6029
6042
6043
Code
6044
6046
6047
6048
6049
6051
6057
6058
6059
6061
6062
6063
6069
6072
6073
6075
6077
6078
6083
6084
6085
6086
6088
6089
6090
6091
6095
6096
6097
6107
6109
6118
6124
6128
6129
6130
6131
6135
6137
6138
6139
6142
6143
6144
6145
6148
6154
6155
6156
6157
6158
6159
6161
6166
6167
6169
6171
6173
6175
6176
6177
6178
200
Section B.1: TREE SPECIES LIST
pg.
Code
6179
6181
6185
6186
6187
6188
6189
6190
6193
6197
6198
6199
6200
6203
6205
6206
6208
6213
6215
6216
6220
6221
6222
6223
6225
6226
6230
6236
6237
6238
6239
6242
6243
6244
6245
6246
6247
6248
6250
6260
6262
6264
6267
6268
6269
6277
6278
6279
6280
6286
6299
6318
6320
6329
6341
6342
6343
6344
6345
6346
6347
6366
NRCS Code
ARBR11
ASDI14
ASNA10
ASPA37
ASPI11
ASSA23
ASTRO4
ASSU31
ATRA2
AVBI
AVCA
AVERR
AVAL
AVMA3
AVICE
AZIN2
BATA
BAPA8
BAMBU
BAVU2
BAAS3
BARA5
BASA9
BARRI
BABI6
BAMO2
BAUHI
BIJA
BISCH
BIOR
BIXA
BOBR3
BOEL3
BOSA2
BOBEA
BOTI
BOFR2
BOCCO
BOVI7
BRAR6
BRPA4
BRCA12
BRPA15
BRSE11
BRUGU
BUEN
BUME4
BUPA16
BUCHA
BUAS
BURI3
CAKA5
CASA28
CAVI23
CAIN4
CANE31
CAPE15
CASO12
CALOP
CAPR
CALOT
CABR18
Scientific Name
Arytera brackenridgei
Ascarina diffusa
Astronidium navigatorum
Astronidium palauense
Astronidium pickeringii
Astronidium samoense
Astronidium spp.
Astronidium subcordata
Atuna racemosa
Averrhoa bilimbi
Averrhoa carambola
Averrhoa spp.
Avicennia marina subsp. Marina
Avicennia marina
Avicennia spp.
Azadirachta indica
Baccaurea taitensis
Badusa palauensis
Bambusa spp.
Bambusa vulgaris
Barringtonia asiatica
Barringtonia racemosa
Barringtonia samoensis
Barringtonia spp.
Bauhinia binata
Bauhinia monandra
Bauhinia spp.
Bischofia javanica
Bischofia spp.
Bixa orellana
Bixa spp.
Bobea brevipes
Bobea elatior
Bobea sandwicensis
Bobea spp.
Bobea timonioides
Bocconia frutescens
Bocconia spp.
Boehmeria virgata
Broussaisia arguta
Broussonetia papyrifera
Brugmansia candida
Bruguiera parviflora
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Bruguiera spp.
Buchanania engleriana
Buchanania merrillii
Buchanania palawensis
Buchanania spp.
Buddleja asiatica
Burckella richii
Caesalpinia kavaiensis
Caesalpinia sappan
Callistemon viminalis
Calophyllum inophyllum
Calophyllum neo-ebudicum
Calophyllum pelewense
Calophyllum soulattri
Calophyllum spp.
Calotropis procera
Calotropis spp.
Campnosperma brevipetiolatum
Code
6367
6370
6372
6373
6374
6375
6377
6378
6381
6395
6396
6397
6398
6399
6400
6401
6405
6408
6415
6417
6418
6420
6422
6430
6433
6434
6437
6439
6441
6444
6445
6449
6452
6459
6460
6461
6462
6463
6469
6470
6472
6473
6474
6477
6478
6482
6483
6492
6493
6494
6495
6496
6497
6498
6499
6500
6503
6504
6507
6508
6509
6510
NRCS Code
CABR42
CAOD
CAHA39
CAHI14
CAIN42
CAOV7
CANAR2
CAVI26
CAME35
CAPA23
CARIC
CARE22
CARMO
CAMI36
CARYO
CAUR3
CACA28
CASEA
CAFI3
CAGR11
CAJA3
CASI4
CASSI
CAEL5
CACU8
CAEQ
CALI8
CALO8
CEOB
CECRO
CEOD
CEPE2
CEPA6
CEDI12
CEFL2
CEMA20
CEOD2
CERBE
CEHI3
CEREU
CETA2
CEAU2
CEDI6
CENO
CESTR
CHAT2
CHCE
CHHE3
CHKU
CHOL3
CHRO2
CHAMA15
CHDE3
CHEL
CHOB2
CHOV2
CHARP
CHTO3
CHDO3
CHFA
CHFO4
CHPL
Scientific Name
Campnosperma brevipetiolata
Cananga odorata
Canarium mafoa
Canarium hirsutum
Canarium indicum
Canarium ovatum
Canarium spp.
Canarium vitiense
Psydrax merrillii
Carica papaya
Carica spp.
Carmona retusa
Carmona spp.
Caryota mitis
Caryota spp.
Caryota urens
Casearia cauliflora
Casearia spp.
Cassia fistula
Cassia grandis
Cassia javanica
Cassia siamea
Cassia spp.
Castilla elastica
Casuarina cunninghamiana
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina litorea
Catalpa longissima
Cecropia obtusifolia
Cecropia spp.
Cedrela odorata
Ceiba pentandra
Celtis paniculata
Cerbera dilatata
Cerbera floribunda
Cerbera manghas
Cerbera odollam
Cerbera spp.
Cereus hildmannianus
Cereus spp.
Ceriops tagal
Cestrum aurantiacum
Cestrum diurnum
Cestrum nocturnum
Cestrum spp.
Chamaesyce atrococca
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce herbstii
Chamaesyce kuwaleana
Chamaesyce olowaluana
Chamaesyce rockii
Chamaesyce spp.
Charpentiera densiflora
Charpentiera elliptica
Charpentiera obovata
Charpentiera ovata
Charpentiera spp.
Charpentiera tomentosa
Cheirodendron dominii
Cheirodendron fauriei
Cheirodendron forbesii
Cheirodendron platyphyllum
201
pg.
NRCS Code
CHEIR
CHTR2
CHOA
CHENO
CHVI22
CHCA10
CHOL
CIHE7
CICH
CIGL
CIME8
CIBOT
CIPU
CINCH
CIBU2
CICA2
CIPE6
CISE2
CINNA2
CIVE2
CICA8
CISP3
CITHA
CISA2
CIAU
CIAU8
CILI5
CISI3
CIGR
CIHY2
CIMA10
CIMA5
CIME3
CIMI3
CIRE3
CLCA15
CLFA6
CLLO5
CLMA25
CLSA
CLAOX
CLCA18
CLIN8
CLEIS5
CLLE3
CLAR4
CLCL
CLDR2
CLFA
CLGR3
CLHA4
CLKA
CLKO
CLLI3
CLMI3
CLMO5
CLOB2
CLPA6
CLPA8
CLPE2
CLPE3
CLPY2
Scientific Name
Cheirodendron spp.
Cheirodendron trigynum
Chenopodium oahuense
Chenopodium spp.
Chionanthus vitiensis
Chrysophyllum cainito
Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Cibotium heleniae
Cibotium chamissoi
Cibotium glaucum
Cibotium menziesii
Cibotium spp.
Cinchona pubescens
Cinchona spp.
Cinnamomum burmannii
Cinnamomum carolinense
Cinnamomum pedatinervium
Cinnamomum sessilifolium
Cinnamomum spp.
Cinnamomum verum
Citharexylum caudatum
Citharexylum spinosum
Citharexylum spp.
Citronella samoensis
Citrus aurantifolia
Citrus aurantium
Citrus limon
Citrus sinensis
Citrus grandis
Citrus hystrix
Citrus macroptera
Citrus maxima
Citrus medica
Citrus mitis
Citrus reticulata
Claoxylon carolinianum
Claoxylon fallax
Claoxylon longiracemosum
Claoxylon marianum
Claoxylon sandwicense
Claoxylon spp.
Cleistanthus carolinianus
Cleistanthus insularis
Cleistanthus spp.
Clermontia leptoclada
Clermontia arborescens
Clermontia clermontioides
Clermontia drepanomorpha
Clermontia fauriei
Clermontia grandiflora
Clermontia hawaiiensis
Clermontia kakeana
Clermontia kohalae
Clermontia lindseyana
Clermontia micrantha
Clermontia montis-loa
Clermontia oblongifolia
Clermontia pallida
Clermontia parviflora
Clermontia peleana
Clermontia persicifolia
Clermontia pyrularia
Code
6627
6628
6629
6630
6632
6633
6634
6635
6636
6645
6651
6652
6670
6681
6684
6685
6686
6687
6691
6693
6694
6697
6699
6702
6703
6709
6716
6717
6718
6719
6720
6721
6722
6724
6726
6729
6731
6733
6736
6741
6742
6744
6745
6749
6750
6751
6752
6754
6755
6756
6758
6760
6769
6771
6772
6778
6779
6781
6783
6784
6786
6787
NRCS Code
CLSI3
CLERM
CLTU2
CLWA2
CLCH4
CLGL2
CLIN
CLMA24
CLERO2
CLCA21
CLRO
CLUSI
COUV
COCOS
COAR2
CORO8
COLI8
COFFE
COSC13
COAR3
COAS3
COOP
COLUB
COTE15
COBA17
CONOC
COFO2
COKA
COLO4
COMO3
COOC3
COPU8
CORH
COPRO
COWA4
COAS6
COCO5
CODI18
COMI6
CORDI
COSU2
COFR2
CORDY2
COCA48
COCI4
COFI7
COGU4
COLA6
CORYN2
COGU3
CRRE12
CRAL11
CRBI9
CRLO3
CROTO
CROR5
CREL8
CRMA8
CRYPT2
CRTU4
CRJA3
CRYPT4
Scientific Name
Clermontia singuliflora
Clermontia spp.
Clermontia tuberculata
Clermontia waimeae
Clerodendrum chinense
Clerodendrum glabrum
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum macrostegium
Clerodendrum spp.
Clinostigma carolinense
Clusia rosea
Clusia spp.
Coccoloba uvifera
Cocos spp.
Coffea arabica
Coffea robusta
Coffea liberica
Coffea spp.
Colona scabra
Colubrina arborescens
Colubrina asiatica
Colubrina oppositifolia
Colubrina spp.
Combretum tetralophum
Commersonia bartramia
Conocarpus spp.
Coprosma foliosa
Coprosma kauensis
Coprosma longifolia
Coprosma montana
Coprosma ochracea
Coprosma pubens
Coprosma rhynchocarpa
Coprosma spp.
Coprosma waimeae
Cordia aspera
Cordia collococca
Cordia dichotoma
Cordia micronesica
Cordia spp.
Cordia subcordata
Cordyline fruticosa
Cordyline spp.
Corymbia calophylla
Corymbia citriodora
Corymbia ficifolia
Corymbia gummifera
Corynocarpus laevigatus
Corynocarpus spp.
Couroupita guianensis
Crateva religiosa
Crescentia alata
Crossostylis biflora
Crotalaria longirostrata
Croton sp.
Cryptocarya oreophila
Cryptocarya elegans
Cryptocarya mannii
Cryptocarya spp.
Cryptocarya turbinata
Cryptomeria japonica
Cryptomeria spp.
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Code
6513
6514
6517
6518
6525
6541
6542
6545
6546
6547
6548
6549
6552
6553
6555
6557
6561
6562
6563
6564
6565
6567
6568
6570
6572
6574
6575
6577
6578
6579
6580
6581
6582
6583
6584
6586
6588
6589
6590
6591
6592
6593
6594
6595
6596
6597
6601
6604
6605
6606
6610
6611
6612
6613
6614
6615
6616
6620
6621
6622
6625
6626
202
Section B.1: TREE SPECIES LIST
pg.
Code
6795
6796
6800
6801
6802
6805
6806
6807
6810
6811
6812
6813
6814
6815
6818
6819
6822
6823
6824
6825
6826
6827
6828
6829
6830
6833
6837
6838
6840
6841
6842
6844
6847
6849
6852
6853
6854
6855
6858
6859
6860
6863
6864
6865
6866
6868
6870
6875
6876
6877
6880
6881
6882
6883
6884
6885
6886
6887
6891
6898
6900
6902
NRCS Code
CULU2
CUSE2
CYAC4
CYAR10
CYFI6
CYFL4
CYGI5
CYHA6
CYHA7
CYHO6
CYKU3
CYKU
CYLE5
CYMA10
CYMA14
CYPI4
CYPO5
CYPR8
CYPY
CYQU
CYRI4
CYSO2
CYANE
CYST5
CYSU8
CYTR6
CYCO18
CYDE16
CYLU5
CYME12
CYNI7
CYPO11
CYATH
CYTR11
CYCI3
CYRE11
CYCAS
CYBA7
CYRA8
CYYO
CYBE3
CYPU13
CYRA3
CYGI3
CYRTA
DARE6
DATU
DEFA
DELA4
DENI
DEPA9
DELIS
DEUN2
DERE
DELON
DEHA5
DELA13
DENDR16
DIAL13
DISU11
DIBL3
DIDI9
Scientific Name
Cupressus lusitanica
Cupressus sempervirens
Cyanea aculeatiflora
Cyanea arborea
Cyanea fissa
Cyanea floribunda
Cyanea giffardii
Cyanea hamatiflora
Cyanea hardyi
Cyanea horrida
Cyanea kuhihewa
Cyanea kunthiana
Cyanea leptostegia
Cyanea macrostegia
Cyanea marksii
Cyanea pilosa
Cyanea pohaku
Cyanea procera
Cyanea pycnocarpa
Cyanea quercifolia
Cyanea rivularis
Cyanea solenocalyx
Cyanea spp.
Cyanea stictophylla
Cyanea superba
Cyanea tritomantha
Cyathea cooperi
Cyathea decurrens
Cyathea lunulata
Cyathea medullaris
Cyathea nigricans
Cyathea ponapeana
Cyathea spp.
Cyathea truncata
Cycas micronesica
Cycas revoluta
Cycas spp.
Cyclophyllum barbatum
Cynometra ramiflora
Cynometra yokotae
Cyphomandra betacea
Cyrtandra pulchella
Cyrtandra ramosissima
Cyrtandra giffardii
Cyrtandra spp.
Dalbergia retusa
Dalbergia tucurensis
Delissea fallax
Delissea laciniata
Delissea niihauensis
Delissea parviflora
Delissea spp.
Delissea undulata
Delonix regia
Delonix spp.
Dendrocnide harveyi
Dendrocnide latifolia
Dendrocnide spp.
Dictyosperma album
Dillenia suffruticosa
Diospyros blancoi
Diospyros discolor
Code
6903
6904
6905
6906
6907
6910
6911
6921
6927
6928
6930
6933
6934
6936
6941
6942
6943
6944
6945
6946
6947
6948
6952
6953
6957
6958
6961
6965
6966
6968
6969
6970
6971
6973
6975
6976
6977
6978
6979
6980
6981
6982
6983
6984
6985
6990
6992
6994
6996
6998
6999
7008
7012
7013
7014
7016
7017
7025
7026
7028
7030
7031
NRCS Code
DIEB2
DIEL3
DIFE5
DIHI4
DIKA2
DISA16
DISA10
DIPO
DOVI
DOSP3
DOHE2
DRMU2
DRRE6
DRDO3
DRNI3
DRYPE
DRVI5
DUDE
DUFA2
DUMO2
DUAR
DUKN
DUMI
DUPL
DURE2
DUBAU
DUER
DUZI
DYLU
DYHU2
DYMA
DYSA
DYSOX
ELGU
ELBI
ELCA20
ELFL6
ELGR
ELGR6
ELJO
ELKE
ELKU
ELAEO
ELTO4
ELUL
ELFA3
ELDU3
ENEL
ENCY
ERJA3
ERIOB
ERFU2
ERSA11
ERYTH
ERSU15
ERVAO
ERAC10
EUBO2
EUBR2
EUCI80
EUCL
EUCO3
Scientific Name
Diospyros ebenum
Diospyros elliptica
Diospyros ferrea
Diospyros hillebrandii
Diospyros kaki
Diospyros samoensis
Diospyros sandwicensis
Discocalyx ponapensis
Dodonaea viscosa
Dolichandrone spathacea
Dovyalis hebecarpa
Dracaena multiflora
Dracaena reflexa
Drypetes dolichocarpa
Drypetes nitida
Drypetes spp.
Drypetes vitiensis
Dubautia demissifolia
Dubautia fallax
Dubautia montana
Dubautia arborea
Dubautia knudsenii
Dubautia microcephala
Dubautia plantaginea
Dubautia reticulata
Dubautia spp.
Duranta erecta
Durio zibethinus
Dypsis lutescens
Dysoxylum huntii
Dysoxylum maota
Dysoxylum samoense
Dysoxylum spp.
Elaeis guineensis
Elaeocarpus bifidus
Elaeocarpus carolinensis
Elaeocarpus floridanus
Elaeocarpus graeffei
Elaeocarpus grandis
Elaeocarpus joga
Elaeocarpus kerstingianus
Elaeocarpus kusanoi
Elaeocarpus spp.
Elaeocarpus tonganus
Elaeocarpus ulianus
Elattostachys falcata
Eleocharis dulcis
Endiandra elaeocarpa
Enterolobium cyclocarpum
Eriobotrya japonica
Eriobotrya spp.
Erythrina fusca
Erythrina sandwicensis
Erythrina spp.
Erythrina subumbrans
Erythrina variegata
Erythrospermum acuminatissimum
Eucalyptus botryoides
Eucalyptus bridgesiana
Eucalyptus cinerea
Eucalyptus cladocalyx
Eucalyptus cornuta
203
pg.
NRCS Code
EUCR
EUDE
EUDE2
EUGO
EUGO2
EUHE12
EUMA4
EUMI
EUPA
EUPI
EURA4
EURE2
EURU2
EUSA17
EUSA
EUSI2
EUTE
EUVI
EUAQ
EUCA16
EUJA4
EUKO
EUMA5
EUNI2
EUPA3
EUPA28
EURE7
EUGEN
SYST3
EUSU9
EUTH4
EUUN2
EUHA2
EUNE4
EUPU9
EUPHO
EUTI
EULO7
EUSA6
EURYA
EUHO5
EUNI8
EUPA29
EUPO15
EUODI
EUTR13
EXAG
EXGA
EXOCA
EXPO2
FABE
FAKS
FAGRA
FAMO
FALCA2
FIBE
FICA
FICO2
FIEL
FIGO
FIMI2
FINO3
Scientific Name
Eucalyptus crebra
Eucalyptus deanei
Eucalyptus deglupta
Eucalyptus gomphocephala
Eucalyptus goniocalyx
Eucalyptus hemiphloia
Eucalyptus marginata
Eucalyptus microcorys
Eucalyptus paniculata
Eucalyptus pilularis
Eucalyptus raveretiana
Eucalyptus resinifera
Eucalyptus rudis
Eucalyptus salicifolia
Eucalyptus saligna
Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Eucalyptus tereticornis
Eucalyptus viminalis
Eugenia aquea
Eugenia caryophyllus
Eugenia javanica
Eugenia koolauensis
Eugenia malaccensis
Eugenia nitida
Eugenia palauensis
Eugenia palumbis
Eugenia reinwardtiana
Eugenia spp.
Syzygium stelechanthum
Eugenia suzukii
Eugenia thompsonii
Eugenia uniflora
Euphorbia haeleeleana
Euphorbia neriifolia
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Euphorbia spp.
Euphorbia tirucalli
Euphoria longana
Eurya sandwicensis
Eurya spp.
Euodia hortensis
Euodia nitida
Euodia palawensis
Euodia ponapensis
Euodia spp.
Euodia trichantha
Excoecaria agallocha
Exocarpos gaudichaudii
Exocarpos spp.
Exorrhiza ponapensis
Fagraea berteroana
Fagraea ksid
Fagraea spp.
Falcataria moluccana
Falcataria spp.
Ficus benjamina
Ficus carica
Ficus copiosa
Ficus elastica
Ficus godeffroyi
Ficus microcarpa
Ficus nota
Code
7163
7165
7167
7168
7169
7171
7175
7176
7178
7179
7180
7182
7186
7188
7191
7192
7193
7200
7206
7207
7208
7209
7210
7211
7214
7215
7216
7217
7219
7221
7224
7225
7226
7227
7228
7229
7233
7241
7245
7247
7248
7249
7250
7251
7252
7253
7254
7260
7262
7264
7272
7273
7274
7275
7279
7282
7307
7311
7312
7313
7319
7321
NRCS Code
FIOB3
FIPR2
FIRU4
FISA
FISC3
FICUS
FITH2
FITI2
FIUN
FIVI3
FICH
FISP3
FLRU2
FLBR
FLFL4
FLNE
FLUEG
FRCA12
FRUH
FUBO
FUPA2
FUCHS
FUEL
PEAM3
GAMA10
GAMA8
GAMY
GAPO4
GARU3
GARCI
GABR
GAMA6
GARE
GARDE
GATA
GAFL8
GERU3
GICE2
GLSE2
GLCU
GLMA9
GLRA4
GLOCH
GMEL
GMPA
GMELI
GNGN
GOCA2
GOBA
GOHIH2
GRBA
GRRO
GREVI
GRCR4
GUOF
GUMA4
GUSP3
GURH
GUIOA
GUPA
GYAM2
HACA2
Scientific Name
Ficus obliqua
Ficus prolixa
Ficus rubiginosa
Ficus saffordii
Ficus scabra
Ficus spp.
Ficus thonningii
Ficus tinctoria
Ficus uniauriculata
Ficus virens
Finschia chloroxantha
Fitchia speciosa
Flacourtia rukam
Flindersia brayleyana
Flueggea flexuosa
Flueggea neowawraea
Flueggea spp.
Frangula californica
Fraxinus uhdei
Fuchsia boliviana
Fuchsia paniculata
Fuchsia spp.
Funtumia elastica
Persea americana
Garcinia mangostana
Garcinia matsudai
Garcinia myrtifolia
Garcinia ponapensis
Garcinia rumiyo
Garcinia spp.
Gardenia brighamii
Gardenia mannii
Gardenia remyi
Gardenia spp.
Gardenia taitensis
Garuga floribunda
Geniostoma rupestre
Gironniera celtidifolia
Gliricidia sepium
Glochidion cuspidatum
Glochidion marianum
Glochidion ramiflorum
Glochidion spp.
Gmelina elliptica
Gmelina palawensis
Gmelina spp.
Gnetum gnemon
Goniothalamus carolinensis
Gossypium barbadense
Gossypium hirsutum
Grevillea banksii
Grevillea robusta
Grevillea spp.
Grewia crenata
Guaiacum officinale
Guamia mariannae
Guettarda speciosa
Guioa rhoifolia
Guioa spp.
Gulubia palauensis
Gyrocarpus americanus
Haematoxylum campechianum
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Code
7032
7033
7034
7038
7039
7041
7044
7045
7046
7047
7048
7049
7051
7052
7053
7054
7056
7057
7059
7065
7078
7079
7082
7086
7087
7088
7091
7096
7099
7101
7102
7104
7110
7112
7114
7115
7116
7117
7119
7120
7123
7124
7125
7126
7127
7128
7129
7131
7132
7133
7141
7142
7143
7144
7145
7150
7151
7152
7155
7156
7160
7162
204
Section B.1: TREE SPECIES LIST
pg.
Code
7332
7334
7338
7340
7343
7344
7345
7346
7349
7350
7359
7360
7362
7363
7364
7365
7366
7367
7368
7370
7371
7372
7373
7374
7376
7377
7381
7384
7385
7386
7387
7388
7389
7390
7391
7392
7393
7397
7401
7402
7403
7404
7407
7408
7411
7412
7413
7424
7427
7428
7429
7430
7431
7440
7441
7442
7448
7453
7454
7460
7464
7472
NRCS Code
HAFL
HAAR4
HEDE14
HEDYC2
HEFO5
HEHI8
HEDYO2
HETE21
HEPO4
HELIO
HELI9
HELO12
HERIT2
HEMO13
HENY
HEOV4
HESO
HERNA
HELA27
HEAR9
HEAR10
HELY
HESPE8
HEAR5
HETER5
HEEL9
HEBR8
HIBO2
HICR
HIDI
HIGI
HIHU
HIPU2
HIBIS
HIWI
HIWO
HIAR
HIBR
HICA6
HICL
HIEL
HIKO
HIMA5
HIMU3
HIBIS2
HITI
HIWA
HOWH
HOAM2
HONO2
HONU2
HOPA10
HORSF2
HYLOC
HYUN3
HYCO
HYCA11
ILAN
ILAQ80
ILPA3
ILEX
INED
Scientific Name
Haplolobus floribundus
Harpullia arborea
Hedycarya denticulata
Hedycarya spp.
Hedyotis fosbergii
Hedyotis hillebrandii
Hedyotis spp.
Hedyotis terminalis
Heliocarpus popayanensis
Heliocarpus spp.
Heritiera littoralis
Heritiera longipetiolata
Heritiera spp.
Hernandia moerenhoutiana
Hernandia nymphaeifolia
Hernandia ovigera
Hernandia sonora
Hernandia spp.
Hernandia labyrinthica
Hesperomannia arborescens
Hesperomannia arbuscula
Hesperomannia lydgatei
Hesperomannia spp.
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Heteromeles spp.
Heterospathe elata
Hevea brasiliensis
Hibiscadelphus bombycinus
Hibiscadelphus crucibracteatus
Hibiscadelphus distans
Hibiscadelphus giffardianus
Hibiscadelphus hualalaiensis
Hibiscadelphus puakuahiwi
Hibiscadelphus spp.
Hibiscadelphus wilderianus
Hibiscadelphus woodii
Hibiscus arnottianus
Hibiscus brackenridgei
Hibiscus calyphyllus
Hibiscus clayi
Hibiscus elatus
Hibiscus kokio
Hibiscus macrophyllus
Hibiscus mutabilis
Hibiscus spp.
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus waimeae
Homalium whitmeeanum
Horsfieldia amklaal
Horsfieldia novoguineensis
Horsfieldia nunu
Horsfieldia palauensis
Horsfieldia spp.
Hylocereus spp.
Hylocereus undatus
Hymenaea courbaril
Hypericum canariense
Ilex anomala
Ilex aquifolium
Ilex paraguariensis
Ilex spp.
Inga edulis
Code
7475
7477
7482
7483
7491
7494
7497
7506
7509
7510
7511
7512
7513
7516
7517
7518
7519
7520
7521
7522
7523
7524
7528
7529
7533
7539
7543
7558
7559
7560
7561
7562
7564
7564
7565
7566
7575
7576
7583
7586
7587
7588
7595
7598
7602
7614
7616
7617
7618
7619
7620
7621
7623
7625
7626
7627
7638
7639
7641
7642
7653
7654
NRCS Code
INFA3
INBI
JAMI
JACAR
JACU2
JATRO
KAPA4
KLHO
KOCO2
KODR
KOKA
KOLA2
KOKIA
KUER
KUNZE
LAFA2
LAHE2
LAHI5
LAKA
LALY2
LABOR
LATI2
LATR4
LAWA3
LASP
LADO2
LALO
LEMO20
LEPE23
LEPO22
LESC2
LEPTO4
LEIN31
SCFO2
LELE10
LEUCA
LISI
LIGUS2
LICH4
LISA8
LITSE
LICH3
LOCO9
LUNE4
LULI8
MAIN8
MACAD
MATE16
MACA25
MAGR
MAHA9
MAMA28
MACAR
MAST7
MATA3
MATH3
MAPA6
MAPH4
MALLO
MATI4
MAGL12
MAOD2
Scientific Name
Inocarpus fagifer
Intsia bijuga
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Jacaranda spp.
Jatropha curcas
Jatropha spp.
Kayea pacifica
Kleinhovia hospita
Kokia cookei
Kokia drynarioides
Kokia kauaiensis
Kokia lanceolata
Kokia spp.
Kunzea ericoides
Kunzea spp.
Labordia fagraeoidea
Labordia hedyosmifolia
Labordia hirtella
Labordia kaalae
Labordia lydgatei
Labordia spp.
Labordia tinifolia
Labordia triflora
Labordia waiolani
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Lansium domesticum
Latania loddigesii
Leptospermum morrisonii
Leptospermum petersonii
Leptospermum polygalifolim
Leptospermum scoparium
Leptospermum spp.
Leucaena insularum
Schleinitzia fosbergii
Leucaena leucocephala
Leucaena spp.
Ligustrum sinense
Ligustrum spp.
Litchi chinensis
Litsea samoensis
Litsea spp.
Livistona chinensis
Lophostemon confertus
Lucuma nervosa
Lumnitzera littorea
Macadamia integrifolia
Macadamia spp.
Macadamia tetraphylla
Macaranga carolinensis
Macaranga grayana
Macaranga harveyana
Macaranga mappa
Macaranga spp.
Macaranga stipulosa
Macaranga tanarius
Macaranga thompsonii
Mallotus palauensis
Mallotus philippensis
Mallotus spp.
Mallotus tiliifolius
Mammea glauca
Mammea odorata
205
pg.
NRCS Code
MAMME
MAMI3
MAOD
MANGI
MAGL5
MANIH
MADI14
MAHO5
MANIL
MAUD
MAZA
MACO
MAFR11
MATH4
MECA21
MESA11
MEDUS2
MELAL
MEMU10
MECA9
MESA3
MELIA
MEAN3
MEBA2
MEBA3
MECH2
MECI6
MECL
MECR5
MEEL2
MEHA7
MEHA3
MEHA4
MEHI6
MEHO2
MEKA2
MEKN
MEMA6
MEMA7
MEMO6
MEMU4
MEOA
MEOB4
MEOR4
MEOV
MEOV2
MEPA6
MEPA7
MEPE9
MEPS
MEPU4
MEQU3
MERA2
MERE8
MERO3
MESA4
MESA5
MELIC3
MEVO
MEWA2
MEWA4
MEZA
Scientific Name
Mammea spp.
Mangifera minor
Mangifera odorata
Mangifera spp.
Manihot carthaginensis subsp. Glaziovii
Manihot spp.
Manilkara dissecta
Manilkara hoshinoi
Manilkara spp.
Manilkara udoido
Manilkara zapota
Maranthes corymbosa
Marattia fraxinea
Maytenus thompsonii
Medusanthera carolinensis
Medusanthera samoensis
Medusanthera spp.
Melaleuca spp.
Melanolepis multiglandulosa
Melastoma candidum
Melastoma sanguineum
Melia spp.
Melicope anisata
Melicope balloui
Melicope barbigera
Melicope christophersenii
Melicope cinerea
Melicope clusiifolia
Melicope cruciata
Melicope elliptica
Melicope haleakalae
Melicope haupuensis
Melicope hawaiensis
Melicope hiiakae
Melicope hosakae
Melicope kaalaensis
Melicope knudsenii
Melicope macropus
Melicope makahae
Melicope molokaiensis
Melicope mucronulata
Melicope oahuensis
Melicope obovata
Melicope orbicularis
Melicope ovalis
Melicope ovata
Melicope pallida
Melicope paniculata
Melicope peduncularis
Melicope pseudoanisata
Melicope puberula
Melicope quadrangularis
Melicope radiata
Melicope latifolia
Melicope rotundifolia
Melicope saint-johnii
Melicope sandwicensis
Melicope spp.
Melicope volcanica
Melicope waialealae
Melicope wawraeana
Melicope zahlbruckneri
Code
7759
7766
7767
7769
7770
7771
7774
7776
7777
7778
7781
7782
7783
7792
7793
7794
7795
7798
7799
7800
7801
7805
7824
7831
7835
7841
7842
7845
7846
7848
7849
7850
7851
7852
7853
7855
7865
7867
7868
7870
7872
7873
7874
7875
7876
7877
7878
7879
7880
7881
7882
7883
7884
7892
7894
7899
7900
7902
7903
7904
7906
7910
NRCS Code
MESA9
MEAR16
MELOC
MEUM3
MEVIC4
MEVIV
MEME12
MEMA16
MESE11
MERYT
MEPOP2
MEMA4
MEPO5
MERU2
METRO
METR5
MEWA
MEAM4
MESA7
METRO2
MICH4
MICA20
MIMI23
MIPI9
MIEL4
MOHI
MONTA
MOCE2
MOFA
MOREL2
MOCI3
MOLA12
MOPE2
MORIN
MOTR
MOOL
MURA3
MUCA4
MUNTI
MUKO
MUPA3
MUCO8
MUNA
MUSA
MUSA2
MUTE6
MUTI
MUTR2
MUFR3
MURA5
MUSSA
MYSA
MYOPO
MYRCI
MYCA9
MYRU3
MYRIC
MYHY2
MYIN3
MYRIS
MYIN4
MYAL4
Scientific Name
Melicytus samoensis
Melochia aristata
Melochia spp.
Melochia umbellata
Melochia villosissima var compacta
Melochia villosissima var villosissima
Merrilliodendron megacarpum
Meryta macrophylla
Meryta senfftiana
Meryta spp.
Metrosideros collina
Metrosideros macropus
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros rugosa
Metrosideros spp.
Metrosideros tremuloides
Metrosideros waialealae
Metroxylon amicarum
Metroxylon sagu
Metroxylon spp.
Michelia champaca
Miconia calvescens
Micromelum minutum
Millettia pinnata
Mimusops elengi
Montanoa hibiscifolia
Montanoa spp.
Morella cerifera
Morella faya
Morella spp.
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda latibractea
Morinda pedunculata
Morinda spp.
Morinda trimera
Moringa oleifera
Munroidendron racemosum
Muntingia calabura
Muntingia spp.
Murraya koenigii
Musa paradisiaca
Musa coccinea
Musa nana
Musa sapientum
Musa spp.
Musa textilis
Musa tikap
Musa troglodytarum
Mussaenda frondosa
Mussaenda raiateensis
Mussaenda spp.
Myoporum sandwicense
Myoporum spp.
Myrcia spp.
Myrciaria cauliflora
Myrica rubra
Myrica spp.
Myristica hypargyraea
Myristica insularis
Myristica spp.
Myristica inutilis
Myrsine alyxifolia
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Code
7655
7657
7658
7659
7660
7661
7664
7666
7671
7672
7674
7679
7680
7700
7704
7705
7706
7709
7710
7712
7713
7716
7719
7720
7721
7722
7723
7724
7725
7726
7727
7728
7729
7730
7731
7732
7733
7734
7735
7736
7737
7738
7739
7740
7741
7742
7743
7744
7745
7746
7747
7748
7749
7750
7751
7752
7753
7754
7755
7756
7757
7758
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Section B.1: TREE SPECIES LIST
pg.
Code
7913
7914
7915
7916
7918
7919
7920
7921
7922
7923
7924
7925
7926
7927
7928
7942
7948
7952
7953
7954
7958
7960
7961
7962
7964
7965
7966
7967
7968
7969
7970
7971
7972
7974
7977
7978
7980
7982
7983
7984
7985
7986
7987
8000
8004
8007
8008
8009
8010
8011
8013
8014
8015
8018
8019
8022
8023
8024
8036
8044
8054
8055
NRCS Code
MYDE2
MYEM
MYFE
MYFO
MYHE3
MYKA
MYKN
MYLA3
MYLE2
MYME2
MYPE3
MYPU2
MYSA2
MYRSI
MYWA
NEOP
NEFO2
NELA7
NERA3
NEME5
NEPO
NESA2
NESTE
NECE
NIGL
NICOT
NOBR2
NOLA
NOLO
NOPE
NOTHO3
NOHU
NOSA
NYFR2
OCHNA
OCTH
OCPY
OCCO
OCHA
OCKA
OCKI
OCHRO2
OCMA2
OLNE
OLEU
OLEA
HOAC4
HONU3
HOMAL6
OPPA4
OPCO4
OPFI
OPMO5
OPUNT
ORCA12
OSOL
OSPA
OSMOX
PAAQ2
PAST24
PAAI
PACO51
Scientific Name
Myrsine degeneri
Myrsine emarginata
Myrsine fernseei
Myrsine fosbergii
Myrsine helleri
Myrsine kauaiensis
Myrsine knudsenii
Myrsine lanaiensis
Myrsine lessertiana
Myrsine mezii
Myrsine petiolata
Myrsine pukooensis
Myrsine sandwicensis
Myrsine spp.
Myrsine wawraea
Ochrosia oppositifolia
Neonauclea forsteri
Nephelium lappaceum
Nephelium ramboutan-ake
Neraudia melastomifolia
Nesoluma polynesicum
Nestegis sandwicensis
Nestegis spp.
Neuburgia celebica
Nicotiana glauca
Nicotiana spp.
Nothocestrum breviflorum
Nothocestrum latifolium
Nothocestrum longifolium
Nothocestrum peltatum
Nothocestrum spp.
Nototrichium humile
Nototrichium sandwicense
Nypa fruticans
Ochna spp.
Ochna thomasiana
Ochroma pyramidale
Ochrosia compta
Ochrosia haleakalae
Ochrosia kauaiensis
Ochrosia kilaueaensis
Ochrosia spp.
Ochrosia mariannensis
Oleandra neriiformis
Olea europaea
Olea spp.
Homalanthus acuminatus
Homalanthus nutans
Homalanthus spp.
Ophiorrhiza palauensis
Opuntia cochenillifera
Opuntia ficus-indica
Opuntia monacantha
Opuntia spp.
Ormosia calavensis
Osmoxylon oliveri
Osmoxylon pachyphyllum
Osmoxylon spp.
Pachira aquatica
Palaquium stehlinii
Pandanus aimiriikensis
Pandanus cominsii
Code
8056
8057
8058
8059
8060
8061
8062
8063
8064
8065
8066
8067
8068
8069
8070
8071
8072
8073
8074
8075
8076
8077
8078
8079
8080
8081
8082
8083
8084
8085
8086
8087
8088
8090
8091
8092
8103
8104
8105
8107
8108
8111
8112
8121
8123
8129
8131
8146
8151
8152
8153
8154
8155
8157
8159
8175
8178
8180
8181
8183
8187
8188
NRCS Code
PACO3
PACY10
PADI2
PADI29
PADU3
PADU4
PAEN
PAFI
PAFR7
PAHO6
PAJA3
PAKA2
PAKO2
PALA3
PALA4
PAMA3
PAMA32
PAME18
PAKA
PAOD2
PAPA38
PAPA39
PAPE
PAPO2
PAPU18
PARE2
PARE19
PARO2
PANDA
PATE2
PATO6
PATR
PAUT
PAVA4
PAED4
PAOB7
PAIN20
PALA5
PARIN
PAKO5
PAPA2
PAAC3
PARKI2
PEPT3
PEAC6
PEMO13
PESA3
PHNI11
PHCA13
PHDA4
PHOEN2
PHSY3
PHDA5
PHAC3
PHDI10
PIDI2
PIRAG
PIMEN
PIIN5
PICA18
PIPA13
PIPI6
Scientific Name
Pandanus compressus
Pandanus cylindricus
Pandanus dilatatus
Pandanus divergens
Pandanus dubius
Pandanus duriocarpus
Pandanus enchabiensis
Pandanus fischerianus
Pandanus fragrans
Pandanus hosinoi
Pandanus jaluitensis
Pandanus kanehirae
Pandanus korrensis
Pandanus lakatwa
Pandanus laticanaliculatus
Pandanus macrocephalus
Pandanus macrojeanneretia
Pandanus menne
Palaquium karrak
Pandanus odontoides
Pandanus palawensis
Pandanus patina
Pandanus peliliuensis
Pandanus ponapensis
Pandanus pulposus
Pandanus rectangulatus
Pandanus reineckei
Pandanus rotundatus
Pandanus spp.
Pandanus tectorius
Pandanus tolotomensis
Pandanus trukensis
Pandanus utilis
Pandanus variegatus
Pangium edule
Pandanus obliquus
Parinari insularum
Parinari laurina
Parinari spp.
Parkia korom
Parkia parvifoliola
Parkinsonia aculeata
Parkinsonia spp.
Peltophorum pterocarpum
Pemphis acidula
Pericopsis mooniana
Perrottetia sandwicensis
Phaleria nisidai
Phoenix canariensis
Phoenix dactylifera
Phoenix spp.
Phoenix sylvestris
Photinia davidiana
Phyllanthus acidus
Phyllanthus distichus
Pimenta dioica
Pimenta racemosa
Pimenta spp.
Pinanga insignis
Pinus caribaea
Pinus patula
Pinus pinaster
207
pg.
NRCS Code
PIAL2
PIAR8
PIPTU
PISCI
PIBR3
PIGR6
PISA5
PISON
PIUM2
PIWA2
PIDU
PIMO4
PIAR4
PICO4
PIFL4
PIGA2
PIGL4
PIHA3
PIHA4
PIHO
PIKA3
PINA
PIPE8
PITTO
PITE5
PIUN2
PIVI5
PLGA2
PLGR11
PLLI6
PLSA9
PLANC
PLTO2
PLRE4
PLSP3
PLATY
PLAU2
PLAU5
PLFE
PLFO2
PLHA3
PLHA4
PLEOM
PLOBO
PLRU2
PLUME
POGR28
POGU
POMA
PONO10
POSA27
POSC10
POLYS4
POPI12
POHO
POLE21
PONAP
POPI4
POCA43
POCA6
POCA23
PLOB5
Scientific Name
Pipturus albidus
Pipturus argenteus
Pipturus spp.
Piscidia spp.
Pisonia brunoniana
Pisonia grandis
Pisonia sandwicensis
Pisonia spp.
Pisonia umbellifera
Pisonia wagneriana
Pithecellobium dulce
Pittosporum monae
Pittosporum argentifolium
Pittosporum confertiflorum
Pittosporum flocculosum
Pittosporum gayanum
Pittosporum glabrum
Pittosporum halophilum
Pittosporum hawaiiense
Pittosporum hosmeri
Pittosporum kauaiense
Pittosporum napaliense
Pittosporum pentandrum
Pittosporum spp.
Pittosporum terminalioides
Pittosporum undulatum
Pittosporum viridiflorum
Planchonella garberi
Planchonella grayana
Planchonella linggensis
Planchonella samoensis
Planchonella spp.
Planchonella torricellensis
Platydesma remyi
Platydesma spathulata
Platydesma spp.
Pleomele aurea
Pleomele auwahiensis
Pleomele fernaldii
Pleomele forbesii
Pleomele halapepe
Pleomele hawaiiensis
Pleomele spp.
Plumeria obtusa
Plumeria rubra
Plumeria spp.
Polyscias grandifolia
Polyscias guilfoylei
Polyscias macgillivrayi
Polyscias nodosa
Polyscias samoensis
Polyscias scutellaria
Polyscias spp.
Pometia pinnata
Ponapea hosinoi
Ponapea ledermanniana
Ponapea spp.
Pongamia pinnata
Pouteria caimito
Pouteria calcarea
Pouteria campechiana
Planchonella obovata
Code
8304
8305
8306
8307
8308
8309
8310
8315
8316
8317
8318
8319
8320
8321
8322
8323
8324
8325
8326
8327
8328
8329
8330
8331
8336
8337
8338
8339
8341
8343
8344
8355
8356
8365
8366
8368
8369
8370
8373
8377
8382
8386
8387
8388
8390
8392
8393
8398
8399
8400
8401
8402
8404
8405
8406
8407
8412
8415
8416
8418
8424
8430
NRCS Code
POSA11
POSA13
POUTE
PROB
PRPU5
PRSE6
PREMN
PRAF
PRAR2
PRBE
PRFO
PRHA2
PRHI
PRKA
PRLA3
PRLA4
PRLI2
PRLO2
PRMA5
PRMI3
PRMU3
PRPA11
PRPE7
PRRE
PRSC
PRITC
PRVI2
PRWA
PRPE6
PRJU
PRPA4
PSCA
PSGU
PSFA
PSGR
PSCA18
PSGR3
PSHA2
PSHA3
PSHE2
PSHEO
PSHO
PSIN10
PSKA
PSYMAR
PSMA6
PSMA7
PSRH2
PSRO2
PSYCH
PSWA2
PSOD
PTKA
PTMA
PTERA
PTIN2
PTLE3
PTMA8
PTPA
PTYCH4
QUSU5
RAMY
Scientific Name
Pouteria sandwicensis
Pouteria sapota
Pouteria spp.
Premna obtusifolia
Premna pubescens
Premna serratifolia
Premna spp.
Pritchardia affinis
Pritchardia arecina
Pritchardia beccariana
Pritchardia forbesiana
Pritchardia hardyi
Pritchardia hillebrandii
Pritchardia kaalae
Pritchardia lanaiensis
Pritchardia lanigera
Pritchardia limahuliensis
Pritchardia lowreyana
Pritchardia martii
Pritchardia minor
Pritchardia munroi
Pritchardia pacifica
Pritchardia perlmanii
Pritchardia remota
Pritchardia schattaueri
Pritchardia spp.
Pritchardia viscosa
Pritchardia waialealeana
Procris pedunculata
Prosopis juliflora
Prosopis pallida
Psidium cattleianum
Psidium guajava
Psychotria fauriei
Psychotria grandiflora
Psychotria carolinensis
Psychotria greenwelliae
Psychotria hathewayi
Psychotria hawaiiensis
Psychotria hexandra
Psychotria hexandra ssp. oahuensis
Psychotria hobdyi
Psychotria insularum
Psychotria kaduana
Psychotria mariana
Psychotria mariniana
Psychotria mauiensis
Psychotria rhombocarpa
Psychotria rotensis
Psychotria spp.
Psychotria wawrae
Psydrax odorata
Pteralyxia kauaiensis
Pteralyxia macrocarpa
Pteralyxia spp.
Pterocarpus indicus
Ptychococcus ledermannianus
Ptychosperma macarthuri
Ptychosperma palauense
Ptychosperma spp.
Quercus suber
Rapanea myricifolia
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Code
8205
8206
8207
8210
8212
8213
8214
8215
8217
8218
8220
8224
8226
8227
8228
8229
8230
8231
8232
8233
8234
8235
8236
8238
8239
8240
8241
8242
8243
8244
8246
8247
8248
8250
8251
8252
8257
8258
8259
8260
8261
8262
8263
8269
8271
8272
8283
8284
8285
8286
8287
8288
8289
8290
8292
8293
8294
8295
8297
8298
8299
8303
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Section B.1: TREE SPECIES LIST
pg.
Code
8431
8432
8434
8435
8436
8440
8442
8443
8456
8458
8460
8462
8463
8464
8465
8466
8467
8468
8469
8472
8473
8474
8480
8490
8491
8503
8505
8506
8509
8510
8515
8516
8517
8518
8521
8522
8525
8526
8528
8529
8531
8532
8534
8544
8548
8549
8550
8551
8552
8555
8559
8560
8561
8563
8577
8583
8585
8586
8588
8590
8591
8592
NRCS Code
RAVO
RAIN8
RASA3
RAUVO
RAMA7
RELA
RESA
REYNO
RHED4
RHAP2
RHLA12
RHMU
RHIZO
RHST8
RHODO2
RHTO10
RHSA2
RHUS
RHTA
RICO3
RICIN
RICA16
RODE5
ROEL
ROOL
SAIN13
SASA10
SAMAN
SANIC4
SAMBU
SAKO4
SAEL2
SAFR4
SAAL16
SAHA3
SAPA7
SASA8
SANTA
SAOA3
SASA4
SAPIN
SAVI17
SAIN2
SAPA35
SCCE3
SCCH3
SCGA2
SCPR
SCAEV
SCHAE
SCSA10
SCTA
SCMO
SCTE
SCHY5
SEFL9
SEKR3
SEVE4
SEAL4
SEGA2
SEMU5
SEPE4
Scientific Name
Rauvolfia vomitoria
Rauvolfia insularis
Rauvolfia sandwicensis
Rauvolfia spp.
Ravenala madagascariensis
Reynoldsia lanutoensis
Reynoldsia sandwicensis
Reynoldsia spp.
Rheedia edulis
Rhizophora apiculata
Rhizophora lamarckii
Rhizophora mucronata
Rhizophora spp.
Rhizophora stylosa
Rhodomyrtus spp.
Rhodomyrtus tomentosa
Rhus sandwicensis
Rhus spp.
Rhus taitensis
Ricinus communis
Ricinus spp.
Rinorea carolinensis
Rollinia deliciosa
Roystonea elata
Roystonea oleracea
Samadera indica
Albizia saman
Samanea spp.
Sambucus nigra
Sambucus spp.
Sandoricum koetjape
Santalum ellipticum
Santalum freycinetianum
Santalum album
Santalum haleakalae
Santalum paniculatum
Santalum salicifolium
Santalum spp.
Sapindus oahuense
Sapindus saponaria
Sapindus spp.
Sapindus vitiensis
Sapium indicum
Sarcopygme pacifica
Scaevola cerasifolia
Scaevola chamissoniana
Scaevola gaudichaudiana
Scaevola procera
Scaevola spp.
Schaefferia spp.
Schefflera samoensis
Scaevola taccada
Schinus molle
Schinus terebinthifolius
Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea
Securinega flexuosa
Semecarpus kraemeri
Semecarpus venenosa
Senna alata
Senna gaudichaudii
Senna multijuga
Senna pendula
Code
8595
8596
8598
8599
8600
8601
8603
8605
8606
8607
8608
8609
8610
8628
8631
8635
8636
8639
8641
8642
8643
8644
8645
8646
8649
8650
8653
8655
8656
8660
8665
8667
8669
8670
8671
8676
8678
8679
8687
8689
8690
8691
8694
8695
8696
8697
8699
8700
8701
8702
8703
8704
8705
8706
8708
8713
8714
8716
8718
8719
8722
8723
NRCS Code
SESE13
SESI3
SENNA
SESU10
SESU4
SEKA2
SENE9
SEGR5
SESE8
SESBA
SHIN
SIFA
SIDA
SOAM
SOMA3
SOLAN
SOTO4
SOAL10
SOCH
SOPHO
SOTO3
SPCA2
SPATH
SPSA7
SPDU3
SPMO
SPOND
STAM10
SPPI4
SOAM2
STFA5
STPA20
STAN9
STPE3
STREB
SUMA2
SWIET
SWMA
SYRA6
SYGL
SYNCA
SYDU
SYAQ
SYBR3
SYCA4
SYCL
SYDE3
SYIN2
SYJA
SYMA2
SYRI3
SYSA3
SYSA6
SYSA
SYZYG
TAHE
TAPA10
TARO
TABEB
TAAU3
TAPA13
TARO3
Scientific Name
Senna septemtrionalis
Senna siamea
Senna spp.
Senna sulfurea
Senna surattensis
Serianthes kanehirae
Serianthes nelsonii
Sesbania grandiflora
Sesbania sesban
Sesbania spp.
Shirakiopsis indica
Sida fallax
Sida spp.
Solanum americanum
Solanum mauritianum
Solanum spp.
Solanum torvum
Sonneratia alba
Sophora chrysophylla
Sophora spp.
Sophora tomentosa
Spathodea campanulata
Spathodea spp.
Spiraeanthemum samoense
Spondias dulcis
Spondias mombin
Spondias spp.
Stemonurus ammui
Spondias pinnata
Soulamea amara
Sterculia fanaiho
Sterculia palauensis
Streblus anthropophagorum
Streblus pendulinus
Streblus spp.
Suriana maritima
Swietenia spp.
Swietenia macrophylla
Symplocos racemosa
Syncarpia glomulifera
Syncarpia spp.
Synsepalum dulcificum
Syzygium aqueum
Syzygium brevifolium
Syzygium carolinense
Syzygium clusiifolium
Syzygium dealatum
Syzygium inophylloides
Syzygium jambos
Syzygium malaccense
Syzygium richii
Syzygium samarangense
Syzygium samoense
Syzygium sandwicense
Syzygium spp.
Tabebuia heterophylla
Tabebuia pallida
Tabebuia rosea
Tabebuia spp.
Tabernaemontana aurantiaca
Tabernaemontana pandacaqui
Tabernaemontana rotensis
209
pg.
NRCS Code
TASA2
TECA9
TEST
TEGR
TECTO
TERMI
TECA16
TECA
TECR3
TEED
TELI7
TEKA4
TEMY
TERI3
TESA2
TEFL5
TEGY
TEHA2
TEKA3
TEOA
TETRA11
TEWA
TEWA3
TEBI
THCA
THPO3
THESP
THPE3
TIBOU
TIUR
TICO7
TIMO4
TIMON
TISU3
TITI
TOONA
TOCI
TOLA
TOUCH
TOAR2
TOURN
TRCA33
TROR
TREMA
TRIK
TRLE8
TRRI9
TRTR7
TROB7
URGL
URKA
URERA
VEME3
VEMO3
VERNI
VICO17
VIPA6
VITEX
VITR7
WEBI
WEAF
WIBI
Scientific Name
Tarenna sambucina
Tecoma castanifolia
Tecoma stans
Tectona grandis
Tectona spp.
Terminalia spp.
Terminalia carolinensis
Terminalia catappa
Terminalia crassipes
Terminalia edulis
Terminalia litoralis
Terminalia kaernbachii
Terminalia myriocarpa
Terminalia richii
Terminalia samoensis
Tetraplasandra flynnii
Tetraplasandra gymnocarpa
Tetraplasandra hawaiensis
Tetraplasandra kavaiensis
Tetraplasandra oahuensis
Tetraplasandra spp.
Tetraplasandra waialealae
Tetraplasandra waimeae
Tetrazygia bicolor
Theobroma cacao
Thespesia populnea
Thespesia spp.
Thevetia peruviana
Tibouchina spp.
Tibouchina urvilleana
Timonius corymbosus
Timonius mollis
Timonius spp.
Timonius subauritus
Timonius timon
Toona spp.
Toona ciliata
Touchardia latifolia
Touchardia spp.
Tournefortia argentea
Tournefortia spp.
Trema cannabina
Trema orientalis
Trema spp.
Trichospermum ikutai
Trichospermum ledermannii
Trichospermum richii
Triphasia trifolia
Tristiropsis obtusangula
Urera glabra
Urera kaalae
Urera spp.
Adonidia merrillii
Vernicia montana
Vernicia spp.
Vitex cofassus
Vitex parviflora
Vitex spp.
Vitex trifolia
Wedelia biflora
Weinmannia affinis
Wikstroemia bicornuta
Code
8890
8891
8892
8895
8896
8897
8898
8899
8900
8901
8903
8904
8905
8907
8908
8909
8911
8915
8925
8929
8930
8933
8936
8939
NRCS Code
WIFU
WIMO
WIOA
WIPH2
WIPU
WISA
WISK
WIKST
WIVI
XIAM
XYGR
XYMO2
XYLOC2
XYCR
XYHA
XYNE2
XYSA
XYLOS
ZADI
ZAHA
ZAKA
ZAOA
ZANTH
ZIMA
Scientific Name
Wikstroemia furcata
Wikstroemia monticola
Wikstroemia oahuensis
Wikstroemia phillyreifolia
Wikstroemia pulcherrima
Wikstroemia sandwicensis
Wikstroemia skottsbergiana
Wikstroemia spp.
Wikstroemia villosa
Ximenia americana
Xylocarpus granatum
Xylocarpus moluccensis
Xylocarpus spp.
Xylosma crenata
Xylosma hawaiiensis
Xylosma nelsonii
Xylosma samoensis
Xylosma spp.
Zanthoxylum dipetalum
Zanthoxylum hawaiiense
Zanthoxylum kauaense
Zanthoxylum oahuense
Zanthoxylum spp.
Ziziphus mauritiana
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Code
8737
8741
8743
8744
8745
8748
8749
8750
8751
8752
8753
8755
8756
8758
8759
8770
8771
8772
8773
8774
8775
8776
8777
8779
8784
8787
8788
8789
8804
8805
8806
8807
8808
8809
8810
8811
8812
8822
8823
8824
8826
8827
8831
8832
8837
8838
8839
8842
8846
8856
8857
8858
8866
8869
8870
8872
8874
8875
8876
8884
8886
8889
210
pg.
Section B.2: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY COMMON NAME
SECTION B.2 FSM TREE SPECIES LIST
BY COMMON NAME
Common Name
Scientific Name
NRCS CodeCode
aak
Rhizophora apiculata
RHAP2
8458
aapwo
Cynometra yokotae
CYYO
6859
aaw
Ficus prolixa
FIPR2
7165
abas
Psidium guajava
PSGU
8356
abe
Metroxylon amicarum
MEAM4
7798
abruk
Sonneratia alba
SOAL10
8639
abrur
Sonneratia alba
SOAL10
8639
abrur
Xylocarpus moluccensis XYMO2
8904
acarido
Commersonia bartramia COBA17
6703
achoro
Lumnitzera littorea
LULI8
7602
achorong
Hernandia sonora
HESO
7366
achorong
Hernandia nymphaeifolia HENY
7364
acpuhl
Syzygium malaccense SYMA2
8702
adaburrunigakiy Pisonia grandis
PIGR6
8213
adidi
Parinari laurina
PALA5
8104
aees
Atuna racemosa
ATRA2
6193
affor
Glochidion spp.
GLOCH
7250
agran
Hernandia sonora
HESO
7366
ahkaran
Hernandia sonora
HESO
7366
ahlew
Cordia subcordata
COSU2
6742
ahwahn
Ficus tinctoria
FITI2
7176
aian
Nypa fruticans
NYFR2
7974
aiau
Ficus prolixa
FIPR2
7165
ais
Parinari laurina
PALA5
8104
ais
Atuna racemosa
ATRA2
6193
akapa
Rhizophora apiculata
RHAP2
8458
akelel
Rhizophora mucronata RHMU
8462
akurang
Hernandia sonora
HESO
7366
alahee
Psydrax odorata
PSOD
8402
alamang
Pipturus argenteus
PIAR8
8206
Alexandrian laurel Calophyllum inophyllum CAIN4
6341
alfanispan
Eugenia reinwardtiana EURE7
7091
alin
Morinda citrifolia
MOCI3
7849
alko
Pipturus argenteus
PIAR8
8206
allophylus
Allophylus spp.
ALLOP
6083
alwan
Pandanus ponapensis PAPO2
8079
amoloset
Tournefortia argentea
TOAR2
8824
amonoset
Tournefortia argentea
TOAR2
8824
amunusut
Tournefortia argentea
TOAR2
8824
anau
Cordia subcordata
COSU2
6742
angaiha
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3
6220
angel
Allophylus timorensis
ALTI2
6085
anilla
Inocarpus fagifer
INFA3
7475
anne
Cordia subcordata
COSU2
6742
annona
Annona spp.
ANNON
6130
ansu
Averrhoa carambola
AVCA
6198
aou
Ficus virens
FIVI3
7179
apel
Eugenia malaccensis
EUMA5
7082
apel
Syzygium malaccense SYMA2
8702
apel en Pohnpei Syzygium malaccense SYMA2
8702
apet
Fagraea berteroana
FABE
7141
apilas
Cerbera dilatata
CEDI12
6459
aplokating
Psychotria mariana
PSYMAR
8390
apokado, avocado Persea americana
PEAM3
7211
aput
Macaranga carolinensis MACA25
7618
apwid
Macaranga carolinensis MACA25
7618
apwinis
Ficus tinctoria
FITI2
7176
ar
Premna serratifolia
PRSE6
8309
arakak
Senna alata
SEAL4
8588
Common Name
araucaria
areca palm
arfath
arfath
arfath
arin
aro yar
aroma
arr
arughuschel
as
asas
attieu
au
au
aunenipuin
averrhoa
Avicennia
Avicennia alba
Scientific Name
NRCS CodeCode
Araucaria spp.
ARAUC2
6158
Dypsis lutescens
DYLU
6966
Averrhoa carambola
AVCA
6198
Eugenia malaccensis
EUMA5
7082
Syzygium malaccense SYMA2
8702
Morinda citrifolia
MOCI3
7849
Premna obtusifolia
PROB
8307
Pipturus argenteus
PIAR8
8206
Premna obtusifolia
PROB
8307
Ceiba pentandra
CEPE2
6449
Terminalia catappa
TECA
8750
Terminalia catappa
TECA
8750
Syzygium stelechanthum SYST3
7099
Ficus microcarpa
FIMI2
7160
Ficus prolixa
FIPR2
7165
Kleinhovia hospita
KLHO
7506
Averrhoa spp.
AVERR
6199
Avicennia spp.
AVICE
6205
Avicennia marina subsp. AVAL
6200
Marina
Avicennia marina Avicennia marina
AVMA3
6203
avocado
Persea americana
PEAM3
7211
aw
Ficus prolixa
FIPR2
7165
awan
Ficus tinctoria
FITI2
7176
awen
Ficus tinctoria
FITI2
7176
ayau
Ficus virens
FIVI3
7179
ayeng
Nypa fruticans
NYFR2
7974
aying
Nypa fruticans
NYFR2
7974
ayis
Atuna racemosa
ATRA2
6193
ayung
Nypa fruticans
NYFR2
7974
azan
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3
6220
babay babae
Carica papaya
CAPA23
6395
baiwai waiwai
Carica papaya
CAPA23
6395
balaaw
Guettarda speciosa
GUSP3
7307
bamboo (clumping Bambusa spp.
BAMBU
6215
only)
bangbeng
Macaranga carolinensis MACA25
7618
bangbeng
Thespesia populnea
THPO3
8787
banyan
Ficus prolixa
FIPR2
7165
Barringtonia
Barringtonia spp.
BARRI
6223
batte ni gaken
Ceiba pentandra
CEPE2
6449
beach gardenia
Guettarda speciosa
GUSP3
7307
beach heliotrope Tournefortia argentea
TOAR2
8824
bede
Melochia villosissima var MEVIV
7771
villosissima
berteroana
Fagraea berteroana
FABE
7141
bidi
Macaranga carolinensis MACA25
7618
biid
Macaranga carolinensis MACA25
7618
bilimbi
Averrhoa bilimbi
AVBI
6197
bith
Macaranga carolinensis MACA25
7618
biuol
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3
6220
black mangrove Lumnitzera littorea
LULI8
7602
black wattle
Acacia auriculiformis
ACAU
6003
blow
Guettarda speciosa
GUSP3
7307
bloy
Inocarpus fagifer
INFA3
7475
Brazilian cherry
Hymenaea courbaril
HYCO
7442
breadfruit
Artocarpus altilis
ARAL7
6171
breadfruit
Artocarpus spp.
ARTOC
6178
broad leaf
Swietenia macrophylla SWMA
8679
mahogany
brok
Xylocarpus granatum
XYGR
8903
buoy
Inocarpus fagifer
INFA3
7475
211
pg.
dort
durian
durien
dyer's fig
earpod
ee
eeme
eet
ekurang
elahk
elat
Scientific Name
NRCS CodeCode
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3
6220
Carica papaya
CAPA23
6395
Carica papaya
CAPA23
6395
Theobroma cacao
THCA
8784
Citrus mitis
CIMI3
6583
Citrus mitis
CIMI3
6583
Aleurites moluccana
ALMO2
6075
Caryota spp.
CARYO
6400
Anacardium occidentale ANOC
6107
Cassia spp.
CASSI
6422
Cassia siamea
CASI4
6420
Casuarina litorea
CALI8
6437
Celtis spp.
CELTI
460
Annona squamosa
ANSQ
6131
Heritiera littoralis
HELI9
7359
Pemphis acidula
PEAC6
8123
Tournefortia argentea
TOAR2
8824
Tournefortia argentea
TOAR2
8824
Annona cherimola
ANCH9
6124
Rhizophora mucronata RHMU
8462
Rhizophora apiculata
RHAP2
8458
Rhizophora mucronata RHMU
8462
Psychotria carolinensis PSCA18
8368
Antidesma kusaiense
ANKU3
6138
Antidesma ponapense ANPO8
6142
Antidesma spp.
ANTID
6145
Ficus microcarpa
FIMI2
7160
Heritiera littoralis
HELI9
7359
Pandanus tectorius
PATE2
8085
Intsia bijuga
INBI
7477
Lumnitzera littorea
LULI8
7602
Citrus spp.
CITRU2
860
Theobroma cacao
THCA
8784
Dalbergia tucurensis
DATU
6870
Cocos nucifera
CONU
908
Araucaria columnaris
ARCO32
6155
Adenanthera pavonina ADPA
6028
Erythrina variegata
ERVAO
7016
Ceiba pentandra
CEPE2
6449
Croton sp.
CROTO
6772
Ceiba pentandra
CEPE2
6449
Dalbergia retusa
DARE6
6868
Leucaena leucocephala LELE10
7565
Artocarpus heterophyllus ARHE2
6173
Pandanus pulposus
PAPU18
8080
Pandanus tectorius
PATE2
8085
Terminalia catappa
TECA
8750
Campnosperma
CABR42
6367
brevipetiolata
Intsia bijuga
INBI
7477
Durio zibethinus
DUZI
6965
Pangium edule
PAED4
8091
Ficus tinctoria
FITI2
7176
Enterolobium
ENCY
6996
cyclocarpum
Morinda citrifolia
MOCI3
7849
Cynometra yokotae
CYYO
6859
Guettarda speciosa
GUSP3
7307
Hernandia nymphaeifolia HENY
7364
Campnosperma
CABR42
6367
brevipetiolata
Dendrocnide latifolia
DELA13
6886
Common Name
eng
es
faariyap
fach
fahsuc
faliap
false elder
faltir
faniap
faniok
far
fienkack
fienkack
fig
fish poison tree
fishtail palm
flamboyant
flay n sabouw
food color
for
formosan koa
fox-tongued
melastoma
frotel
fuliohfohl
gaal
gachal
gachal
gagu
gak'iynigoma
galad
galu
ganitnityuwan
ganow
gathimech
geking sepan
geranium aralia
ghuul
gil
gilifa
gilivo
gillieu
gochol
gochol
grey milkwood
gritin
guag bbuag
guahva
guava
guest tree
gumomingabchey
gumor ni spanis
guon
gurgur
guruwel
guwan
haiakai
hakapini
halkoh
hangi
hara
Scientific Name
Nypa fruticans
Carica papaya
Syzygium malaccense
Pandanus tectorius
Nypa fruticans
Eugenia javanica
Premna obtusifolia
Cycas micronesica
Eugenia malaccensis
Merrilliodendron
megacarpum
Pandanus tectorius
Premna obtusifolia
Premna serratifolia
Ficus carica
Barringtonia asiatica
Caryota mitis
Bauhinia monandra
Senna alata
Bixa orellana
Plumeria rubra
Acacia confusa
Melastoma sanguineum
NRCS CodeCode
NYFR2
7974
CAPA23
6395
SYMA2
8702
PATE2
8085
NYFR2
7974
EUJA4
7078
PROB
8307
CYCI3
6852
EUMA5
7082
MEME12
7774
PATE2
PROB
PRSE6
FICA
BAAS3
CAMI36
BAMO2
SEAL4
BIOR
PLRU2
ACCO
MESA3
Cycas micronesica
CYCI3
Sonneratia alba
SOAL10
Hibiscus tiliaceus
HITI
Hernandia sonora
HESO
Hernandia nymphaeifolia HENY
Commersonia bartramia COBA17
Ficus elastica
FIEL
Rhus taitensis
RHTA
Cordia subcordata
COSU2
Leucaena leucocephala LELE10
Cordia subcordata
COSU2
Aidia cochinchinensis
AICO2
Senna alata
SEAL4
Polyscias guilfoylei
POGU
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3
Terminalia catappa
TECA
Hibiscus tiliaceus
HITI
Hibiscus tiliaceus
HITI
Vitex trifolia
VITR7
Hernandia sonora
HESO
Hernandia nymphaeifolia HENY
Cerbera dilatata
CEDI12
Parinari laurina
PALA5
Heterospathe elata
HEEL9
Psidium guajava
PSGU
Psidium guajava
PSGU
Kleinhovia hospita
KLHO
Albizia lebbeck
ALLE
Albizia saman
SASA10
Barringtonia racemosa BARA5
Citrus sinensis
CISI3
Pipturus argenteus
PIAR8
Ficus tinctoria
FITI2
Plumeria rubra
PLRU2
Sophora tomentosa
SOTO3
Pipturus argenteus
PIAR8
Pemphis acidula
PEAC6
Pandanus fischerianus PAFI
8085
8307
8309
7151
6220
6399
6226
8588
6238
8271
6004
7713
6852
8639
7412
7366
7364
6703
7155
8469
6742
7565
6742
6048
8588
8284
6220
8750
7412
7412
8876
7366
7364
6459
8104
7377
8356
8356
7506
6059
8505
6221
6577
8206
7176
8271
8643
8206
8123
8063
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Common Name
bus bus
bwebwao
bweibwai
cacao
calamansi
calamondin
candlenut
Caryota
cashew
Cassia
Cassia siamea
Casuarina litorea
celtis
chai
cheepwech
chekis
chel
chen
cherimoya
chia
chiaan iimw
chiaan uumw
chimei
China laurel
China laurel
China laurel
Chinese banyan
choboch
choi
choyo
ci
citrus
cocoa
cocobolo
coconut
Cook pine
coral bean tree
coral tree
cottin
croton
cutin
Dalbergia retusa
dangandangan
dapanapan
deipw
deipw
dipwoapw
dohng
212
pg.
Section B.2: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY COMMON NAME
Common Name
hau
hetau
hibun
hochol
hulifui
hulio
i
ice cream bean
ifaluk
ifaluk
ifil
ihd
ihi
iich
ikoack
ikoik
ikunal
ilahnglahng
Indian lilac
indian lilac
Indian mulberry
Indian
rhododendron
intekul, pasyure
ipil-ipil
ironwood
isou
ituu
iumwul
ivory nut palm
jaboticaba
jackfruit
jasmine grape
jomineia
Ka
kachiel
kacshpar
kahil
kahkarak
kahmant
kahrahk
kahsilah
kaikes
kalau
kalau-n-ant
kange
kangit
kanit
kapok
karara
karasyu
karer
kartenia
kasapal
kasik
kattai
kattar
kattar
kehma
kehngid
kehnpap
Scientific Name
NRCS CodeCode
Hibiscus tiliaceus
HITI
7412
Calophyllum inophyllum CAIN4
6341
Metroxylon amicarum
MEAM4
7798
Hernandia nymphaeifolia HENY
7364
Hibiscus tiliaceus
HITI
7412
Ficus prolixa
FIPR2
7165
Morinda citrifolia
MOCI3
7849
Inga edulis
INED
7472
Ficus prolixa
FIPR2
7165
Ficus virens
FIVI3
7179
Intsia bijuga
INBI
7477
Guettarda speciosa
GUSP3
7307
Inocarpus fagifer
INFA3
7475
Bambusa spp.
BAMBU
6215
Cordia subcordata
COSU2
6742
Cordia subcordata
COSU2
6742
Artocarpus altilis
ARAL7
6171
Cananga odorata
CAOD
6370
Azadirachta indica
AZIN2
6206
Melia azedarach
MEAZ
993
Morinda citrifolia
MOCI3
7849
Melastoma candidum
MECA9
7712
Pandanus
PAMA3
macrocephalus
Intsia bijuga
INBI
Casuarina equisetifolia CAEQ
Calophyllum inophyllum CAIN4
Calophyllum inophyllum CAIN4
Citrus spp.
CITRU2
Metroxylon amicarum
MEAM4
Myrciaria cauliflora
MYCA9
Artocarpus heterophyllus ARHE2
Gardenia spp.
GARDE
Pandanus pulposus
PAPU18
Terminalia carolinensis TECA16
Discocalyx ponapensis DIPO
Ochrosia oppositifolia
NEOP
Commersonia bartramia COBA17
Syzygium stelechanthum SYST3
Aidia cochinchinensis
AICO2
Rhizophora mucronata RHMU
Cynometra ramiflora
CYRA8
Adenanthera pavonina ADPA
Hibiscus tiliaceus
HITI
Kleinhovia hospita
KLHO
Barringtonia racemosa BARA5
Mangifera indica
MAIN3
Mangifera minor
MAMI3
Ceiba pentandra
CEPE2
Myristica insularis
MYIN3
Aglaia ponapensis
AGPO4
Citrus aurantifolia
CIAU
Gardenia spp.
GARDE
Caesalpinia sappan
CASA28
Vitex trifolia
VITR7
Ponapea hosinoi
POHO
Cyathea nigricans
CYNI7
Cyathea ponapeana
CYPO11
Terminalia carolinensis TECA16
Mangifera indica
MAIN3
Syzygium carolinense
SYCA4
8071
7477
6434
6341
6341
860
7798
7894
6173
7227
8080
8749
6921
7942
6703
7099
6048
8462
6858
6028
7412
7506
6221
885
7657
6449
7903
6044
6572
7227
6320
8876
8292
6842
6844
8749
885
8696
Common Name
kekapin
kel
keleu
ken
kethoal
kewikid en lohl
kia
kienglak
kienpel
kienpel
kihrak
kil
kilee-ant
kiliau
kiliau
kilife
kilifu
kin
kinisom
kiniyaw
kio
kipal
kipar
kiparenai
kiparenwel
kipau
kipwpwaaw
kirekinwel
kitak
kitee
kkoton
koacnu
koahpi
koamoau
koanu
koatoa
koatun
koee
kohle
kohnyah
kon
konpuil
koral
koral
kotoh
kotop
kua
kuafa
kuahpa
kuhfahfah
kulalis
kumim
kur
kuren
kurrak
kurukur
kúrúwén
kusrohsr
kuun
kwat
kwenguhl
Scientific Name
NRCS CodeCode
Terminalia catappa
TECA
8750
Terminalia catappa
TECA
8750
Hibiscus tiliaceus
HITI
7412
Terminalia samoensis
TESA2
8759
Melochia villosissima var MEVIV
7771
villosissima
Glochidion marianum
GLMA9
7248
Nypa fruticans
NYFR2
7974
Guettarda speciosa
GUSP3
7307
Pandanus dilatatus
PADI2
8058
Pandanus dubius
PADU3
8060
Inocarpus fagifer
INFA3
7475
Terminalia samoensis
TESA2
8759
Ficus virens
FIVI3
7179
Ficus prolixa
FIPR2
7165
Ficus virens
FIVI3
7179
Hibiscus tiliaceus
HITI
7412
Hibiscus tiliaceus
HITI
7412
Terminalia samoensis
TESA2
8759
Rinorea carolinensis
RICA16
8474
Clinostigma carolinense CLCA21
6645
Nypa fruticans
NYFR2
7974
Pandanus ponapensis PAPO2
8079
Pandanus tectorius
PATE2
8085
Pandanus dubius
PADU3
8060
Pandanus tolotomensis PATO6
8086
Carica papaya
CAPA23
6395
Carica papaya
CAPA23
6395
Syzygium stelechanthum SYST3
7099
Allophylus timorensis
ALTI2
6085
Ochrosia oppositifolia
NEOP
7942
Ceiba pentandra
CEPE2
6449
Cocos nucifera
CONU
908
Coffea robusta
CORO8
6685
Cynometra ramiflora
CYRA8
6858
Cocos nucifera
CONU
908
Sonneratia alba
SOAL10
8639
Ceiba pentandra
CEPE2
6449
Claoxylon carolinianum CLCA15
6586
Manilkara hoshinoi
MAHO5
7666
Ficus prolixa
FIPR2
7165
Terminalia samoensis
TESA2
8759
Garcinia ponapensis
GAPO4
7217
Hernandia sonora
HESO
7366
Hernandia nymphaeifolia HENY
7364
Sonneratia alba
SOAL10
8639
Exorrhiza ponapensis
EXPO2
7133
Nypa fruticans
NYFR2
7974
Psidium guajava
PSGU
8356
Psidium guajava
PSGU
8356
Psidium guajava
PSGU
8356
Adenanthera pavonina ADPA
6028
Averrhoa bilimbi
AVBI
6197
Artocarpus altilis
ARAL7
6171
Intsia bijuga
INBI
7477
Inocarpus fagifer
INFA3
7475
Citrus spp.
CITRU2
860
Macaranga carolinensis MACA25
7618
Scaevola taccada
SCTA
8560
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3
6220
Sonneratia alba
SOAL10
8639
Barringtonia racemosa BARA5
6221
213
pg.
Common Name
laha
laim
lajaperik
lantern tree
lat
lath
lelah
leles
lifaus
lifos
limes
lior
lipstick plant
lo
lo lacp
lol
lom
longan
lu
lu nu
luas
lubodal
lum
luth
lychee
macadamia
Macarthur palm
Common Name
me ale
mei
mei chocho
mei kole
memiap
mengit
mesecheues
metekam
meu yok
Mindanao gum
miro
mo
moakumi
moek
mohmiyap
momiyap
mommyapple
mon
mongmong
monkeypod
monou
moor
mos
mos en Kosrae
mosor
mosor
mother of cocoa
mother of cocoa
mountain apple
mountain stopper
muh
muk
murop
mwaak
mweng
mwetkwem
mwewukkay
mwoosor
mwuropw
mwuropw en sed
nach
naimis
natu
neem
neet
neet
nen
nenketak
neokuk
ngau
ngi
ngo
ngu
nguh
ngumol
ngumormingobch
ey
ni
nifaach
nifaus
nih
nihn
Scientific Name
NRCS CodeCode
Pandanus tectorius
PATE2
8085
Artocarpus altilis
ARAL7
6171
Artocarpus mariannensis ARMA28
6175
Artocarpus mariannensis ARMA28
6175
Carica papaya
CAPA23
6395
Vitex trifolia
VITR7
8876
Aglaia mariannensis
AGMA14
6042
Adenanthera pavonina ADPA
6028
Pandanus dubius
PADU3
8060
Eucalyptus deglupta
EUDE2
7034
Thespesia populnea
THPO3
8787
Ochrosia oppositifolia
NEOP
7942
Swietenia mahagoni
SWMA2
940
Pisonia grandis
PIGR6
8213
Carica papaya
CAPA23
6395
Carica papaya
CAPA23
6395
Carica papaya
CAPA23
6395
Spondias dulcis
SPDU3
8649
Angiopteris evecta
ANEV
6118
Albizia saman
SASA10
8505
Kleinhovia hospita
KLHO
7506
Bambusa spp.
BAMBU
6215
Artocarpus altilis
ARAL7
6171
Artocarpus mariannensis ARMA28
6175
Guettarda speciosa
GUSP3
7307
Fagraea berteroana
FABE
7141
Gliricidia sepium
GLSE2
7245
Gliricidia sepium
GLSE2
7245
Syzygium malaccense SYMA2
8702
Eugenia reinwardtiana EURE7
7091
Citrus spp.
CITRU2
860
Pisonia grandis
PIGR6
8213
Eugenia javanica
EUJA4
7078
Pisonia grandis
PIGR6
8213
Pandanus tectorius
PATE2
8085
Adenanthera pavonina ADPA
6028
Guettarda speciosa
GUSP3
7307
Guettarda speciosa
GUSP3
7307
Inocarpus fagifer
INFA3
7475
Heritiera littoralis
HELI9
7359
Casuarina equisetifolia CAEQ
6434
Citrus aurantifolia
CIAU
6572
Scaevola taccada
SCTA
8560
Azadirachta indica
AZIN2
6206
Scaevola taccada
SCTA
8560
Tournefortia argentea
TOAR2
8824
Morinda citrifolia
MOCI3
7849
Pandanus hosinoi
PAHO6
8065
Casuarina equisetifolia CAEQ
6434
Cordia subcordata
COSU2
6742
Pemphis acidula
PEAC6
8123
Allophylus timorensis
ALTI2
6085
Allophylus timorensis
ALTI2
6085
Allophylus timorensis
ALTI2
6085
Glochidion marianum
GLMA9
7248
Albizia lebbeck
ALLE
6059
Cocos nucifera
Pandanus cominsii
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Cocos nucifera
Ficus tinctoria
CONU
PACO51
BRSE11
CONU
FITI2
908
8055
6268
908
7176
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Scientific Name
NRCS CodeCode
Planchonella obovata
PLOB5
8303
Citrus aurantifolia
CIAU
6572
Pandanus utilis
PAUT
8088
Hernandia nymphaeifolia HENY
7364
Scaevola taccada
SCTA
8560
Scaevola taccada
SCTA
8560
Melia azedarach
MEAZ
993
Dendrocnide latifolia
DELA13
6886
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
BRSE11
6268
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
BRSE11
6268
Citrus aurantifolia
CIAU
6572
Premna obtusifolia
PROB
8307
Bixa orellana
BIOR
6238
Hibiscus tiliaceus
HITI
7412
Macaranga carolinensis MACA25
7618
Morinda citrifolia
MOCI3
7849
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
BRSE11
6268
Euphoria longana
EULO7
7117
Cocos nucifera
CONU
908
Cocos nucifera
CONU
908
Mammea odorata
MAOD2
7654
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
BRSE11
6268
Heritiera littoralis
HELI9
7359
Scaevola taccada
SCTA
8560
Litchi chinensis
LICH4
7583
Macadamia integrifolia MAIN8
7614
Ptychosperma
PTMA8
8415
macarthuri
macngko
Mangifera indica
MAIN3
885
magojokojok
Pandanus rotundatus
PARO2
8083
mahi
Artocarpus altilis
ARAL7
6171
mahnka
Mangifera indica
MAIN3
885
mahnko,
Mangifera indica
MAIN3
885
mai
Artocarpus altilis
ARAL7
6171
mai
Artocarpus spp.
ARTOC
6178
maichul
Artocarpus altilis
ARAL7
6171
maieas
Artocarpus altilis
ARAL7
6171
maifai
Artocarpus heterophyllus ARHE2
6173
maipah
Artocarpus mariannensis ARMA28
6175
maiuhp
Artocarpus altilis
ARAL7
6171
maiyah
Artocarpus mariannensis ARMA28
6175
Malabar chestnut Pachira aquatica
PAAQ2
8036
Malabar
Melastoma candidum
MECA9
7712
melastome
malil
Rhizophora apiculata
RHAP2
8458
malunggay
Moringa oleifera
MOOL
7855
mangalwag
Morinda citrifolia
MOCI3
7849
mango
Mangifera indica
MAIN3
885
mangosteen
Garcinia mangostana
GAMA10
7214
mangueira
Mangifera indica
MAIN3
885
manu atapapo
Cycas micronesica
CYCI3
6852
marap
Inocarpus fagifer
INFA3
7475
marapinset
Heritiera littoralis
HELI9
7359
maras
Soulamea amara
SOAM2
8660
marasau
Aglaia ponapensis
AGPO4
6044
maratte
Elaeocarpus kusanoi
ELKU
6982
matal
Pandanus cominsii
PACO51
8055
matieu
Cinnamomum
CISE2
6562
sessilifolium
mattieu
Cinnamomum
CICA2
6557
carolinense
mauk
Ficus tinctoria
FITI2
7176
214
Section B.2: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY COMMON NAME
pg.
Common Name
niiw
nior
nityanmis
niyoor
nnét
noc
nofitin mongo
nonu
nopurnen
nopwur
Norfolk Island
pine
not
noth
nu
nu arau
NUNU
nut
oahs
ochop
oi
ong
op
opop
orang
orens
ormuh
orr
oun
ousus
paar
pacheren
Pacific rosewood
paho
pahr
pahr
pakeena
pakoa
pakua
palm tree
pambu
panax
panew
panu
paper mulberry
parem
parepein
payuit
peach palm
peengas
peet
pehri
pehri en sapahn
pene
Pheasant wood
pihngpihng
pilampwoia
pilampwoia
weitahta
pingapin
pingaping
pink-eyed cerbera
Scientific Name
Cocos nucifera
Premna obtusifolia
Intsia bijuga
Premna serratifolia
Scaevola taccada
Casuarina equisetifolia
Bixa orellana
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia
Araucaria heterophylla
NRCS CodeCode
CONU
908
PROB
8307
INBI
7477
PRSE6
8309
SCTA
8560
CAEQ
6434
BIOR
6238
MOCI3
7849
MOCI3
7849
MOCI3
7849
ARHE12
6157
Scaevola taccada
SCTA
Scaevola taccada
SCTA
Cocos nucifera
CONU
Cocos nucifera
CONU
Horsfieldia nunu
HONU2
Scaevola taccada
SCTA
Metroxylon amicarum
MEAM4
Clinostigma carolinense CLCA21
Lumnitzera littorea
LULI8
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
BRSE11
Pandanus tectorius
PATE2
Elaeocarpus kusanoi
ELKU
Hernandia nymphaeifolia HENY
Citrus sinensis
CISI3
Pipturus argenteus
PIAR8
Premna obtusifolia
PROB
Commersonia bartramia COBA17
Excoecaria agallocha
EXAG
Erythrina variegata
ERVAO
Pandanus jaluitensis
PAJA3
Thespesia populnea
THPO3
Pandanus compressus PACO3
Erythrina fusca
ERFU2
Erythrina variegata
ERVAO
Thespesia populnea
THPO3
Pandanus dubius
PADU3
Pandanus fragrans
PAFR7
Clinostigma carolinense CLCA21
Bambusa spp.
BAMBU
Polyscias guilfoylei
POGU
Semecarpus kraemeri
SEKR3
Thespesia populnea
THPO3
Broussonetia papyrifera BRPA4
Nypa fruticans
NYFR2
Erythrina variegata
ERVAO
Angiopteris evecta
ANEV
Bactris gasipaes
BAGA2
Fagraea berteroana
FABE
Pandanus patina
PAPA39
Bambusa spp.
BAMBU
Bambusa spp.
BAMBU
Thespesia populnea
THPO3
Senna siamea
SESI3
Hernandia nymphaeifolia HENY
Acacia confusa
ACCO
Delonix regia
DERE
8560
8560
908
908
7429
8560
7798
6645
7602
6268
8085
6982
7364
6577
8206
8307
6703
7129
7016
8066
8787
8056
7008
7016
8787
8060
8064
6645
6215
8284
8585
8787
6262
7974
7016
6118
5261
7141
8077
6215
6215
8787
8596
7364
6004
6883
Hernandia sonora
HESO
Hernandia nymphaeifolia HENY
Cerbera manghas
CEMA20
7366
7364
6461
Common Name
plentiful fig
ploek brok
plumeria
po
po
poak
poghu
pogo
poison tree
pomeria
pone
prais
pu
pua rakau
puka
pulasan
pummelo
pung pung
punopun
punopun
pur n wai
puzzle nut
pwalang
pwanang
pwulok
pwulok
quick stick
quick stick
raar
raatta
rain tree
rainbow gum
rakau haiko
rakich
rambutan
ramluw
rang
rapah
red melastome
rekich
remag
remek
remong
robusta coffee
rohbohtin
rose myrtle
rowal
roway
rramlluw
rum
rung
rupung
saasap
sae
sago palm
sakan
sakuranirow
salai
sales
Scientific Name
Ficus copiosa
Xylocarpus granatum
Plumeria rubra
Cyathea nigricans
Cyathea ponapeana
Pandanus dubius
Pandanus dubius
Pandanus fragrans
Semecarpus kraemeri
Plumeria rubra
Thespesia populnea
Melia azedarach
Areca catechu
Terminalia samoensis
Pisonia grandis
Nephelium ramboutanake
Citrus maxima
Hernandia sonora
Xylocarpus granatum
Xylocarpus moluccensis
Cananga odorata
Xylocarpus granatum
Cananga odorata
Cananga odorata
Xylocarpus granatum
Xylocarpus moluccensis
Gliricidia sepium
Gliricidia sepium
Erythrina variegata
Cerbera manghas
Albizia saman
Eucalyptus deglupta
Sophora tomentosa
Calophyllum inophyllum
Nephelium lappaceum
Campnosperma
brevipetiolata
Bixa orellana
Ficus elastica
Melastoma sanguineum
Calophyllum inophyllum
Scaevola taccada
Scaevola taccada
Citrus aurantifolia
Coffea robusta
Leucaena leucocephala
Rhodomyrtus tomentosa
Pangium edule
Rhizophora mucronata
Campnosperma
brevipetiolata
Heritiera littoralis
Heritiera littoralis
Metroxylon amicarum
Annona muricata
Annona muricata
Metroxylon sagu
Aleurites moluccana
Delonix regia
Senna alata
Sonneratia alba
NRCS CodeCode
FICO2
7152
XYGR
8903
PLRU2
8271
CYNI7
6842
CYPO11
6844
PADU3
8060
PADU3
8060
PAFR7
8064
SEKR3
8585
PLRU2
8271
THPO3
8787
MEAZ
993
ARCA41
6167
TESA2
8759
PIGR6
8213
NERA3
7953
CIMA5
HESO
XYGR
XYMO2
CAOD
XYGR
CAOD
CAOD
XYGR
XYMO2
GLSE2
GLSE2
ERVAO
CEMA20
SASA10
EUDE2
SOTO3
CAIN4
NELA7
CABR42
6581
7366
8903
8904
6370
8903
6370
6370
8903
8904
7245
7245
7016
6461
8505
7034
8643
6341
7952
6367
BIOR
FIEL
MESA3
CAIN4
SCTA
SCTA
CIAU
CORO8
LELE10
RHTO10
PAED4
RHMU
CABR42
6238
7155
7713
6341
8560
8560
6572
6685
7565
8466
8091
8462
6367
HELI9
HELI9
MEAM4
ANMU2
ANMU2
MESA7
ALMO2
DERE
SEAL4
SOAL10
7359
7359
7798
6128
6128
7799
6075
6883
8588
8639
215
pg.
Scientific Name
Terminalia samoensis
NRCS CodeCode
TESA2
8759
Santalum album
SAAL16
Artocarpus spp.
ARTOC
Hibiscus tiliaceus
HITI
Sonneratia alba
SOAL10
Terminalia catappa
TECA
Annona muricata
ANMU2
Tournefortia argentea
TOAR2
Annona muricata
ANMU2
Plumeria rubra
PLRU2
Pandanus dubius
PADU3
Pandanus tectorius
PATE2
Hibiscus tiliaceus
HITI
Cordia subcordata
COSU2
Coccoloba uvifera
COUV
Artocarpus mariannensis ARMA28
Fagraea berteroana
FABE
Cerbera manghas
CEMA20
Fagraea berteroana
FABE
Cananga odorata
CAOD
Cananga odorata
CAOD
Plumeria rubra
PLRU2
Casuarina equisetifolia CAEQ
Intsia bijuga
INBI
Ficus tinctoria
FITI2
Senna siamea
SESI3
Caesalpinia sappan
CASA28
Pandanus cylindricus
PACY10
Vitex trifolia
VITR7
8518
6178
7412
8639
8750
6128
8824
6128
8271
8060
8085
7412
6742
6670
6175
7141
6461
7141
6370
6370
8271
6434
7477
7176
8596
6320
8057
8876
Delonix regia
DERE
Terminalia samoensis
TESA2
Terminalia litoralis
TELI7
Hibiscus tiliaceus
HITI
Hibiscus tiliaceus
HITI
Pandanus cylindricus
PACY10
Intsia bijuga
INBI
Tournefortia argentea
TOAR2
Premna obtusifolia
PROB
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
BRSE11
Dracaena reflexa
DRRE6
Barringtonia racemosa BARA5
Cerbera manghas
CEMA20
Annona muricata
ANMU2
Plumeria rubra
PLRU2
Fagraea berteroana
FABE
Annona muricata
ANMU2
Artocarpus altilis
ARAL7
Ficus tinctoria
FITI2
Tournefortia argentea
TOAR2
Terminalia catappa
TECA
Terminalia catappa
TECA
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
BRSE11
Tournefortia argentea
TOAR2
Averrhoa carambola
AVCA
Hymenaea courbaril
HYCO
Terminalia litoralis
TELI7
Annona squamosa
ANSQ
Rhizophora apiculata
RHAP2
Rhus taitensis
RHTA
Elaeocarpus carolinensis ELCA20
6883
8759
8753
7412
7412
8057
7477
8824
8307
6268
6934
6221
6461
6128
8271
7141
6128
6171
7176
8824
8750
8750
6268
8824
6198
7442
8753
6131
8458
8469
6976
Common Name
Tahitian chestnut
tai
taip
tama
tamarind
tangantan
tangantangan
teak
thong
thort
thoth
ti rakauhaiko
ti warenga
tihus
tik
tikap
titin
tongo
topwuk
tropical almond
truka shai
truk-en-kili-n-wai
tuhi
tuhi
tuhkehn
pwelmwahu
tuhkehn wai
tuhken kilinwai
tuhngantuhngan
tup
tup
tupuchol
tupwpwunuwen
tupwpwunuwén
ueoku
ueokuk
ukall
uma
umbrella
catchbirdtree
umo
umpai
umukau
umukau
ungeh
unknown dead
conifer
unknown dead
hardwood
unknown live tree
utisel
varovaro
wach'guy
wapof
wathol
weeku
weengu
weeping
bottlebrush
weey
wehku
Scientific Name
Inocarpus fagifer
Annona squamosa
Pandanus ponapensis
Musa nana
Tamarindus indica
Leucaena leucocephala
Leucaena leucocephala
Tectona grandis
Campnosperma
brevipetiolata
Intsia bijuga
Scaevola taccada
Sophora tomentosa
Pipturus argenteus
Musa sapientum
Tectona grandis
Musa tikap
Tournefortia argentea
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Premna serratifolia
Terminalia catappa
Annona muricata
Senna alata
Xylocarpus granatum
Xylocarpus moluccensis
Acacia auriculiformis
NRCS CodeCode
INFA3
7475
ANSQ
6131
PAPO2
8079
MUNA
7874
TAIN2
897
LELE10
7565
LELE10
7565
TEGR
8744
CABR42
6367
INBI
SCTA
SOTO3
PIAR8
MUSA
TEGR
MUTI
TOAR2
BRSE11
PRSE6
TECA
ANMU2
SEAL4
XYGR
XYMO2
ACAU
7477
8560
8643
8206
7875
8744
7878
8824
6268
8309
8750
6128
8588
8903
8904
6003
Tectona grandis
Senna alata
Leucaena leucocephala
Melochia villosissima var
villosissima
Macaranga carolinensis
Commersonia bartramia
Pipturus argenteus
Macaranga carolinensis
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina equisetifolia
Serianthes kanehirae
Ochrosia oppositifolia
Pisonia umbellifera
TEGR
SEAL4
LELE10
MEVIV
8744
8588
7565
7771
MACA25
COBA17
PIAR8
MACA25
CAEQ
CAEQ
SEKA2
NEOP
PIUM2
7618
6703
8206
7618
6434
6434
8601
7942
8217
Ochrosia oppositifolia
Angiopteris evecta
Premna obtusifolia
Premna spp.
Allophylus triphyllus
Tree conifer
NEOP
ANEV
PROB
PREMN
ALTE13
2TE
7942
6118
8307
8310
6084
299
Tree hardwood
2TB
998
Tree unknown
Musa textilis
Premna obtusifolia
Ficus tinctoria
Commersonia bartramia
Barringtonia racemosa
Casuarina equisetifolia
Calophyllum inophyllum
Callistemon viminalis
2TREE
MUTE6
PROB
FITI2
COBA17
BARA5
CAEQ
CAIN4
CAVI23
999
7877
8307
7176
6703
6221
6434
6341
6329
Lumnitzera littorea
Casuarina equisetifolia
LULI8
CAEQ
7602
6434
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Common Name
Samoan tropical
almond
sandalwood
saposa
sapwo
saras
sarf
sasaf
sasran
sausau
sawur
screw pine
screwpine
sea hibiscus
sea trumpet
seagrape
seeded breadfruit
seewur peengas
seewuriinen
seir
seiren wai
seirenwai
seur
sheoak
show
shrah
Siamese cassia
sibukao
silaue
simpleleaf
chastetree
simweta
sin
sin
sinife
sinifo
sinnau
sip
sisin
sobuk
song
song of India
soon
sos
sosap
soulu
sour
sour sop
srafohn
srah
srahl
srifaf
srihfacf
Sroal
sruhsruh
starfruit
stinkingtoe
strand tree
sugar apple
suhkasrihk
sumac
syatak
216
pg.
Section B.2: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY COMMON NAME
Common Name
Scientific Name
wei
Lumnitzera littorea
weingal
Lumnitzera littorea
weipwul
Morinda citrifolia
weku
Casuarina equisetifolia
West Indian locust Hymenaea courbaril
West Indies
Swietenia mahagoni
mahogany
wih
Barringtonia racemosa
wihmar
Barringtonia racemosa
wihnmar
Barringtonia racemosa
wihnmar
Barringtonia asiatica
wihnsed
Barringtonia asiatica
win
Terminalia samoensis
wir
Musa spp.
wong
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
wumwukaw
Premna serratifolia
yaawo yewan
Ficus virens
yamgur
Xylocarpus granatum
yar
Premna obtusifolia
yarakaak
Senna alata
yibung
Polyscias guilfoylei
yiiy
Lumnitzera littorea
ylang ylang
Cananga odorata
zwobolt
Heritiera littoralis
zwobott
Heritiera littoralis
NRCS CodeCode
LULI8
7602
LULI8
7602
MOCI3
7849
CAEQ
6434
HYCO
7442
SWMA2
940
BARA5
BARA5
BARA5
BAAS3
BAAS3
TESA2
MUSA2
BRSE11
PRSE6
FIVI3
XYGR
PROB
SEAL4
POGU
LULI8
CAOD
HELI9
HELI9
6221
6221
6221
6220
6220
8759
7876
6268
8309
7179
8903
8307
8588
8284
7602
6370
7359
7359
217
pg.
SECTION B.3 FSM TREE SPECIES
LIST BY NEW NIMS CODE
Scientific
Cupressus spp.
Pinus spp.
Tree conifer
Acacia spp.
Acacia farnesiana
Ailanthus altissima
Alnus spp.
Celtis spp.
Eucalyptus spp.
Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Eucalyptus grandis
Eucalyptus robusta
Diospyros spp.
Fraxinus americana
Morus alba
Paulownia tomentosa
Maytenus palauica
Osmoxylon truncatum
Persea spp.
Prosopis spp.
Prunus persica
Quercus spp.
Casuarina spp.
Casuarina glauca
Cinnamomum camphora
Citrus spp.
Cordia sebestena
Mangifera indica
Piscidia piscipula
Schefflera actinophylla
Syzygium cumini
Syzygium cumini
Tamarindus indica
Cocos nucifera
Swietenia mahagoni
Ulmus pumila
Conocarpus erectus
Rhizophora mangle
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Melia azedarach
Triadica sebifera
Tree hardwood
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Scientific
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Bactris gasipaes
Acacia aneura
Acacia auriculiformis
Acacia confusa
Acacia koa
Acacia koaia
Acacia mangium
Acacia mearnsii
Acacia melanoxylon
Acacia parramattensis
Adenanthera pavonina
Adenanthera spp.
Aglaia mariannensis
Aglaia palauensis
Aglaia ponapensis
Aglaia samoensis
Aglaia spp.
Aidia cochinchinensis
Aidia racemosa
Ailanthus spp.
Albizia chinensis
Albizia falcataria
Albizia lebbeck
Albizia retusa
Albizia saponaria
Albizia spp.
Alectryon macrococcus
Alectryon macrococcus
Alectryon macrococcus
Elattostachys falcata
Alectryon spp.
Aleurites moluccana
Aleurites moluccana
Aleurites spp.
Aleurites trisperma
Allophylus spp.
Allophylus triphyllus
Allophylus ternatus
Allophylus timorensis
Alnus nepalensis
Alphitonia carolinensis
Alphitonia ponderosa
Alphitonia spp.
Alphitonia zizyphoides
Alstonia macrophylla
Alstonia pacifica
Alstonia spp.
Anacardium occidentale
Anacolosa insularis
Angiopteris evecta
Annona cherimola
Annona muricata
Annona reticulata
Annona spp.
Annona squamosa
Antidesma kapuae
Antidesma bunius
Antidesma kusaiense
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
50
50
CUPRE
100
8189
PINUS
299
299
2TE
300
6016
ACACI
303
303
ACFA
341
60
AIAL
350
6087
ALNUS
460
1220
CELTI
510
7055
EUCAL
511
213
EUGL
512
61
EUCA2
513
EUGR12
514
341
EURO2
520
1350
DIOSP
541
62
FRAM2
681
172
MOAL
712
PATO2
715
715
MAPA28
718
718
OSTR
720
8137
PERSE
755
8345
PROSO
764
191
PRPE3
800
800
QUERC
855
1210
CASUA
856
63
CAGL11
858
50
CICA
860
1250
CITRU2
865
835
COSE2
885
569
MAIN3
887
64
PIPI3
888
198
SCAC2
896
143
SYCU
896
65
SYCU
897
203
TAIN2
908
466
CONU
940
959
SWMA2
974
ULPU
987
987
COER2
989
632
RHMA2
992
885
MEQU
993
993
MEAZ
994
TRSE6
998
998
2TB
999
999
2TREE
999
9000
2TREE
999
9001
2TREE
999
9002
2TREE
999
9003
2TREE
999
9004
2TREE
999
9005
2TREE
999
9006
2TREE
999
9007
2TREE
999
9008
2TREE
999
9009
2TREE
999
9010
2TREE
999
9011
2TREE
999
9012
2TREE
999
9013
2TREE
999
9014
2TREE
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
999
9020
2TREE
999
9030
2TREE
999
9999
2TREE
999
9015
2TREE
5261
BAGA2
6002
6002
ACAN10
6003
49
ACAU
6004
278
ACCO
6006
281
ACKO
6007
6007
ACKO2
6009
6009
ACMA12
6010
6009
ACME80
6011
6010
ACME
6014
6013
ACPA81
6028
400
ADPA
6029
6029
ADENA
6042
100
AGMA14
6043
800
AGPA19
6044
801
AGPO4
6046
403
AGSA9
6047
1020
AGLAI
6048
101
AICO2
6049
AIRA2
6051
6051
AILAN
6057
405
ALCH2
6058
802
ALFA5
6059
102
ALLE
6061
803
ALRE
6062
6059
ALSA10
6063
1010
ALBIZ
6069
6067
ALMA
6069
6070
ALMA
6069
6071
ALMA
6072
406
ALSA12
6073
6073
ALECT
6075
407
ALMO2
6075
6076
ALMO2
6077
1030
ALEUR
6078
103
ALTR11
6083
1040
ALLOP
6084
6084
ALTE13
6084
804
ALTE13
6085
408
ALTI2
6086
6086
ALNE2
6088
805
ALCA21
6089
6089
ALPO3
6090
1050
ALPHI
6091
409
ALZI
6095
6094
ALMA16
6096
410
ALPA22
6097
6097
ALSTO
6107
104
ANOC
6109
411
ANIN13
6118
806
ANEV
6124
10
ANCH9
6128
412
ANMU2
6129
105
ANRE
6130
1060
ANNON
6131
413
ANSQ
6135
6135
ANKA
6137
106
ANBU3
6138
972
ANKU3
218
Section B.3: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY NEW NIMS CODE
pg.
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
6139
6136
ANPL2
6139
6140
ANPL2
6139
6141
ANPL2
6142
6139
ANPO8
6143
6140
ANPU2
6144
415
ANSP14
6145
1070
ANTID
6148
416
ANIN2
6154
6154
ARAN15
6155
107
ARCO32
6156
111
AREX4
6157
108
ARHE12
6158
1080
ARAUC2
6159
6159
ARAL
6161
6161
AREL4
6166
6166
ARDIS
6167
417
ARCA41
6169
109
ARPI6
6171
293
ARAL7
6173
294
ARHE2
6175
110
ARMA28
6176
295
ARNO
6177
419
AROD2
6178
1090
ARTOC
6179
420
ARBR11
6181
421
ASDI14
6185
422
ASNA10
6186
807
ASPA37
6187
423
ASPI11
6188
424
ASSA23
6189
1100
ASTRO4
6190
425
ASSU31
6193
426
ATRA2
6197
427
AVBI
6198
428
AVCA
6199
1110
AVERR
6200
707
AVAL
6200
707
AVAL
6203
6204
AVMA3
6203
695
AVMA3
6205
1120
AVICE
6206
AZIN2
6208
429
BATA
6213
808
BAPA8
6215
6215
BAMBU
6216
6216
BAVU2
6220
430
BAAS3
6221
112
BARA5
6222
431
BASA9
6223
1130
BARRI
6225
809
BABI6
6226
113
BAMO2
6230
1140
BAUHI
6236
432
BIJA
6237
6237
BISCH
6238
6238
BIOR
6239
6239
BIXA
6242
6242
BOBR3
6243
6243
BOEL3
6244
6244
BOSA2
6245
6245
BOBEA
6246
6245
BOTI
Scientific
Antidesma platyphyllum
Antidesma platyphyllum
Antidesma platyphyllum
Antidesma ponapense
Antidesma pulvinatum
Antidesma sphaerocarpum
Antidesma spp.
Antirhea inconspicua
Araucaria angustifolia
Araucaria columnaris
Araucaria excelsa
Araucaria heterophylla
Araucaria spp.
Archontophoenix alexandrae
Ardisia elliptica
Ardisia spp.
Areca catechu
Arenga pinnata
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Artocarpus mariannensis
Artocarpus nobilis
Artocarpus odoratissimus
Artocarpus spp.
Arytera brackenridgei
Ascarina diffusa
Astronidium navigatorum
Astronidium palauense
Astronidium pickeringii
Astronidium samoense
Astronidium spp.
Astronidium subcordata
Atuna racemosa
Averrhoa bilimbi
Averrhoa carambola
Averrhoa spp.
Avicennia marina subsp. Marina
Avicennia alba
Avicennia marina
Avicennia marina
Avicennia spp.
Azadirachta indica
Baccaurea taitensis
Badusa palauensis
Bambusa spp.
Bambusa vulgaris
Barringtonia asiatica
Barringtonia racemosa
Barringtonia samoensis
Barringtonia spp.
Bauhinia binata
Bauhinia monandra
Bauhinia spp.
Bischofia javanica
Bischofia spp.
Bixa orellana
Bixa spp.
Bobea brevipes
Bobea elatior
Bobea sandwicensis
Bobea spp.
Bobea timonioides
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
6247
6248
BOFR2
6248
6248
BOCCO
6250
433
BOVI7
6260
6260
BRAR6
6262
434
BRPA4
6264
6264
BRCA12
6267
6267
BRPA15
6268
435
BRSE11
6268
435
BRSE11
6269
6269
BRUGU
6277
810
BUEN
6278
436
BUME4
6279
811
BUPA16
6280
1150
BUCHA
6286
6287
BUAS
6299
437
BURI3
6318
6318
CAKA5
6320
114
CASA28
6329
CAVI23
6341
440
CAIN4
6342
439
CANE31
6343
812
CAPE15
6344
813
CASO12
6345
1160
CALOP
6346
6345
CAPR
6347
6347
CALOT
6366
814
CABR18
6367
814
CABR42
6370
441
CAOD
6372
443
CAHA39
6373
815
CAHI14
6374
816
CAIN42
6375
444
CAOV7
6377
1170
CANAR2
6378
446
CAVI26
6381
447
CAME35
6395
448
CAPA23
6396
6396
CARIC
6397
6397
CARE22
6398
6398
CARMO
6399
817
CAMI36
6400
1180
CARYO
6401
115
CAUR3
6405
818
CACA28
6408
1190
CASEA
6415
450
CAFI3
6417
819
CAGR11
6418
116
CAJA3
6420
820
CASI4
6422
1200
CASSI
6430
451
CAEL5
6433
6433
CACU8
6434
452
CAEQ
6437
117
CALI8
6439
118
CALO8
6441
6441
CEOB
6444
6444
CECRO
6445
6445
CEOD
6449
119
CEPE2
6452
821
CEPA6
6459
120
CEDI12
6460
822
CEFL2
Scientific
Bocconia frutescens
Bocconia spp.
Boehmeria virgata
Broussaisia arguta
Broussonetia papyrifera
Brugmansia candida
Bruguiera parviflora
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Bruguiera sexangula
Bruguiera spp.
Buchanania engleriana
Buchanania merrillii
Buchanania palawensis
Buchanania spp.
Buddleja asiatica
Burckella richii
Caesalpinia kavaiensis
Caesalpinia sappan
Callistemon viminalis
Calophyllum inophyllum
Calophyllum neo-ebudicum
Calophyllum pelewense
Calophyllum soulattri
Calophyllum spp.
Calotropis procera
Calotropis spp.
Campnosperma brevipetiolatum
Campnosperma brevipetiolata
Cananga odorata
Canarium mafoa
Canarium hirsutum
Canarium indicum
Canarium ovatum
Canarium spp.
Canarium vitiense
Psydrax merrillii
Carica papaya
Carica spp.
Carmona retusa
Carmona spp.
Caryota mitis
Caryota spp.
Caryota urens
Casearia cauliflora
Casearia spp.
Cassia fistula
Cassia grandis
Cassia javanica
Cassia siamea
Cassia spp.
Castilla elastica
Casuarina cunninghamiana
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina litorea
Catalpa longissima
Cecropia obtusifolia
Cecropia spp.
Cedrela odorata
Ceiba pentandra
Celtis paniculata
Cerbera dilatata
Cerbera floribunda
219
pg.
Scientific
Cerbera manghas
Cerbera odollam
Cerbera spp.
Cereus hildmannianus
Cereus spp.
Ceriops tagal
Cestrum aurantiacum
Cestrum diurnum
Cestrum nocturnum
Cestrum spp.
Chamaesyce atrococca
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce herbstii
Chamaesyce kuwaleana
Chamaesyce olowaluana
Chamaesyce rockii
Chamaesyce spp.
Charpentiera densiflora
Charpentiera elliptica
Charpentiera obovata
Charpentiera ovata
Charpentiera ovata
Charpentiera spp.
Charpentiera tomentosa
Charpentiera tomentosa
Cheirodendron dominii
Cheirodendron fauriei
Cheirodendron forbesii
Cheirodendron platyphyllum
Cheirodendron platyphyllum
Cheirodendron spp.
Cheirodendron trigynum
Cheirodendron trigynum
Cheirodendron trigynum
Chenopodium oahuense
Chenopodium spp.
Chionanthus vitiensis
Chrysophyllum cainito
Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Cibotium heleniae
Cibotium chamissoi
Cibotium glaucum
Cibotium menziesii
Cibotium spp.
Cinchona pubescens
Cinchona spp.
Cinnamomum burmannii
Cinnamomum carolinense
Cinnamomum pedatinervium
Cinnamomum sessilifolium
Cinnamomum spp.
Cinnamomum verum
Citharexylum caudatum
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
6567
6570
CISP3
6568
6568
CITHA
6570
460
CISA2
6572
461
CIAU
6574
121
CIAU8
6575
124
CILI5
6577
464
CISI3
6578
122
CIGR
6579
212
CIHY2
6580
125
CIMA10
6581
462
CIMA5
6582
126
CIME3
6583
826
CIMI3
6584
463
CIRE3
6586
827
CLCA15
6588
828
CLFA6
6589
829
CLLO5
6590
127
CLMA25
6591
6595
CLSA
6592
1260
CLAOX
6593
830
CLCA18
6594
831
CLIN8
6595
1270
CLEIS5
6596
6596
CLLE3
6597
6602
CLAR4
6601
6606
CLCL
6604
6609
CLDR2
6605
6610
CLFA
6606
6611
CLGR3
6610
6615
CLHA4
6611
6616
CLKA
6612
6617
CLKO
6613
6618
CLLI3
6614
6619
CLMI3
6615
6620
CLMO5
6616
6621
CLOB2
6620
6625
CLPA6
6621
6626
CLPA8
6622
6627
CLPE2
6625
6630
CLPE3
6626
6631
CLPY2
6627
6632
CLSI3
6628
6628
CLERM
6629
6633
CLTU2
6630
6634
CLWA2
6632
6641
CLCH4
6633
6642
CLGL2
6634
6643
CLIN
6635
6644
CLMA24
6636
6636
CLERO2
6645
CLCA21
6651
6660
CLRO
6652
6652
CLUSI
6670
128
COUV
6681
6681
COCOS
6684
129
COAR2
6685
CORO8
6686
130
COLI8
6687
1280
COFFE
6691
832
COSC13
6693
COAR3
6694
6702
COAS3
Scientific
Citharexylum spinosum
Citharexylum spp.
Citronella samoensis
Citrus aurantifolia
Citrus aurantium
Citrus limon
Citrus sinensis
Citrus grandis
Citrus hystrix
Citrus macroptera
Citrus maxima
Citrus medica
Citrus mitis
Citrus reticulata
Claoxylon carolinianum
Claoxylon fallax
Claoxylon longiracemosum
Claoxylon marianum
Claoxylon sandwicense
Claoxylon spp.
Cleistanthus carolinianus
Cleistanthus insularis
Cleistanthus spp.
Clermontia leptoclada
Clermontia arborescens
Clermontia clermontioides
Clermontia drepanomorpha
Clermontia fauriei
Clermontia grandiflora
Clermontia hawaiiensis
Clermontia kakeana
Clermontia kohalae
Clermontia lindseyana
Clermontia micrantha
Clermontia montis-loa
Clermontia oblongifolia
Clermontia pallida
Clermontia parviflora
Clermontia peleana
Clermontia persicifolia
Clermontia pyrularia
Clermontia singuliflora
Clermontia spp.
Clermontia tuberculata
Clermontia waimeae
Clerodendrum chinense
Clerodendrum glabrum
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum macrostegium
Clerodendrum spp.
Clinostigma carolinense
Clusia rosea
Clusia spp.
Coccoloba uvifera
Cocos spp.
Coffea arabica
Coffea robusta
Coffea liberica
Coffea spp.
Colona scabra
Colubrina arborescens
Colubrina asiatica
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
6461
454
CEMA20
6462
CEOD2
6463
6463
CERBE
6469
6469
CEHI3
6470
6470
CEREU
6472
708
CETA2
6473
6473
CEAU2
6474
6474
CEDI6
6477
6477
CENO
6478
6478
CESTR
6482
6482
CHAT2
6483
6483
CHCE
6483
6484
CHCE
6483
6485
CHCE
6483
6486
CHCE
6483
6487
CHCE
6483
6488
CHCE
6483
6489
CHCE
6483
6490
CHCE
6483
6491
CHCE
6492
6492
CHHE3
6493
6493
CHKU
6494
6494
CHOL3
6495
6495
CHRO2
6496
6496
CHAMA1
5
6497
6499
CHDE3
6498
6500
CHEL
6499
6501
CHOB2
6500
6502
CHOV2
6500
6501
CHOV2
6503
6503
CHARP
6504
6505
CHTO3
6504
6506
CHTO3
6507
6510
CHDO3
6508
6508
CHFA
6509
6509
CHFO4
6510
6510
CHPL
6510
6512
CHPL
6513
6513
CHEIR
6514
6514
CHTR2
6514
6515
CHTR2
6514
6516
CHTR2
6517
6521
CHOA
6518
6518
CHENO
6525
456
CHVI22
6541
457
CHCA10
6542
6545
CHOL
6545
6545
CIHE7
6546
6550
CICH
6547
6551
CIGL
6548
6552
CIME8
6549
6549
CIBOT
6552
6557
CIPU
6553
6553
CINCH
6555
6559
CIBU2
6557
823
CICA2
6561
824
CIPE6
6562
825
CISE2
6563
1240
CINNA2
6564
458
CIVE2
6565
6569
CICA8
220
Section B.3: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY NEW NIMS CODE
pg.
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
6697
6704
COOP
6699
6699
COLUB
6702
833
COTE15
6703
468
COBA17
6709
6709
CONOC
6716
6716
COFO2
6717
6723
COKA
6718
6724
COLO4
6719
6725
COMO3
6720
6726
COOC3
6721
6727
COPU8
6722
6728
CORH
6724
1290
COPRO
6726
6731
COWA4
6729
471
COAS6
6731
6738
COCO5
6733
131
CODI18
6736
834
COMI6
6741
1300
CORDI
6742
472
COSU2
6744
6752
COFR2
6745
6745
CORDY2
6749
6757
COCA48
6750
6758
COCI4
6751
6759
COFI7
6752
6760
COGU4
6754
6763
COLA6
6755
6755
CORYN2
6756
11
COGU3
6758
473
CRRE12
6760
132
CRAL11
6769
474
CRBI9
6771
12
CRLO3
6772
CROTO
6778
6786
CROR5
6779
475
CREL8
6781
6790
CRMA8
6783
1310
CRYPT2
6784
478
CRTU4
6786
133
CRJA3
6787
6787
CRYPT4
6795
6795
CULU2
6796
6796
CUSE2
6800
6809
CYAC4
6801
6810
CYAR10
6802
6811
CYFI6
6805
6814
CYFL4
6806
6815
CYGI5
6807
6816
CYHA6
6810
6819
CYHA7
6811
6820
CYHO6
6812
6821
CYKU3
6813
6822
CYKU
6814
6823
CYLE5
6815
6824
CYMA10
6818
6827
CYMA14
6819
6828
CYPI4
6822
6831
CYPO5
6823
6832
CYPR8
6824
6833
CYPY
6825
6834
CYQU
6826
6835
CYRI4
Scientific
Colubrina oppositifolia
Colubrina spp.
Combretum tetralophum
Commersonia bartramia
Conocarpus spp.
Coprosma foliosa
Coprosma kauensis
Coprosma longifolia
Coprosma montana
Coprosma ochracea
Coprosma pubens
Coprosma rhynchocarpa
Coprosma spp.
Coprosma waimeae
Cordia aspera
Cordia collococca
Cordia dichotoma
Cordia micronesica
Cordia spp.
Cordia subcordata
Cordyline fruticosa
Cordyline spp.
Corymbia calophylla
Corymbia citriodora
Corymbia ficifolia
Corymbia gummifera
Corynocarpus laevigatus
Corynocarpus spp.
Couroupita guianensis
Crateva religiosa
Crescentia alata
Crossostylis biflora
Crotalaria longirostrata
Croton sp.
Cryptocarya oreophila
Cryptocarya elegans
Cryptocarya mannii
Cryptocarya spp.
Cryptocarya turbinata
Cryptomeria japonica
Cryptomeria spp.
Cupressus lusitanica
Cupressus sempervirens
Cyanea aculeatiflora
Cyanea arborea
Cyanea fissa
Cyanea floribunda
Cyanea giffardii
Cyanea hamatiflora
Cyanea hardyi
Cyanea horrida
Cyanea kuhihewa
Cyanea kunthiana
Cyanea leptostegia
Cyanea macrostegia
Cyanea marksii
Cyanea pilosa
Cyanea pohaku
Cyanea procera
Cyanea pycnocarpa
Cyanea quercifolia
Cyanea rivularis
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
6827
6836
CYSO2
6828
6828
CYANE
6829
6837
CYST5
6830
6838
CYSU8
6833
6841
CYTR6
6837
6849
CYCO18
6838
386
CYDE16
6840
691
CYLU5
6841
387
CYME12
6842
836
CYNI7
6844
837
CYPO11
6847
1320
CYATH
6847
481
CYATH
6849
482
CYTR11
6852
134
CYCI3
6852
134
CYCI3
6853
838
CYRE11
6854
1330
CYCAS
6855
483
CYBA7
6858
135
CYRA8
6859
CYYO
6860
136
CYBE3
6863
CYPU13
6864
6864
CYRA3
6865
6878
CYGI3
6866
6866
CYRTA
6868
DARE6
6870
DATU
6875
6888
DEFA
6876
6889
DELA4
6877
6890
DENI
6880
6893
DEPA9
6881
6881
DELIS
6882
6894
DEUN2
6883
485
DERE
6884
6884
DELON
6885
486
DEHA5
6886
137
DELA13
6887
1340
DENDR1
6
6891
138
DIAL13
6898
6911
DISU11
6900
6913
DIBL3
6902
487
DIDI9
6903
488
DIEB2
6904
489
DIEL3
6905
839
DIFE5
6906
6919
DIHI4
6907
140
DIKA2
6910
491
DISA16
6911
6924
DISA10
6921
141
DIPO
6927
712
DOVI
6928
840
DOSP3
6930
6945
DOHE2
6933
713
DRMU2
6934
DRRE6
6936
DRDO3
6941
842
DRNI3
6942
1360
DRYPE
6943
493
DRVI5
6944
6944
DUDE
Scientific
Cyanea solenocalyx
Cyanea spp.
Cyanea stictophylla
Cyanea superba
Cyanea tritomantha
Cyathea cooperi
Cyathea decurrens
Cyathea lunulata
Cyathea medullaris
Cyathea nigricans
Cyathea ponapeana
Cyathea spp.
Cyathea spp.
Cyathea truncata
Cycas micronesica
Cycas circinalis
Cycas revoluta
Cycas spp.
Cyclophyllum barbatum
Cynometra ramiflora
Cynometra yokotae
Cyphomandra betacea
Cyrtandra pulchella
Cyrtandra ramosissima
Cyrtandra giffardii
Cyrtandra spp.
Dalbergia retusa
Dalbergia tucurensis
Delissea fallax
Delissea laciniata
Delissea niihauensis
Delissea parviflora
Delissea spp.
Delissea undulata
Delonix regia
Delonix spp.
Dendrocnide harveyi
Dendrocnide latifolia
Dendrocnide spp.
Dictyosperma album
Dillenia suffruticosa
Diospyros blancoi
Diospyros discolor
Diospyros ebenum
Diospyros elliptica
Diospyros ferrea
Diospyros hillebrandii
Diospyros kaki
Diospyros samoensis
Diospyros sandwicensis
Discocalyx ponapensis
Dodonaea viscosa
Dolichandrone spathacea
Dovyalis hebecarpa
Dracaena multiflora
Dracaena reflexa
Drypetes dolichocarpa
Drypetes nitida
Drypetes spp.
Drypetes vitiensis
Dubautia demissifolia
221
pg.
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
6945
6945
DUFA2
6946
6946
DUMO2
6947
6963
DUAR
6948
6964
DUKN
6952
6968
DUMI
6953
6969
DUPL
6957
6973
DURE2
6958
6958
DUBAU
6961
6979
DUER
6965
494
DUZI
6966
13
DYLU
6968
496
DYHU2
6969
497
DYMA
6970
498
DYSA
6971
1370
DYSOX
6973
843
ELGU
6975
6993
ELBI
6976
844
ELCA20
6977
501
ELFL6
6978
502
ELGR
6979
503
ELGR6
6980
142
ELJO
6981
845
ELKE
6982
846
ELKU
6983
1380
ELAEO
6984
705
ELTO4
6985
504
ELUL
6990
505
ELFA3
6990
6072
ELFA3
6992
506
ELDU3
6994
507
ENEL
6996
6996
ENCY
6998
329
ERJA3
6999
6999
ERIOB
7008
508
ERFU2
7012
7031
ERSA11
7013
1390
ERYTH
7014
509
ERSU15
7016
510
ERVAO
7017
511
ERAC10
7046
7047
7048
7050
7051
7052
7053
339
7057
7058
7059
7062
7063
7064
340
7066
7067
7068
7069
342
343
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
7056
7072
EUTE
7057
7073
EUVI
7059
848
EUAQ
7065
849
EUCA16
7078
144
EUJA4
7079
7098
EUKO
7082
145
EUMA5
7086
850
EUNI2
7087
851
EUPA3
7088
214
EUPA28
7091
512
EURE7
7096
1410
EUGEN
7099
146
SYST3
7101
852
EUSU9
7102
147
EUTH4
7104
513
EUUN2
7110
7131
EUHA2
7112
15
EUNE4
7114
7135
EUPU9
7115
7115
EUPHO
7116
7136
EUTI
7117
514
EULO7
7119
7141
EUSA6
7120
7120
EURYA
7123
854
EUHO5
7124
855
EUNI8
7125
856
EUPA29
7126
857
EUPO15
7127
1420
EUODI
7128
858
EUTR13
7129
515
EXAG
7131
7154
EXGA
7132
7132
EXOCA
7133
859
EXPO2
7141
516
FABE
7142
860
FAKS
7143
1430
FAGRA
7144
7166
FAMO
7145
7145
FALCA2
7150
FIBE
7151
149
FICA
7152
FICO2
7155
150
FIEL
7156
517
FIGO
7160
352
FIMI2
7162
7182
FINO3
7163
518
FIOB3
7165
519
FIPR2
7167
16
FIRU4
7168
861
FISA
7169
520
FISC3
7171
1440
FICUS
7175
7192
FITH2
7176
521
FITI2
7178
522
FIUN
7179
215
FIVI3
7180
863
FICH
7182
7203
FISP3
7186
216
FLRU2
7188
7208
FLBR
7191
524
FLFL4
7192
7212
FLNE
Scientific
Eucalyptus tereticornis
Eucalyptus viminalis
Eugenia aquea
Eugenia caryophyllus
Eugenia javanica
Eugenia koolauensis
Eugenia malaccensis
Eugenia nitida
Eugenia palauensis
Eugenia palumbis
Eugenia reinwardtiana
Eugenia spp.
Syzygium stelechanthum
Eugenia suzukii
Eugenia thompsonii
Eugenia uniflora
Euphorbia haeleeleana
Euphorbia neriifolia
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Euphorbia spp.
Euphorbia tirucalli
Euphoria longana
Eurya sandwicensis
Eurya spp.
Euodia hortensis
Euodia nitida
Euodia palawensis
Euodia ponapensis
Euodia spp.
Euodia trichantha
Excoecaria agallocha
Exocarpos gaudichaudii
Exocarpos spp.
Exorrhiza ponapensis
Fagraea berteroana
Fagraea ksid
Fagraea spp.
Falcataria moluccana
Falcataria spp.
Ficus benjamina
Ficus carica
Ficus copiosa
Ficus elastica
Ficus godeffroyi
Ficus microcarpa
Ficus nota
Ficus obliqua
Ficus prolixa
Ficus rubiginosa
Ficus saffordii
Ficus scabra
Ficus spp.
Ficus thonningii
Ficus tinctoria
Ficus uniauriculata
Ficus virens
Finschia chloroxantha
Fitchia speciosa
Flacourtia rukam
Flindersia brayleyana
Flueggea flexuosa
Flueggea neowawraea
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
7025
7026
7028
7030
7031
7032
7033
7034
7038
7039
7041
7044
7045
7046
7047
7048
7049
7051
7052
7053
7054
Scientific
Dubautia fallax
Dubautia montana
Dubautia arborea
Dubautia knudsenii
Dubautia microcephala
Dubautia plantaginea
Dubautia reticulata
Dubautia spp.
Duranta erecta
Durio zibethinus
Dypsis lutescens
Dysoxylum huntii
Dysoxylum maota
Dysoxylum samoense
Dysoxylum spp.
Elaeis guineensis
Elaeocarpus bifidus
Elaeocarpus carolinensis
Elaeocarpus floridanus
Elaeocarpus graeffei
Elaeocarpus grandis
Elaeocarpus joga
Elaeocarpus kerstingianus
Elaeocarpus kusanoi
Elaeocarpus spp.
Elaeocarpus tonganus
Elaeocarpus ulianus
Elattostachys falcata
Elattostachys falcata
Eleocharis dulcis
Endiandra elaeocarpa
Enterolobium cyclocarpum
Eriobotrya japonica
Eriobotrya spp.
Erythrina fusca
Erythrina sandwicensis
Erythrina spp.
Erythrina subumbrans
Erythrina variegata
Erythrospermum
acuminatissimum
EUBO2 Eucalyptus botryoides
EUBR2 Eucalyptus bridgesiana
EUCI80 Eucalyptus cinerea
EUCL
Eucalyptus cladocalyx
EUCO3 Eucalyptus cornuta
EUCR
Eucalyptus crebra
EUDE
Eucalyptus deanei
EUDE2 Eucalyptus deglupta
EUGO
Eucalyptus gomphocephala
EUGO2 Eucalyptus goniocalyx
EUHE12 Eucalyptus hemiphloia
EUMA4 Eucalyptus marginata
EUMI
Eucalyptus microcorys
EUPA
Eucalyptus paniculata
EUPI
Eucalyptus pilularis
EURA4 Eucalyptus raveretiana
EURE2 Eucalyptus resinifera
EURU2 Eucalyptus rudis
EUSA17 Eucalyptus salicifolia
EUSA
Eucalyptus saligna
EUSI2
Eucalyptus sideroxylon
222
Section B.3: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY NEW NIMS CODE
pg.
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
7193
7193
FLUEG
7200
7220
FRCA12
7206
7224
FRUH
7207
7226
FUBO
7208
7227
FUPA2
7209
7209
FUCHS
7210
525
FUEL
7211
603
PEAM3
7214
526
GAMA10
7215
864
GAMA8
7216
527
GAMY
7217
865
GAPO4
7219
866
GARU3
7221
1450
GARCI
7224
7243
GABR
7225
7244
GAMA6
7226
7245
GARE
7227
7227
GARDE
7228
7246
GATA
7229
530
GAFL8
7233
531
GERU3
7241
532
GICE2
7245
7243
GLSE2
7245
151
GLSE2
7247
533
GLCU
7248
702
GLMA9
7249
706
GLRA4
7250
1460
GLOCH
7251
869
GMEL
7252
867
GMPA
7253
1470
GMELI
7254
868
GNGN
7260
870
GOCA2
7262
7282
GOBA
7264
7283
GOHIH2
7272
7293
GRBA
7273
358
GRRO
7274
7274
GREVI
7275
535
GRCR4
7279
152
GUOF
7282
153
GUMA4
7307
536
GUSP3
7311
538
GURH
7312
1480
GUIOA
7313
871
GUPA
7319
539
GYAM2
7321
7343
HACA2
7332
540
HAFL
7334
541
HAAR4
7338
542
HEDE14
7340
1490
HEDYC2
7343
7365
HEFO5
7344
7366
HEHI8
7345
7345
HEDYO2
7346
7367
HETE21
7349
7371
HEPO4
7350
7350
HELIO
7359
544
HELI9
7360
154
HELO12
7362
1500
HERIT2
7363
546
HEMO13
7364
547
HENY
Scientific
Flueggea spp.
Frangula californica
Fraxinus uhdei
Fuchsia boliviana
Fuchsia paniculata
Fuchsia spp.
Funtumia elastica
Persea americana
Garcinia mangostana
Garcinia matsudai
Garcinia myrtifolia
Garcinia ponapensis
Garcinia rumiyo
Garcinia spp.
Gardenia brighamii
Gardenia mannii
Gardenia remyi
Gardenia spp.
Gardenia taitensis
Garuga floribunda
Geniostoma rupestre
Gironniera celtidifolia
Gliricidia sepium
Gliricidia sepium
Glochidion cuspidatum
Glochidion marianum
Glochidion ramiflorum
Glochidion spp.
Gmelina elliptica
Gmelina palawensis
Gmelina spp.
Gnetum gnemon
Goniothalamus carolinensis
Gossypium barbadense
Gossypium hirsutum
Grevillea banksii
Grevillea robusta
Grevillea spp.
Grewia crenata
Guaiacum officinale
Guamia mariannae
Guettarda speciosa
Guioa rhoifolia
Guioa spp.
Gulubia palauensis
Gyrocarpus americanus
Haematoxylum campechianum
Haplolobus floribundus
Harpullia arborea
Hedycarya denticulata
Hedycarya spp.
Hedyotis fosbergii
Hedyotis hillebrandii
Hedyotis spp.
Hedyotis terminalis
Heliocarpus popayanensis
Heliocarpus spp.
Heritiera littoralis
Heritiera longipetiolata
Heritiera spp.
Hernandia moerenhoutiana
Hernandia nymphaeifolia
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
7365
155
HEOV4
7366
156
HESO
7367
1510
HERNA
7368
HELA27
7370
7394
HEAR9
7371
7395
HEAR10
7372
7396
HELY
7373
7373
HESPE8
7374
7398
HEAR5
7376
7376
HETER5
7377
157
HEEL9
7381
361
HEBR8
7384
7408
HIBO2
7385
7409
HICR
7386
7410
HIDI
7387
7411
HIGI
7388
7412
HIHU
7389
7406
HIPU2
7390
7390
HIBIS
7391
7413
HIWI
7392
7414
HIWO
7393
7417
HIAR
7397
7421
HIBR
7401
7425
HICA6
7402
7426
HICL
7403
7403
HIEL
7404
7428
HIKO
7407
7431
HIMA5
7408
7432
HIMU3
7411
7411
HIBIS2
7412
548
HITI
7413
7436
HIWA
7424
549
HOWH
7427
872
HOAM2
7428
873
HONO2
7429
970
HONU2
7430
874
HOPA10
7431
1520
HORSF2
7440
7440
HYLOC
7441
7464
HYUN3
7442
HYCO
7448
7472
HYCA11
7453
7477
ILAN
7454
7478
ILAQ80
7460
7483
ILPA3
7464
7464
ILEX
7472
INED
7475
550
INFA3
7477
551
INBI
7482
18
JAMI
7483
7483
JACAR
7491
7514
JACU2
7494
7494
JATRO
7497
875
KAPA4
7506
703
KLHO
7509
7529
KOCO2
7510
7530
KODR
7511
7531
KOKA
7512
7532
KOLA2
7513
7513
KOKIA
7516
7537
KUER
7517
7517
KUNZE
Scientific
Hernandia ovigera
Hernandia sonora
Hernandia spp.
Hernandia labyrinthica
Hesperomannia arborescens
Hesperomannia arbuscula
Hesperomannia lydgatei
Hesperomannia spp.
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Heteromeles spp.
Heterospathe elata
Hevea brasiliensis
Hibiscadelphus bombycinus
Hibiscadelphus crucibracteatus
Hibiscadelphus distans
Hibiscadelphus giffardianus
Hibiscadelphus hualalaiensis
Hibiscadelphus puakuahiwi
Hibiscadelphus spp.
Hibiscadelphus wilderianus
Hibiscadelphus woodii
Hibiscus arnottianus
Hibiscus brackenridgei
Hibiscus calyphyllus
Hibiscus clayi
Hibiscus elatus
Hibiscus kokio
Hibiscus macrophyllus
Hibiscus mutabilis
Hibiscus spp.
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus waimeae
Homalium whitmeeanum
Horsfieldia amklaal
Horsfieldia novoguineensis
Horsfieldia nunu
Horsfieldia palauensis
Horsfieldia spp.
Hylocereus spp.
Hylocereus undatus
Hymenaea courbaril
Hypericum canariense
Ilex anomala
Ilex aquifolium
Ilex paraguariensis
Ilex spp.
Inga edulis
Inocarpus fagifer
Intsia bijuga
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Jacaranda spp.
Jatropha curcas
Jatropha spp.
Kayea pacifica
Kleinhovia hospita
Kokia cookei
Kokia drynarioides
Kokia kauaiensis
Kokia lanceolata
Kokia spp.
Kunzea ericoides
Kunzea spp.
223
pg.
7661
7664
7666
7671
7672
7674
7679
7680
7700
7661
571
880
1600
882
166
935
883
Scientific
Labordia fagraeoidea
Labordia hedyosmifolia
Labordia hirtella
Labordia kaalae
Labordia lydgatei
Labordia spp.
Labordia tinifolia
Labordia triflora
Labordia waiolani
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Lansium domesticum
Latania loddigesii
Leptospermum morrisonii
Leptospermum petersonii
Leptospermum polygalifolim
Leptospermum scoparium
Leptospermum spp.
Leucaena insularum
Schleinitzia fosbergii
Leucaena leucocephala
Leucaena spp.
Ligustrum sinense
Ligustrum spp.
Litchi chinensis
Litsea samoensis
Litsea spp.
Livistona chinensis
Lophostemon confertus
Lucuma nervosa
Lumnitzera littorea
Macadamia integrifolia
Macadamia spp.
Macadamia tetraphylla
Macaranga carolinensis
Macaranga grayana
Macaranga harveyana
Macaranga mappa
Macaranga spp.
Macaranga stipulosa
Macaranga tanarius
Macaranga thompsonii
Mallotus palauensis
Mallotus philippensis
Mallotus spp.
Mallotus tiliifolius
Mammea glauca
Mammea odorata
Mammea spp.
Mangifera minor
Mangifera odorata
Mangifera spp.
Manihot carthaginensis subsp.
Glaziovii
MANIH Manihot spp.
MADI14 Manilkara dissecta
MAHO5 Manilkara hoshinoi
MANIL Manilkara spp.
MAUD
Manilkara udoido
MAZA
Manilkara zapota
MACO
Maranthes corymbosa
MAFR11 Marattia fraxinea
MATH4 Maytenus thompsonii
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
7704
884
MECA21
7705
575
MESA11
7706
1610
MEDUS2
7709
7709
MELAL
7710
167
MEMU10
7712
7734
MECA9
7713
7735
MESA3
7716
7716
MELIA
7719
7740
MEAN3
7720
7741
MEBA2
7721
7742
MEBA3
7722
7743
MECH2
7723
7744
MECI6
7724
7745
MECL
7725
7746
MECR5
7726
7747
MEEL2
7727
7748
MEHA7
7728
7749
MEHA3
7729
7750
MEHA4
7730
7751
MEHI6
7731
7752
MEHO2
7732
7753
MEKA2
7733
7754
MEKN
7734
7755
MEMA6
7735
7756
MEMA7
7736
7757
MEMO6
7737
7758
MEMU4
7738
7759
MEOA
7739
7760
MEOB4
7740
7761
MEOR4
7741
7762
MEOV
7742
7763
MEOV2
7743
7764
MEPA6
7744
7765
MEPA7
7745
7766
MEPE9
7746
7767
MEPS
7747
7768
MEPU4
7748
7769
MEQU3
7749
7770
MERA2
7750
577
MERE8
7751
7772
MERO3
7752
7773
MESA4
7753
7774
MESA5
7754
7754
MELIC3
7755
7775
MEVO
7756
7776
MEWA2
7757
7777
MEWA4
7758
7778
MEZA
7759
578
MESA9
7766
580
MEAR16
7767
7767
MELOC
7769
7793
MEUM3
7770
7770
MEVIC4
7771
7771
MEVIV
7774
7776
7777
7778
7781
7782
168
581
886
1620
582
7806
MEME12
MEMA16
MESE11
MERYT
MEPOP2
MEMA4
Scientific
Medusanthera carolinensis
Medusanthera samoensis
Medusanthera spp.
Melaleuca spp.
Melanolepis multiglandulosa
Melastoma candidum
Melastoma sanguineum
Melia spp.
Melicope anisata
Melicope balloui
Melicope barbigera
Melicope christophersenii
Melicope cinerea
Melicope clusiifolia
Melicope cruciata
Melicope elliptica
Melicope haleakalae
Melicope haupuensis
Melicope hawaiensis
Melicope hiiakae
Melicope hosakae
Melicope kaalaensis
Melicope knudsenii
Melicope macropus
Melicope makahae
Melicope molokaiensis
Melicope mucronulata
Melicope oahuensis
Melicope obovata
Melicope orbicularis
Melicope ovalis
Melicope ovata
Melicope pallida
Melicope paniculata
Melicope peduncularis
Melicope pseudoanisata
Melicope puberula
Melicope quadrangularis
Melicope radiata
Melicope latifolia
Melicope rotundifolia
Melicope saint-johnii
Melicope sandwicensis
Melicope spp.
Melicope volcanica
Melicope waialealae
Melicope wawraeana
Melicope zahlbruckneri
Melicytus samoensis
Melochia aristata
Melochia spp.
Melochia umbellata
Melochia villosissima var
compacta
Melochia villosissima var
villosissima
Merrilliodendron megacarpum
Meryta macrophylla
Meryta senfftiana
Meryta spp.
Metrosideros collina
Metrosideros macropus
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
7518
7539
LAFA2
7519
7540
LAHE2
7520
7541
LAHI5
7521
7542
LAKA
7522
7543
LALY2
7523
7523
LABOR
7524
7544
LATI2
7528
7548
LATR4
7529
7549
LAWA3
7533
554
LASP
7539
555
LADO2
7543
158
LALO
7558
7579
LEMO20
7559
7580
LEPE23
7560
7581
LEPO22
7561
7582
LESC2
7562
7562
LEPTO4
7564
159
LEIN31
7564
SCFO2
7565
556
LELE10
7566
1530
LEUCA
7575
7598
LISI
7576
7576
LIGUS2
7583
558
LICH4
7586
560
LISA8
7587
1540
LITSE
7588
160
LICH3
7595
7620
LOCO9
7598
561
LUNE4
7602
562
LULI8
7614
161
MAIN8
7616
1550
MACAD
7617
563
MATE16
7618
876
MACA25
7619
564
MAGR
7620
565
MAHA9
7621
7646
MAMA28
7623
1560
MACAR
7625
568
MAST7
7626
19
MATA3
7627
162
MATH3
7638
877
MAPA6
7639
7663
MAPH4
7641
1570
MALLO
7642
878
MATI4
7653
570
MAGL12
7654
163
MAOD2
7655
1580
MAMME
7657
879
MAMI3
7658
164
MAOD
7659
1590
MANGI
7660
165
MAGL5
224
Section B.3: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY NEW NIMS CODE
pg.
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
7783
7807
MEPO5
7783
7784
MEPO5
7783
7785
MEPO5
7783
7786
MEPO5
7783
7787
MEPO5
7783
7788
MEPO5
7783
7789
MEPO5
7783
7790
MEPO5
7783
7791
MEPO5
7792
7816
MERU2
7793
7793
METRO
7794
7817
METR5
7795
7818
MEWA
7798
169
MEAM4
7799
887
MESA7
7800
1630
METRO2
7801
583
MICH4
7805
7831
MICA20
7824
584
MIMI23
7831
585
MIPI9
7835
170
MIEL4
7841
7870
MOHI
7842
7842
MONTA
7845
7874
MOCE2
7846
7875
MOFA
7848
7848
MOREL2
7849
586
MOCI3
7850
888
MOLA12
7851
889
MOPE2
7852
1640
MORIN
7853
7880
MOTR
7855
171
MOOL
7865
7892
MURA3
7867
173
MUCA4
7868
7868
MUNTI
7870
MUKO
7872
7872
MUPA3
7873
890
MUCO8
7874
891
MUNA
7875
892
MUSA
7876
1650
MUSA2
7877
893
MUTE6
7878
894
MUTI
7879
895
MUTR2
7880
896
MUFR3
7881
588
MURA5
7882
1660
MUSSA
7883
7910
MYSA
7884
7884
MYOPO
7892
7892
MYRCI
7894
MYCA9
7899
174
MYRU3
7900
7900
MYRIC
7902
590
MYHY2
7903
897
MYIN3
7904
1670
MYRIS
7906
7901
MYIN4
7906
589
MYIN4
7910
7938
MYAL4
7913
7940
MYDE2
7914
7941
MYEM
7915
7942
MYFE
Scientific
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros rugosa
Metrosideros spp.
Metrosideros tremuloides
Metrosideros waialealae
Metroxylon amicarum
Metroxylon sagu
Metroxylon spp.
Michelia champaca
Miconia calvescens
Micromelum minutum
Millettia pinnata
Mimusops elengi
Montanoa hibiscifolia
Montanoa spp.
Morella cerifera
Morella faya
Morella spp.
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda latibractea
Morinda pedunculata
Morinda spp.
Morinda trimera
Moringa oleifera
Munroidendron racemosum
Muntingia calabura
Muntingia spp.
Murraya koenigii
Musa paradisiaca
Musa coccinea
Musa nana
Musa sapientum
Musa spp.
Musa textilis
Musa tikap
Musa troglodytarum
Mussaenda frondosa
Mussaenda raiateensis
Mussaenda spp.
Myoporum sandwicense
Myoporum spp.
Myrcia spp.
Myrciaria cauliflora
Myrica rubra
Myrica spp.
Myristica hypargyraea
Myristica insularis
Myristica spp.
Myristica inutilis
Myristica inutilis
Myrsine alyxifolia
Myrsine degeneri
Myrsine emarginata
Myrsine fernseei
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
Scientific
7916
7943
MYFO
Myrsine fosbergii
7918
7945
MYHE3 Myrsine helleri
7919
7946
MYKA
Myrsine kauaiensis
7920
7947
MYKN
Myrsine knudsenii
7921
7948
MYLA3 Myrsine lanaiensis
7922
7949
MYLE2 Myrsine lessertiana
7923
7950
MYME2 Myrsine mezii
7924
7951
MYPE3 Myrsine petiolata
7925
7952
MYPU2 Myrsine pukooensis
7926
7953
MYSA2 Myrsine sandwicensis
7927
7927
MYRSI Myrsine spp.
7928
7954
MYWA Myrsine wawraea
7942
591
NEOP
Ochrosia oppositifolia
7942
591
NEOP
Neisosperma oppositifolia
7948
592
NEFO2 Neonauclea forsteri
7952
593
NELA7 Nephelium lappaceum
7953
NERA3 Nephelium ramboutan-ake
7954
7983
NEME5 Neraudia melastomifolia
7958
NEPO
Nesoluma polynesicum
7960
7989
NESA2 Nestegis sandwicensis
7961
7961
NESTE Nestegis spp.
7962
898
NECE
Neuburgia celebica
7964
7993
NIGL
Nicotiana glauca
7965
7965
NICOT Nicotiana spp.
7966
7995
NOBR2 Nothocestrum breviflorum
7967
7996
NOLA
Nothocestrum latifolium
7968
7997
NOLO
Nothocestrum longifolium
7969
7998
NOPE
Nothocestrum peltatum
7970
7970
NOTHO3 Nothocestrum spp.
7971
8001
NOHU
Nototrichium humile
7972
8002
NOSA
Nototrichium sandwicense
7974
899
NYFR2 Nypa fruticans
7977
7977
OCHNA Ochna spp.
7978
8007
OCTH
Ochna thomasiana
7980
900
OCPY
Ochroma pyramidale
7982
8012
OCCO
Ochrosia compta
7983
8013
OCHA
Ochrosia haleakalae
7984
8014
OCKA
Ochrosia kauaiensis
7985
8015
OCKI
Ochrosia kilaueaensis
7986
7986
OCHRO2 Ochrosia spp.
7987
OCMA2 Ochrosia mariannensis
8000
OLNE
Oleandra neriiformis
8004
8037
OLEU
Olea europaea
8007
8007
OLEA
Olea spp.
8008
595
HOAC4 Homalanthus acuminatus
8009
596
HONU3 Homalanthus nutans
8010
1680
HOMAL6 Homalanthus spp.
8011
OPPA4 Ophiorrhiza palauensis
8013
8046
OPCO4 Opuntia cochenillifera
8014
8047
OPFI
Opuntia ficus-indica
8015
8048
OPMO5 Opuntia monacantha
8018
8018
OPUNT Opuntia spp.
8019
901
ORCA12 Ormosia calavensis
8022
716
OSOL
Osmoxylon oliveri
8023
717
OSPA
Osmoxylon pachyphyllum
8024
1690
OSMOX Osmoxylon spp.
8036
902
PAAQ2 Pachira aquatica
8044
597
PAST24 Palaquium stehlinii
8054
903
PAAI
Pandanus aimiriikensis
8055
905
PACO51 Pandanus cominsii
8056
906
PACO3 Pandanus compressus
8057
907
PACY10 Pandanus cylindricus
225
pg.
Scientific
Pandanus dilatatus
Pandanus divergens
Pandanus dubius
Pandanus duriocarpus
Pandanus enchabiensis
Pandanus fischerianus
Pandanus fragrans
Pandanus hosinoi
Pandanus jaluitensis
Pandanus kanehirae
Pandanus korrensis
Pandanus lakatwa
Pandanus laticanaliculatus
Pandanus macrocephalus
Pandanus macrojeanneretia
Pandanus menne
Palaquium karrak
Pandanus odontoides
Pandanus palawensis
Pandanus patina
Pandanus peliliuensis
Pandanus ponapensis
Pandanus pulposus
Pandanus rectangulatus
Pandanus reineckei
Pandanus rotundatus
Pandanus spp.
Pandanus tectorius
Pandanus tolotomensis
Pandanus trukensis
Pandanus utilis
Pandanus variegatus
Pangium edule
Pandanus obliquus
Parinari insularum
Parinari laurina
Parinari spp.
Parkia korom
Parkia parvifoliola
Parkinsonia aculeata
Parkinsonia spp.
Peltophorum pterocarpum
Pemphis acidula
Pericopsis mooniana
Perrottetia sandwicensis
Phaleria nisidai
Phoenix canariensis
Phoenix dactylifera
Phoenix spp.
Phoenix sylvestris
Photinia davidiana
Phyllanthus acidus
Phyllanthus distichus
Pimenta dioica
Pimenta racemosa
Pimenta spp.
Pinanga insignis
Pinus caribaea
Pinus patula
Pinus pinaster
Pipturus albidus
Pipturus argenteus
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
8207
8207
PIPTU
8210
8210
PISCI
8212
8249
PIBR3
8213
606
PIGR6
8214
8251
PISA5
8215
1740
PISON
8217
607
PIUM2
8218
8254
PIWA2
8220
385
PIDU
8224
8224
PIMO4
8226
8265
PIAR4
8227
8266
PICO4
8228
8267
PIFL4
8229
8268
PIGA2
8230
8269
PIGL4
8231
8270
PIHA3
8232
8271
PIHA4
8233
8272
PIHO
8234
8273
PIKA3
8235
8274
PINA
8236
8275
PIPE8
8238
1750
PITTO
8239
8277
PITE5
8240
8278
PIUN2
8241
8279
PIVI5
8242
610
PLGA2
8243
611
PLGR11
8244
612
PLLI6
8246
614
PLSA9
8247
1760
PLANC
8248
615
PLTO2
8250
8291
PLRE4
8251
8292
PLSP3
8252
8252
PLATY
8257
8298
PLAU2
8258
8299
PLAU5
8259
8300
PLFE
8260
8301
PLFO2
8261
8302
PLHA3
8262
8303
PLHA4
8263
8263
PLEOM
8269
184
PLOBO
8271
185
PLRU2
8272
1770
PLUME
8283
701
POGR28
8284
POGU
8285
POMA
8286
939
PONO10
8287
619
POSA27
8288
21
POSC10
8289
1780
POLYS4
8290
620
POPI12
8292
940
POHO
8293
941
POLE21
8294
1790
PONAP
8295
186
POPI4
8297
621
POCA43
8298
942
POCA6
8299
187
POCA23
8303
188
PLOB5
8304
8341
POSA11
8305
189
POSA13
Scientific
Pipturus spp.
Piscidia spp.
Pisonia brunoniana
Pisonia grandis
Pisonia sandwicensis
Pisonia spp.
Pisonia umbellifera
Pisonia wagneriana
Pithecellobium dulce
Pittosporum monae
Pittosporum argentifolium
Pittosporum confertiflorum
Pittosporum flocculosum
Pittosporum gayanum
Pittosporum glabrum
Pittosporum halophilum
Pittosporum hawaiiense
Pittosporum hosmeri
Pittosporum kauaiense
Pittosporum napaliense
Pittosporum pentandrum
Pittosporum spp.
Pittosporum terminalioides
Pittosporum undulatum
Pittosporum viridiflorum
Planchonella garberi
Planchonella grayana
Planchonella linggensis
Planchonella samoensis
Planchonella spp.
Planchonella torricellensis
Platydesma remyi
Platydesma spathulata
Platydesma spp.
Pleomele aurea
Pleomele auwahiensis
Pleomele fernaldii
Pleomele forbesii
Pleomele halapepe
Pleomele hawaiiensis
Pleomele spp.
Plumeria obtusa
Plumeria rubra
Plumeria spp.
Polyscias grandifolia
Polyscias guilfoylei
Polyscias macgillivrayi
Polyscias nodosa
Polyscias samoensis
Polyscias scutellaria
Polyscias spp.
Pometia pinnata
Ponapea hosinoi
Ponapea ledermanniana
Ponapea spp.
Pongamia pinnata
Pouteria caimito
Pouteria calcarea
Pouteria campechiana
Planchonella obovata
Pouteria sandwicensis
Pouteria sapota
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
8058
908
PADI2
8059
909
PADI29
8060
175
PADU3
8061
910
PADU4
8062
911
PAEN
8063
912
PAFI
8064
176
PAFR7
8065
913
PAHO6
8066
914
PAJA3
8067
915
PAKA2
8068
916
PAKO2
8069
917
PALA3
8070
918
PALA4
8071
919
PAMA3
8072
920
PAMA32
8073
921
PAME18
8074
8074
PAKA
8075
923
PAOD2
8076
924
PAPA38
8077
925
PAPA39
8078
926
PAPE
8079
927
PAPO2
8080
928
PAPU18
8081
929
PARE2
8082
598
PARE19
8083
930
PARO2
8084
1700
PANDA
8085
692
PATE2
8086
931
PATO6
8087
932
PATR
8088
933
PAUT
8090
934
PAVA4
8091
178
PAED4
8092
922
PAOB7
8103
601
PAIN20
8104
936
PALA5
8105
1710
PARIN
8107
8144
PAKO5
8108
937
PAPA2
8111
8149
PAAC3
8112
8112
PARKI2
8121
382
PEPT3
8123
602
PEAC6
8129
709
PEMO13
8131
8169
PESA3
8146
PHNI11
8151
20
PHCA13
8152
179
PHDA4
8153
1720
PHOEN2
8154
180
PHSY3
8155
8190
PHDA5
8157
181
PHAC3
8159
8194
PHDI10
8175
8210
PIDI2
8178
183
PIRAG
8180
1730
PIMEN
8181
938
PIIN5
8183
8219
PICA18
8187
8223
PIPA13
8188
8224
PIPI6
8205
8243
PIAL2
8206
605
PIAR8
226
Section B.3: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY NEW NIMS CODE
pg.
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
8306
1800
POUTE
8307
190
PROB
8308
943
PRPU5
8309
622
PRSE6
8310
1810
PREMN
8315
8352
PRAF
8316
8353
PRAR2
8317
8354
PRBE
8318
8318
PRFO
8319
8319
PRHA2
8320
8357
PRHI
8321
8358
PRKA
8322
8322
PRLA3
8323
8359
PRLA4
8324
8360
PRLI2
8325
8361
PRLO2
8326
8362
PRMA5
8327
8363
PRMI3
8328
8364
PRMU3
8329
623
PRPA11
8330
8366
PRPE7
8331
8367
PRRE
8336
8372
PRSC
8337
8337
PRITC
8338
8338
PRVI2
8339
8374
PRWA
8341
8341
PRPE6
8343
8382
PRJU
8344
8383
PRPA4
8355
8393
PSCA
8356
624
PSGU
8365
8402
PSFA
8366
8403
PSGR
8368
PSCA18
8369
8406
PSGR3
8370
8407
PSHA2
8373
8410
PSHA3
8377
8414
PSHE2
8382
8419
PSHEO
8386
8387
8388
8390
8392
8393
8398
8399
8400
8401
8402
8404
8405
8406
8407
8412
8415
8416
8418
8424
8430
8431
8423
626
8425
192
8429
8430
971
193
1820
8437
627
8445
8446
8406
194
973
22
945
1830
8464
628
Scientific
Pouteria spp.
Premna obtusifolia
Premna pubescens
Premna serratifolia
Premna spp.
Pritchardia affinis
Pritchardia arecina
Pritchardia beccariana
Pritchardia forbesiana
Pritchardia hardyi
Pritchardia hillebrandii
Pritchardia kaalae
Pritchardia lanaiensis
Pritchardia lanigera
Pritchardia limahuliensis
Pritchardia lowreyana
Pritchardia martii
Pritchardia minor
Pritchardia munroi
Pritchardia pacifica
Pritchardia perlmanii
Pritchardia remota
Pritchardia schattaueri
Pritchardia spp.
Pritchardia viscosa
Pritchardia waialealeana
Procris pedunculata
Prosopis juliflora
Prosopis pallida
Psidium cattleianum
Psidium guajava
Psychotria fauriei
Psychotria grandiflora
Psychotria carolinensis
Psychotria greenwelliae
Psychotria hathewayi
Psychotria hawaiiensis
Psychotria hexandra
Psychotria hexandra ssp.
oahuensis
PSHO
Psychotria hobdyi
PSIN10 Psychotria insularum
PSKA
Psychotria kaduana
PSYMAR Psychotria mariana
PSMA6 Psychotria mariniana
PSMA7 Psychotria mauiensis
PSRH2 Psychotria rhombocarpa
PSRO2 Psychotria rotensis
PSYCH Psychotria spp.
PSWA2 Psychotria wawrae
PSOD
Psydrax odorata
PTKA
Pteralyxia kauaiensis
PTMA
Pteralyxia macrocarpa
PTERA Pteralyxia spp.
PTIN2
Pterocarpus indicus
PTLE3 Ptychococcus ledermannianus
PTMA8 Ptychosperma macarthuri
PTPA
Ptychosperma palauense
PTYCH4 Ptychosperma spp.
QUSU5 Quercus suber
RAMY
Rapanea myricifolia
RAVO
Rauvolfia vomitoria
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
Scientific
8432
946
RAIN8
Rauvolfia insularis
8434
8475
RASA3 Rauvolfia sandwicensis
8435
8435
RAUVO Rauvolfia spp.
8436
947
RAMA7 Ravenala madagascariensis
8440
629
RELA
Reynoldsia lanutoensis
8442
8483
RESA
Reynoldsia sandwicensis
8443
1840
REYNO Reynoldsia spp.
8456
631
RHED4 Rheedia edulis
8458
195
RHAP2 Rhizophora apiculata
8460
720
RHLA12 Rhizophora lamarckii
8462
196
RHMU
Rhizophora mucronata
8463
1850
RHIZO Rhizophora spp.
8464
633
RHST8 Rhizophora stylosa
8465
8465
RHODO2 Rhodomyrtus spp.
8466
8505
RHTO10 Rhodomyrtus tomentosa
8467
8507
RHSA2 Rhus sandwicensis
8468
8468
RHUS
Rhus spp.
8469
634
RHTA
Rhus taitensis
8472
8512
RICO3 Ricinus communis
8473
8473
RICIN
Ricinus spp.
8474
948
RICA16 Rinorea carolinensis
8480
635
RODE5 Rollinia deliciosa
8490
197
ROEL
Roystonea regia
8491
949
ROOL
Roystonea oleracea
8503
950
SAIN13 Samadera indica
8505
636
SASA10 Albizia saman
8506
8506
SAMAN Samanea spp.
8509
8547
SANIC4 Sambucus nigra
8510
8510
SAMBU Sambucus spp.
8515
637
SAKO4 Sandoricum koetjape
8516
8556
SAEL2 Santalum ellipticum
8517
8557
SAFR4 Santalum freycinetianum
8518
SAAL16 Santalum album
8521
8561
SAHA3 Santalum haleakalae
8522
8562
SAPA7 Santalum paniculatum
8525
8554
SASA8 Santalum salicifolium
8526
8526
SANTA Santalum spp.
8528
8568
SAOA3 Sapindus oahuense
8529
8569
SASA4 Sapindus saponaria
8531
8531
SAPIN
Sapindus spp.
8532
639
SAVI17 Sapindus vitiensis
8534
951
SAIN2
Sapium indicum
8544
640
SAPA35 Sarcopygme pacifica
8548
8548
SCCE3 Scaevola cerasifolia
8549
8588
SCCH3 Scaevola chamissoniana
8550
8589
SCGA2 Scaevola gaudichaudiana
8551
8590
SCPR
Scaevola procera
8552
8552
SCAEV Scaevola spp.
8555
8555
SCHAE Schaefferia spp.
8559
642
SCSA10 Schefflera samoensis
8560
641
SCTA
Scaevola taccada
8561
8601
SCMO
Schinus molle
8563
224
SCTE
Schinus terebinthifolius
8563
8564
SCTE
Schinus terebinthifolius
8577
952
SCHY5 Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea
8583
644
SEFL9 Securinega flexuosa
8585
SEKR3 Semecarpus kraemeri
8586
953
SEVE4 Semecarpus venenosa
8588
8628
SEAL4 Senna alata
8590
8630
SEGA2 Senna gaudichaudii
8591
8631
SEMU5 Senna multijuga
8592
8632
SEPE4 Senna pendula
227
pg.
Scientific
Senna septemtrionalis
Senna siamea
Senna spp.
Senna sulfurea
Senna surattensis
Serianthes kanehirae
Serianthes nelsonii
Sesbania grandiflora
Sesbania sesban
Sesbania spp.
Shirakiopsis indica
Sida fallax
Sida spp.
Solanum americanum
Solanum mauritianum
Solanum spp.
Solanum torvum
Sonneratia alba
Sophora chrysophylla
Sophora spp.
Sophora tomentosa
Spathodea campanulata
Spathodea spp.
Spiraeanthemum samoense
Spondias dulcis
Spondias mombin
Spondias spp.
Stemonurus ammui
Spondias pinnata
Soulamea amara
Sterculia fanaiho
Sterculia palauensis
Streblus anthropophagorum
Streblus pendulinus
Streblus spp.
Suriana maritima
Swietenia spp.
Swietenia macrophylla
Symplocos racemosa
Syncarpia glomulifera
Syncarpia spp.
Synsepalum dulcificum
Syzygium aqueum
Syzygium brevifolium
Syzygium carolinense
Syzygium clusiifolium
Syzygium dealatum
Syzygium inophylloides
Syzygium jambos
Syzygium malaccense
Syzygium richii
Syzygium samarangense
Syzygium samoense
Syzygium sandwicense
Syzygium spp.
Tabebuia heterophylla
Tabebuia pallida
Tabebuia rosea
Tabebuia spp.
Tabernaemontana aurantiaca
Tabernaemontana pandacaqui
Tabernaemontana rotensis
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
8737
669
TASA2
8741
8782
TECA9
8743
961
TEST
8744
962
TEGR
8745
8745
TECTO
8748
1880
TERMI
8749
963
TECA16
8750
670
TECA
8751
964
TECR3
8752
965
TEED
8753
TELI7
8755
966
TEKA4
8756
8797
TEMY
8758
673
TERI3
8759
674
TESA2
8770
8813
TEFL5
8771
8814
TEGY
8772
8815
TEHA2
8773
8816
TEKA3
8774
8817
TEOA
8775
8775
TETRA1
1
8776
8818
TEWA
8777
8819
TEWA3
8779
8823
TEBI
8784
675
THCA
8787
676
THPO3
8788
8788
THESP
8789
8834
THPE3
8804
8804
TIBOU
8805
8846
TIUR
8806
723
TICO7
8807
724
TIMO4
8808
1890
TIMON
8809
726
TISU3
8810
727
TITI
8811
8815
TOONA
8812
8851
TOCI
8822
8862
TOLA
8823
8823
TOUCH
8824
678
TOAR2
8826
8826
TOURN
8827
679
TRCA33
8831
204
TROR
8832
1900
TREMA
8837
967
TRIK
8838
968
TRLE8
8839
680
TRRI9
8842
123
TRTR7
8846
205
TROB7
8856
8897
URGL
8857
8898
URKA
8858
8858
URERA
8866
682
VEME3
8869
8909
VEMO3
8870
8870
VERNI
8872
969
VICO17
8872
8911
VICO17
8874
206
VIPA6
8875
1910
VITEX
8876
8914
VITR7
8884
683
WEBI
Scientific
Tarenna sambucina
Tecoma castanifolia
Tecoma stans
Tectona grandis
Tectona spp.
Terminalia spp.
Terminalia carolinensis
Terminalia catappa
Terminalia crassipes
Terminalia edulis
Terminalia litoralis
Terminalia kaernbachii
Terminalia myriocarpa
Terminalia richii
Terminalia samoensis
Tetraplasandra flynnii
Tetraplasandra gymnocarpa
Tetraplasandra hawaiensis
Tetraplasandra kavaiensis
Tetraplasandra oahuensis
Tetraplasandra spp.
Tetraplasandra waialealae
Tetraplasandra waimeae
Tetrazygia bicolor
Theobroma cacao
Thespesia populnea
Thespesia spp.
Thevetia peruviana
Tibouchina spp.
Tibouchina urvilleana
Timonius corymbosus
Timonius mollis
Timonius spp.
Timonius subauritus
Timonius timon
Toona spp.
Toona ciliata
Touchardia latifolia
Touchardia spp.
Tournefortia argentea
Tournefortia spp.
Trema cannabina
Trema orientalis
Trema spp.
Trichospermum ikutai
Trichospermum ledermannii
Trichospermum richii
Triphasia trifolia
Tristiropsis obtusangula
Urera glabra
Urera kaalae
Urera spp.
Adonidia merrillii
Vernicia montana
Vernicia spp.
Vitex cofassus
Vitex cofassus
Vitex parviflora
Vitex spp.
Vitex trifolia
Wedelia biflora
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
8595
8635
SESE13
8596
6420
SESI3
8598
8598
SENNA
8599
8638
SESU10
8600
8639
SESU4
8601
954
SEKA2
8603
199
SENE9
8605
647
SEGR5
8606
8647
SESE8
8607
8607
SESBA
8608
8608
SHIN
8609
23
SIFA
8610
8610
SIDA
8628
648
SOAM
8631
8671
SOMA3
8635
8635
SOLAN
8636
8673
SOTO4
8639
200
SOAL10
8641
8680
SOCH
8642
8642
SOPHO
8643
649
SOTO3
8644
650
SPCA2
8645
8645
SPATH
8646
651
SPSA7
8649
652
SPDU3
8650
955
SPMO
8653
1860
SPOND
8655
957
STAM10
8656
956
SPPI4
8660
SOAM2
8665
653
STFA5
8667
958
STPA20
8669
654
STAN9
8670
201
STPE3
8671
8671
STREB
8676
24
SUMA2
8678
1870
SWIET
8679
655
SWMA
8687
722
SYRA6
8689
8729
SYGL
8690
8690
SYNCA
8691
656
SYDU
8694
SYAQ
8695
658
SYBR3
8696
659
SYCA4
8697
660
SYCL
8699
661
SYDE3
8700
662
SYIN2
8701
663
SYJA
8702
25
SYMA2
8703
664
SYRI3
8704
665
SYSA3
8705
666
SYSA6
8706
8745
SYSA
8708
8708
SYZYG
8713
TAHE
8714
202
TAPA10
8716
TARO
8718
8488
TABEB
8719
960
TAAU3
8722
668
TAPA13
8723
210
TARO3
228
pg.
Section B.3: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY NEW NIMS CODE
New NIMSOld NIMS NRCS
8886
684
WEAF
8889
8928
WIBI
8890
8929
WIFU
8891
8930
WIMO
8892
8931
WIOA
8892
8893
WIOA
8895
8934
WIPH2
8896
8935
WIPU
8897
8936
WISA
8898
8937
WISK
8899
8899
WIKST
8900
8938
WIVI
8901
207
XIAM
8903
685
XYGR
8904
686
XYMO2
8905
1920
XYLOC2
8907
8947
XYCR
8908
8948
XYHA
8909
208
XYNE2
8911
688
XYSA
8915
8915
XYLOS
8925
8967
ZADI
8929
8971
ZAHA
8930
8972
ZAKA
8933
8975
ZAOA
8936
8936
ZANTH
8939
209
ZIMA
Scientific
Weinmannia affinis
Wikstroemia bicornuta
Wikstroemia furcata
Wikstroemia monticola
Wikstroemia oahuensis
Wikstroemia oahuensis
Wikstroemia phillyreifolia
Wikstroemia pulcherrima
Wikstroemia sandwicensis
Wikstroemia skottsbergiana
Wikstroemia spp.
Wikstroemia villosa
Ximenia americana
Xylocarpus granatum
Xylocarpus moluccensis
Xylocarpus spp.
Xylosma crenata
Xylosma hawaiiensis
Xylosma nelsonii
Xylosma samoensis
Xylosma spp.
Zanthoxylum dipetalum
Zanthoxylum hawaiiense
Zanthoxylum kauaense
Zanthoxylum oahuense
Zanthoxylum spp.
Ziziphus mauritiana
229
pg.
SECTION B.4 FSM TREE SPECIES
LIST BY OLD NIMS CODE
Scientific
Annona cherimola
Couroupita guianensis
Crotalaria longirostrata
Dypsis lutescens
Euphorbia neriifolia
Ficus rubiginosa
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Macaranga tanarius
Phoenix canariensis
Polyscias scutellaria
Ptychosperma macarthuri
Sida fallax
Suriana maritima
Syzygium malaccense
Acacia auriculiformis
Cinnamomum camphora
Cupressus spp.
Ailanthus altissima
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Fraxinus americana
Casuarina glauca
Piscidia piscipula
Syzygium cumini
Aglaia mariannensis
Aidia cochinchinensis
Albizia lebbeck
Aleurites trisperma
Anacardium occidentale
Annona reticulata
Antidesma bunius
Araucaria columnaris
Araucaria heterophylla
Arenga pinnata
Artocarpus mariannensis
Araucaria excelsa
Barringtonia racemosa
Bauhinia monandra
Caesalpinia sappan
Caryota urens
Cassia javanica
Casuarina litorea
Catalpa longissima
Ceiba pentandra
Cerbera dilatata
Citrus aurantium
Citrus grandis
Triphasia trifolia
Citrus limon
Citrus macroptera
Citrus medica
Claoxylon marianum
Coccoloba uvifera
Coffea arabica
Coffea liberica
Cordia dichotoma
Crescentia alata
Cryptomeria japonica
Cycas micronesica
Cycas circinalis
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
178
179
180
181
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
7674
7710
7774
7798
7835
7855
681
7867
7899
8060
8064
8091
8152
8154
8157
8178
8269
8271
8295
8299
8303
8305
8307
764
8390
8399
8407
8458
8462
8490
888
8603
MAZA
MEMU10
MEME12
MEAM4
MIEL4
MOOL
MOAL
MUCA4
MYRU3
PADU3
PAFR7
PAED4
PHDA4
PHSY3
PHAC3
PIRAG
PLOBO
PLRU2
POPI4
POCA23
PLOB5
POSA13
PROB
PRPE3
PSYMAR
PSRO2
PTIN2
RHAP2
RHMU
ROEL
SCAC2
SENE9
Scientific
Cynometra ramiflora
Cyphomandra betacea
Dendrocnide latifolia
Dictyosperma album
Diospyros kaki
Discocalyx ponapensis
Elaeocarpus joga
Syzygium cumini
Eugenia javanica
Eugenia malaccensis
Syzygium stelechanthum
Eugenia thompsonii
Ficus carica
Ficus elastica
Gliricidia sepium
Guaiacum officinale
Guamia mariannae
Heritiera longipetiolata
Hernandia ovigera
Hernandia sonora
Heterospathe elata
Latania loddigesii
Leucaena insularum
Livistona chinensis
Macadamia integrifolia
Macaranga thompsonii
Mammea odorata
Mangifera odorata
Manihot carthaginensis subsp.
Glaziovii
Manilkara zapota
Melanolepis multiglandulosa
Merrilliodendron megacarpum
Metroxylon amicarum
Mimusops elengi
Moringa oleifera
Morus alba
Muntingia calabura
Myrica rubra
Pandanus dubius
Pandanus fragrans
Pangium edule
Phoenix dactylifera
Phoenix sylvestris
Phyllanthus acidus
Pimenta racemosa
Plumeria obtusa
Plumeria rubra
Pongamia pinnata
Pouteria campechiana
Planchonella obovata
Pouteria sapota
Premna obtusifolia
Prunus persica
Psychotria mariana
Psychotria rotensis
Pterocarpus indicus
Rhizophora apiculata
Rhizophora mucronata
Roystonea regia
Schefflera actinophylla
Serianthes nelsonii
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
10
6124
ANCH9
11
6756
COGU3
12
6771
CRLO3
13
6966
DYLU
15
7112
EUNE4
16
7167
FIRU4
18
7482
JAMI
19
7626
MATA3
20
8151
PHCA13
21
8288
POSC10
22
8415
PTMA8
23
8609
SIFA
24
8676
SUMA2
25
8702
SYMA2
49
6003
ACAU
50
858
CICA
50
50
CUPRE
60
341
AIAL
61
512
EUCA2
62
541
FRAM2
63
856
CAGL11
64
887
PIPI3
65
896
SYCU
100
6042
AGMA14
101
6048
AICO2
102
6059
ALLE
103
6078
ALTR11
104
6107
ANOC
105
6129
ANRE
106
6137
ANBU3
107
6155
ARCO32
108
6157
ARHE12
109
6169
ARPI6
110
6175
ARMA28
111
6156
AREX4
112
6221
BARA5
113
6226
BAMO2
114
6320
CASA28
115
6401
CAUR3
116
6418
CAJA3
117
6437
CALI8
118
6439
CALO8
119
6449
CEPE2
120
6459
CEDI12
121
6574
CIAU8
122
6578
CIGR
123
8842
TRTR7
124
6575
CILI5
125
6580
CIMA10
126
6582
CIME3
127
6590
CLMA25
128
6670
COUV
129
6684
COAR2
130
6686
COLI8
131
6733
CODI18
132
6760
CRAL11
133
6786
CRJA3
134
6852
CYCI3
134
6852
CYCI3
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
135
6858
CYRA8
136
6860
CYBE3
137
6886
DELA13
138
6891
DIAL13
140
6907
DIKA2
141
6921
DIPO
142
6980
ELJO
143
896
SYCU
144
7078
EUJA4
145
7082
EUMA5
146
7099
SYST3
147
7102
EUTH4
149
7151
FICA
150
7155
FIEL
151
7245
GLSE2
152
7279
GUOF
153
7282
GUMA4
154
7360
HELO12
155
7365
HEOV4
156
7366
HESO
157
7377
HEEL9
158
7543
LALO
159
7564
LEIN31
160
7588
LICH3
161
7614
MAIN8
162
7627
MATH3
163
7654
MAOD2
164
7658
MAOD
165
7660
MAGL5
230
Section B.4: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY OLD NIMS CODE
pg.
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
200
8639
SOAL10
201
8670
STPE3
202
8714
TAPA10
203
897
TAIN2
204
8831
TROR
205
8846
TROB7
206
8874
VIPA6
207
8901
XIAM
208
8909
XYNE2
209
8939
ZIMA
210
8723
TARO3
212
6579
CIHY2
213
511
EUGL
214
7088
EUPA28
215
7179
FIVI3
216
7186
FLRU2
224
8563
SCTE
278
6004
ACCO
281
6006
ACKO
293
6171
ARAL7
294
6173
ARHE2
295
6176
ARNO
299
299
2TE
303
303
ACFA
329
6998
ERJA3
339
7034
EUDE2
340
7047
EUPI
341
514
EURO2
342
7053
EUSA
343
7054
EUSI2
352
7160
FIMI2
358
7273
GRRO
361
7381
HEBR8
382
8121
PEPT3
385
8220
PIDU
386
6838
CYDE16
387
6841
CYME12
400
6028
ADPA
403
6046
AGSA9
405
6057
ALCH2
406
6072
ALSA12
407
6075
ALMO2
408
6085
ALTI2
409
6091
ALZI
410
6096
ALPA22
411
6109
ANIN13
412
6128
ANMU2
413
6131
ANSQ
415
6144
ANSP14
416
6148
ANIN2
417
6167
ARCA41
419
6177
AROD2
420
6179
ARBR11
421
6181
ASDI14
422
6185
ASNA10
423
6187
ASPI11
424
6188
ASSA23
425
6190
ASSU31
426
6193
ATRA2
427
6197
AVBI
428
6198
AVCA
429
6208
BATA
Scientific
Sonneratia alba
Streblus pendulinus
Tabebuia pallida
Tamarindus indica
Trema orientalis
Tristiropsis obtusangula
Vitex parviflora
Ximenia americana
Xylosma nelsonii
Ziziphus mauritiana
Tabernaemontana rotensis
Citrus hystrix
Eucalyptus globulus
Eugenia palumbis
Ficus virens
Flacourtia rukam
Schinus terebinthifolius
Acacia confusa
Acacia koa
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Artocarpus nobilis
Tree conifer
Acacia farnesiana
Eriobotrya japonica
Eucalyptus deglupta
Eucalyptus pilularis
Eucalyptus robusta
Eucalyptus saligna
Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Ficus microcarpa
Grevillea robusta
Hevea brasiliensis
Peltophorum pterocarpum
Pithecellobium dulce
Cyathea decurrens
Cyathea medullaris
Adenanthera pavonina
Aglaia samoensis
Albizia chinensis
Elattostachys falcata
Aleurites moluccana
Allophylus timorensis
Alphitonia zizyphoides
Alstonia pacifica
Anacolosa insularis
Annona muricata
Annona squamosa
Antidesma sphaerocarpum
Antirhea inconspicua
Areca catechu
Artocarpus odoratissimus
Arytera brackenridgei
Ascarina diffusa
Astronidium navigatorum
Astronidium pickeringii
Astronidium samoense
Astronidium subcordata
Atuna racemosa
Averrhoa bilimbi
Averrhoa carambola
Baccaurea taitensis
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
430
6220
BAAS3
431
6222
BASA9
432
6236
BIJA
433
6250
BOVI7
434
6262
BRPA4
435
6268
BRSE11
435
6268
BRSE11
436
6278
BUME4
437
6299
BURI3
439
6342
CANE31
440
6341
CAIN4
441
6370
CAOD
443
6372
CAHA39
444
6375
CAOV7
446
6378
CAVI26
447
6381
CAME35
448
6395
CAPA23
450
6415
CAFI3
451
6430
CAEL5
452
6434
CAEQ
454
6461
CEMA20
456
6525
CHVI22
457
6541
CHCA10
458
6564
CIVE2
460
6570
CISA2
461
6572
CIAU
462
6581
CIMA5
463
6584
CIRE3
464
6577
CISI3
466
908
CONU
468
6703
COBA17
471
6729
COAS6
472
6742
COSU2
473
6758
CRRE12
474
6769
CRBI9
475
6779
CREL8
478
6784
CRTU4
481
6847
CYATH
482
6849
CYTR11
483
6855
CYBA7
485
6883
DERE
486
6885
DEHA5
487
6902
DIDI9
488
6903
DIEB2
489
6904
DIEL3
491
6910
DISA16
493
6943
DRVI5
494
6965
DUZI
496
6968
DYHU2
497
6969
DYMA
498
6970
DYSA
501
6977
ELFL6
502
6978
ELGR
503
6979
ELGR6
504
6985
ELUL
505
6990
ELFA3
506
6992
ELDU3
507
6994
ENEL
508
7008
ERFU2
509
7014
ERSU15
510
7016
ERVAO
Scientific
Barringtonia asiatica
Barringtonia samoensis
Bischofia javanica
Boehmeria virgata
Broussonetia papyrifera
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Bruguiera sexangula
Buchanania merrillii
Burckella richii
Calophyllum neo-ebudicum
Calophyllum inophyllum
Cananga odorata
Canarium mafoa
Canarium ovatum
Canarium vitiense
Psydrax merrillii
Carica papaya
Cassia fistula
Castilla elastica
Casuarina equisetifolia
Cerbera manghas
Chionanthus vitiensis
Chrysophyllum cainito
Cinnamomum verum
Citronella samoensis
Citrus aurantifolia
Citrus maxima
Citrus reticulata
Citrus sinensis
Cocos nucifera
Commersonia bartramia
Cordia aspera
Cordia subcordata
Crateva religiosa
Crossostylis biflora
Cryptocarya elegans
Cryptocarya turbinata
Cyathea spp.
Cyathea truncata
Cyclophyllum barbatum
Delonix regia
Dendrocnide harveyi
Diospyros discolor
Diospyros ebenum
Diospyros elliptica
Diospyros samoensis
Drypetes vitiensis
Durio zibethinus
Dysoxylum huntii
Dysoxylum maota
Dysoxylum samoense
Elaeocarpus floridanus
Elaeocarpus graeffei
Elaeocarpus grandis
Elaeocarpus ulianus
Elattostachys falcata
Eleocharis dulcis
Endiandra elaeocarpa
Erythrina fusca
Erythrina subumbrans
Erythrina variegata
231
pg.
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
591
7942
NEOP
591
7942
NEOP
592
7948
NEFO2
593
7952
NELA7
595
8008
HOAC4
596
8009
HONU3
597
8044
PAST24
598
8082
PARE19
601
8103
PAIN20
602
8123
PEAC6
603
7211
PEAM3
605
8206
PIAR8
606
8213
PIGR6
607
8217
PIUM2
610
8242
PLGA2
611
8243
PLGR11
612
8244
PLLI6
614
8246
PLSA9
615
8248
PLTO2
619
8287
POSA27
620
8290
POPI12
621
8297
POCA43
622
8309
PRSE6
623
8329
PRPA11
624
8356
PSGU
626
8387
PSIN10
627
8402
PSOD
628
8430
RAMY
629
8440
RELA
631
8456
RHED4
632
989
RHMA2
633
8464
RHST8
634
8469
RHTA
635
8480
RODE5
636
8505
SASA10
637
8515
SAKO4
639
8532
SAVI17
640
8544
SAPA35
641
8560
SCTA
642
8559
SCSA10
644
8583
SEFL9
647
8605
SEGR5
648
8628
SOAM
649
8643
SOTO3
650
8644
SPCA2
651
8646
SPSA7
652
8649
SPDU3
653
8665
STFA5
654
8669
STAN9
655
8679
SWMA
656
8691
SYDU
658
8695
SYBR3
659
8696
SYCA4
660
8697
SYCL
661
8699
SYDE3
662
8700
SYIN2
663
8701
SYJA
664
8703
SYRI3
665
8704
SYSA3
666
8705
SYSA6
668
8722
TAPA13
669
8737
TASA2
Scientific
Ochrosia oppositifolia
Neisosperma oppositifolia
Neonauclea forsteri
Nephelium lappaceum
Homalanthus acuminatus
Homalanthus nutans
Palaquium stehlinii
Pandanus reineckei
Parinari insularum
Pemphis acidula
Persea americana
Pipturus argenteus
Pisonia grandis
Pisonia umbellifera
Planchonella garberi
Planchonella grayana
Planchonella linggensis
Planchonella samoensis
Planchonella torricellensis
Polyscias samoensis
Pometia pinnata
Pouteria caimito
Premna serratifolia
Pritchardia pacifica
Psidium guajava
Psychotria insularum
Psydrax odorata
Rapanea myricifolia
Reynoldsia lanutoensis
Rheedia edulis
Rhizophora mangle
Rhizophora stylosa
Rhus taitensis
Rollinia deliciosa
Albizia saman
Sandoricum koetjape
Sapindus vitiensis
Sarcopygme pacifica
Scaevola taccada
Schefflera samoensis
Securinega flexuosa
Sesbania grandiflora
Solanum americanum
Sophora tomentosa
Spathodea campanulata
Spiraeanthemum samoense
Spondias dulcis
Sterculia fanaiho
Streblus anthropophagorum
Swietenia macrophylla
Synsepalum dulcificum
Syzygium brevifolium
Syzygium carolinense
Syzygium clusiifolium
Syzygium dealatum
Syzygium inophylloides
Syzygium jambos
Syzygium richii
Syzygium samarangense
Syzygium samoense
Tabernaemontana pandacaqui
Tarenna sambucina
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
Scientific
511
7017
ERAC10 Erythrospermum
acuminatissimum
512
7091
EURE7 Eugenia reinwardtiana
513
7104
EUUN2 Eugenia uniflora
514
7117
EULO7 Euphoria longana
515
7129
EXAG
Excoecaria agallocha
516
7141
FABE
Fagraea berteroana
517
7156
FIGO
Ficus godeffroyi
518
7163
FIOB3
Ficus obliqua
519
7165
FIPR2
Ficus prolixa
520
7169
FISC3
Ficus scabra
521
7176
FITI2
Ficus tinctoria
522
7178
FIUN
Ficus uniauriculata
524
7191
FLFL4
Flueggea flexuosa
525
7210
FUEL
Funtumia elastica
526
7214
GAMA10 Garcinia mangostana
527
7216
GAMY
Garcinia myrtifolia
530
7229
GAFL8 Garuga floribunda
531
7233
GERU3 Geniostoma rupestre
532
7241
GICE2
Gironniera celtidifolia
533
7247
GLCU
Glochidion cuspidatum
535
7275
GRCR4 Grewia crenata
536
7307
GUSP3 Guettarda speciosa
538
7311
GURH
Guioa rhoifolia
539
7319
GYAM2 Gyrocarpus americanus
540
7332
HAFL
Haplolobus floribundus
541
7334
HAAR4 Harpullia arborea
542
7338
HEDE14 Hedycarya denticulata
544
7359
HELI9
Heritiera littoralis
546
7363
HEMO13 Hernandia moerenhoutiana
547
7364
HENY
Hernandia nymphaeifolia
548
7412
HITI
Hibiscus tiliaceus
549
7424
HOWH Homalium whitmeeanum
550
7475
INFA3
Inocarpus fagifer
551
7477
INBI
Intsia bijuga
554
7533
LASP
Lagerstroemia speciosa
555
7539
LADO2 Lansium domesticum
556
7565
LELE10 Leucaena leucocephala
558
7583
LICH4
Litchi chinensis
560
7586
LISA8
Litsea samoensis
561
7598
LUNE4 Lucuma nervosa
562
7602
LULI8
Lumnitzera littorea
563
7617
MATE16 Macadamia tetraphylla
564
7619
MAGR
Macaranga grayana
565
7620
MAHA9 Macaranga harveyana
568
7625
MAST7 Macaranga stipulosa
569
885
MAIN3 Mangifera indica
570
7653
MAGL12 Mammea glauca
571
7664
MADI14 Manilkara dissecta
575
7705
MESA11 Medusanthera samoensis
577
7750
MERE8 Melicope latifolia
578
7759
MESA9 Melicytus samoensis
580
7766
MEAR16 Melochia aristata
581
7776
MEMA16 Meryta macrophylla
582
7781
MEPOP2 Metrosideros collina
583
7801
MICH4 Michelia champaca
584
7824
MIMI23 Micromelum minutum
585
7831
MIPI9
Millettia pinnata
586
7849
MOCI3 Morinda citrifolia
588
7881
MURA5 Mussaenda raiateensis
589
7906
MYIN4 Myristica inutilis
590
7902
MYHY2 Myristica hypargyraea
232
Section B.4: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY OLD NIMS CODE
pg.
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
670
8750
TECA
673
8758
TERI3
674
8759
TESA2
675
8784
THCA
676
8787
THPO3
678
8824
TOAR2
679
8827
TRCA33
680
8839
TRRI9
682
8866
VEME3
683
8884
WEBI
684
8886
WEAF
685
8903
XYGR
686
8904
XYMO2
688
8911
XYSA
691
6840
CYLU5
692
8085
PATE2
695
6203
AVMA3
701
8283
POGR28
702
7248
GLMA9
703
7506
KLHO
705
6984
ELTO4
706
7249
GLRA4
707
6200
AVAL
707
6200
AVAL
708
6472
CETA2
709
8129
PEMO13
712
6927
DOVI
713
6933
DRMU2
715
715
MAPA28
716
8022
OSOL
717
8023
OSPA
718
718
OSTR
720
8460
RHLA12
722
8687
SYRA6
723
8806
TICO7
724
8807
TIMO4
726
8809
TISU3
727
8810
TITI
800
6043
AGPA19
800
800
QUERC
801
6044
AGPO4
802
6058
ALFA5
803
6061
ALRE
804
6084
ALTE13
805
6088
ALCA21
806
6118
ANEV
807
6186
ASPA37
808
6213
BAPA8
809
6225
BABI6
810
6277
BUEN
811
6279
BUPA16
812
6343
CAPE15
813
6344
CASO12
814
6367
CABR42
814
6366
CABR18
815
6373
CAHI14
816
6374
CAIN42
817
6399
CAMI36
818
6405
CACA28
819
6417
CAGR11
820
6420
CASI4
821
6452
CEPA6
Scientific
Terminalia catappa
Terminalia richii
Terminalia samoensis
Theobroma cacao
Thespesia populnea
Tournefortia argentea
Trema cannabina
Trichospermum richii
Adonidia merrillii
Wedelia biflora
Weinmannia affinis
Xylocarpus granatum
Xylocarpus moluccensis
Xylosma samoensis
Cyathea lunulata
Pandanus tectorius
Avicennia marina
Polyscias grandifolia
Glochidion marianum
Kleinhovia hospita
Elaeocarpus tonganus
Glochidion ramiflorum
Avicennia marina subsp. Marina
Avicennia alba
Ceriops tagal
Pericopsis mooniana
Dodonaea viscosa
Dracaena multiflora
Maytenus palauica
Osmoxylon oliveri
Osmoxylon pachyphyllum
Osmoxylon truncatum
Rhizophora lamarckii
Symplocos racemosa
Timonius corymbosus
Timonius mollis
Timonius subauritus
Timonius timon
Aglaia palauensis
Quercus spp.
Aglaia ponapensis
Albizia falcataria
Albizia retusa
Allophylus ternatus
Alphitonia carolinensis
Angiopteris evecta
Astronidium palauense
Badusa palauensis
Bauhinia binata
Buchanania engleriana
Buchanania palawensis
Calophyllum pelewense
Calophyllum soulattri
Campnosperma brevipetiolata
Campnosperma brevipetiolatum
Canarium hirsutum
Canarium indicum
Caryota mitis
Casearia cauliflora
Cassia grandis
Cassia siamea
Celtis paniculata
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
822
6460
CEFL2
823
6557
CICA2
824
6561
CIPE6
825
6562
CISE2
826
6583
CIMI3
827
6586
CLCA15
828
6588
CLFA6
829
6589
CLLO5
830
6593
CLCA18
831
6594
CLIN8
832
6691
COSC13
833
6702
COTE15
834
6736
COMI6
835
865
COSE2
836
6842
CYNI7
837
6844
CYPO11
838
6853
CYRE11
839
6905
DIFE5
840
6928
DOSP3
842
6941
DRNI3
843
6973
ELGU
844
6976
ELCA20
845
6981
ELKE
846
6982
ELKU
848
7059
EUAQ
849
7065
EUCA16
850
7086
EUNI2
851
7087
EUPA3
852
7101
EUSU9
854
7123
EUHO5
855
7124
EUNI8
856
7125
EUPA29
857
7126
EUPO15
858
7128
EUTR13
859
7133
EXPO2
860
7142
FAKS
861
7168
FISA
863
7180
FICH
864
7215
GAMA8
865
7217
GAPO4
866
7219
GARU3
867
7252
GMPA
868
7254
GNGN
869
7251
GMEL
870
7260
GOCA2
871
7313
GUPA
872
7427
HOAM2
873
7428
HONO2
874
7430
HOPA10
875
7497
KAPA4
876
7618
MACA25
877
7638
MAPA6
878
7642
MATI4
879
7657
MAMI3
880
7666
MAHO5
882
7672
MAUD
883
7680
MAFR11
884
7704
MECA21
885
992
MEQU
886
7777
MESE11
887
7799
MESA7
888
7850
MOLA12
Scientific
Cerbera floribunda
Cinnamomum carolinense
Cinnamomum pedatinervium
Cinnamomum sessilifolium
Citrus mitis
Claoxylon carolinianum
Claoxylon fallax
Claoxylon longiracemosum
Cleistanthus carolinianus
Cleistanthus insularis
Colona scabra
Combretum tetralophum
Cordia micronesica
Cordia sebestena
Cyathea nigricans
Cyathea ponapeana
Cycas revoluta
Diospyros ferrea
Dolichandrone spathacea
Drypetes nitida
Elaeis guineensis
Elaeocarpus carolinensis
Elaeocarpus kerstingianus
Elaeocarpus kusanoi
Eugenia aquea
Eugenia caryophyllus
Eugenia nitida
Eugenia palauensis
Eugenia suzukii
Euodia hortensis
Euodia nitida
Euodia palawensis
Euodia ponapensis
Euodia trichantha
Exorrhiza ponapensis
Fagraea ksid
Ficus saffordii
Finschia chloroxantha
Garcinia matsudai
Garcinia ponapensis
Garcinia rumiyo
Gmelina palawensis
Gnetum gnemon
Gmelina elliptica
Goniothalamus carolinensis
Gulubia palauensis
Horsfieldia amklaal
Horsfieldia novoguineensis
Horsfieldia palauensis
Kayea pacifica
Macaranga carolinensis
Mallotus palauensis
Mallotus tiliifolius
Mangifera minor
Manilkara hoshinoi
Manilkara udoido
Marattia fraxinea
Medusanthera carolinensis
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Meryta senfftiana
Metroxylon sagu
Morinda latibractea
233
pg.
Scientific
Morinda pedunculata
Musa coccinea
Musa nana
Musa sapientum
Musa textilis
Musa tikap
Musa troglodytarum
Mussaenda frondosa
Myristica insularis
Neuburgia celebica
Nypa fruticans
Ochroma pyramidale
Ormosia calavensis
Pachira aquatica
Pandanus aimiriikensis
Pandanus cominsii
Pandanus compressus
Pandanus cylindricus
Pandanus dilatatus
Pandanus divergens
Pandanus duriocarpus
Pandanus enchabiensis
Pandanus fischerianus
Pandanus hosinoi
Pandanus jaluitensis
Pandanus kanehirae
Pandanus korrensis
Pandanus lakatwa
Pandanus laticanaliculatus
Pandanus macrocephalus
Pandanus macrojeanneretia
Pandanus menne
Pandanus obliquus
Pandanus odontoides
Pandanus palawensis
Pandanus patina
Pandanus peliliuensis
Pandanus ponapensis
Pandanus pulposus
Pandanus rectangulatus
Pandanus rotundatus
Pandanus tolotomensis
Pandanus trukensis
Pandanus utilis
Pandanus variegatus
Maranthes corymbosa
Parinari laurina
Parkia parvifoliola
Pinanga insignis
Polyscias nodosa
Ponapea hosinoi
Ponapea ledermanniana
Pouteria calcarea
Premna pubescens
Ptychosperma palauense
Rauvolfia insularis
Ravenala madagascariensis
Rinorea carolinensis
Roystonea oleracea
Samadera indica
Sapium indicum
Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
953
8586
SEVE4
954
8601
SEKA2
955
8650
SPMO
956
8656
SPPI4
957
8655
STAM10
958
8667
STPA20
959
940
SWMA2
960
8719
TAAU3
961
8743
TEST
962
8744
TEGR
963
8749
TECA16
964
8751
TECR3
965
8752
TEED
966
8755
TEKA4
967
8837
TRIK
968
8838
TRLE8
969
8872
VICO17
970
7429
HONU2
971
8398
PSRH2
972
6138
ANKU3
973
8412
PTLE3
987
987
COER2
993
993
MEAZ
998
998
2TB
999
999
2TREE
1010
6063
ALBIZ
1020
6047
AGLAI
1030
6077
ALEUR
1040
6083
ALLOP
1050
6090
ALPHI
1060
6130
ANNON
1070
6145
ANTID
1080
6158
ARAUC2
1090
6178
ARTOC
1100
6189
ASTRO4
1110
6199
AVERR
1120
6205
AVICE
1130
6223
BARRI
1140
6230
BAUHI
1150
6280
BUCHA
1160
6345
CALOP
1170
6377
CANAR2
1180
6400
CARYO
1190
6408
CASEA
1200
6422
CASSI
1210
855
CASUA
1220
460
CELTI
1240
6563
CINNA2
1250
860
CITRU2
1260
6592
CLAOX
1270
6595
CLEIS5
1280
6687
COFFE
1290
6724
COPRO
1300
6741
CORDI
1310
6783
CRYPT2
1320
6847
CYATH
1330
6854
CYCAS
1340
6887
DENDR1
6
1350
520
DIOSP
1360
6942
DRYPE
1370
6971
DYSOX
Scientific
Semecarpus venenosa
Serianthes kanehirae
Spondias mombin
Spondias pinnata
Stemonurus ammui
Sterculia palauensis
Swietenia mahagoni
Tabernaemontana aurantiaca
Tecoma stans
Tectona grandis
Terminalia carolinensis
Terminalia crassipes
Terminalia edulis
Terminalia kaernbachii
Trichospermum ikutai
Trichospermum ledermannii
Vitex cofassus
Horsfieldia nunu
Psychotria rhombocarpa
Antidesma kusaiense
Ptychococcus ledermannianus
Conocarpus erectus
Melia azedarach
Tree hardwood
Tree unknown
Albizia spp.
Aglaia spp.
Aleurites spp.
Allophylus spp.
Alphitonia spp.
Annona spp.
Antidesma spp.
Araucaria spp.
Artocarpus spp.
Astronidium spp.
Averrhoa spp.
Avicennia spp.
Barringtonia spp.
Bauhinia spp.
Buchanania spp.
Calophyllum spp.
Canarium spp.
Caryota spp.
Casearia spp.
Cassia spp.
Casuarina spp.
Celtis spp.
Cinnamomum spp.
Citrus spp.
Claoxylon spp.
Cleistanthus spp.
Coffea spp.
Coprosma spp.
Cordia spp.
Cryptocarya spp.
Cyathea spp.
Cycas spp.
Dendrocnide spp.
Diospyros spp.
Drypetes spp.
Dysoxylum spp.
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
889
7851
MOPE2
890
7873
MUCO8
891
7874
MUNA
892
7875
MUSA
893
7877
MUTE6
894
7878
MUTI
895
7879
MUTR2
896
7880
MUFR3
897
7903
MYIN3
898
7962
NECE
899
7974
NYFR2
900
7980
OCPY
901
8019
ORCA12
902
8036
PAAQ2
903
8054
PAAI
905
8055
PACO51
906
8056
PACO3
907
8057
PACY10
908
8058
PADI2
909
8059
PADI29
910
8061
PADU4
911
8062
PAEN
912
8063
PAFI
913
8065
PAHO6
914
8066
PAJA3
915
8067
PAKA2
916
8068
PAKO2
917
8069
PALA3
918
8070
PALA4
919
8071
PAMA3
920
8072
PAMA32
921
8073
PAME18
922
8092
PAOB7
923
8075
PAOD2
924
8076
PAPA38
925
8077
PAPA39
926
8078
PAPE
927
8079
PAPO2
928
8080
PAPU18
929
8081
PARE2
930
8083
PARO2
931
8086
PATO6
932
8087
PATR
933
8088
PAUT
934
8090
PAVA4
935
7679
MACO
936
8104
PALA5
937
8108
PAPA2
938
8181
PIIN5
939
8286
PONO10
940
8292
POHO
941
8293
POLE21
942
8298
POCA6
943
8308
PRPU5
945
8416
PTPA
946
8432
RAIN8
947
8436
RAMA7
948
8474
RICA16
949
8491
ROOL
950
8503
SAIN13
951
8534
SAIN2
952
8577
SCHY5
234
Section B.4: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY OLD NIMS CODE
pg.
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
1380
6983
ELAEO
1390
7013
ERYTH
1410
7096
EUGEN
1420
7127
EUODI
1430
7143
FAGRA
1440
7171
FICUS
1450
7221
GARCI
1460
7250
GLOCH
1470
7253
GMELI
1480
7312
GUIOA
1490
7340
HEDYC2
1500
7362
HERIT2
1510
7367
HERNA
1520
7431
HORSF2
1530
7566
LEUCA
1540
7587
LITSE
1550
7616
MACAD
1560
7623
MACAR
1570
7641
MALLO
1580
7655
MAMME
1590
7659
MANGI
1600
7671
MANIL
1610
7706
MEDUS2
1620
7778
MERYT
1630
7800
METRO2
1640
7852
MORIN
1650
7876
MUSA2
1660
7882
MUSSA
1670
7904
MYRIS
1680
8010
HOMAL6
1690
8024
OSMOX
1700
8084
PANDA
1710
8105
PARIN
1720
8153
PHOEN2
1730
8180
PIMEN
1740
8215
PISON
1750
8238
PITTO
1760
8247
PLANC
1770
8272
PLUME
1780
8289
POLYS4
1790
8294
PONAP
1800
8306
POUTE
1810
8310
PREMN
1820
8400
PSYCH
1830
8418
PTYCH4
1840
8443
REYNO
1850
8463
RHIZO
1860
8653
SPOND
1870
8678
SWIET
1880
8748
TERMI
1890
8808
TIMON
1900
8832
TREMA
1910
8875
VITEX
1920
8905
XYLOC2
6002
6002
ACAN10
6007
6007
ACKO2
6009
6010
ACME80
6009
6009
ACMA12
6010
6011
ACME
6013
6014
ACPA81
6016
300
ACACI
6029
6029
ADENA
Scientific
Elaeocarpus spp.
Erythrina spp.
Eugenia spp.
Euodia spp.
Fagraea spp.
Ficus spp.
Garcinia spp.
Glochidion spp.
Gmelina spp.
Guioa spp.
Hedycarya spp.
Heritiera spp.
Hernandia spp.
Horsfieldia spp.
Leucaena spp.
Litsea spp.
Macadamia spp.
Macaranga spp.
Mallotus spp.
Mammea spp.
Mangifera spp.
Manilkara spp.
Medusanthera spp.
Meryta spp.
Metroxylon spp.
Morinda spp.
Musa spp.
Mussaenda spp.
Myristica spp.
Homalanthus spp.
Osmoxylon spp.
Pandanus spp.
Parinari spp.
Phoenix spp.
Pimenta spp.
Pisonia spp.
Pittosporum spp.
Planchonella spp.
Plumeria spp.
Polyscias spp.
Ponapea spp.
Pouteria spp.
Premna spp.
Psychotria spp.
Ptychosperma spp.
Reynoldsia spp.
Rhizophora spp.
Spondias spp.
Swietenia spp.
Terminalia spp.
Timonius spp.
Trema spp.
Vitex spp.
Xylocarpus spp.
Acacia aneura
Acacia koaia
Acacia mearnsii
Acacia mangium
Acacia melanoxylon
Acacia parramattensis
Acacia spp.
Adenanthera spp.
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
6051
6051
AILAN
6059
6062
ALSA10
6067
6069
ALMA
6070
6069
ALMA
6071
6069
ALMA
6072
6990
ELFA3
6073
6073
ALECT
6076
6075
ALMO2
6084
6084
ALTE13
6086
6086
ALNE2
6087
350
ALNUS
6089
6089
ALPO3
6094
6095
ALMA16
6097
6097
ALSTO
6135
6135
ANKA
6136
6139
ANPL2
6139
6142
ANPO8
6140
6143
ANPU2
6140
6139
ANPL2
6141
6139
ANPL2
6154
6154
ARAN15
6159
6159
ARAL
6161
6161
AREL4
6166
6166
ARDIS
6204
6203
AVMA3
6215
6215
BAMBU
6216
6216
BAVU2
6237
6237
BISCH
6238
6238
BIOR
6239
6239
BIXA
6242
6242
BOBR3
6243
6243
BOEL3
6244
6244
BOSA2
6245
6245
BOBEA
6245
6246
BOTI
6248
6247
BOFR2
6248
6248
BOCCO
6260
6260
BRAR6
6264
6264
BRCA12
6267
6267
BRPA15
6269
6269
BRUGU
6287
6286
BUAS
6318
6318
CAKA5
6345
6346
CAPR
6347
6347
CALOT
6396
6396
CARIC
6397
6397
CARE22
6398
6398
CARMO
6420
8596
SESI3
6433
6433
CACU8
6441
6441
CEOB
6444
6444
CECRO
6445
6445
CEOD
6463
6463
CERBE
6469
6469
CEHI3
6470
6470
CEREU
6473
6473
CEAU2
6474
6474
CEDI6
6477
6477
CENO
6478
6478
CESTR
6482
6482
CHAT2
6483
6483
CHCE
Scientific
Ailanthus spp.
Albizia saponaria
Alectryon macrococcus
Alectryon macrococcus
Alectryon macrococcus
Elattostachys falcata
Alectryon spp.
Aleurites moluccana
Allophylus triphyllus
Alnus nepalensis
Alnus spp.
Alphitonia ponderosa
Alstonia macrophylla
Alstonia spp.
Antidesma kapuae
Antidesma platyphyllum
Antidesma ponapense
Antidesma pulvinatum
Antidesma platyphyllum
Antidesma platyphyllum
Araucaria angustifolia
Archontophoenix alexandrae
Ardisia elliptica
Ardisia spp.
Avicennia marina
Bambusa spp.
Bambusa vulgaris
Bischofia spp.
Bixa orellana
Bixa spp.
Bobea brevipes
Bobea elatior
Bobea sandwicensis
Bobea spp.
Bobea timonioides
Bocconia frutescens
Bocconia spp.
Broussaisia arguta
Brugmansia candida
Bruguiera parviflora
Bruguiera spp.
Buddleja asiatica
Caesalpinia kavaiensis
Calotropis procera
Calotropis spp.
Carica spp.
Carmona retusa
Carmona spp.
Senna siamea
Casuarina cunninghamiana
Cecropia obtusifolia
Cecropia spp.
Cedrela odorata
Cerbera spp.
Cereus hildmannianus
Cereus spp.
Cestrum aurantiacum
Cestrum diurnum
Cestrum nocturnum
Cestrum spp.
Chamaesyce atrococca
Chamaesyce celastroides
235
pg.
Scientific
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce herbstii
Chamaesyce kuwaleana
Chamaesyce olowaluana
Chamaesyce rockii
Chamaesyce spp.
Charpentiera densiflora
Charpentiera elliptica
Charpentiera obovata
Charpentiera ovata
Charpentiera ovata
Charpentiera spp.
Charpentiera tomentosa
Charpentiera tomentosa
Cheirodendron fauriei
Cheirodendron forbesii
Cheirodendron dominii
Cheirodendron platyphyllum
Cheirodendron platyphyllum
Cheirodendron spp.
Cheirodendron trigynum
Cheirodendron trigynum
Cheirodendron trigynum
Chenopodium spp.
Chenopodium oahuense
Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Cibotium heleniae
Cibotium spp.
Cibotium chamissoi
Cibotium glaucum
Cibotium menziesii
Cinchona spp.
Cinchona pubescens
Cinnamomum burmannii
Citharexylum spp.
Citharexylum caudatum
Citharexylum spinosum
Claoxylon sandwicense
Clermontia leptoclada
Clermontia arborescens
Clermontia clermontioides
Clermontia drepanomorpha
Clermontia fauriei
Clermontia grandiflora
Clermontia hawaiiensis
Clermontia kakeana
Clermontia kohalae
Clermontia lindseyana
Clermontia micrantha
Clermontia montis-loa
Clermontia oblongifolia
Clermontia pallida
Clermontia parviflora
Clermontia peleana
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
6628
6628
CLERM
6630
6625
CLPE3
6631
6626
CLPY2
6632
6627
CLSI3
6633
6629
CLTU2
6634
6630
CLWA2
6636
6636
CLERO2
6641
6632
CLCH4
6642
6633
CLGL2
6643
6634
CLIN
6644
6635
CLMA24
6652
6652
CLUSI
6660
6651
CLRO
6681
6681
COCOS
6699
6699
COLUB
6702
6694
COAS3
6704
6697
COOP
6709
6709
CONOC
6716
6716
COFO2
6723
6717
COKA
6724
6718
COLO4
6725
6719
COMO3
6726
6720
COOC3
6727
6721
COPU8
6728
6722
CORH
6731
6726
COWA4
6738
6731
COCO5
6745
6745
CORDY2
6752
6744
COFR2
6755
6755
CORYN2
6757
6749
COCA48
6758
6750
COCI4
6759
6751
COFI7
6760
6752
COGU4
6763
6754
COLA6
6786
6778
CROR5
6787
6787
CRYPT4
6790
6781
CRMA8
6795
6795
CULU2
6796
6796
CUSE2
6809
6800
CYAC4
6810
6801
CYAR10
6811
6802
CYFI6
6814
6805
CYFL4
6815
6806
CYGI5
6816
6807
CYHA6
6819
6810
CYHA7
6820
6811
CYHO6
6821
6812
CYKU3
6822
6813
CYKU
6823
6814
CYLE5
6824
6815
CYMA10
6827
6818
CYMA14
6828
6819
CYPI4
6828
6828
CYANE
6831
6822
CYPO5
6832
6823
CYPR8
6833
6824
CYPY
6834
6825
CYQU
6835
6826
CYRI4
6836
6827
CYSO2
6837
6829
CYST5
Scientific
Clermontia spp.
Clermontia persicifolia
Clermontia pyrularia
Clermontia singuliflora
Clermontia tuberculata
Clermontia waimeae
Clerodendrum spp.
Clerodendrum chinense
Clerodendrum glabrum
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum macrostegium
Clusia spp.
Clusia rosea
Cocos spp.
Colubrina spp.
Colubrina asiatica
Colubrina oppositifolia
Conocarpus spp.
Coprosma foliosa
Coprosma kauensis
Coprosma longifolia
Coprosma montana
Coprosma ochracea
Coprosma pubens
Coprosma rhynchocarpa
Coprosma waimeae
Cordia collococca
Cordyline spp.
Cordyline fruticosa
Corynocarpus spp.
Corymbia calophylla
Corymbia citriodora
Corymbia ficifolia
Corymbia gummifera
Corynocarpus laevigatus
Cryptocarya oreophila
Cryptomeria spp.
Cryptocarya mannii
Cupressus lusitanica
Cupressus sempervirens
Cyanea aculeatiflora
Cyanea arborea
Cyanea fissa
Cyanea floribunda
Cyanea giffardii
Cyanea hamatiflora
Cyanea hardyi
Cyanea horrida
Cyanea kuhihewa
Cyanea kunthiana
Cyanea leptostegia
Cyanea macrostegia
Cyanea marksii
Cyanea pilosa
Cyanea spp.
Cyanea pohaku
Cyanea procera
Cyanea pycnocarpa
Cyanea quercifolia
Cyanea rivularis
Cyanea solenocalyx
Cyanea stictophylla
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
6484
6483
CHCE
6485
6483
CHCE
6486
6483
CHCE
6487
6483
CHCE
6488
6483
CHCE
6489
6483
CHCE
6490
6483
CHCE
6491
6483
CHCE
6492
6492
CHHE3
6493
6493
CHKU
6494
6494
CHOL3
6495
6495
CHRO2
6496
6496
CHAMA1
5
6499
6497
CHDE3
6500
6498
CHEL
6501
6499
CHOB2
6501
6500
CHOV2
6502
6500
CHOV2
6503
6503
CHARP
6505
6504
CHTO3
6506
6504
CHTO3
6508
6508
CHFA
6509
6509
CHFO4
6510
6507
CHDO3
6510
6510
CHPL
6512
6510
CHPL
6513
6513
CHEIR
6514
6514
CHTR2
6515
6514
CHTR2
6516
6514
CHTR2
6518
6518
CHENO
6521
6517
CHOA
6545
6542
CHOL
6545
6545
CIHE7
6549
6549
CIBOT
6550
6546
CICH
6551
6547
CIGL
6552
6548
CIME8
6553
6553
CINCH
6557
6552
CIPU
6559
6555
CIBU2
6568
6568
CITHA
6569
6565
CICA8
6570
6567
CISP3
6595
6591
CLSA
6596
6596
CLLE3
6602
6597
CLAR4
6606
6601
CLCL
6609
6604
CLDR2
6610
6605
CLFA
6611
6606
CLGR3
6615
6610
CLHA4
6616
6611
CLKA
6617
6612
CLKO
6618
6613
CLLI3
6619
6614
CLMI3
6620
6615
CLMO5
6621
6616
CLOB2
6625
6620
CLPA6
6626
6621
CLPA8
6627
6622
CLPE2
236
Section B.4: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY OLD NIMS CODE
pg.
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
6838
6830
CYSU8
6841
6833
CYTR6
6849
6837
CYCO18
6864
6864
CYRA3
6866
6866
CYRTA
6878
6865
CYGI3
6881
6881
DELIS
6884
6884
DELON
6888
6875
DEFA
6889
6876
DELA4
6890
6877
DENI
6893
6880
DEPA9
6894
6882
DEUN2
6911
6898
DISU11
6913
6900
DIBL3
6919
6906
DIHI4
6924
6911
DISA10
6944
6944
DUDE
6945
6930
DOHE2
6945
6945
DUFA2
6946
6946
DUMO2
6958
6958
DUBAU
6963
6947
DUAR
6964
6948
DUKN
6968
6952
DUMI
6969
6953
DUPL
6973
6957
DURE2
6979
6961
DUER
6993
6975
ELBI
6996
6996
ENCY
6999
6999
ERIOB
7031
7012
ERSA11
7046
7025
EUBO2
7047
7026
EUBR2
7048
7028
EUCI80
7050
7030
EUCL
7051
7031
EUCO3
7052
7032
EUCR
7053
7033
EUDE
7055
510
EUCAL
7057
7038
EUGO
7058
7039
EUGO2
7059
7041
EUHE12
7062
7044
EUMA4
7063
7045
EUMI
7064
7046
EUPA
7066
7048
EURA4
7067
7049
EURE2
7068
7051
EURU2
7069
7052
EUSA17
7072
7056
EUTE
7073
7057
EUVI
7098
7079
EUKO
7115
7115
EUPHO
7120
7120
EURYA
7131
7110
EUHA2
7132
7132
EXOCA
7135
7114
EUPU9
7136
7116
EUTI
7141
7119
EUSA6
7145
7145
FALCA2
7154
7131
EXGA
Scientific
Cyanea superba
Cyanea tritomantha
Cyathea cooperi
Cyrtandra ramosissima
Cyrtandra spp.
Cyrtandra giffardii
Delissea spp.
Delonix spp.
Delissea fallax
Delissea laciniata
Delissea niihauensis
Delissea parviflora
Delissea undulata
Dillenia suffruticosa
Diospyros blancoi
Diospyros hillebrandii
Diospyros sandwicensis
Dubautia demissifolia
Dovyalis hebecarpa
Dubautia fallax
Dubautia montana
Dubautia spp.
Dubautia arborea
Dubautia knudsenii
Dubautia microcephala
Dubautia plantaginea
Dubautia reticulata
Duranta erecta
Elaeocarpus bifidus
Enterolobium cyclocarpum
Eriobotrya spp.
Erythrina sandwicensis
Eucalyptus botryoides
Eucalyptus bridgesiana
Eucalyptus cinerea
Eucalyptus cladocalyx
Eucalyptus cornuta
Eucalyptus crebra
Eucalyptus deanei
Eucalyptus spp.
Eucalyptus gomphocephala
Eucalyptus goniocalyx
Eucalyptus hemiphloia
Eucalyptus marginata
Eucalyptus microcorys
Eucalyptus paniculata
Eucalyptus raveretiana
Eucalyptus resinifera
Eucalyptus rudis
Eucalyptus salicifolia
Eucalyptus tereticornis
Eucalyptus viminalis
Eugenia koolauensis
Euphorbia spp.
Eurya spp.
Euphorbia haeleeleana
Exocarpos spp.
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Euphorbia tirucalli
Eurya sandwicensis
Falcataria spp.
Exocarpos gaudichaudii
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
7166
7144
FAMO
7182
7162
FINO3
7192
7175
FITH2
7193
7193
FLUEG
7203
7182
FISP3
7208
7188
FLBR
7209
7209
FUCHS
7212
7192
FLNE
7220
7200
FRCA12
7224
7206
FRUH
7226
7207
FUBO
7227
7208
FUPA2
7227
7227
GARDE
7243
7245
GLSE2
7243
7224
GABR
7244
7225
GAMA6
7245
7226
GARE
7246
7228
GATA
7274
7274
GREVI
7282
7262
GOBA
7283
7264
GOHIH2
7293
7272
GRBA
7343
7321
HACA2
7345
7345
HEDYO2
7350
7350
HELIO
7365
7343
HEFO5
7366
7344
HEHI8
7367
7346
HETE21
7371
7349
HEPO4
7373
7373
HESPE8
7376
7376
HETER5
7390
7390
HIBIS
7394
7370
HEAR9
7395
7371
HEAR10
7396
7372
HELY
7398
7374
HEAR5
7403
7403
HIEL
7406
7389
HIPU2
7408
7384
HIBO2
7409
7385
HICR
7410
7386
HIDI
7411
7387
HIGI
7411
7411
HIBIS2
7412
7388
HIHU
7413
7391
HIWI
7414
7392
HIWO
7417
7393
HIAR
7421
7397
HIBR
7425
7401
HICA6
7426
7402
HICL
7428
7404
HIKO
7431
7407
HIMA5
7432
7408
HIMU3
7436
7413
HIWA
7440
7440
HYLOC
7464
7441
HYUN3
7464
7464
ILEX
7472
7448
HYCA11
7477
7453
ILAN
7478
7454
ILAQ80
7483
7460
ILPA3
7483
7483
JACAR
Scientific
Falcataria moluccana
Ficus nota
Ficus thonningii
Flueggea spp.
Fitchia speciosa
Flindersia brayleyana
Fuchsia spp.
Flueggea neowawraea
Frangula californica
Fraxinus uhdei
Fuchsia boliviana
Fuchsia paniculata
Gardenia spp.
Gliricidia sepium
Gardenia brighamii
Gardenia mannii
Gardenia remyi
Gardenia taitensis
Grevillea spp.
Gossypium barbadense
Gossypium hirsutum
Grevillea banksii
Haematoxylum campechianum
Hedyotis spp.
Heliocarpus spp.
Hedyotis fosbergii
Hedyotis hillebrandii
Hedyotis terminalis
Heliocarpus popayanensis
Hesperomannia spp.
Heteromeles spp.
Hibiscadelphus spp.
Hesperomannia arborescens
Hesperomannia arbuscula
Hesperomannia lydgatei
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Hibiscus elatus
Hibiscadelphus puakuahiwi
Hibiscadelphus bombycinus
Hibiscadelphus crucibracteatus
Hibiscadelphus distans
Hibiscadelphus giffardianus
Hibiscus spp.
Hibiscadelphus hualalaiensis
Hibiscadelphus wilderianus
Hibiscadelphus woodii
Hibiscus arnottianus
Hibiscus brackenridgei
Hibiscus calyphyllus
Hibiscus clayi
Hibiscus kokio
Hibiscus macrophyllus
Hibiscus mutabilis
Hibiscus waimeae
Hylocereus spp.
Hylocereus undatus
Ilex spp.
Hypericum canariense
Ilex anomala
Ilex aquifolium
Ilex paraguariensis
Jacaranda spp.
237
pg.
Scientific
Jatropha spp.
Kokia spp.
Jatropha curcas
Kunzea spp.
Labordia spp.
Kokia cookei
Kokia drynarioides
Kokia kauaiensis
Kokia lanceolata
Kunzea ericoides
Labordia fagraeoidea
Labordia hedyosmifolia
Labordia hirtella
Labordia kaalae
Labordia lydgatei
Labordia tinifolia
Labordia triflora
Labordia waiolani
Leptospermum spp.
Ligustrum spp.
Leptospermum morrisonii
Leptospermum petersonii
Leptospermum polygalifolim
Leptospermum scoparium
Ligustrum sinense
Lophostemon confertus
Macaranga mappa
Manihot spp.
Mallotus philippensis
Melaleuca spp.
Melia spp.
Melastoma candidum
Melastoma sanguineum
Melicope anisata
Melicope balloui
Melicope barbigera
Melicope christophersenii
Melicope cinerea
Melicope clusiifolia
Melicope cruciata
Melicope elliptica
Melicope haleakalae
Melicope haupuensis
Melicope hawaiensis
Melicope hiiakae
Melicope hosakae
Melicope kaalaensis
Melicope knudsenii
Melicope spp.
Melicope macropus
Melicope makahae
Melicope molokaiensis
Melicope mucronulata
Melicope oahuensis
Melicope obovata
Melicope orbicularis
Melicope ovalis
Melicope ovata
Melicope pallida
Melicope paniculata
Melicope peduncularis
Melicope pseudoanisata
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
7767
7767
MELOC
7768
7747
MEPU4
7769
7748
MEQU3
7770
7749
MERA2
7770
7770
MEVIC4
7771
7771
MEVIV
7772
7773
7774
7775
7776
7777
7778
7784
7785
7786
7787
7788
7789
7790
7791
7793
7793
7806
7807
7816
7817
7818
7831
7842
7848
7868
7870
7872
7874
7875
7880
7884
7892
7892
7900
7901
7910
7927
7938
7940
7941
7942
7943
7945
7946
7947
7948
7949
7950
7951
7952
7953
7954
7961
7751
7752
7753
7755
7756
7757
7758
7783
7783
7783
7783
7783
7783
7783
7783
7769
7793
7782
7783
7792
7794
7795
7805
7842
7848
7868
7841
7872
7845
7846
7853
7884
7865
7892
7900
7906
7883
7927
7910
7913
7914
7915
7916
7918
7919
7920
7921
7922
7923
7924
7925
7926
7928
7961
MERO3
MESA4
MESA5
MEVO
MEWA2
MEWA4
MEZA
MEPO5
MEPO5
MEPO5
MEPO5
MEPO5
MEPO5
MEPO5
MEPO5
MEUM3
METRO
MEMA4
MEPO5
MERU2
METR5
MEWA
MICA20
MONTA
MOREL2
MUNTI
MOHI
MUPA3
MOCE2
MOFA
MOTR
MYOPO
MURA3
MYRCI
MYRIC
MYIN4
MYSA
MYRSI
MYAL4
MYDE2
MYEM
MYFE
MYFO
MYHE3
MYKA
MYKN
MYLA3
MYLE2
MYME2
MYPE3
MYPU2
MYSA2
MYWA
NESTE
Scientific
Melochia spp.
Melicope puberula
Melicope quadrangularis
Melicope radiata
Melochia villosissima var
compacta
Melochia villosissima var
villosissima
Melicope rotundifolia
Melicope saint-johnii
Melicope sandwicensis
Melicope volcanica
Melicope waialealae
Melicope wawraeana
Melicope zahlbruckneri
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Melochia umbellata
Metrosideros spp.
Metrosideros macropus
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros rugosa
Metrosideros tremuloides
Metrosideros waialealae
Miconia calvescens
Montanoa spp.
Morella spp.
Muntingia spp.
Montanoa hibiscifolia
Musa paradisiaca
Morella cerifera
Morella faya
Morinda trimera
Myoporum spp.
Munroidendron racemosum
Myrcia spp.
Myrica spp.
Myristica inutilis
Myoporum sandwicense
Myrsine spp.
Myrsine alyxifolia
Myrsine degeneri
Myrsine emarginata
Myrsine fernseei
Myrsine fosbergii
Myrsine helleri
Myrsine kauaiensis
Myrsine knudsenii
Myrsine lanaiensis
Myrsine lessertiana
Myrsine mezii
Myrsine petiolata
Myrsine pukooensis
Myrsine sandwicensis
Myrsine wawraea
Nestegis spp.
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
7494
7494
JATRO
7513
7513
KOKIA
7514
7491
JACU2
7517
7517
KUNZE
7523
7523
LABOR
7529
7509
KOCO2
7530
7510
KODR
7531
7511
KOKA
7532
7512
KOLA2
7537
7516
KUER
7539
7518
LAFA2
7540
7519
LAHE2
7541
7520
LAHI5
7542
7521
LAKA
7543
7522
LALY2
7544
7524
LATI2
7548
7528
LATR4
7549
7529
LAWA3
7562
7562
LEPTO4
7576
7576
LIGUS2
7579
7558
LEMO20
7580
7559
LEPE23
7581
7560
LEPO22
7582
7561
LESC2
7598
7575
LISI
7620
7595
LOCO9
7646
7621
MAMA28
7661
7661
MANIH
7663
7639
MAPH4
7709
7709
MELAL
7716
7716
MELIA
7734
7712
MECA9
7735
7713
MESA3
7740
7719
MEAN3
7741
7720
MEBA2
7742
7721
MEBA3
7743
7722
MECH2
7744
7723
MECI6
7745
7724
MECL
7746
7725
MECR5
7747
7726
MEEL2
7748
7727
MEHA7
7749
7728
MEHA3
7750
7729
MEHA4
7751
7730
MEHI6
7752
7731
MEHO2
7753
7732
MEKA2
7754
7733
MEKN
7754
7754
MELIC3
7755
7734
MEMA6
7756
7735
MEMA7
7757
7736
MEMO6
7758
7737
MEMU4
7759
7738
MEOA
7760
7739
MEOB4
7761
7740
MEOR4
7762
7741
MEOV
7763
7742
MEOV2
7764
7743
MEPA6
7765
7744
MEPA7
7766
7745
MEPE9
7767
7746
MEPS
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Section B.4: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY OLD NIMS CODE
pg.
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
Scientific
7965
7965
NICOT Nicotiana spp.
7970
7970
NOTHO3 Nothocestrum spp.
7977
7977
OCHNA Ochna spp.
7983
7954
NEME5 Neraudia melastomifolia
7986
7986
OCHRO2 Ochrosia spp.
7989
7960
NESA2 Nestegis sandwicensis
7993
7964
NIGL
Nicotiana glauca
7995
7966
NOBR2 Nothocestrum breviflorum
7996
7967
NOLA
Nothocestrum latifolium
7997
7968
NOLO
Nothocestrum longifolium
7998
7969
NOPE
Nothocestrum peltatum
8001
7971
NOHU
Nototrichium humile
8002
7972
NOSA
Nototrichium sandwicense
8007
7978
OCTH
Ochna thomasiana
8007
8007
OLEA
Olea spp.
8012
7982
OCCO
Ochrosia compta
8013
7983
OCHA
Ochrosia haleakalae
8014
7984
OCKA
Ochrosia kauaiensis
8015
7985
OCKI
Ochrosia kilaueaensis
8018
8018
OPUNT Opuntia spp.
8037
8004
OLEU
Olea europaea
8046
8013
OPCO4 Opuntia cochenillifera
8047
8014
OPFI
Opuntia ficus-indica
8048
8015
OPMO5 Opuntia monacantha
8074
8074
PAKA
Palaquium karrak
8112
8112
PARKI2 Parkinsonia spp.
8137
720
PERSE Persea spp.
8144
8107
PAKO5 Parkia korom
8149
8111
PAAC3 Parkinsonia aculeata
8169
8131
PESA3 Perrottetia sandwicensis
8189
100
PINUS Pinus spp.
8190
8155
PHDA5 Photinia davidiana
8194
8159
PHDI10 Phyllanthus distichus
8207
8207
PIPTU
Pipturus spp.
8210
8175
PIDI2
Pimenta dioica
8210
8210
PISCI
Piscidia spp.
8219
8183
PICA18 Pinus caribaea
8223
8187
PIPA13 Pinus patula
8224
8188
PIPI6
Pinus pinaster
8224
8224
PIMO4 Pittosporum monae
8243
8205
PIAL2
Pipturus albidus
8249
8212
PIBR3
Pisonia brunoniana
8251
8214
PISA5
Pisonia sandwicensis
8252
8252
PLATY Platydesma spp.
8254
8218
PIWA2 Pisonia wagneriana
8263
8263
PLEOM Pleomele spp.
8265
8226
PIAR4
Pittosporum argentifolium
8266
8227
PICO4
Pittosporum confertiflorum
8267
8228
PIFL4
Pittosporum flocculosum
8268
8229
PIGA2
Pittosporum gayanum
8269
8230
PIGL4
Pittosporum glabrum
8270
8231
PIHA3
Pittosporum halophilum
8271
8232
PIHA4
Pittosporum hawaiiense
8272
8233
PIHO
Pittosporum hosmeri
8273
8234
PIKA3
Pittosporum kauaiense
8274
8235
PINA
Pittosporum napaliense
8275
8236
PIPE8
Pittosporum pentandrum
8277
8239
PITE5
Pittosporum terminalioides
8278
8240
PIUN2
Pittosporum undulatum
8279
8241
PIVI5
Pittosporum viridiflorum
8291
8250
PLRE4 Platydesma remyi
8292
8251
PLSP3 Platydesma spathulata
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
8298
8257
PLAU2
8299
8258
PLAU5
8300
8259
PLFE
8301
8260
PLFO2
8302
8261
PLHA3
8303
8262
PLHA4
8318
8318
PRFO
8319
8319
PRHA2
8322
8322
PRLA3
8337
8337
PRITC
8338
8338
PRVI2
8341
8304
POSA11
8341
8341
PRPE6
8345
755
PROSO
8352
8315
PRAF
8353
8316
PRAR2
8354
8317
PRBE
8357
8320
PRHI
8358
8321
PRKA
8359
8323
PRLA4
8360
8324
PRLI2
8361
8325
PRLO2
8362
8326
PRMA5
8363
8327
PRMI3
8364
8328
PRMU3
8366
8330
PRPE7
8367
8331
PRRE
8372
8336
PRSC
8374
8339
PRWA
8382
8343
PRJU
8383
8344
PRPA4
8393
8355
PSCA
8402
8365
PSFA
8403
8366
PSGR
8406
8369
PSGR3
8406
8406
PTERA
8407
8370
PSHA2
8410
8373
PSHA3
8414
8377
PSHE2
8419
8382
PSHEO
8423
8425
8429
8430
8435
8437
8445
8446
8464
8465
8468
8473
8475
8483
8488
8505
8506
8507
8510
8512
8526
8386
8388
8392
8393
8435
8401
8404
8405
8424
8465
8468
8473
8434
8442
8718
8466
8506
8467
8510
8472
8526
Scientific
Pleomele aurea
Pleomele auwahiensis
Pleomele fernaldii
Pleomele forbesii
Pleomele halapepe
Pleomele hawaiiensis
Pritchardia forbesiana
Pritchardia hardyi
Pritchardia lanaiensis
Pritchardia spp.
Pritchardia viscosa
Pouteria sandwicensis
Procris pedunculata
Prosopis spp.
Pritchardia affinis
Pritchardia arecina
Pritchardia beccariana
Pritchardia hillebrandii
Pritchardia kaalae
Pritchardia lanigera
Pritchardia limahuliensis
Pritchardia lowreyana
Pritchardia martii
Pritchardia minor
Pritchardia munroi
Pritchardia perlmanii
Pritchardia remota
Pritchardia schattaueri
Pritchardia waialealeana
Prosopis juliflora
Prosopis pallida
Psidium cattleianum
Psychotria fauriei
Psychotria grandiflora
Psychotria greenwelliae
Pteralyxia spp.
Psychotria hathewayi
Psychotria hawaiiensis
Psychotria hexandra
Psychotria hexandra ssp.
oahuensis
PSHO
Psychotria hobdyi
PSKA
Psychotria kaduana
PSMA6 Psychotria mariniana
PSMA7 Psychotria mauiensis
RAUVO Rauvolfia spp.
PSWA2 Psychotria wawrae
PTKA
Pteralyxia kauaiensis
PTMA
Pteralyxia macrocarpa
QUSU5 Quercus suber
RHODO2 Rhodomyrtus spp.
RHUS
Rhus spp.
RICIN
Ricinus spp.
RASA3 Rauvolfia sandwicensis
RESA
Reynoldsia sandwicensis
TABEB Tabebuia spp.
RHTO10 Rhodomyrtus tomentosa
SAMAN Samanea spp.
RHSA2 Rhus sandwicensis
SAMBU Sambucus spp.
RICO3 Ricinus communis
SANTA Santalum spp.
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pg.
Scientific
Sapindus spp.
Sambucus nigra
Scaevola cerasifolia
Scaevola spp.
Santalum salicifolium
Schaefferia spp.
Santalum ellipticum
Santalum freycinetianum
Santalum haleakalae
Santalum paniculatum
Schinus terebinthifolius
Sapindus oahuense
Sapindus saponaria
Scaevola chamissoniana
Scaevola gaudichaudiana
Scaevola procera
Senna spp.
Schinus molle
Sesbania spp.
Shirakiopsis indica
Sida spp.
Senna alata
Senna gaudichaudii
Senna multijuga
Senna pendula
Senna septemtrionalis
Solanum spp.
Senna sulfurea
Senna surattensis
Sophora spp.
Spathodea spp.
Sesbania sesban
Solanum mauritianum
Streblus spp.
Solanum torvum
Sophora chrysophylla
Syncarpia spp.
Syzygium spp.
Syncarpia glomulifera
Syzygium sandwicense
Tectona spp.
Tetraplasandra spp.
Tecoma castanifolia
Thespesia spp.
Terminalia myriocarpa
Tibouchina spp.
Tetraplasandra flynnii
Tetraplasandra gymnocarpa
Tetraplasandra hawaiensis
Toona spp.
Tetraplasandra kavaiensis
Tetraplasandra oahuensis
Tetraplasandra waialealae
Tetraplasandra waimeae
Tetrazygia bicolor
Touchardia spp.
Tournefortia spp.
Thevetia peruviana
Tibouchina urvilleana
Toona ciliata
Urera spp.
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
8862
8822
TOLA
8870
8870
VERNI
8893
8892
WIOA
8897
8856
URGL
8898
8857
URKA
8899
8899
WIKST
8909
8869
VEMO3
8911
8872
VICO17
8914
8876
VITR7
8915
8915
XYLOS
8928
8889
WIBI
8929
8890
WIFU
8930
8891
WIMO
8931
8892
WIOA
8934
8895
WIPH2
8935
8896
WIPU
8936
8897
WISA
8936
8936
ZANTH
8937
8898
WISK
8938
8900
WIVI
8947
8907
XYCR
8948
8908
XYHA
8967
8925
ZADI
8971
8929
ZAHA
8972
8930
ZAKA
8975
8933
ZAOA
9000
999
2TREE
9001
999
2TREE
9002
999
2TREE
9003
999
2TREE
9004
999
2TREE
9005
999
2TREE
9006
999
2TREE
9007
999
2TREE
9008
999
2TREE
9009
999
2TREE
9010
999
2TREE
9011
999
2TREE
9012
999
2TREE
9013
999
2TREE
9014
999
2TREE
9015
999
2TREE
9020
999
2TREE
9030
999
2TREE
9999
999
2TREE
Scientific
Touchardia latifolia
Vernicia spp.
Wikstroemia oahuensis
Urera glabra
Urera kaalae
Wikstroemia spp.
Vernicia montana
Vitex cofassus
Vitex trifolia
Xylosma spp.
Wikstroemia bicornuta
Wikstroemia furcata
Wikstroemia monticola
Wikstroemia oahuensis
Wikstroemia phillyreifolia
Wikstroemia pulcherrima
Wikstroemia sandwicensis
Zanthoxylum spp.
Wikstroemia skottsbergiana
Wikstroemia villosa
Xylosma crenata
Xylosma hawaiiensis
Zanthoxylum dipetalum
Zanthoxylum hawaiiense
Zanthoxylum kauaense
Zanthoxylum oahuense
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Old NIMSNew NIMS NRCS
8531
8531
SAPIN
8547
8509
SANIC4
8548
8548
SCCE3
8552
8552
SCAEV
8554
8525
SASA8
8555
8555
SCHAE
8556
8516
SAEL2
8557
8517
SAFR4
8561
8521
SAHA3
8562
8522
SAPA7
8564
8563
SCTE
8568
8528
SAOA3
8569
8529
SASA4
8588
8549
SCCH3
8589
8550
SCGA2
8590
8551
SCPR
8598
8598
SENNA
8601
8561
SCMO
8607
8607
SESBA
8608
8608
SHIN
8610
8610
SIDA
8628
8588
SEAL4
8630
8590
SEGA2
8631
8591
SEMU5
8632
8592
SEPE4
8635
8595
SESE13
8635
8635
SOLAN
8638
8599
SESU10
8639
8600
SESU4
8642
8642
SOPHO
8645
8645
SPATH
8647
8606
SESE8
8671
8631
SOMA3
8671
8671
STREB
8673
8636
SOTO4
8680
8641
SOCH
8690
8690
SYNCA
8708
8708
SYZYG
8729
8689
SYGL
8745
8706
SYSA
8745
8745
TECTO
8775
8775
TETRA1
1
8782
8741
TECA9
8788
8788
THESP
8797
8756
TEMY
8804
8804
TIBOU
8813
8770
TEFL5
8814
8771
TEGY
8815
8772
TEHA2
8815
8811
TOONA
8816
8773
TEKA3
8817
8774
TEOA
8818
8776
TEWA
8819
8777
TEWA3
8823
8779
TEBI
8823
8823
TOUCH
8826
8826
TOURN
8834
8789
THPE3
8846
8805
TIUR
8851
8812
TOCI
8858
8858
URERA
240
pg.
SECTION B.5 FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
Scientific
Acacia aneura
Acacia auriculiformis
Acacia auriculiformis
NRCS
ACAN10
ACAU
ACAU
Acacia confusa
Acacia confusa
Acacia farnesiana
Acacia koa
Acacia koaia
Acacia mangium
Acacia mearnsii
Acacia melanoxylon
Acacia parramattensis
Acacia spp.
Adenanthera pavonina
Adenanthera pavonina
Adenanthera pavonina
Adenanthera pavonina
Adenanthera spp.
Adonidia merrillii
Aglaia mariannensis
Aglaia palauensis
Aglaia ponapensis
Aglaia ponapensis
Aglaia samoensis
Aglaia spp.
Aidia cochinchinensis
Aidia cochinchinensis
Aidia racemosa
Ailanthus altissima
Ailanthus spp.
Albizia chinensis
Albizia falcataria
Albizia lebbeck
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
6002
6002
6003
49
black wattle
6003
49
tuhkehn
pwelmwahu
ACCO
6004
278
formosan koa
ACCO
6004
278
pilampwoia
ACFA
303
303
ACKO
6006
281
ACKO2 6007
6007
ACMA12 6009
6009
ACME80 6010
6009
ACME
6011
6010
ACPA81 6014
6013
ACACI 300
6016
ADPA
6028
400
kaikes
ADPA
6028
400
ADPA
6028
400
ADPA
6028
400
ADENA 6029
6029
VEME3 8866
682
AGMA14 6042
100
mesecheues
AGPA19 6043
800
AGPO4 6044
801
marasau
AGPO4 6044
801
karasyu
AGSA9 6046
403
AGLAI 6047
1020
AICO2 6048
101
kahmant
AICO2 6048
101
AIRA2
6049
AIAL
341
60
AILAN
6051
6051
ALCH2 6057
405
ALFA5 6058
802
ALLE
6059
102
Albizia lebbeck
ALLE
6059
102
Albizia retusa
Albizia saman
Albizia saman
Albizia saman
Albizia saponaria
Albizia spp.
Alectryon macrococcus
Alectryon macrococcus
Alectryon macrococcus
Alectryon spp.
Aleurites moluccana
Aleurites moluccana
Aleurites moluccana
Aleurites spp.
Aleurites trisperma
Allophylus spp.
Allophylus ternatus
Allophylus timorensis
Allophylus timorensis
Allophylus timorensis
Allophylus timorensis
Allophylus timorensis
Allophylus triphyllus
Alnus nepalensis
ALRE
SASA10
SASA10
SASA10
ALSA10
ALBIZ
ALMA
ALMA
ALMA
ALECT
ALMO2
ALMO2
ALMO2
ALEUR
ALTR11
ALLOP
ALTE13
ALTI2
ALTI2
ALTI2
ALTI2
ALTI2
ALTE13
ALNE2
6061
8505
8505
8505
6062
6063
6069
6069
6069
6073
6075
6075
6075
6077
6078
6083
6084
6085
6085
6085
6085
6085
6084
6086
803
636
636
636
6059
1010
6067
6070
6071
6073
407
407
6076
1030
103
1040
804
408
408
408
408
408
6084
6086
monkeypod
rain tree
Kosrae
black wattle
Yap
Chuuk
black wattle
black wattle
formosan koa
formosan koa
coral bean tree coral bean tree
metekam
mwetkwem
marasau
kulalis
kulalis
marasau
marasau
kahmant
kahmant
gathimech
gumomingabch
ey
ngumormingobc
hey
monkeypod
rain tree
monkeypod
rain tree
monkeypod
gumor ni spanis
candlenut
sakan
candlenut
candlenut
allophylus
allophylus
allophylus
allophylus
kitak
nguh
ngu
angel
ngo
ungeh
241
pg.
NRCS
ALNUS
ALCA21
ALPO3
ALPHI
ALZI
ALMA16
ALPA22
ALSTO
ANOC
ANIN13
ANEV
ANEV
ANEV
ANCH9
ANMU2
ANMU2
ANMU2
ANMU2
ANMU2
ANMU2
ANMU2
ANRE
ANNON
ANSQ
ANSQ
ANSQ
ANBU3
ANKA
ANKU3
ANPL2
ANPL2
ANPL2
ANPO8
ANPU2
ANSP14
ANTID
ANIN2
ARAN15
ARCO32
AREX4
ARHE12
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
350
6087
6088
805
6089
6089
6090
1050
6091
409
6095
6094
6096
410
6097
6097
6107
104
cashew
6109
411
6118
806
payuit
6118
806
umpai
6118
806
6124
10
cherimoya
6128
412
sour sop
6128
412
sae
6128
412
truka shai
6128
412
6128
412
6128
412
6128
412
6129
105
6130
1060
annona
6131
413
sugar apple
6131
413
chai
6131
413
tai
6137
106
6135
6135
6138
972
China laurel
6139
6136
6139
6140
6139
6141
6142
6139
China laurel
6143
6140
6144
415
6145
1070
China laurel
6148
416
6154
6154
6155
107
Cook pine
6156
111
6157
108
Araucaria spp.
Archontophoenix alexandrae
Ardisia elliptica
Ardisia spp.
Areca catechu
Arenga pinnata
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Artocarpus heterophyllus
ARAUC2
ARAL
AREL4
ARDIS
ARCA41
ARPI6
ARAL7
ARAL7
ARAL7
ARAL7
ARAL7
ARAL7
ARAL7
ARAL7
ARAL7
ARAL7
ARAL7
ARHE2
ARHE2
ARHE2
6158
6159
6161
6166
6167
6169
6171
6171
6171
6171
6171
6171
6171
6171
6171
6171
6171
6173
6173
6173
1080
6159
6161
6166
417
109
293
293
293
293
293
293
293
293
293
293
293
294
294
294
araucaria
Kosrae
Chuuk
cashew
cashew
cashew
cherimoya
sour sop
mongmong
cherimoya
sour sop
cherimoya
sour sop
sosap
sausau
saasap
sasaf
annona
sugar apple
annona
sugar apple
annona
sugar apple
China laurel
China laurel
China laurel
China laurel
China laurel
China laurel
China laurel
China laurel
China laurel
araucaria
Norfolk Island
pine
araucaria
araucaria
pu
pu
breadfruit
breadfruit
mei
mei
pu
breadfruit
mahi
mei
kur
maiuhp
Yap
breadfruit
mos
ikunal
srafohn
mai
maichul
maieas
jackfruit
jackfruit
dapanapan
maifai
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Scientific
Alnus spp.
Alphitonia carolinensis
Alphitonia ponderosa
Alphitonia spp.
Alphitonia zizyphoides
Alstonia macrophylla
Alstonia pacifica
Alstonia spp.
Anacardium occidentale
Anacolosa insularis
Angiopteris evecta
Angiopteris evecta
Angiopteris evecta
Annona cherimola
Annona muricata
Annona muricata
Annona muricata
Annona muricata
Annona muricata
Annona muricata
Annona muricata
Annona reticulata
Annona spp.
Annona squamosa
Annona squamosa
Annona squamosa
Antidesma bunius
Antidesma kapuae
Antidesma kusaiense
Antidesma platyphyllum
Antidesma platyphyllum
Antidesma platyphyllum
Antidesma ponapense
Antidesma pulvinatum
Antidesma sphaerocarpum
Antidesma spp.
Antirhea inconspicua
Araucaria angustifolia
Araucaria columnaris
Araucaria excelsa
Araucaria heterophylla
242
pg.
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
Scientific
Artocarpus mariannensis
NRCS New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
ARMA28 6175
110
seeded
breadfruit
Artocarpus mariannensis
ARMA28 6175
110
mei kole
Artocarpus mariannensis
ARMA28 6175
110
maipah
Artocarpus mariannensis
ARMA28 6175
110
Artocarpus mariannensis
ARMA28 6175
110
Artocarpus mariannensis
ARMA28 6175
110
Artocarpus nobilis
ARNO
6176
295
Artocarpus odoratissimus
AROD2 6177
419
Artocarpus spp.
ARTOC 6178
1090
Artocarpus spp.
ARTOC 6178
1090
Artocarpus spp.
ARTOC 6178
1090
Arytera brackenridgei
ARBR11 6179
420
Ascarina diffusa
ASDI14 6181
421
Astronidium navigatorum
ASNA10 6185
422
Astronidium palauense
ASPA37 6186
807
Astronidium pickeringii
ASPI11 6187
423
Astronidium samoense
ASSA23 6188
424
Astronidium spp.
ASTRO4 6189
1100
Astronidium subcordata
ASSU31 6190
425
Atuna racemosa
ATRA2 6193
426
Atuna racemosa
ATRA2 6193
426
Atuna racemosa
ATRA2 6193
426
Averrhoa bilimbi
AVBI
6197
427
bilimbi
Averrhoa bilimbi
AVBI
6197
427
Averrhoa carambola
AVCA
6198
428
ansu
Averrhoa carambola
AVCA
6198
428
Averrhoa carambola
AVCA
6198
428
starfruit
Averrhoa spp.
AVERR 6199
1110
averrhoa
Avicennia alba
AVAL
6200
707
Avicennia marina
AVMA3 6203
6204
Avicennia
marina
Avicennia marina
AVMA3 6203
695
Avicennia marina subsp. Marina AVAL
6200
707
Avicennia alba
Avicennia spp.
AVICE 6205
1120
Avicennia
Azadirachta indica
AZIN2
6206
Indian lilac
Azadirachta indica
AZIN2
6206
neem
Baccaurea taitensis
BATA
6208
429
Bactris gasipaes
BAGA2 5261
peach palm
Badusa palauensis
BAPA8 6213
808
Bambusa spp.
BAMBU 6215
6215
bamboo
(clumping only)
Bambusa spp.
BAMBU 6215
6215
pehri
Bambusa spp.
BAMBU 6215
6215
pehri en sapahn
Bambusa spp.
BAMBU 6215
6215
Bambusa spp.
BAMBU 6215
6215
Bambusa spp.
BAMBU 6215
6215
Bambusa vulgaris
BAVU2 6216
6216
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3 6220
430
wihnmar
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3 6220
430
fish poison tree
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3 6220
430
angaiha
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3 6220
430
wihnsed
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3 6220
430
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3 6220
430
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3 6220
430
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3 6220
430
Barringtonia asiatica
BAAS3 6220
430
Barringtonia racemosa
BARA5 6221
112
wihnmar
Barringtonia racemosa
BARA5 6221
112
wih
Barringtonia racemosa
BARA5 6221
112
kange
Barringtonia racemosa
BARA5 6221
112
Barringtonia racemosa
BARA5 6221
112
Kosrae
seeded
breadfruit
Yap
seeded
breadfruit
Chuuk
seeded
breadfruit
mos en Kosrae
mei chocho
maiyah
breadfruit
mai
saposa
aees
ais
ayis
kumim
starfruit
averrhoa
arfath
starfruit
averrhoa
starfruit
averrhoa
Avicennia
marina
Avicennia
marina
Avicennia
marina
Avicennia alba
Avicennia
Indian lilac
neem
Avicennia alba
Avicennia
Indian lilac
neem
Avicennia alba
Avicennia
Indian lilac
neem
peach palm
peach palm
peach palm
bamboo
bamboo
bamboo
(clumping only) (clumping only) (clumping only)
pambu
moor
iich
fish poison tree fish poison tree fish poison tree
bus bus
ghuul
wihmar
ghuul
biuol
wihmar
kwenguhl
wathol
ghuul
kuun
azan
wihmar
243
pg.
NRCS
BARA5
BARA5
BASA9
BARRI
BABI6
BAMO2
BAUHI
BIJA
BISCH
BIOR
BIOR
BIOR
BIOR
BIXA
BOBR3
BOEL3
BOSA2
BOBEA
BOTI
BOFR2
BOCCO
BOVI7
BRAR6
BRPA4
BRCA12
BRSE11
BRSE11
BRSE11
BRSE11
BRSE11
BRSE11
BRPA15
BRSE11
BRUGU
BUEN
BUME4
BUPA16
BUCHA
BUAS
BURI3
CAKA5
CASA28
CASA28
CAVI23
Calophyllum inophyllum
CAIN4
Calophyllum inophyllum
Calophyllum inophyllum
Calophyllum inophyllum
Calophyllum inophyllum
Calophyllum inophyllum
Calophyllum inophyllum
Calophyllum inophyllum
Calophyllum inophyllum
Calophyllum neo-ebudicum
Calophyllum pelewense
Calophyllum soulattri
Calophyllum spp.
Calotropis procera
Calotropis spp.
Campnosperma brevipetiolata
CAIN4
CAIN4
CAIN4
CAIN4
CAIN4
CAIN4
CAIN4
CAIN4
CANE31
CAPE15
CASO12
CALOP
CAPR
CALOT
CABR42
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
6221
112
6221
112
6222
431
6223
1130
Barringtonia
6225
809
6226
113
flamboyant
6230
1140
6236
432
6237
6237
6238
6238
6238
6238
6238
6238
6238
6238
6239
6239
6242
6242
6243
6243
6244
6244
6245
6245
6246
6245
6247
6248
6248
6248
6250
433
6260
6260
6262
434
paper mulberry
6264
6264
6268
435
lom
6268
435
tongo
6268
435
6268
435
6268
435
6268
435
6267
6267
6268
435
6269
6269
6277
810
6278
436
6279
811
6280
1150
6286
6287
6299
437
6318
6318
6320
114
kasapal
6320
114
6329
weeping
bottlebrush
6341
440
Alexandrian
laurel
6341
440
isou
6341
440
hetau
6341
440
6341
440
6341
440
6341
440
6341
440
6341
440
6342
439
6343
812
6344
813
6345
1160
6346
6345
6347
6347
6367
814
dohng
Kosrae
Barringtonia
Yap
Barringtonia
Chuuk
soon
guon
Barringtonia
lipstick plant
rang
nofitin mongo
food color
paper mulberry
Sroal
song
ong
wong
weeping
bottlebrush
Alexandrian
laurel
sibukao
weeping
bottlebrush
Alexandrian
laurel
weeping
bottlebrush
Alexandrian
laurel
ituu
rakich
weengu
rakich
weengu
rekich
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Scientific
Barringtonia racemosa
Barringtonia racemosa
Barringtonia samoensis
Barringtonia spp.
Bauhinia binata
Bauhinia monandra
Bauhinia spp.
Bischofia javanica
Bischofia spp.
Bixa orellana
Bixa orellana
Bixa orellana
Bixa orellana
Bixa spp.
Bobea brevipes
Bobea elatior
Bobea sandwicensis
Bobea spp.
Bobea timonioides
Bocconia frutescens
Bocconia spp.
Boehmeria virgata
Broussaisia arguta
Broussonetia papyrifera
Brugmansia candida
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Bruguiera parviflora
Bruguiera sexangula
Bruguiera spp.
Buchanania engleriana
Buchanania merrillii
Buchanania palawensis
Buchanania spp.
Buddleja asiatica
Burckella richii
Caesalpinia kavaiensis
Caesalpinia sappan
Caesalpinia sappan
Callistemon viminalis
244
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
pg.
Scientific
Campnosperma brevipetiolata
Campnosperma brevipetiolata
Campnosperma brevipetiolata
Campnosperma brevipetiolata
Campnosperma brevipetiolatum
Cananga odorata
Cananga odorata
Cananga odorata
Cananga odorata
Cananga odorata
Canarium hirsutum
Canarium indicum
Canarium mafoa
Canarium ovatum
Canarium spp.
Canarium vitiense
Carica papaya
Carica papaya
Carica papaya
Carica papaya
Carica papaya
Carica papaya
Carica papaya
Carica papaya
Carica papaya
Carica papaya
Carica papaya
Carica spp.
Carmona retusa
Carmona spp.
Caryota mitis
Caryota spp.
Caryota urens
Casearia cauliflora
Casearia spp.
Cassia fistula
Cassia grandis
Cassia javanica
Cassia siamea
Cassia spp.
Castilla elastica
Casuarina cunninghamiana
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina glauca
Casuarina litorea
Casuarina spp.
Catalpa longissima
Cecropia obtusifolia
Cecropia spp.
Cedrela odorata
Ceiba pentandra
Ceiba pentandra
NRCS New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
CABR42 6367
814
thong
CABR42 6367
814
CABR42 6367
814
CABR42 6367
814
CABR18 6366
814
CAOD
6370
441
ylang ylang
CAOD
6370
441
pur n wai
CAOD
6370
441
seiren wai
CAOD
6370
441
CAOD
6370
441
CAHI14 6373
815
CAIN42 6374
816
CAHA39 6372
443
CAOV7 6375
444
CANAR2 6377
1170
CAVI26 6378
446
CAPA23 6395
448
mommyapple
CAPA23 6395
448
memiap
CAPA23 6395
448
mohmiyap
CAPA23 6395
448
momiyap
CAPA23 6395
448
CAPA23 6395
448
CAPA23 6395
448
CAPA23 6395
448
CAPA23 6395
448
CAPA23 6395
448
CAPA23 6395
448
CARIC 6396
6396
CARE22 6397
6397
CARMO 6398
6398
CAMI36 6399
817
fishtail palm
CARYO 6400
1180
Caryota
CAUR3 6401
115
CACA28 6405
818
CASEA 6408
1190
CAFI3
6415
450
CAGR11 6417
819
CAJA3 6418
116
CASI4
6420
820
CASSI 6422
1200
CAEL5 6430
451
CACU8 6433
6433
CAEQ
6434
452
ironwood
CAEQ
6434
452
sheoak
CAEQ
6434
452
weku
CAEQ
6434
452
wehku
CAEQ
6434
452
CAEQ
6434
452
CAEQ
6434
452
CAEQ
6434
452
CAEQ
6434
452
CAEQ
6434
452
CAGL11 856
63
CALI8
6437
117
Casuarina
litorea
CASUA 855
1210
CALO8 6439
118
CEOB
6441
6441
CECRO 6444
6444
CEOD
6445
6445
CEPE2 6449
119
kapok
CEPE2 6449
119
koatun
Kosrae
Yap
Chuuk
elahk
ramluw
rramlluw
ylang ylang
ylang ylang
seirenwai
ilahnglahng
ylang ylang
pwanang
pwalang
es
bweibwai
baiwai waiwai
babay babae
kipau
kipwpwaaw
bwebwao
fishtail palm
Caryota
fishtail palm
Caryota
fishtail palm
Caryota
Cassia siamea
Cassia
ironwood
sheoak
ironwood
sheoak
weku
nach
noc
neokuk
ueoku
ueokuk
weeku
kapok
Casuarina
litorea
Casuarina
litorea
kapok
kapok
245
pg.
Scientific
Ceiba pentandra
Ceiba pentandra
Ceiba pentandra
Ceiba pentandra
Ceiba pentandra
Celtis paniculata
Celtis spp.
Cerbera dilatata
Cerbera dilatata
Cerbera floribunda
Cerbera manghas
Cerbera manghas
Cerbera manghas
Cerbera manghas
Cerbera odollam
Cerbera spp.
Cereus hildmannianus
Cereus spp.
Ceriops tagal
Cestrum aurantiacum
Cestrum diurnum
Cestrum nocturnum
Cestrum spp.
Chamaesyce atrococca
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce celastroides
Chamaesyce herbstii
Chamaesyce kuwaleana
Chamaesyce olowaluana
Chamaesyce rockii
Chamaesyce spp.
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
6449
119
cottin
6449
119
6449
119
6449
119
6449
119
6452
821
460
1220
6459
120
apilas
6459
120
grey milkwood
6460
822
6461
454
pink-eyed
cerbera
CEMA20 6461
454
CEMA20 6461
454
CEMA20 6461
454
CEOD2 6462
CERBE 6463
6463
CEHI3 6469
6469
CEREU 6470
6470
CETA2 6472
708
CEAU2 6473
6473
CEDI6 6474
6474
CENO
6477
6477
CESTR 6478
6478
CHAT2 6482
6482
CHCE
6483
6483
CHCE
6483
6484
CHCE
6483
6485
CHCE
6483
6486
CHCE
6483
6487
CHCE
6483
6488
CHCE
6483
6489
CHCE
6483
6490
CHCE
6483
6491
CHHE3 6492
6492
CHKU
6493
6493
CHOL3 6494
6494
CHRO2 6495
6495
CHAMA1 6496
6496
5
CHDE3 6497
6499
CHEL
6498
6500
CHOB2 6499
6501
CHOV2 6500
6502
CHOV2 6500
6501
CHARP 6503
6503
CHTO3 6504
6505
CHTO3 6504
6506
CHDO3 6507
6510
CHFA
6508
6508
CHFO4 6509
6509
CHPL
6510
6510
CHPL
6510
6512
CHEIR 6513
6513
CHTR2 6514
6514
CHTR2 6514
6515
CHTR2 6514
6516
CHOA
6517
6521
CHENO 6518
6518
CHVI22 6525
456
CHCA10 6541
457
CHOL
6542
6545
Kosrae
cutin
arughuschel
Yap
arughuschel
batte ni gaken
Chuuk
arughuschel
kkoton
celtis
pink-eyed
cerbera
sos
pink-eyed
cerbera
pink-eyed
cerbera
seewuriinen
raatta
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Charpentiera densiflora
Charpentiera elliptica
Charpentiera obovata
Charpentiera ovata
Charpentiera ovata
Charpentiera spp.
Charpentiera tomentosa
Charpentiera tomentosa
Cheirodendron dominii
Cheirodendron fauriei
Cheirodendron forbesii
Cheirodendron platyphyllum
Cheirodendron platyphyllum
Cheirodendron spp.
Cheirodendron trigynum
Cheirodendron trigynum
Cheirodendron trigynum
Chenopodium oahuense
Chenopodium spp.
Chionanthus vitiensis
Chrysophyllum cainito
Chrysophyllum oliviforme
NRCS
CEPE2
CEPE2
CEPE2
CEPE2
CEPE2
CEPA6
CELTI
CEDI12
CEDI12
CEFL2
CEMA20
246
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
pg.
Scientific
Cibotium chamissoi
Cibotium glaucum
Cibotium heleniae
Cibotium menziesii
Cibotium spp.
Cinchona pubescens
Cinchona spp.
Cinnamomum burmannii
Cinnamomum camphora
Cinnamomum carolinense
Cinnamomum pedatinervium
Cinnamomum sessilifolium
Cinnamomum spp.
Cinnamomum verum
Citharexylum caudatum
Citharexylum spinosum
Citharexylum spp.
Citronella samoensis
Citrus aurantifolia
Citrus aurantifolia
Citrus aurantifolia
Citrus aurantifolia
Citrus aurantifolia
Citrus aurantium
Citrus grandis
Citrus hystrix
Citrus limon
Citrus macroptera
Citrus maxima
Citrus medica
Citrus mitis
Citrus mitis
Citrus reticulata
Citrus sinensis
Citrus sinensis
Citrus spp.
Citrus spp.
Citrus spp.
Citrus spp.
Claoxylon carolinianum
Claoxylon fallax
Claoxylon longiracemosum
Claoxylon marianum
Claoxylon sandwicense
Claoxylon spp.
Cleistanthus carolinianus
Cleistanthus insularis
Cleistanthus spp.
Clermontia arborescens
Clermontia clermontioides
Clermontia drepanomorpha
Clermontia fauriei
Clermontia grandiflora
Clermontia hawaiiensis
Clermontia kakeana
Clermontia kohalae
Clermontia leptoclada
Clermontia lindseyana
Clermontia micrantha
Clermontia montis-loa
Clermontia oblongifolia
Clermontia pallida
NRCS
CICH
CIGL
CIHE7
CIME8
CIBOT
CIPU
CINCH
CIBU2
CICA
CICA2
CIPE6
CISE2
CINNA2
CIVE2
CICA8
CISP3
CITHA
CISA2
CIAU
CIAU
CIAU
CIAU
CIAU
CIAU8
CIGR
CIHY2
CILI5
CIMA10
CIMA5
CIME3
CIMI3
CIMI3
CIRE3
CISI3
CISI3
CITRU2
CITRU2
CITRU2
CITRU2
CLCA15
CLFA6
CLLO5
CLMA25
CLSA
CLAOX
CLCA18
CLIN8
CLEIS5
CLAR4
CLCL
CLDR2
CLFA
CLGR3
CLHA4
CLKA
CLKO
CLLE3
CLLI3
CLMI3
CLMO5
CLOB2
CLPA6
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
6546
6550
6547
6551
6545
6545
6548
6552
6549
6549
6552
6557
6553
6553
6555
6559
858
50
6557
823
mattieu
6561
824
6562
825
matieu
6563
1240
6564
458
6565
6569
6567
6570
6568
6568
6570
460
6572
461
karer
6572
461
laim
6572
461
6572
461
6572
461
6574
121
6578
122
6579
212
6575
124
6580
125
6581
462
pummelo
6582
126
6583
826
calamansi
6583
826
calamondin
6584
463
6577
464
orens
6577
464
860
1250
citrus
860
1250
860
1250
860
1250
6586
827
koee
6588
828
6589
829
6590
127
6591
6595
6592
1260
6593
830
6594
831
6595
1270
6597
6602
6601
6606
6604
6609
6605
6610
6606
6611
6610
6615
6611
6616
6612
6617
6596
6596
6613
6618
6614
6619
6615
6620
6616
6621
6620
6625
Kosrae
Yap
Chuuk
laim
remong
naimis
limes
pummelo
pummelo
pummelo
calamansi
calamondin
calamansi
calamondin
calamansi
calamondin
gurgur
citrus
citrus
citrus
muh
iumwul
kurukur
247
pg.
NRCS
CLPA8
CLPE2
CLPE3
CLPY2
CLSI3
CLERM
CLTU2
CLWA2
CLCH4
CLGL2
CLIN
CLMA24
CLERO2
CLCA21
CLCA21
CLCA21
CLRO
CLUSI
COUV
CONU
CONU
CONU
CONU
CONU
CONU
CONU
CONU
CONU
CONU
COCOS
COAR2
COLI8
CORO8
CORO8
COFFE
COSC13
COAR3
COAS3
COOP
COLUB
COTE15
COBA17
COBA17
COBA17
COBA17
COBA17
COBA17
COER2
CONOC
COFO2
COKA
COLO4
COMO3
COOC3
COPU8
CORH
COPRO
COWA4
COAS6
COCO5
CODI18
COMI6
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
6621
6626
6622
6627
6625
6630
6626
6631
6627
6632
6628
6628
6629
6633
6630
6634
6632
6641
6633
6642
6634
6643
6635
6644
6636
6636
6645
6645
6645
6651
6660
6652
6652
6670
128
seagrape
908
466
coconut
908
466
ni
908
466
nih
908
466
908
466
908
466
908
466
908
466
908
466
908
466
6681
6681
6684
129
6686
130
6685
robusta coffee
6685
koahpi
6687
1280
6691
832
6693
6694
6702
6697
6704
6699
6699
6702
833
6703
468
acarido
6703
468
kahil
6703
468
6703
468
6703
468
6703
468
987
987
6709
6709
6716
6716
6717
6723
6718
6724
6719
6725
6720
6726
6721
6727
6722
6728
6724
1290
6726
6731
6729
471
6731
6738
6733
131
6736
834
Kosrae
Yap
Chuuk
palm tree
kiniyaw
ochop
seagrape
coconut
seagrape
coconut
lu
koanu
koacnu
lu
seagrape
coconut
niiw
lu nu
nu
nu arau
gagu
wapof
oun
tupuchol
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Scientific
Clermontia parviflora
Clermontia peleana
Clermontia persicifolia
Clermontia pyrularia
Clermontia singuliflora
Clermontia spp.
Clermontia tuberculata
Clermontia waimeae
Clerodendrum chinense
Clerodendrum glabrum
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum macrostegium
Clerodendrum spp.
Clinostigma carolinense
Clinostigma carolinense
Clinostigma carolinense
Clusia rosea
Clusia spp.
Coccoloba uvifera
Cocos nucifera
Cocos nucifera
Cocos nucifera
Cocos nucifera
Cocos nucifera
Cocos nucifera
Cocos nucifera
Cocos nucifera
Cocos nucifera
Cocos nucifera
Cocos spp.
Coffea arabica
Coffea liberica
Coffea robusta
Coffea robusta
Coffea spp.
Colona scabra
Colubrina arborescens
Colubrina asiatica
Colubrina oppositifolia
Colubrina spp.
Combretum tetralophum
Commersonia bartramia
Commersonia bartramia
Commersonia bartramia
Commersonia bartramia
Commersonia bartramia
Commersonia bartramia
Conocarpus erectus
Conocarpus spp.
Coprosma foliosa
Coprosma kauensis
Coprosma longifolia
Coprosma montana
Coprosma ochracea
Coprosma pubens
Coprosma rhynchocarpa
Coprosma spp.
Coprosma waimeae
Cordia aspera
Cordia collococca
Cordia dichotoma
Cordia micronesica
248
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
pg.
Scientific
Cordia sebestena
Cordia spp.
Cordia subcordata
Cordia subcordata
Cordia subcordata
Cordia subcordata
Cordia subcordata
Cordia subcordata
Cordia subcordata
Cordia subcordata
Cordia subcordata
Cordyline fruticosa
Cordyline spp.
Corymbia calophylla
Corymbia citriodora
Corymbia ficifolia
Corymbia gummifera
Corynocarpus laevigatus
Corynocarpus spp.
Couroupita guianensis
Crateva religiosa
Crescentia alata
Crossostylis biflora
Crotalaria longirostrata
Croton sp.
Cryptocarya elegans
Cryptocarya mannii
Cryptocarya oreophila
Cryptocarya spp.
Cryptocarya turbinata
Cryptomeria japonica
Cryptomeria spp.
Cupressus lusitanica
Cupressus sempervirens
Cupressus spp.
Cyanea aculeatiflora
Cyanea arborea
Cyanea fissa
Cyanea floribunda
Cyanea giffardii
Cyanea hamatiflora
Cyanea hardyi
Cyanea horrida
Cyanea kuhihewa
Cyanea kunthiana
Cyanea leptostegia
Cyanea macrostegia
Cyanea marksii
Cyanea pilosa
Cyanea pohaku
Cyanea procera
Cyanea pycnocarpa
Cyanea quercifolia
Cyanea rivularis
Cyanea solenocalyx
Cyanea spp.
Cyanea stictophylla
Cyanea superba
Cyanea tritomantha
Cyathea cooperi
Cyathea decurrens
Cyathea lunulata
NRCS New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
COSE2 865
835
CORDI 6741
1300
COSU2 6742
472
sea trumpet
COSU2 6742
472
ikoik
COSU2 6742
472
ahlew
COSU2 6742
472
COSU2 6742
472
COSU2 6742
472
COSU2 6742
472
COSU2 6742
472
COSU2 6742
472
COFR2 6744
6752
CORDY2 6745
6745
COCA48 6749
6757
COCI4 6750
6758
COFI7 6751
6759
COGU4 6752
6760
COLA6 6754
6763
CORYN2 6755
6755
COGU3 6756
11
CRRE12 6758
473
CRAL11 6760
132
CRBI9 6769
474
CRLO3 6771
12
CROTO 6772
CREL8 6779
475
CRMA8 6781
6790
CROR5 6778
6786
CRYPT2 6783
1310
CRTU4 6784
478
CRJA3 6786
133
CRYPT4 6787
6787
CULU2 6795
6795
CUSE2 6796
6796
CUPRE 50
50
CYAC4 6800
6809
CYAR10 6801
6810
CYFI6
6802
6811
CYFL4 6805
6814
CYGI5 6806
6815
CYHA6 6807
6816
CYHA7 6810
6819
CYHO6 6811
6820
CYKU3 6812
6821
CYKU
6813
6822
CYLE5 6814
6823
CYMA10 6815
6824
CYMA14 6818
6827
CYPI4
6819
6828
CYPO5 6822
6831
CYPR8 6823
6832
CYPY
6824
6833
CYQU
6825
6834
CYRI4 6826
6835
CYSO2 6827
6836
CYANE 6828
6828
CYST5 6829
6837
CYSU8 6830
6838
CYTR6 6833
6841
CYCO18 6837
6849
CYDE16 6838
386
CYLU5 6840
691
Kosrae
sea trumpet
ikoik
Yap
sea trumpet
Chuuk
sea trumpet
ikoack
galu
ganow
ngau
anau
anne
croton
249
pg.
Scientific
Cyathea medullaris
Cyathea nigricans
Cyathea nigricans
Cyathea ponapeana
Cyathea ponapeana
Cyathea spp.
Cyathea spp.
Cyathea truncata
Cycas circinalis
Cycas micronesica
Cycas micronesica
Cycas micronesica
Cycas revoluta
Cycas spp.
Cyclophyllum barbatum
Cynometra ramiflora
Cynometra ramiflora
Cynometra yokotae
Cynometra yokotae
Cyphomandra betacea
Cyrtandra giffardii
Cyrtandra pulchella
Cyrtandra ramosissima
Cyrtandra spp.
Dalbergia retusa
Dalbergia tucurensis
Delissea fallax
Delissea laciniata
Delissea niihauensis
Delissea parviflora
Delissea spp.
Delissea undulata
Delonix regia
Delonix regia
Delonix regia
Delonix spp.
Dendrocnide harveyi
Dendrocnide latifolia
Dendrocnide latifolia
Dendrocnide spp.
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
Kosrae
Yap
Chuuk
6841
387
6842
836
kattar
6842
836
po
6844
837
kattar
6844
837
po
6847
1320
6847
481
6849
482
6852
134
6852
134
manu atapapo
6852
134
faltir
6852
134
frotel
6853
838
6854
1330
6855
483
6858
135
koamoau
koamoau
koamoau
koamoau
6858
135
kahsilah
kahsilah
kahsilah
kahsilah
6859
eeme
6859
aapwo
6860
136
6865
6878
6863
6864
6864
6866
6866
6868
Dalbergia retusa Dalbergia retusa Dalbergia retusa Dalbergia retusa
6870
cocobolo
cocobolo
cocobolo
cocobolo
6875
6888
6876
6889
6877
6890
6880
6893
6881
6881
6882
6894
6883
485
pilampwoia
weitahta
DERE
6883
485
sakuranirow
DERE
6883
485
simweta
DELON 6884
6884
DEHA5 6885
486
DELA13 6886
137
leles
DELA13 6886
137
elat
DENDR1 6887
1340
6
DIAL13 6891
138
DISU11 6898
6911
DIBL3
6900
6913
DIDI9
6902
487
DIEB2
6903
488
DIEL3
6904
489
DIFE5
6905
839
DIHI4
6906
6919
DIKA2
6907
140
DISA16 6910
491
DISA10 6911
6924
DIOSP 520
1350
DIPO
6921
141
kachiel
DOVI
6927
712
DOSP3 6928
840
DOHE2 6930
6945
DRMU2 6933
713
DRRE6 6934
song of India
song of India
song of India
song of India
DRDO3 6936
DRNI3 6941
842
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Dictyosperma album
Dillenia suffruticosa
Diospyros blancoi
Diospyros discolor
Diospyros ebenum
Diospyros elliptica
Diospyros ferrea
Diospyros hillebrandii
Diospyros kaki
Diospyros samoensis
Diospyros sandwicensis
Diospyros spp.
Discocalyx ponapensis
Dodonaea viscosa
Dolichandrone spathacea
Dovyalis hebecarpa
Dracaena multiflora
Dracaena reflexa
Drypetes dolichocarpa
Drypetes nitida
NRCS
CYME12
CYNI7
CYNI7
CYPO11
CYPO11
CYATH
CYATH
CYTR11
CYCI3
CYCI3
CYCI3
CYCI3
CYRE11
CYCAS
CYBA7
CYRA8
CYRA8
CYYO
CYYO
CYBE3
CYGI3
CYPU13
CYRA3
CYRTA
DARE6
DATU
DEFA
DELA4
DENI
DEPA9
DELIS
DEUN2
DERE
250
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
pg.
Scientific
Drypetes spp.
Drypetes vitiensis
Dubautia arborea
Dubautia demissifolia
Dubautia fallax
Dubautia knudsenii
Dubautia microcephala
Dubautia montana
Dubautia plantaginea
Dubautia reticulata
Dubautia spp.
Duranta erecta
Durio zibethinus
Dypsis lutescens
Dysoxylum huntii
Dysoxylum maota
Dysoxylum samoense
Dysoxylum spp.
Elaeis guineensis
Elaeocarpus bifidus
Elaeocarpus carolinensis
Elaeocarpus floridanus
Elaeocarpus graeffei
Elaeocarpus grandis
Elaeocarpus joga
Elaeocarpus kerstingianus
Elaeocarpus kusanoi
Elaeocarpus kusanoi
Elaeocarpus spp.
Elaeocarpus tonganus
Elaeocarpus ulianus
Elattostachys falcata
Elattostachys falcata
Elattostachys falcata
Eleocharis dulcis
Endiandra elaeocarpa
Enterolobium cyclocarpum
Eriobotrya japonica
Eriobotrya spp.
Erythrina fusca
Erythrina sandwicensis
Erythrina spp.
Erythrina subumbrans
Erythrina variegata
Erythrina variegata
Erythrina variegata
Erythrina variegata
Erythrina variegata
Erythrospermum
acuminatissimum
Eucalyptus botryoides
Eucalyptus bridgesiana
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Eucalyptus cinerea
Eucalyptus cladocalyx
Eucalyptus cornuta
Eucalyptus crebra
Eucalyptus deanei
Eucalyptus deglupta
Eucalyptus deglupta
Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus gomphocephala
NRCS
DRYPE
DRVI5
DUAR
DUDE
DUFA2
DUKN
DUMI
DUMO2
DUPL
DURE2
DUBAU
DUER
DUZI
DYLU
DYHU2
DYMA
DYSA
DYSOX
ELGU
ELBI
ELCA20
ELFL6
ELGR
ELGR6
ELJO
ELKE
ELKU
ELKU
ELAEO
ELTO4
ELUL
ALSA12
ELFA3
ELFA3
ELDU3
ENEL
ENCY
ERJA3
ERIOB
ERFU2
ERSA11
ERYTH
ERSU15
ERVAO
ERVAO
ERVAO
ERVAO
ERVAO
ERAC10
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
6942
1360
6943
493
6947
6963
6944
6944
6945
6945
6948
6964
6952
6968
6946
6946
6953
6969
6957
6973
6958
6958
6961
6979
6965
494
durian
6966
13
6968
496
6969
497
6970
498
6971
1370
6973
843
6975
6993
6976
844
syatak
6977
501
6978
502
6979
503
6980
142
6981
845
6982
846
maratte
6982
846
opop
6983
1380
6984
705
6985
504
6072
406
6990
505
6990
6072
6992
506
6994
507
6996
6996
earpod
6998
329
6999
6999
7008
508
pahr
7012
7031
7013
1390
7014
509
7016
510
coral tree
7016
510
pahr
7016
510
parepein
7016
510
7016
510
7017
511
EUBO2
EUBR2
EUCA2
EUCI80
EUCL
EUCO3
EUCR
EUDE
EUDE2
EUDE2
EUGL
EUGO
7025
7026
512
7028
7030
7031
7032
7033
7034
7034
511
7038
7046
7047
61
7048
7050
7051
7052
7053
339
339
213
7057
Kosrae
Yap
Chuuk
durian
areca palm
durian
areca palm
durian
areca palm
earpod
earpod
earpod
coral tree
coral tree
coral tree
rainbow gum
rainbow gum
Mindanao gum Mindanao gum
raar
paar
251
pg.
NRCS
EUGO2
EUGR12
EUHE12
EUMA4
EUMI
EUPA
EUPI
EURA4
EURE2
EURO2
EURU2
EUSA17
EUSA
EUSI2
EUCAL
EUTE
EUVI
EUAQ
EUCA16
EUJA4
EUJA4
EUKO
EUMA5
EUMA5
EUMA5
EUNI2
EUPA3
EUPA28
EURE7
EURE7
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
7039
7058
513
7041
7059
7044
7062
7045
7063
7046
7064
7047
340
7048
7066
7049
7067
514
341
7051
7068
7052
7069
7053
342
7054
343
510
7055
7056
7072
7057
7073
7059
848
7065
849
7078
144
murop
7078
144
7079
7098
7082
145
apel
7082
145
7082
145
7086
850
7087
851
7088
214
7091
512
7091
512
Eugenia spp.
Eugenia suzukii
Eugenia thompsonii
Eugenia uniflora
Euodia hortensis
Euodia nitida
Euodia palawensis
Euodia ponapensis
Euodia spp.
Euodia trichantha
Euphorbia haeleeleana
Euphorbia neriifolia
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Euphorbia spp.
Euphorbia tirucalli
Euphoria longana
Eurya sandwicensis
Eurya spp.
Excoecaria agallocha
Exocarpos gaudichaudii
Exocarpos spp.
Exorrhiza ponapensis
Fagraea berteroana
Fagraea berteroana
Fagraea berteroana
Fagraea berteroana
Fagraea berteroana
Fagraea berteroana
Fagraea berteroana
Fagraea ksid
Fagraea spp.
EUGEN
EUSU9
EUTH4
EUUN2
EUHO5
EUNI8
EUPA29
EUPO15
EUODI
EUTR13
EUHA2
EUNE4
EUPU9
EUPHO
EUTI
EULO7
EUSA6
EURYA
EXAG
EXGA
EXOCA
EXPO2
FABE
FABE
FABE
FABE
FABE
FABE
FABE
FAKS
FAGRA
7096
7101
7102
7104
7123
7124
7125
7126
7127
7128
7110
7112
7114
7115
7116
7117
7119
7120
7129
7131
7132
7133
7141
7141
7141
7141
7141
7141
7141
7142
7143
1410
852
147
513
854
855
856
857
1420
858
7131
15
7135
7115
7136
514
7141
7120
515
7154
7132
859
516
516
516
516
516
516
516
860
1430
longan
Kosrae
Yap
Chuuk
faliap
arfath
faniap
alfanispan
mountain
stopper
longan
longan
longan
ousus
kotop
berteroana
seir
berteroana
berteroana
seewur peengas
peengas
mosor
sour
apet
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Scientific
Eucalyptus goniocalyx
Eucalyptus grandis
Eucalyptus hemiphloia
Eucalyptus marginata
Eucalyptus microcorys
Eucalyptus paniculata
Eucalyptus pilularis
Eucalyptus raveretiana
Eucalyptus resinifera
Eucalyptus robusta
Eucalyptus rudis
Eucalyptus salicifolia
Eucalyptus saligna
Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Eucalyptus spp.
Eucalyptus tereticornis
Eucalyptus viminalis
Eugenia aquea
Eugenia caryophyllus
Eugenia javanica
Eugenia javanica
Eugenia koolauensis
Eugenia malaccensis
Eugenia malaccensis
Eugenia malaccensis
Eugenia nitida
Eugenia palauensis
Eugenia palumbis
Eugenia reinwardtiana
Eugenia reinwardtiana
252
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
pg.
Scientific
Falcataria moluccana
Falcataria spp.
Ficus benjamina
Ficus carica
Ficus copiosa
Ficus elastica
Ficus elastica
Ficus godeffroyi
Ficus microcarpa
Ficus microcarpa
Ficus nota
Ficus obliqua
Ficus prolixa
Ficus prolixa
Ficus prolixa
Ficus prolixa
Ficus prolixa
Ficus prolixa
Ficus prolixa
Ficus prolixa
Ficus prolixa
Ficus rubiginosa
Ficus saffordii
Ficus scabra
Ficus spp.
Ficus thonningii
Ficus tinctoria
Ficus tinctoria
Ficus tinctoria
Ficus tinctoria
Ficus tinctoria
Ficus tinctoria
Ficus tinctoria
Ficus tinctoria
Ficus tinctoria
Ficus tinctoria
Ficus tinctoria
Ficus uniauriculata
Ficus virens
Ficus virens
Ficus virens
Ficus virens
Ficus virens
Ficus virens
Finschia chloroxantha
Fitchia speciosa
Flacourtia rukam
Flindersia brayleyana
Flueggea flexuosa
Flueggea neowawraea
Flueggea spp.
Frangula californica
Fraxinus americana
Fraxinus uhdei
Fuchsia boliviana
Fuchsia paniculata
Fuchsia spp.
Funtumia elastica
Garcinia mangostana
Garcinia matsudai
Garcinia myrtifolia
Garcinia ponapensis
NRCS New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
FAMO
7144
7166
FALCA2 7145
7145
FIBE
7150
FICA
7151
149
fig
FICO2 7152
FIEL
7155
150
rapah
FIEL
7155
150
FIGO
7156
517
FIMI2
7160
352
FIMI2
7160
352
FINO3 7162
7182
FIOB3
7163
518
FIPR2
7165
519
aiau
FIPR2
7165
519
banyan
FIPR2
7165
519
FIPR2
7165
519
FIPR2
7165
519
FIPR2
7165
519
FIPR2
7165
519
FIPR2
7165
519
FIPR2
7165
519
FIRU4
7167
16
FISA
7168
861
FISC3
7169
520
FICUS 7171
1440
FITH2
7175
7192
FITI2
7176
521
ahwahn
FITI2
7176
521
nihn
FITI2
7176
521
dyer's fig
FITI2
7176
521
FITI2
7176
521
FITI2
7176
521
FITI2
7176
521
FITI2
7176
521
FITI2
7176
521
FITI2
7176
521
FITI2
7176
521
FIUN
7178
522
FIVI3
7179
215
kilee-ant
FIVI3
7179
215
ayau
FIVI3
7179
215
FIVI3
7179
215
FIVI3
7179
215
FIVI3
7179
215
FICH
7180
863
FISP3
7182
7203
FLRU2 7186
216
FLBR
7188
7208
FLFL4
7191
524
FLNE
7192
7212
FLUEG 7193
7193
FRCA12 7200
7220
FRAM2 541
62
FRUH
7206
7224
FUBO
7207
7226
FUPA2 7208
7227
FUCHS 7209
7209
FUEL
7210
525
GAMA10 7214
526
mangosteen
GAMA8 7215
864
GAMY 7216
527
GAPO4 7217
865
konpuil
Kosrae
fig
Yap
fig
plentiful fig
Chuuk
fig
gak'iynigoma
Chinese banyan Chinese banyan
au
kohnyah
aw
aaw
hulio
ifaluk
aaw
au
kiliau
dyer's fig
srah
shrah
dyer's fig
dyer's fig
guwan
wach'guy
awen
apwinis
mauk
awan
aou
ifaluk
kiliau
yaawo yewan
mangosteen
mangosteen
mangosteen
253
pg.
Heritiera littoralis
Heritiera littoralis
Heritiera littoralis
NRCS New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
GARU3 7219
866
GARCI 7221
1450
GABR
7224
7243
GAMA6 7225
7244
GARE
7226
7245
GARDE 7227
7227
GARDE 7227
7227
GATA
7228
7246
GAFL8 7229
530
GERU3 7233
531
GICE2 7241
532
GLSE2 7245
7243
GLSE2 7245
7243
GLSE2 7245
151
GLSE2 7245
151
GLCU
7247
533
GLMA9 7248
702
kewikid en lohl
GLMA9 7248
702
GLRA4 7249
706
GLOCH 7250
1460
GMEL
7251
869
GMPA 7252
867
GMELI 7253
1470
GNGN 7254
868
GOCA2 7260
870
GOBA
7262
7282
GOHIH2 7264
7283
GRBA
7272
7293
GRRO 7273
358
GREVI 7274
7274
GRCR4 7275
535
GUOF
7279
152
GUMA4 7282
153
GUSP3 7307
536
beach gardenia
GUSP3 7307
536
ihd
GUSP3 7307
536
eet
GUSP3 7307
536
GUSP3 7307
536
GUSP3 7307
536
GUSP3 7307
536
GUSP3 7307
536
GUSP3 7307
536
GURH
7311
538
GUIOA 7312
1480
GUPA
7313
871
GYAM2 7319
539
HACA2 7321
7343
HAFL
7332
540
HAAR4 7334
541
HEDE14 7338
542
HEDYC2 7340
1490
HEFO5 7343
7365
HEHI8 7344
7366
HEDYO2 7345
7345
HETE21 7346
7367
HEPO4 7349
7371
HELIO 7350
7350
HELI9
7359
544
mwuropw en
sed
HELI9
7359
544
marapinset
HELI9
7359
544
HELI9
7359
544
Kosrae
Yap
Chuuk
jasmine grape
kartenia
quick stick
mother of cocoa
quick stick
mother of cocoa
quick stick
mother of cocoa
quick stick
mother of cocoa
quick stick
mother of cocoa
quick stick
mother of cocoa
ngumol
affor
beach gardenia beach gardenia beach gardenia
kienglak
balaaw
blow
mosor
mwoosor
mwewukkay
lum
rung
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Scientific
Garcinia rumiyo
Garcinia spp.
Gardenia brighamii
Gardenia mannii
Gardenia remyi
Gardenia spp.
Gardenia spp.
Gardenia taitensis
Garuga floribunda
Geniostoma rupestre
Gironniera celtidifolia
Gliricidia sepium
Gliricidia sepium
Gliricidia sepium
Gliricidia sepium
Glochidion cuspidatum
Glochidion marianum
Glochidion marianum
Glochidion ramiflorum
Glochidion spp.
Gmelina elliptica
Gmelina palawensis
Gmelina spp.
Gnetum gnemon
Goniothalamus carolinensis
Gossypium barbadense
Gossypium hirsutum
Grevillea banksii
Grevillea robusta
Grevillea spp.
Grewia crenata
Guaiacum officinale
Guamia mariannae
Guettarda speciosa
Guettarda speciosa
Guettarda speciosa
Guettarda speciosa
Guettarda speciosa
Guettarda speciosa
Guettarda speciosa
Guettarda speciosa
Guettarda speciosa
Guioa rhoifolia
Guioa spp.
Gulubia palauensis
Gyrocarpus americanus
Haematoxylum campechianum
Haplolobus floribundus
Harpullia arborea
Hedycarya denticulata
Hedycarya spp.
Hedyotis fosbergii
Hedyotis hillebrandii
Hedyotis spp.
Hedyotis terminalis
Heliocarpus popayanensis
Heliocarpus spp.
Heritiera littoralis
254
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
pg.
Scientific
Heritiera littoralis
Heritiera littoralis
Heritiera littoralis
Heritiera littoralis
Heritiera littoralis
Heritiera longipetiolata
Heritiera spp.
Hernandia labyrinthica
Hernandia moerenhoutiana
Hernandia nymphaeifolia
Hernandia nymphaeifolia
Hernandia nymphaeifolia
Hernandia nymphaeifolia
Hernandia nymphaeifolia
Hernandia nymphaeifolia
Hernandia nymphaeifolia
Hernandia nymphaeifolia
Hernandia nymphaeifolia
Hernandia nymphaeifolia
Hernandia ovigera
Hernandia sonora
Hernandia sonora
Hernandia sonora
Hernandia sonora
Hernandia sonora
Hernandia sonora
Hernandia sonora
Hernandia sonora
Hernandia sonora
Hernandia spp.
Hesperomannia arborescens
Hesperomannia arbuscula
Hesperomannia lydgatei
Hesperomannia spp.
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Heteromeles spp.
Heterospathe elata
Hevea brasiliensis
Hibiscadelphus bombycinus
Hibiscadelphus crucibracteatus
Hibiscadelphus distans
Hibiscadelphus giffardianus
Hibiscadelphus hualalaiensis
Hibiscadelphus puakuahiwi
Hibiscadelphus spp.
Hibiscadelphus wilderianus
Hibiscadelphus woodii
Hibiscus arnottianus
Hibiscus brackenridgei
Hibiscus calyphyllus
Hibiscus clayi
Hibiscus elatus
Hibiscus kokio
Hibiscus macrophyllus
Hibiscus mutabilis
Hibiscus spp.
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
NRCS New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
HELI9
7359
544
HELI9
7359
544
HELI9
7359
544
HELI9
7359
544
HELI9
7359
544
HELO12 7360
154
HERIT2 7362
1500
HELA27 7368
HEMO13 7363
546
HENY
7364
547
lantern tree
HENY
7364
547
pingaping
HENY
7364
547
HENY
7364
547
HENY
7364
547
HENY
7364
547
HENY
7364
547
HENY
7364
547
HENY
7364
547
HENY
7364
547
HEOV4 7365
155
HESO
7366
156
ahkaran
HESO
7366
156
pingapin
HESO
7366
156
HESO
7366
156
HESO
7366
156
HESO
7366
156
HESO
7366
156
HESO
7366
156
HESO
7366
156
HERNA 7367
1510
HEAR9 7370
7394
HEAR10 7371
7395
HELY
7372
7396
HESPE8 7373
7373
HEAR5 7374
7398
HETER5 7376
7376
HEEL9 7377
157
HEBR8 7381
361
HIBO2 7384
7408
HICR
7385
7409
HIDI
7386
7410
HIGI
7387
7411
HIHU
7388
7412
HIPU2 7389
7406
HIBIS
7390
7390
HIWI
7391
7413
HIWO
7392
7414
HIAR
7393
7417
HIBR
7397
7421
HICA6 7401
7425
HICL
7402
7426
HIEL
7403
7403
HIKO
7404
7428
HIMA5 7407
7431
HIMU3 7408
7432
HIBIS2 7411
7411
HITI
7412
548
sea hibiscus
HITI
7412
548
kalau
HITI
7412
548
hau
HITI
7412
548
keleu
HITI
7412
548
HITI
7412
548
Kosrae
rum
Yap
Chuuk
choboch
cheepwech
zwobott
zwobolt
lantern tree
lantern tree
lantern tree
pihngpihng
gachal
hochol
gochol
koral
orang
achorong
ekurang
pung pung
gachal
gochol
koral
agran
akurang
achorong
guag bbuag
sea hibiscus
sea hibiscus
lo
hulifui
sea hibiscus
255
pg.
Scientific
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus waimeae
Homalanthus acuminatus
Homalanthus nutans
Homalanthus spp.
Homalium whitmeeanum
Horsfieldia amklaal
Horsfieldia novoguineensis
Horsfieldia nunu
Horsfieldia palauensis
Horsfieldia spp.
Hylocereus spp.
Hylocereus undatus
Hymenaea courbaril
Hymenaea courbaril
Hymenaea courbaril
Hypericum canariense
Ilex anomala
Ilex aquifolium
Ilex paraguariensis
Ilex spp.
Inga edulis
Inocarpus fagifer
Kosrae
gaal
gilifa
kilifu
gilivo
Yap
Chuuk
kilife
sinife
sinifo
sapwo
NUNU
West Indian
locust
Brazilian cherry
stinkingtoe
West Indian
locust
Brazilian cherry
stinkingtoe
West Indian
locust
Brazilian cherry
stinkingtoe
ice cream bean ice cream bean ice cream bean
Tahitian
Tahitian
Tahitian
chestnut
chestnut
chestnut
kihrak
buoy
bloy
anilla
kurrak
ipil-ipil
ifil
ipil-ipil
ipil-ipil
dort
thort
sip
kuren
nityanmis
guest tree
guest tree
monou
aunenipuin
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Inocarpus fagifer
Inocarpus fagifer
Inocarpus fagifer
Inocarpus fagifer
Inocarpus fagifer
Inocarpus fagifer
Inocarpus fagifer
Inocarpus fagifer
Intsia bijuga
Intsia bijuga
Intsia bijuga
Intsia bijuga
Intsia bijuga
Intsia bijuga
Intsia bijuga
Intsia bijuga
Intsia bijuga
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Jacaranda spp.
Jatropha curcas
Jatropha spp.
Kayea pacifica
Kleinhovia hospita
Kleinhovia hospita
Kleinhovia hospita
Kleinhovia hospita
Kokia cookei
Kokia drynarioides
Kokia kauaiensis
Kokia lanceolata
NRCS New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
HITI
7412
548
HITI
7412
548
HITI
7412
548
HITI
7412
548
HITI
7412
548
HITI
7412
548
HITI
7412
548
HITI
7412
548
HIWA
7413
7436
HOAC4 8008
595
HONU3 8009
596
HOMAL6 8010
1680
HOWH 7424
549
HOAM2 7427
872
HONO2 7428
873
HONU2 7429
970
HOPA10 7430
874
HORSF2 7431
1520
HYLOC 7440
7440
HYUN3 7441
7464
HYCO
7442
West Indian
locust
HYCO
7442
Brazilian cherry
HYCO
7442
stinkingtoe
HYCA11 7448
7472
ILAN
7453
7477
ILAQ80 7454
7478
ILPA3
7460
7483
ILEX
7464
7464
INED
7472
ice cream bean
INFA3
7475
550
Tahitian
chestnut
INFA3
7475
550
mwuropw
INFA3
7475
550
ihi
INFA3
7475
550
marap
INFA3
7475
550
INFA3
7475
550
INFA3
7475
550
INFA3
7475
550
INFA3
7475
550
INBI
7477
551
choyo
INBI
7477
551
show
INBI
7477
551
ipil-ipil
INBI
7477
551
INBI
7477
551
INBI
7477
551
INBI
7477
551
INBI
7477
551
INBI
7477
551
JAMI
7482
18
JACAR 7483
7483
JACU2 7491
7514
JATRO 7494
7494
KAPA4 7497
875
KLHO
7506
703
kalau-n-ant
KLHO
7506
703
KLHO
7506
703
KLHO
7506
703
KOCO2 7509
7529
KODR
7510
7530
KOKA
7511
7531
KOLA2 7512
7532
256
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
pg.
Scientific
Kokia spp.
Kunzea ericoides
Kunzea spp.
Labordia fagraeoidea
Labordia hedyosmifolia
Labordia hirtella
Labordia kaalae
Labordia lydgatei
Labordia spp.
Labordia tinifolia
Labordia triflora
Labordia waiolani
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Lansium domesticum
Latania loddigesii
Leptospermum morrisonii
Leptospermum petersonii
Leptospermum polygalifolim
Leptospermum scoparium
Leptospermum spp.
Leucaena insularum
Leucaena leucocephala
Leucaena leucocephala
Leucaena leucocephala
Leucaena leucocephala
Leucaena leucocephala
Leucaena spp.
Ligustrum sinense
Ligustrum spp.
Litchi chinensis
Litsea samoensis
Litsea spp.
Livistona chinensis
Lophostemon confertus
Lucuma nervosa
Lumnitzera littorea
Lumnitzera littorea
Lumnitzera littorea
Lumnitzera littorea
Lumnitzera littorea
Lumnitzera littorea
Lumnitzera littorea
Lumnitzera littorea
Macadamia integrifolia
Macadamia spp.
Macadamia tetraphylla
Macaranga carolinensis
Macaranga carolinensis
Macaranga carolinensis
Macaranga carolinensis
Macaranga carolinensis
Macaranga carolinensis
Macaranga carolinensis
Macaranga carolinensis
Macaranga carolinensis
Macaranga carolinensis
Macaranga grayana
Macaranga harveyana
Macaranga mappa
Macaranga spp.
Macaranga stipulosa
Macaranga tanarius
NRCS New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
KOKIA 7513
7513
KUER
7516
7537
KUNZE 7517
7517
LAFA2 7518
7539
LAHE2 7519
7540
LAHI5
7520
7541
LAKA
7521
7542
LALY2 7522
7543
LABOR 7523
7523
LATI2
7524
7544
LATR4 7528
7548
LAWA3 7529
7549
LASP
7533
554
LADO2 7539
555
LALO
7543
158
LEMO20 7558
7579
LEPE23 7559
7580
LEPO22 7560
7581
LESC2 7561
7582
LEPTO4 7562
7562
LEIN31 7564
159
LELE10 7565
556
tangantangan
LELE10 7565
556
dangandangan
LELE10 7565
556
LELE10 7565
556
LELE10 7565
556
LEUCA 7566
1530
LISI
7575
7598
LIGUS2 7576
7576
LICH4
7583
558
lychee
LISA8
7586
560
LITSE
7587
1540
LICH3
7588
160
LOCO9 7595
7620
LUNE4 7598
561
LULI8
7602
562
black mangrove
LULI8
7602
562
weingal
LULI8
7602
562
LULI8
7602
562
LULI8
7602
562
LULI8
7602
562
LULI8
7602
562
LULI8
7602
562
MAIN8 7614
161
macadamia
MACAD 7616
1550
MATE16 7617
563
MACA25 7618
876
apwid
MACA25 7618
876
MACA25 7618
876
MACA25 7618
876
MACA25 7618
876
MACA25 7618
876
MACA25 7618
876
MACA25 7618
876
MACA25 7618
876
MACA25 7618
876
MAGR 7619
564
MAHA9 7620
565
MAMA28 7621
7646
MACAR 7623
1560
MAST7 7625
568
MATA3 7626
19
Kosrae
Yap
tangantan
Chuuk
tangantangan
rohbohtin
tuhngantuhngan
ganitnityuwan
lychee
lychee
lychee
black mangrove black mangrove black mangrove
ci
oi
yiiy
wei
macadamia
macadamia
wei
achoro
weey
macadamia
lo lacp
bith
biid
bangbeng
bidi
aput
tup
tupwpwunuwén
kúrúwén
257
pg.
NRCS
MATH3
MAPA6
MAPH4
MALLO
MATI4
MAGL12
MAOD2
MAOD2
MAOD2
MAOD2
MAOD2
MAMME
MAIN3
MAIN3
MAIN3
MAIN3
MAIN3
MAIN3
MAIN3
MAMI3
MAOD
MANGI
MAGL5
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
7627
162
7638
877
7639
7663
7641
1570
7642
878
7653
570
7654
163
luas
7654
163
7654
163
7654
163
7654
163
7655
1580
885
569
mango
885
569
kangit
885
569
kehngid
885
569
885
569
885
569
885
569
7657
879
kanit
7658
164
7659
1590
7660
165
MANIH 7661
MADI14 7664
MAHO5 7666
MANIL 7671
MAUD
7672
MAZA
7674
MACO 7679
MAFR11 7680
MAPA28 715
MATH4 7700
MECA21 7704
MESA11 7705
MEDUS2 7706
MEQU 992
MELAL 7709
MEMU10 7710
MECA9 7712
884
575
1610
885
7709
167
7734
Melastoma candidum
MECA9 7712
7734
Melastoma sanguineum
MESA3
7713
7735
Melastoma sanguineum
Melia azedarach
Melia azedarach
Melia azedarach
Melia spp.
Melicope anisata
Melicope balloui
Melicope barbigera
Melicope christophersenii
Melicope cinerea
Melicope clusiifolia
Melicope cruciata
Melicope elliptica
Melicope haleakalae
Melicope haupuensis
Melicope hawaiensis
MESA3
MEAZ
MEAZ
MEAZ
MELIA
MEAN3
MEBA2
MEBA3
MECH2
MECI6
MECL
MECR5
MEEL2
MEHA7
MEHA3
MEHA4
7713
993
993
993
7716
7719
7720
7721
7722
7723
7724
7725
7726
7727
7728
7729
7735
993
993
993
7716
7740
7741
7742
7743
7744
7745
7746
7747
7748
7749
7750
7661
571
880
1600
882
166
935
883
715
Kosrae
Yap
Chuuk
lifos
lubodal
lifaus
nifaus
mango
mango
mango
kangit
macngko
mangueira
mahnka
mahnko,
kohle
Indian
rhododendron
Malabar
melastome
fox-tongued
melastoma
red melastome
lelah
Indian
rhododendron
Malabar
melastome
fox-tongued
melastoma
red melastome
Indian
rhododendron
Malabar
melastome
fox-tongued
melastoma
red melastome
indian lilac
prais
Indian
rhododendron
Malabar
melastome
fox-tongued
melastoma
red melastome
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Scientific
Macaranga thompsonii
Mallotus palauensis
Mallotus philippensis
Mallotus spp.
Mallotus tiliifolius
Mammea glauca
Mammea odorata
Mammea odorata
Mammea odorata
Mammea odorata
Mammea odorata
Mammea spp.
Mangifera indica
Mangifera indica
Mangifera indica
Mangifera indica
Mangifera indica
Mangifera indica
Mangifera indica
Mangifera minor
Mangifera odorata
Mangifera spp.
Manihot carthaginensis subsp.
Glaziovii
Manihot spp.
Manilkara dissecta
Manilkara hoshinoi
Manilkara spp.
Manilkara udoido
Manilkara zapota
Maranthes corymbosa
Marattia fraxinea
Maytenus palauica
Maytenus thompsonii
Medusanthera carolinensis
Medusanthera samoensis
Medusanthera spp.
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Melaleuca spp.
Melanolepis multiglandulosa
Melastoma candidum
258
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
pg.
Scientific
Melicope hiiakae
Melicope hosakae
Melicope kaalaensis
Melicope knudsenii
Melicope latifolia
Melicope macropus
Melicope makahae
Melicope molokaiensis
Melicope mucronulata
Melicope oahuensis
Melicope obovata
Melicope orbicularis
Melicope ovalis
Melicope ovata
Melicope pallida
Melicope paniculata
Melicope peduncularis
Melicope pseudoanisata
Melicope puberula
Melicope quadrangularis
Melicope radiata
Melicope rotundifolia
Melicope saint-johnii
Melicope sandwicensis
Melicope spp.
Melicope volcanica
Melicope waialealae
Melicope wawraeana
Melicope zahlbruckneri
Melicytus samoensis
Melochia aristata
Melochia spp.
Melochia umbellata
Melochia villosissima var
compacta
Melochia villosissima var
villosissima
Melochia villosissima var
villosissima
Melochia villosissima var
villosissima
Merrilliodendron megacarpum
Meryta macrophylla
Meryta senfftiana
Meryta spp.
Metrosideros collina
Metrosideros macropus
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros rugosa
Metrosideros spp.
Metrosideros tremuloides
Metrosideros waialealae
Metroxylon amicarum
Metroxylon amicarum
NRCS
MEHI6
MEHO2
MEKA2
MEKN
MERE8
MEMA6
MEMA7
MEMO6
MEMU4
MEOA
MEOB4
MEOR4
MEOV
MEOV2
MEPA6
MEPA7
MEPE9
MEPS
MEPU4
MEQU3
MERA2
MERO3
MESA4
MESA5
MELIC3
MEVO
MEWA2
MEWA4
MEZA
MESA9
MEAR16
MELOC
MEUM3
MEVIC4
New NIMSOld NIMS
7730
7751
7731
7752
7732
7753
7733
7754
7750
577
7734
7755
7735
7756
7736
7757
7737
7758
7738
7759
7739
7760
7740
7761
7741
7762
7742
7763
7743
7764
7744
7765
7745
7766
7746
7767
7747
7768
7748
7769
7749
7770
7751
7772
7752
7773
7753
7774
7754
7754
7755
7775
7756
7776
7757
7777
7758
7778
7759
578
7766
580
7767
7767
7769
7793
7770
7770
Pohnpei
Kosrae
Yap
Chuuk
MEVIV
7771
7771
bede
bede
MEVIV
7771
7771
kethoal
kethoal
MEVIV
7771
7771
tup
tup
MEME12 7774
MEMA16 7776
MESE11 7777
MERYT 7778
MEPOP2 7781
MEMA4 7782
MEPO5 7783
MEPO5 7783
MEPO5 7783
MEPO5 7783
MEPO5 7783
MEPO5 7783
MEPO5 7783
MEPO5 7783
MEPO5 7783
MERU2 7792
METRO 7793
METR5 7794
MEWA 7795
MEAM4 7798
MEAM4 7798
168
581
886
1620
582
7806
7807
7784
7785
7786
7787
7788
7789
7790
7791
7816
7793
7817
7818
169
169
faniok
faniok
faniok
faniok
ivory nut palm
oahs
ivory nut palm
ivory nut palm
ivory nut palm
259
pg.
NRCS New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
MEAM4 7798
169
MEAM4 7798
169
MEAM4 7798
169
MESA7 7799
887
sago palm
METRO2 7800
1630
MICH4 7801
583
MICA20 7805
7831
MIMI23 7824
584
MIPI9
7831
585
MIEL4
7835
170
MOHI
7841
7870
MONTA 7842
7842
MOCE2 7845
7874
MOFA
7846
7875
MOREL2 7848
7848
MOCI3 7849
586
Indian mulberry
MOCI3 7849
586
weipwul
MOCI3 7849
586
nonu
MOCI3 7849
586
nen
MOCI3 7849
586
MOCI3 7849
586
MOCI3 7849
586
MOCI3 7849
586
MOCI3 7849
586
MOCI3 7849
586
MOCI3 7849
586
MOCI3 7849
586
MOLA12 7850
888
MOPE2 7851
889
MORIN 7852
1640
MOTR
7853
7880
MOOL 7855
171
malunggay
MOAL
681
172
MURA3 7865
7892
MUCA4 7867
173
MUNTI 7868
7868
MUKO 7870
MUCO8 7873
890
MUNA
7874
891
tama
MUPA3 7872
7872
MUSA
7875
892
tihus
MUSA2 7876
1650
MUTE6 7877
893
utisel
MUTI
7878
894
tikap
MUTR2 7879
895
MUFR3 7880
896
MURA5 7881
588
MUSSA 7882
1660
MYSA
7883
7910
MYOPO 7884
7884
MYRCI 7892
7892
MYCA9 7894
jaboticaba
MYRU3 7899
174
MYRIC 7900
7900
MYHY2 7902
590
MYIN3 7903
897
karara
MYIN4 7906
7901
MYIN4 7906
589
MYRIS 7904
1670
MYAL4 7910
7938
MYDE2 7913
7940
MYEM 7914
7941
Kosrae
sago palm
Yap
sago palm
Chuuk
abe
rupung
hibun
sago palm
Indian mulberry Indian mulberry Indian mulberry
nen
i
ee
mangalwag
lol
arin
alin
nopurnen
nopwur
malunggay
malunggay
malunggay
wir
jaboticaba
jaboticaba
jaboticaba
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Scientific
Metroxylon amicarum
Metroxylon amicarum
Metroxylon amicarum
Metroxylon sagu
Metroxylon spp.
Michelia champaca
Miconia calvescens
Micromelum minutum
Millettia pinnata
Mimusops elengi
Montanoa hibiscifolia
Montanoa spp.
Morella cerifera
Morella faya
Morella spp.
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda latibractea
Morinda pedunculata
Morinda spp.
Morinda trimera
Moringa oleifera
Morus alba
Munroidendron racemosum
Muntingia calabura
Muntingia spp.
Murraya koenigii
Musa coccinea
Musa nana
Musa paradisiaca
Musa sapientum
Musa spp.
Musa textilis
Musa tikap
Musa troglodytarum
Mussaenda frondosa
Mussaenda raiateensis
Mussaenda spp.
Myoporum sandwicense
Myoporum spp.
Myrcia spp.
Myrciaria cauliflora
Myrica rubra
Myrica spp.
Myristica hypargyraea
Myristica insularis
Myristica inutilis
Myristica inutilis
Myristica spp.
Myrsine alyxifolia
Myrsine degeneri
Myrsine emarginata
260
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
pg.
Scientific
Myrsine fernseei
Myrsine fosbergii
Myrsine helleri
Myrsine kauaiensis
Myrsine knudsenii
Myrsine lanaiensis
Myrsine lessertiana
Myrsine mezii
Myrsine petiolata
Myrsine pukooensis
Myrsine sandwicensis
Myrsine spp.
Myrsine wawraea
Neisosperma oppositifolia
Neonauclea forsteri
Nephelium lappaceum
Nephelium ramboutan-ake
Neraudia melastomifolia
Nesoluma polynesicum
Nestegis sandwicensis
Nestegis spp.
Neuburgia celebica
Nicotiana glauca
Nicotiana spp.
Nothocestrum breviflorum
Nothocestrum latifolium
Nothocestrum longifolium
Nothocestrum peltatum
Nothocestrum spp.
Nototrichium humile
Nototrichium sandwicense
Nypa fruticans
Nypa fruticans
Nypa fruticans
Nypa fruticans
Nypa fruticans
Nypa fruticans
Nypa fruticans
Nypa fruticans
Nypa fruticans
Nypa fruticans
Ochna spp.
Ochna thomasiana
Ochroma pyramidale
Ochrosia compta
Ochrosia haleakalae
Ochrosia kauaiensis
Ochrosia kilaueaensis
Ochrosia mariannensis
Ochrosia oppositifolia
Ochrosia oppositifolia
Ochrosia oppositifolia
Ochrosia oppositifolia
Ochrosia oppositifolia
Ochrosia spp.
Olea europaea
Olea spp.
Oleandra neriiformis
Ophiorrhiza palauensis
Opuntia cochenillifera
Opuntia ficus-indica
NRCS New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
MYFE
7915
7942
MYFO
7916
7943
MYHE3 7918
7945
MYKA
7919
7946
MYKN
7920
7947
MYLA3 7921
7948
MYLE2 7922
7949
MYME2 7923
7950
MYPE3 7924
7951
MYPU2 7925
7952
MYSA2 7926
7953
MYRSI 7927
7927
MYWA 7928
7954
NEOP
7942
591
NEFO2 7948
592
NELA7 7952
593
rambutan
NERA3 7953
pulasan
NEME5 7954
7983
NEPO
7958
NESA2 7960
7989
NESTE 7961
7961
NECE
7962
898
NIGL
7964
7993
NICOT 7965
7965
NOBR2 7966
7995
NOLA
7967
7996
NOLO
7968
7997
NOPE
7969
7998
NOTHO3 7970
7970
NOHU
7971
8001
NOSA
7972
8002
NYFR2 7974
899
parem
NYFR2 7974
899
NYFR2 7974
899
NYFR2 7974
899
NYFR2 7974
899
NYFR2 7974
899
NYFR2 7974
899
NYFR2 7974
899
NYFR2 7974
899
NYFR2 7974
899
OCHNA 7977
7977
OCTH
7978
8007
OCPY
7980
900
OCCO 7982
8012
OCHA
7983
8013
OCKA
7984
8014
OCKI
7985
8015
OCMA2 7987
NEOP
7942
591
kitee
NEOP
7942
591
kacshpar
NEOP
7942
591
NEOP
7942
591
NEOP
7942
591
OCHRO 7986
7986
2
OLEU
8004
8037
OLEA
8007
8007
OLNE
8000
OPPA4 8011
OPCO4 8013
8046
OPFI
8014
8047
Kosrae
rambutan
pulasan
Yap
rambutan
pulasan
Chuuk
rambutan
pulasan
fahsuc
ayeng
aying
ayung
eng
aian
kua
kia
kio
kitee
uma
umo
mo
uma
261
pg.
NRCS
OPMO5
OPUNT
ORCA12
OSOL
OSPA
OSMOX
OSTR
PAAQ2
Palaquium karrak
Palaquium stehlinii
Pandanus aimiriikensis
Pandanus cominsii
Pandanus cominsii
Pandanus compressus
Pandanus cylindricus
Pandanus cylindricus
Pandanus dilatatus
Pandanus divergens
Pandanus dubius
Pandanus dubius
Pandanus dubius
Pandanus dubius
Pandanus dubius
Pandanus dubius
Pandanus dubius
Pandanus duriocarpus
Pandanus enchabiensis
Pandanus fischerianus
Pandanus fragrans
Pandanus fragrans
Pandanus hosinoi
Pandanus jaluitensis
Pandanus kanehirae
Pandanus korrensis
Pandanus lakatwa
Pandanus laticanaliculatus
Pandanus macrocephalus
Pandanus macrojeanneretia
Pandanus menne
Pandanus obliquus
Pandanus odontoides
Pandanus palawensis
Pandanus patina
Pandanus peliliuensis
Pandanus ponapensis
Pandanus ponapensis
Pandanus ponapensis
Pandanus pulposus
Pandanus pulposus
Pandanus rectangulatus
Pandanus reineckei
Pandanus rotundatus
Pandanus spp.
Pandanus tectorius
Pandanus tectorius
Pandanus tectorius
Pandanus tectorius
Pandanus tectorius
Pandanus tectorius
Pandanus tectorius
Pandanus tectorius
PAKA
PAST24
PAAI
PACO51
PACO51
PACO3
PACY10
PACY10
PADI2
PADI29
PADU3
PADU3
PADU3
PADU3
PADU3
PADU3
PADU3
PADU4
PAEN
PAFI
PAFR7
PAFR7
PAHO6
PAJA3
PAKA2
PAKO2
PALA3
PALA4
PAMA3
PAMA32
PAME18
PAOB7
PAOD2
PAPA38
PAPA39
PAPE
PAPO2
PAPO2
PAPO2
PAPU18
PAPU18
PARE2
PARE19
PARO2
PANDA
PATE2
PATE2
PATE2
PATE2
PATE2
PATE2
PATE2
PATE2
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
8015
8048
8018
8018
8019
901
8022
716
8023
717
8024
1690
718
718
8036
902
Malabar
chestnut
8074
8074
8044
597
8054
903
8055
905
matal
8055
905
8056
906
paho
8057
907
silaue
8057
907
8058
908
kienpel
8059
909
8060
175
screw pine
8060
175
pakoa
8060
175
kiparenai
8060
175
kienpel
8060
175
8060
175
8060
175
8061
910
8062
911
8063
912
hara
8064
176
pakua
8064
176
8065
913
nenketak
8066
914
pacheren
8067
915
8068
916
8069
917
8070
918
8071
919
intekul, pasyure
8072
920
8073
921
8092
922
8075
923
8076
924
8077
925
peet
8078
926
8079
927
alwan
8079
927
kipal
8079
927
taip
8080
928
deipw
8080
928
jomineia
8081
929
8082
598
8083
930
magojokojok
8084
1700
8085
692
screwpine
8085
692
deipw
8085
692
kipar
8085
692
8085
692
8085
692
8085
692
8085
692
Kosrae
Malabar
chestnut
Yap
Malabar
chestnut
Chuuk
Malabar
chestnut
nifaach
sinnau
screw pine
screw pine
screw pine
poghu
meu yok
poghu
poghu
poak
pogo
screwpine
screwpine
screwpine
deipw
mweng
me ale
choi
fach
far
fach
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Scientific
Opuntia monacantha
Opuntia spp.
Ormosia calavensis
Osmoxylon oliveri
Osmoxylon pachyphyllum
Osmoxylon spp.
Osmoxylon truncatum
Pachira aquatica
262
pg.
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
Scientific
Pandanus tectorius
Pandanus tolotomensis
Pandanus trukensis
Pandanus utilis
Pandanus variegatus
Pangium edule
Pangium edule
Parinari insularum
Parinari laurina
Parinari laurina
Parinari laurina
Parinari spp.
Parkia korom
Parkia parvifoliola
Parkinsonia aculeata
Parkinsonia spp.
Paulownia tomentosa
Peltophorum pterocarpum
Pemphis acidula
Pemphis acidula
Pemphis acidula
Pericopsis mooniana
Perrottetia sandwicensis
Persea americana
Persea spp.
Phaleria nisidai
Phoenix canariensis
Phoenix dactylifera
Phoenix spp.
Phoenix sylvestris
Photinia davidiana
Phyllanthus acidus
Phyllanthus distichus
Pimenta dioica
Pimenta racemosa
Pimenta spp.
Pinanga insignis
Pinus caribaea
Pinus patula
Pinus pinaster
Pinus spp.
Pipturus albidus
Pipturus argenteus
Pipturus argenteus
Pipturus argenteus
Pipturus argenteus
Pipturus argenteus
Pipturus argenteus
Pipturus argenteus
Pipturus argenteus
Pipturus spp.
Piscidia piscipula
Piscidia spp.
Pisonia brunoniana
Pisonia grandis
Pisonia grandis
Pisonia grandis
Pisonia grandis
Pisonia grandis
Pisonia sandwicensis
Pisonia spp.
NRCS New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
PATE2 8085
692
PATO6 8086
931
kiparenwel
PATR
8087
932
PAUT
8088
933
lajaperik
PAVA4 8090
934
PAED4 8091
178
durien
PAED4 8091
178
PAIN20 8103
601
PALA5 8104
936
ais
PALA5 8104
936
PALA5 8104
936
PARIN 8105
1710
PAKO5 8107
8144
PAPA2 8108
937
PAAC3 8111
8149
PARKI2 8112
8112
PATO2 712
PEPT3 8121
382
PEAC6 8123
602
ngi
PEAC6 8123
602
PEAC6 8123
602
PEMO13 8129
709
PESA3 8131
8169
PEAM3 7211
603
apokado,
avocado
PERSE 720
8137
PHNI11 8146
PHCA13 8151
20
PHDA4 8152
179
PHOEN2 8153
1720
PHSY3 8154
180
PHDA5 8155
8190
PHAC3 8157
181
PHDI10 8159
8194
PIDI2
8175
8210
PIRAG 8178
183
PIMEN 8180
1730
PIIN5
8181
938
PICA18 8183
8219
PIPA13 8187
8223
PIPI6
8188
8224
PINUS 100
8189
PIAL2
8205
8243
PIAR8
8206
605
ti warenga
PIAR8
8206
605
ormuh
PIAR8
8206
605
PIAR8
8206
605
PIAR8
8206
605
PIAR8
8206
605
PIAR8
8206
605
PIAR8
8206
605
PIPTU 8207
8207
PIPI3
887
64
PISCI
8210
8210
PIBR3
8212
8249
PIGR6 8213
606
puka
PIGR6 8213
606
muk
PIGR6 8213
606
PIGR6 8213
606
PIGR6 8213
606
PISA5
8214
8251
PISON 8215
1740
Kosrae
Yap
op
Chuuk
rowal
ais
adidi
gritin
hangi
chekis
avocado
avocado
avocado
alamang
aroma
guruwel
aroma
alko
halkoh
tupwpwunuwen
adaburrunigakiy
moek
mwaak
263
pg.
NRCS New NIMSOld NIMS
PIUM2 8217
607
Pisonia wagneriana
Pithecellobium dulce
Pittosporum argentifolium
Pittosporum confertiflorum
Pittosporum flocculosum
Pittosporum gayanum
Pittosporum glabrum
Pittosporum halophilum
Pittosporum hawaiiense
Pittosporum hosmeri
Pittosporum kauaiense
Pittosporum monae
Pittosporum napaliense
Pittosporum pentandrum
Pittosporum spp.
Pittosporum terminalioides
Pittosporum undulatum
Pittosporum viridiflorum
Planchonella garberi
Planchonella grayana
Planchonella linggensis
Planchonella obovata
Planchonella samoensis
Planchonella spp.
Planchonella torricellensis
Platydesma remyi
Platydesma spathulata
Platydesma spp.
Pleomele aurea
Pleomele auwahiensis
Pleomele fernaldii
Pleomele forbesii
Pleomele halapepe
Pleomele hawaiiensis
Pleomele spp.
Plumeria obtusa
Plumeria rubra
Plumeria rubra
Plumeria rubra
Plumeria rubra
Plumeria rubra
Plumeria rubra
Plumeria rubra
Plumeria spp.
Polyscias grandifolia
Polyscias guilfoylei
Polyscias guilfoylei
Polyscias guilfoylei
Polyscias macgillivrayi
Polyscias nodosa
Polyscias samoensis
Polyscias scutellaria
Polyscias spp.
Pometia pinnata
Ponapea hosinoi
Ponapea ledermanniana
Ponapea spp.
Pongamia pinnata
Pouteria caimito
Pouteria calcarea
PIWA2
PIDU
PIAR4
PICO4
PIFL4
PIGA2
PIGL4
PIHA3
PIHA4
PIHO
PIKA3
PIMO4
PINA
PIPE8
PITTO
PITE5
PIUN2
PIVI5
PLGA2
PLGR11
PLLI6
PLOB5
PLSA9
PLANC
PLTO2
PLRE4
PLSP3
PLATY
PLAU2
PLAU5
PLFE
PLFO2
PLHA3
PLHA4
PLEOM
PLOBO
PLRU2
PLRU2
PLRU2
PLRU2
PLRU2
PLRU2
PLRU2
PLUME
POGR28
POGU
POGU
POGU
POMA
PONO10
POSA27
POSC10
POLYS4
POPI12
POHO
POLE21
PONAP
POPI4
POCA43
POCA6
8218
8220
8226
8227
8228
8229
8230
8231
8232
8233
8234
8224
8235
8236
8238
8239
8240
8241
8242
8243
8244
8303
8246
8247
8248
8250
8251
8252
8257
8258
8259
8260
8261
8262
8263
8269
8271
8271
8271
8271
8271
8271
8271
8272
8283
8284
8284
8284
8285
8286
8287
8288
8289
8290
8292
8293
8294
8295
8297
8298
8254
385
8265
8266
8267
8268
8269
8270
8271
8272
8273
8224
8274
8275
1750
8277
8278
8279
610
611
612
188
614
1760
615
8291
8292
8252
8298
8299
8300
8301
8302
8303
8263
184
185
185
185
185
185
185
185
1770
701
Pohnpei
Kosrae
Yap
umbrella
catchbirdtree
Chuuk
laha
plumeria
pomeria
haiakai
plumeria
plumeria
plumeria
for
sawur
soulu
seur
panax
panax
panax
panax
geranium aralia geranium aralia geranium aralia geranium aralia
yibung
939
619
21
1780
620
940
941
1790
186
621
942
kattai
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Scientific
Pisonia umbellifera
264
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
pg.
Scientific
Pouteria campechiana
Pouteria sandwicensis
Pouteria sapota
Pouteria spp.
Premna obtusifolia
Premna obtusifolia
Premna obtusifolia
Premna obtusifolia
Premna obtusifolia
Premna obtusifolia
Premna obtusifolia
Premna obtusifolia
Premna obtusifolia
Premna obtusifolia
Premna obtusifolia
Premna pubescens
Premna serratifolia
Premna serratifolia
Premna serratifolia
Premna serratifolia
Premna spp.
Pritchardia affinis
Pritchardia arecina
Pritchardia beccariana
Pritchardia forbesiana
Pritchardia hardyi
Pritchardia hillebrandii
Pritchardia kaalae
Pritchardia lanaiensis
Pritchardia lanigera
Pritchardia limahuliensis
Pritchardia lowreyana
Pritchardia martii
Pritchardia minor
Pritchardia munroi
Pritchardia pacifica
Pritchardia perlmanii
Pritchardia remota
Pritchardia schattaueri
Pritchardia spp.
Pritchardia viscosa
Pritchardia waialealeana
Procris pedunculata
Prosopis juliflora
Prosopis pallida
Prosopis spp.
Prunus persica
Psidium cattleianum
Psidium guajava
Psidium guajava
Psidium guajava
Psidium guajava
Psidium guajava
Psidium guajava
Psychotria carolinensis
Psychotria fauriei
Psychotria grandiflora
Psychotria greenwelliae
Psychotria hathewayi
Psychotria hawaiiensis
Psychotria hexandra
NRCS
POCA23
POSA11
POSA13
POUTE
PROB
PROB
PROB
PROB
PROB
PROB
PROB
PROB
PROB
PROB
PROB
PRPU5
PRSE6
PRSE6
PRSE6
PRSE6
PREMN
PRAF
PRAR2
PRBE
PRFO
PRHA2
PRHI
PRKA
PRLA3
PRLA4
PRLI2
PRLO2
PRMA5
PRMI3
PRMU3
PRPA11
PRPE7
PRRE
PRSC
PRITC
PRVI2
PRWA
PRPE6
PRJU
PRPA4
PROSO
PRPE3
PSCA
PSGU
PSGU
PSGU
PSGU
PSGU
PSGU
PSCA18
PSFA
PSGR
PSGR3
PSHA2
PSHA3
PSHE2
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
8299
187
8304
8341
8305
189
8306
1800
8307
190
varovaro
8307
190
sobuk
8307
190
orr
8307
190
8307
190
8307
190
8307
190
8307
190
8307
190
8307
190
8307
190
8308
943
8309
622
topwuk
8309
622
8309
622
8309
622
8310
1810
8315
8352
8316
8353
8317
8354
8318
8318
8319
8319
8320
8357
8321
8358
8322
8322
8323
8359
8324
8360
8325
8361
8326
8362
8327
8363
8328
8364
8329
623
8330
8366
8331
8367
8336
8372
8337
8337
8338
8338
8339
8374
8341
8341
8343
8382
8344
8383
755
8345
764
191
8355
8393
8356
624
guava
8356
624
guahva
8356
624
kuahpa
8356
624
8356
624
8356
624
8368
8365
8402
8366
8403
8369
8406
8370
8407
8373
8410
8377
8414
Kosrae
fienkack
false elder
Yap
false elder
yar
arr
aro yar
Chuuk
false elder
umukau
nior
lior
fienkack
guava
ar
wumwukaw
niyoor
umukau
guava
guava
kuhfahfah
abas
kuafa
chimei
265
pg.
Scientific
Psychotria hexandra ssp.
oahuensis
Psychotria hobdyi
Psychotria insularum
Psychotria kaduana
Psychotria mariana
NRCS New NIMSOld NIMS
PSHEO 8382
8419
8386
8387
8388
8390
8423
626
8425
192
8392
8393
8398
8399
8400
8401
6381
8402
8404
8405
8406
8407
8412
8415
8416
8418
800
8424
8430
8432
8434
8435
8431
8436
8440
8442
8443
8456
8458
8458
8458
8458
8458
8460
989
8462
8462
8462
8462
8462
8463
8464
8465
8429
8430
971
193
1820
8437
447
627
8445
8446
8406
194
973
22
945
1830
800
8464
628
946
8475
8435
947
629
8483
1840
631
195
195
195
195
195
720
632
196
196
196
196
196
1850
633
8465
8466
8467
8468
8469
8469
8472
8473
8474
8480
8491
8490
8505
8507
8468
634
634
8512
8473
948
635
949
197
Kosrae
Yap
Chuuk
aplokating
alahee
alahee
alahee
alahee
Macarthur palm Macarthur palm Macarthur palm Macarthur palm
aak
akapa
suhkasrihk
malil
chiaan iimw
akelel
kahrahk
chia
roway
chia
chiaan uumw
rose myrtle
rose myrtle
rose myrtle
rose myrtle
sumac
sumac
sumac
sumac
galad
kinisom
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
PSHO
PSIN10
PSKA
PSYMA
R
Psychotria mariniana
PSMA6
Psychotria mauiensis
PSMA7
Psychotria rhombocarpa
PSRH2
Psychotria rotensis
PSRO2
Psychotria spp.
PSYCH
Psychotria wawrae
PSWA2
Psydrax merrillii
CAME35
Psydrax odorata
PSOD
Pteralyxia kauaiensis
PTKA
Pteralyxia macrocarpa
PTMA
Pteralyxia spp.
PTERA
Pterocarpus indicus
PTIN2
Ptychococcus ledermannianus PTLE3
Ptychosperma macarthuri
PTMA8
Ptychosperma palauense
PTPA
Ptychosperma spp.
PTYCH4
Quercus spp.
QUERC
Quercus suber
QUSU5
Rapanea myricifolia
RAMY
Rauvolfia insularis
RAIN8
Rauvolfia sandwicensis
RASA3
Rauvolfia spp.
RAUVO
Rauvolfia vomitoria
RAVO
Ravenala madagascariensis
RAMA7
Reynoldsia lanutoensis
RELA
Reynoldsia sandwicensis
RESA
Reynoldsia spp.
REYNO
Rheedia edulis
RHED4
Rhizophora apiculata
RHAP2
Rhizophora apiculata
RHAP2
Rhizophora apiculata
RHAP2
Rhizophora apiculata
RHAP2
Rhizophora apiculata
RHAP2
Rhizophora lamarckii
RHLA12
Rhizophora mangle
RHMA2
Rhizophora mucronata
RHMU
Rhizophora mucronata
RHMU
Rhizophora mucronata
RHMU
Rhizophora mucronata
RHMU
Rhizophora mucronata
RHMU
Rhizophora spp.
RHIZO
Rhizophora stylosa
RHST8
Rhodomyrtus spp.
RHODO
2
Rhodomyrtus tomentosa
RHTO10
Rhus sandwicensis
RHSA2
Rhus spp.
RHUS
Rhus taitensis
RHTA
Rhus taitensis
RHTA
Ricinus communis
RICO3
Ricinus spp.
RICIN
Rinorea carolinensis
RICA16
Rollinia deliciosa
RODE5
Roystonea oleracea
ROOL
Roystonea regia
ROEL
Pohnpei
266
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
pg.
Scientific
Samadera indica
Samanea spp.
Sambucus nigra
Sambucus spp.
Sandoricum koetjape
Santalum album
Santalum ellipticum
Santalum freycinetianum
Santalum haleakalae
Santalum paniculatum
Santalum salicifolium
Santalum spp.
Sapindus oahuense
Sapindus saponaria
Sapindus spp.
Sapindus vitiensis
Sapium indicum
Sarcopygme pacifica
Scaevola cerasifolia
Scaevola chamissoniana
Scaevola gaudichaudiana
Scaevola procera
Scaevola spp.
Scaevola taccada
Scaevola taccada
Scaevola taccada
Scaevola taccada
Scaevola taccada
Scaevola taccada
Scaevola taccada
Scaevola taccada
Scaevola taccada
Scaevola taccada
Scaevola taccada
Scaevola taccada
Scaevola taccada
Schaefferia spp.
Schefflera actinophylla
Schefflera samoensis
Schinus molle
Schinus terebinthifolius
Schinus terebinthifolius
Schleinitzia fosbergii
Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea
Securinega flexuosa
Semecarpus kraemeri
Semecarpus kraemeri
Semecarpus venenosa
Senna alata
Senna alata
Senna alata
Senna alata
Senna alata
Senna alata
Senna alata
Senna gaudichaudii
Senna multijuga
Senna pendula
Senna septemtrionalis
Senna siamea
Senna siamea
Senna spp.
NRCS
SAIN13
SAMAN
SANIC4
SAMBU
SAKO4
SAAL16
SAEL2
SAFR4
SAHA3
SAPA7
SASA8
SANTA
SAOA3
SASA4
SAPIN
SAVI17
SAIN2
SAPA35
SCCE3
SCCH3
SCGA2
SCPR
SCAEV
SCTA
SCTA
SCTA
SCTA
SCTA
SCTA
SCTA
SCTA
SCTA
SCTA
SCTA
SCTA
SCTA
SCHAE
SCAC2
SCSA10
SCMO
SCTE
SCTE
SCFO2
SCHY5
SEFL9
SEKR3
SEKR3
SEVE4
SEAL4
SEAL4
SEAL4
SEAL4
SEAL4
SEAL4
SEAL4
SEGA2
SEMU5
SEPE4
SESE13
SESI3
SESI3
SENNA
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
Kosrae
8503
950
8506
8506
8509
8547
8510
8510
8515
637
8518
sandalwood
sandalwood
8516
8556
8517
8557
8521
8561
8522
8562
8525
8554
8526
8526
8528
8568
8529
8569
8531
8531
8532
639
8534
951
8544
640
8548
8548
8549
8588
8550
8589
8551
8590
8552
8552
8560
641
remek
8560
641
kusrohsr
8560
641
8560
641
8560
641
8560
641
8560
641
8560
641
8560
641
8560
641
8560
641
8560
641
8560
641
8555
8555
888
198
8559
642
8561
8601
8563
224
8563
8564
7564
8577
952
8583
644
8585
8585
8586
953
8588
8628
tuhken kilinwai
8588
8628
truk-en-kili-n-wai
8588
8628
8588
8628
8588
8628
8588
8628
8588
8628
8590
8630
8591
8631
8592
8632
8595
8635
8596
6420
8596
6420
8598
8598
Yap
sandalwood
Chuuk
sandalwood
nut
noth
thoth
luth
lath
natu
remag
lat
not
nnét
neet
poison tree
panew
geking sepan
flay n sabouw
arakak
salai
yarakaak
Pheasant wood
Siamese cassia
267
pg.
NRCS
SESU10
SESU4
SEKA2
SENE9
SEGR5
SESE8
SESBA
SHIN
SIFA
SIDA
SOAM
SOMA3
SOLAN
SOTO4
SOAL10
SOAL10
SOAL10
SOAL10
SOAL10
SOAL10
SOAL10
SOAL10
SOCH
SOPHO
SOTO3
SOTO3
SOTO3
SOAM2
SPCA2
SPATH
SPSA7
SPDU3
SPMO
SPPI4
SPOND
STAM10
STFA5
STPA20
STAN9
STPE3
STREB
SUMA2
SWMA
Swietenia mahagoni
SWMA2
Swietenia mahagoni
Swietenia spp.
Symplocos racemosa
Syncarpia glomulifera
Syncarpia spp.
Synsepalum dulcificum
Syzygium aqueum
Syzygium brevifolium
Syzygium carolinense
Syzygium clusiifolium
Syzygium cumini
Syzygium cumini
Syzygium dealatum
Syzygium inophylloides
Syzygium jambos
Syzygium malaccense
SWMA2
SWIET
SYRA6
SYGL
SYNCA
SYDU
SYAQ
SYBR3
SYCA4
SYCL
SYCU
SYCU
SYDE3
SYIN2
SYJA
SYMA2
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
8599
8638
8600
8639
8601
954
ukall
8603
199
8605
647
8606
8647
8607
8607
8608
8608
8609
23
8610
8610
8628
648
8631
8671
8635
8635
8636
8673
8639
200
kwat
8639
200
kotoh
8639
200
koatoa
8639
200
8639
200
8639
200
8639
200
8639
200
8641
8680
8642
8642
8643
649
hakapini
8643
649
rakau haiko
8643
649
ti rakauhaiko
8660
8644
650
8645
8645
8646
651
8649
652
8650
955
8656
956
8653
1860
8655
957
8665
653
8667
958
8669
654
8670
201
8671
8671
8676
24
8679
655
broad leaf
mahogany
940
959
West Indies
mahogany
940
959
8678
1870
8687
722
8689
8729
8690
8690
8691
656
8694
8695
658
8696
659
kehnpap
8697
660
896
143
896
65
8699
661
8700
662
8701
663
8702
25
apel
Kosrae
Yap
Chuuk
fuliohfohl
abruk
abrur
sales
saras
maras
mon
broad leaf
mahogany
West Indies
mahogany
moakumi
broad leaf
mahogany
West Indies
mahogany
broad leaf
mahogany
kehnpap
kehnpap
kehnpap
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
Scientific
Senna sulfurea
Senna surattensis
Serianthes kanehirae
Serianthes nelsonii
Sesbania grandiflora
Sesbania sesban
Sesbania spp.
Shirakiopsis indica
Sida fallax
Sida spp.
Solanum americanum
Solanum mauritianum
Solanum spp.
Solanum torvum
Sonneratia alba
Sonneratia alba
Sonneratia alba
Sonneratia alba
Sonneratia alba
Sonneratia alba
Sonneratia alba
Sonneratia alba
Sophora chrysophylla
Sophora spp.
Sophora tomentosa
Sophora tomentosa
Sophora tomentosa
Soulamea amara
Spathodea campanulata
Spathodea spp.
Spiraeanthemum samoense
Spondias dulcis
Spondias mombin
Spondias pinnata
Spondias spp.
Stemonurus ammui
Sterculia fanaiho
Sterculia palauensis
Streblus anthropophagorum
Streblus pendulinus
Streblus spp.
Suriana maritima
Swietenia macrophylla
268
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
pg.
Scientific
Syzygium malaccense
Syzygium malaccense
Syzygium malaccense
Syzygium malaccense
Syzygium malaccense
Syzygium richii
Syzygium samarangense
Syzygium samoense
Syzygium sandwicense
Syzygium spp.
Syzygium stelechanthum
Syzygium stelechanthum
Syzygium stelechanthum
Tabebuia heterophylla
Tabebuia pallida
Tabebuia rosea
Tabebuia spp.
Tabernaemontana aurantiaca
Tabernaemontana pandacaqui
Tabernaemontana rotensis
Tamarindus indica
Tarenna sambucina
Tecoma castanifolia
Tecoma stans
Tectona grandis
Tectona grandis
Tectona grandis
Tectona spp.
Terminalia carolinensis
Terminalia carolinensis
Terminalia catappa
Terminalia catappa
Terminalia catappa
Terminalia catappa
Terminalia catappa
Terminalia catappa
Terminalia catappa
Terminalia catappa
Terminalia catappa
Terminalia catappa
Terminalia crassipes
Terminalia edulis
Terminalia kaernbachii
Terminalia litoralis
Terminalia litoralis
Terminalia myriocarpa
Terminalia richii
Terminalia samoensis
NRCS
SYMA2
SYMA2
SYMA2
SYMA2
SYMA2
SYRI3
SYSA3
SYSA6
SYSA
SYZYG
SYST3
SYST3
SYST3
TAHE
TAPA10
TARO
TABEB
TAAU3
TAPA13
TARO3
TAIN2
TASA2
TECA9
TEST
TEGR
TEGR
TEGR
TECTO
TECA16
TECA16
TECA
TECA
TECA
TECA
TECA
TECA
TECA
TECA
TECA
TECA
TECR3
TEED
TEKA4
TELI7
TELI7
TEMY
TERI3
TESA2
Terminalia samoensis
Terminalia samoensis
Terminalia samoensis
Terminalia samoensis
Terminalia samoensis
Terminalia samoensis
Terminalia samoensis
Terminalia spp.
Tetraplasandra flynnii
Tetraplasandra gymnocarpa
Tetraplasandra hawaiensis
Tetraplasandra kavaiensis
Tetraplasandra oahuensis
TESA2
TESA2
TESA2
TESA2
TESA2
TESA2
TESA2
TERMI
TEFL5
TEGY
TEHA2
TEKA3
TEOA
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
8702
25
apel en Pohnpei
8702
25
8702
25
8702
25
8702
25
mountain apple
8703
664
8704
665
8705
666
8706
8745
8708
8708
7099
146
kirekinwel
7099
146
kahkarak
7099
146
8713
8714
202
8716
8718
8488
8719
960
8722
668
8723
210
897
203
tamarind
8737
669
8741
8782
8743
961
8744
962
teak
8744
962
tuhkehn wai
8744
962
8745
8745
8749
963
kehma
8749
963
8750
670
tropical almond
8750
670
dipwoapw
8750
670
kekapin
8750
670
8750
670
8750
670
8750
670
8750
670
8750
670
8750
670
8751
964
8752
965
8755
966
8753
8753
8756
8797
8758
673
8759
674
Samoan tropical
almond
8759
674
pua rakau
8759
674
ken
8759
674
win
8759
674
8759
674
8759
674
8759
674
8748
1880
8770
8813
8771
8814
8772
8815
8773
8816
8774
8817
Kosrae
Yap
Chuuk
acpuhl
arfath
faariyap
mountain apple mountain apple mountain apple
attieu
tamarind
tamarind
tamarind
teak
teak
teak
tik
Ka
tropical almond tropical almond tropical almond
sarf
srifaf
srihfacf
kel
gil
as
asas
strand tree
sin
Samoan tropical Samoan tropical Samoan tropical
almond
almond
almond
kil
kin
kon
sin
269
pg.
Scientific
Tetraplasandra spp.
8776
8777
8779
8784
8784
8787
8818
8819
8823
675
675
676
Thespesia populnea
Thespesia populnea
Thespesia populnea
Thespesia populnea
Thespesia populnea
Thespesia populnea
Thespesia spp.
Thevetia peruviana
Tibouchina spp.
Tibouchina urvilleana
Timonius corymbosus
Timonius mollis
Timonius spp.
Timonius subauritus
Timonius timon
Toona ciliata
Toona spp.
Touchardia latifolia
Touchardia spp.
Tournefortia argentea
THPO3
THPO3
THPO3
THPO3
THPO3
THPO3
THESP
THPE3
TIBOU
TIUR
TICO7
TIMO4
TIMON
TISU3
TITI
TOCI
TOONA
TOLA
TOUCH
TOAR2
8787
8787
8787
8787
8787
8787
8788
8789
8804
8805
8806
8807
8808
8809
8810
8812
8811
8822
8823
8824
676
676
676
676
676
676
8788
8834
8804
8846
723
724
1890
726
727
8851
8815
8862
8823
678
Tournefortia argentea
Tournefortia argentea
Tournefortia argentea
Tournefortia argentea
Tournefortia argentea
Tournefortia argentea
Tournefortia argentea
Tournefortia argentea
Tournefortia argentea
Tournefortia argentea
Tournefortia argentea
Tournefortia argentea
Tournefortia spp.
Tree conifer
TOAR2
TOAR2
TOAR2
TOAR2
TOAR2
TOAR2
TOAR2
TOAR2
TOAR2
TOAR2
TOAR2
TOAR2
TOURN
2TE
8824
8824
8824
8824
8824
8824
8824
8824
8824
8824
8824
8824
8826
299
678
678
678
678
678
678
678
678
678
678
678
678
8826
299
Tree hardwood
2TB
998
998
Tree unknown
2TREE
999
999
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
999
999
999
999
999
999
999
999
999
999
999
999
999
999
9000
9001
9002
9003
9004
9005
9006
9007
9008
9009
9010
9011
9012
9013
Pohnpei
cacao
cocoa
Pacific
rosewood
pone
miro
Kosrae
cacao
cocoa
Pacific
rosewood
Yap
cacao
cocoa
Pacific
rosewood
Chuuk
cacao
cocoa
Pacific
rosewood
panu
pakeena
bangbeng
pene
beach
heliotrope
titin
sisin
amunusut
beach
heliotrope
beach
heliotrope
beach
heliotrope
srahl
sruhsruh
sasran
chen
chel
amoloset
amonoset
chen
neet
unknown dead
conifer
unknown dead
hardwood
unknown live
tree
unknown dead
conifer
unknown dead
hardwood
unknown live
tree
unknown dead
conifer
unknown dead
hardwood
unknown live
tree
unknown dead
conifer
unknown dead
hardwood
unknown live
tree
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
New NIMSOld NIMS
8775
8775
Tetraplasandra waialealae
Tetraplasandra waimeae
Tetrazygia bicolor
Theobroma cacao
Theobroma cacao
Thespesia populnea
NRCS
TETRA1
1
TEWA
TEWA3
TEBI
THCA
THCA
THPO3
270
Section B.5: FSM TREE SPECIES LIST BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
pg.
Scientific
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Tree unknown
Trema cannabina
Trema orientalis
Trema spp.
Triadica sebifera
Trichospermum ikutai
Trichospermum ledermannii
Trichospermum richii
Triphasia trifolia
Tristiropsis obtusangula
Ulmus pumila
Urera glabra
Urera kaalae
Urera spp.
Vernicia montana
Vernicia spp.
Vitex cofassus
Vitex cofassus
Vitex parviflora
Vitex spp.
Vitex trifolia
NRCS
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
2TREE
TRCA33
TROR
TREMA
TRSE6
TRIK
TRLE8
TRRI9
TRTR7
TROB7
ULPU
URGL
URKA
URERA
VEMO3
VERNI
VICO17
VICO17
VIPA6
VITEX
VITR7
Vitex trifolia
Vitex trifolia
Vitex trifolia
Wedelia biflora
Weinmannia affinis
Wikstroemia bicornuta
Wikstroemia furcata
Wikstroemia monticola
Wikstroemia oahuensis
Wikstroemia oahuensis
Wikstroemia phillyreifolia
Wikstroemia pulcherrima
Wikstroemia sandwicensis
Wikstroemia skottsbergiana
Wikstroemia spp.
Wikstroemia villosa
Ximenia americana
Xylocarpus granatum
Xylocarpus granatum
Xylocarpus granatum
Xylocarpus granatum
Xylocarpus granatum
Xylocarpus granatum
Xylocarpus granatum
Xylocarpus moluccensis
Xylocarpus moluccensis
Xylocarpus moluccensis
Xylocarpus moluccensis
Xylocarpus spp.
Xylosma crenata
VITR7
VITR7
VITR7
WEBI
WEAF
WIBI
WIFU
WIMO
WIOA
WIOA
WIPH2
WIPU
WISA
WISK
WIKST
WIVI
XIAM
XYGR
XYGR
XYGR
XYGR
XYGR
XYGR
XYGR
XYMO2
XYMO2
XYMO2
XYMO2
XYLOC2
XYCR
New NIMSOld NIMS
Pohnpei
999
9014
999
9020
999
9030
999
9999
999
9015
8827
679
8831
204
8832
1900
994
8837
967
8838
968
8839
680
8842
123
8846
205
974
8856
8897
8857
8898
8858
8858
8869
8909
8870
8870
8872
969
8872
8911
8874
206
8875
1910
8876
8914
simpleleaf
chastetree
8876
8914
kasik
8876
8914
8876
8914
8884
683
8886
684
8889
8928
8890
8929
8891
8930
8892
8931
8892
8893
8895
8934
8896
8935
8897
8936
8898
8937
8899
8899
8900
8938
8901
207
8903
685
brok
8903
685
pwulok
8903
685
ploek brok
8903
685
8903
685
8903
685
8903
685
puzzle nut
8904
686
pwulok
8904
686
8904
686
8904
686
8905
1920
8907
8947
Kosrae
simpleleaf
chastetree
Yap
simpleleaf
chastetree
Chuuk
simpleleaf
chastetree
gillieu
mengit
tuhi
yamgur
puzzle nut
puzzle nut
punopun
puzzle nut
tuhi
abrur
punopun
271
pg.
Scientific
Xylosma hawaiiensis
Xylosma nelsonii
Xylosma samoensis
Xylosma spp.
Zanthoxylum dipetalum
Zanthoxylum hawaiiense
Zanthoxylum kauaense
Zanthoxylum oahuense
Zanthoxylum spp.
Ziziphus mauritiana
NRCS
XYHA
XYNE2
XYSA
XYLOS
ZADI
ZAHA
ZAKA
ZAOA
ZANTH
ZIMA
New NIMSOld NIMS
8908
8948
8909
208
8911
688
8915
8915
8925
8967
8929
8971
8930
8972
8933
8975
8936
8936
8939
209
Pohnpei
Kosrae
Yap
Chuuk
Appendix B: TREE SPECIES LIST
272
:
pg.
273
pg.
APPENDIX C TREE CODING GUIDE
Previous Measurement
Present Measurement
PREVIOUS PRESENT RECONCILE STANDING CAUSE OF
TREE
TREE
DEAD
DEATH
STATUS STATUS
SAMPLE KIND 1 or 3
Live 1.0+DBH
Standing dead 1.0+ DBH
1
2
Null - Office
inserts code
1
Core
optional
SAMPLE KIND 2(Remeasurement)
Live 5.0+ DBH
Live 1.0-4.9 DBH on
microplot
Live 5.0+ DBH
Live 5.0+ DBH Note: this
Live 1.0-4.9 DBH on
microplot
Live 5.0+ DBH
Live 1.0-4.9 DBH on
microplot
Live but shrank < 5.0 and
on microplot. Note: this live
sapling should be
referenced with a new
distance and azimuth from
the microplot center.
Live but land no longer
qualifies as forest
Standing dead 5.0+ DBH
Down dead 5.0+
Live 1.0+
Live 1.0+ DBH
Live 5.0+ DBH
Live 1.0-4.9 DBH on
microplot
Live 1.0+ DBH
Dead 5 inch +
Live 1.0+ DBH
Live 1.0+ DBH
Dead 5.0+ DBH
Dead 5.0+ DBH
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
0
0 or 1
10-80
10-80
10-80
1
2
0
30 or 50-55
1
1
2
2
0
0 or 1
80
10-80
2
2
0 or 1
1
3
80
1
3
80
2
2
2
2
live tally tree should be
referenced with a new
distance and azimuth from the
subplot center.
Dead 5.0+ DBH (standing or
down). Note: if standing, this
dead tally tree should be
referenced with a new
distance and azimuth from the
subplot center.
Cruiser unable to locate
tree due to a weather
geologic event (such as
landslide) or fire event &
assume tree is down dead
or you can see tree and it
is dead and off the plot
Cut and left in the woods
Dead (standing or down)
and land no longer
qualifies as forest (land
clearing or conversion to
nonforest land use)
Dead and land no longer
qualifies as forest (land
clearing or conversion to
nonforest land use)
Tree removed (cut and
hauled away)
Gone (cut and removed)
and land no longer
qualifies as forest
Dead standing 5.0 DBH
Dead down 5.0+ DBH
1
0
Appendix C: TREE CODING GUIDE
Live 1.0+ DBH
Live 1.0+ DBH
1
1
274
pg.
Previous Measurement
Dead 5.0+ DBH
Dead 5.0+ DBH
Dead 5.0+ DBH
Dead 5.0+ DBH
PREVIOUS PRESENT RECONCILE STANDING CAUSE OF
TREE
TREE
DEAD
DEATH
STATUS STATUS
Cruiser is unable to locate
2
2
0
tree due to a weather
geologic (such as
landslide) or fire event &
assume it is down dead or
you can see tree and it is
dead and off the plot
Tree removed (cut and
2
3
hauled away)
Tree shrank <5.0 but ≥ 1.0
2
2
0
(e.g. bark loss) and is
standing dead, located on
subplot (not located on
microplot)
Tree shrank <5.0 but ≥ 1.0
(e.g. bark loss) and is
standing dead, located on
microplot. Note: this dead
sapling should be referenced
with a new distance and
azimuth from the microplot
center
2
2
1
Live 5.0+ DBH
Tree shrank <5.0 and live,
NOT on microplot
1
0
Live 5.0+ DBH
Tree shrank <5.0 but ≥ 1.0
(e.g., bark loss) and is
standing dead, located on
subplot (not located on
microplot)
Tree shrank <5.0 but ≥ 1.0
(e.g. bark loss) and is
standing dead, located on
microplot. Note: this dead
sapling should be referenced
with a new distance and
azimuth from the microplot
center
1
2
0
10-80
1
2
1
10-80
Tree shrank <1.0 and live
Tree shrank <1.0 and dead
Live 1.0-4.9 DBH,
shouldn’t have been
tallied—beyond 6.8—
cruiser error
Live 5.0+ DBH, shouldn’t
have been tallied –beyond
24.0–cruiser error
No longer a tally species
Tree moved off plot/
microplot due to a
geologic (i.e., slight earth
movement) or weather
event (i.e., hurricane) and
you can still see it (live
before, live now)
Nonsampled area now
No longer a tally species
1
1
1
0
2
0
5
0
10-80
1
0
7
1
1
0
0
8
6
1
2
0
0
9
8
Live 5.0+ DBH
Live 1.0-4.9 DBH
Live 1.0-4.9 DBH
Live 1.0-4.9 DBH
Live 5.0+ DBH
Live 1.0+ DBH
Live 1.0+ DBH
Live 1.0+ DBH
Dead 5.0+ DBH
:
Present Measurement
5
7
275
pg.
Previous Measurement
Dead 5.0 DBH
Dead 5 inch +
Missed live
< 5.0 liveDBH
< 1.0 liveDBH
< 1.0 liveDBH
< 1.0 liveDBH
Nonsampled area before
Nonsampled area before
and tree is <1.0”
Nonforest before
Missed dead
Missed live
< 5.0 live DBH
< 5.0 live DBH
Nonsampled area before
Nonforest before
Live 5.0+ DBH
Reference only (Witness
only)
Live 1.0 inch +
No Status
PREVIOUS PRESENT RECONCILE STANDING CAUSE OF
TREE
TREE
DEAD
DEATH
STATUS STATUS
Tree moved off plot due to
2
0
6
a geologic (i.e., small earth
movement) or weather
event (i.e., hurricane) and
you can still see the tree
Nonsampled area now
2
0
9
Live 1.0+ DBH
1
3
5.0+ DBH live (not on the
1
1
microplot)
1.0-4.9 DBH live (on the
1
1
microplot)
Standing dead 1.0-4.9 on
2
1
1
10-80
microplot DBH
5.0+ DBH live (on the
1
2
microplot) (through growth)
Live 1 inch DBH
1
3
Live 1.0”+
1
1
Forest now, live 1 inch+
DBH
Dead 1.0+ DBH
Dead 1.0+ DBH
5.0+ DBH dead (standing,
not on the microplot)
5.0+ DBH dead (standing
or down, on the microplot)
Standing Dead 1.0 + DBH
Forest now, Standing
Dead 1.0 + DBH
Dead <5.0 inch DBH
Tree is no longer used for
any reason
Tree diameter was
erroneously measured on
a swell or damage, and
now the nail must be
moved to the correct
location, and tree is not big
enough to qualify as tally at
the new location
Tree diameter was
erroneously measured on
a swell or damage, and
now the nail must be
moved to the correct
location (If the tree is now
large enough to be tallied a
new tree line should be
created and reconciled as
ingrowth)
Tree moved onto plot due
to a geologic (i.e., small
earth movement) or
weather event (i.e.,
hurricane)
-
1
1
-
2
2
2
4
3
1
1
2
-
2
2
1
9
2
0
1
0
7
-
1
1
-
1 or 2
1
1
1
0 or 1
10-80
10-80
0 or 1
10-80
3 or 4
1
10-80
10-80
0
10-80
Appendix C: TREE CODING GUIDE
Live 1.0 inch +
Present Measurement
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:
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277
pg.
APPENDIX D DAMAGE CODES
SECTION D.1 DAMAGE CODES
The REGION column means that only the region(s) listed are allowed to collect the specific code, and must
do so when the damage is present and meets or exceeds the required threshold.
CODE Common Name
0
No Damage
10000 General Insects
Scientific Name
10016 coconut rhinoceros beetle
Oryctes rhinoceros
11000 Bark Beetles
12000 Defoliators
14000 Sucking Insects
14073 Asian cycad scale
Aulacaspis yasumatsui
15000 Boring Insects
19000 General Diseases
Root/Butt Diseases
Ganoderma rot of hardwoods
flame tree root disease
Cankers
nonrust canker
22500 Stem Decay
23000 Parasitic/Epiphytic Plants
Ganoderma lucidum
Phellinus noxious
unknown
REGION
ALL
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage ≥ ALL
20% of the roots or boles with > 20% of the
circumference affected; damage > 20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with > 20% of the circumference
affected; >20% of the branches affected;
damage ≥ 20% of the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage ≥ PNW
20% of the roots or boles with > 20% of the
circumference affected; damage > 20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with > 20% of the circumference
affected; >20% of the branches affected;
damage ≥ 20% of the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
Any evidence of a successful attack
ALL
(successful attacks generally exhibit boring
dust, many pitch tubes and/or fading crowns)
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage ≥ ALL
20% of the foliage with ≥ 50% of the leaf/
needle affected
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage ≥ ALL
20% of the foliage with ≥ 50% of the leaf/
needle affected
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage ≥ PNW
20% of the foliage with ≥ 50% of the leaf/
needle affected
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage ALL
>20% of the roots, stems, or branches
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage > ALL
20% of the roots or boles with > 20% of the
circumference affected; damage > 20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with > 20% of the circumference
affected; > 20% of the branches affected;
damage > 20% of the foliage with > 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
Any occurrence
ALL
Any occurrence
PNW
Any occurrence
PNW
Any occurrence
All
Damage ≥20% of bole circumference (in a
PNW
running 3-foot section) at point of occurrence
Any visual evidence
All
Dwarf mistletoes with Hawksworth rating of ALL
≥3; true mistletoes or vines covering ≥ 50% of
crown
Vines covering ≥50% of crown
PNW; NRS
True mistletoe covering ≥50% of crown
IW; PNW
Damage ≥ 20 dieback of crown area
ALL
23003 vine damage
vine damage
23020 true mistletoe (other)
24000 Decline Complexes/Dieback/
Wilts
24006 coconut cadang-cadang viroid Cocadviroid coconut cadang- Damage ≥ 20% dieback of crown area
PNW
cadang viroid
24010 joga decline
joga decline
Damage ≥ 20% dieback of crown area
PNW
25000 Foliage diseases
Damage ≥20% of the foliage with ≥50% of the ALL
leaf/needle affected
Appendix D: DAMAGE CODES
21000
21008
21016
22000
22087
Threshold
278
pg.
CODE Common Name
26000 Stem Rusts
Scientific Name
27000 Broom Rusts
30000 Fire
41000 Wild Animals
41013 deer
Odocoileus spp.
41014 feral pigs
Sus scrofa
42000 Domestic Animals
50000 Abiotic Damage
Section D.1: DAMAGE CODES
50008 lightning
50013 wind
Threshold
Any occurrence on the bole or stems (on
multi-stemmed woodland species), or on
branches ≤1 foot from boles or stems;
damage to ≥ 20% of branches
≥50% of crown area affected
Damage ≥ 20% of bole circumference; >20%
of stems on multi-stemmed woodland species
affected ≥20% of crown affected
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage
≥20% of the roots or boles with >20% of the
circumference affected; damage > 20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with >20% of the circumference
affected; >20% of the branches affected;
damage ≥ 20% of the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage
≥20% of the roots or boles with >20% of the
circumference affected; damage > 20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with >20% of the circumference
affected; >20% of the branches affected;
damage ≥ 20% of the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage
≥20% of the roots or boles with >20% of the
circumference affected; damage > 20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with >20% of the circumference
affected; >20% of the branches affected;
damage ≥ 20% of the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage
≥20% of the roots or boles with > 20% of the
circumference affected; damage > 20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with > 20% of the circumference
affected; > 20% of the branches affected;
damage ≥20% of the foliage with ≥50% of the
leaf/needle affected
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage
≥20% of the roots or boles with > 20% of the
circumference affected; damage > 20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with > 20% of the circumference
affected; > 20% of the branches affected;
damage ≥20% of the foliage with ≥50% of the
leaf/needle affected
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage
≥20% of the roots or boles with >20% of the
circumference affected; damage >20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with >20% of the circumference
affected; >20% of the branches affected;
damage ≥20% of the foliage with ≥50% of the
leaf/needle affected
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage
≥20% of the roots or boles with > 20% of the
circumference affected; damage > 20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with > 20% of the circumference
affected; >20% of the branches affected;
damage ≥ 20% of the foliage with ≥50% of the
leaf/needle affected
REGION
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
PNW
PNW
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
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pg.
CODE Common Name
50020 saltwater injury - flooding/
hurricane
Scientific Name
60000 Competition
70000 Human Activities
70007 logging damage
71000 Harvest
90000 Other Damages and
Symptoms
90001 broken top
90002 dead top
90004 forked top
90005 forked below merch top
90006 crook or sweep
90007 checks, bole cracks
90008 foliage discoloration
90010 dieback
90011 open wound
90013 broken branches
99000 UNKNOWN
Not recorded for non sawlog
trees
Not recorded for non sawlog
trees
Not recorded for non sawlog
trees
Not recorded for non sawlog
trees
REGION
PNW
Any occurrence
Any occurrence
IW; PNW; NRS
PNW
Damage when board foot defect is > 10%
IW; PNW
Damage when board foot defect is > 10%
IW; PNW
Damage when board foot defect is > 10%
PNW
Damage > 20% of crown affected
Damage > 20% of crown affected
Damage ≥20% of bole circumference (in a
running 3-foot section) at point of occurrence
Damage ≥20% of bole circumference (in a
running 3-foot section) at point of origin; ≥20%
of branches affected
Damage ≥20% of branches affected
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage
≥20% of the roots or boles with > 20% of the
circumference affected; damage > 20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with > 20% of the circumference
affected; >20% of the branches affected;
damage ≥ 20% of the foliage with ≥50% of the
leaf/needle affected
IW; NRS;PNW
IW, PNW, NRS
IW; PNW
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
PNW
PNW
ALL
Appendix D: DAMAGE CODES
90012 resinosis
Not recorded for multistemmed trees
Threshold
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage
≥20% of the roots or boles with > 20% of the
circumference affected; damage > 20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with > 20% of the circumference
affected; > 20% of the branches affected;
damage ≥20% of the foliage with ≥50% of the
leaf/needle affected
Overtopped shade intolerant trees that are not
expected to survive for 5 years or saplings not
expected to reach tree size (5.0 inches DBH)
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage
≥20% of the roots or boles with > 20% of the
circumference affected; damage > 20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with > 20% of the circumference
affected; >20% of the branches affected;
damage ≥20% of the foliage with ≥50% of the
leaf/needle affected
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage
≥20% of the roots or boles with > 20% of the
circumference affected; damage > 20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with > 20% of the circumference
affected; >20% of the branches affected;
damage ≥20% of the foliage with ≥50% of the
leaf/needle affected
Removal of ≥10% cubic volume
Any damage to the terminal leader; damage
≥20% of the roots or boles with > 20% of the
circumference affected; damage > 20% of the
multiple-stems (on multi-stemmed woodland
species) with > 20% of the circumference
affected; >20% of the branches affected;
damage ≥20% of the foliage with ≥50% of the
leaf/needle affected
When actual length is less than total length
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:
pg.
APPENDIX E RESERVED AND ADMINISTRATIVELY WITHDRAWN STATUS BY OWNER AND LAND
DESIGNATION
Note: Ordered by owner code, national to local, and reserve status, with actual and candidate areas grouped
OWNGRP OWNCD Land designation (and example) RESERVCDc
10,20
all
10,20
all
10,20
all
10
all
10,20
all
10,20
all
10,20
all
10,20
all
10,20
all
10
all
10
all
10
all
Wilderness (Cohutta Wilderness,
GA/TN)
Wilderness Study Area (Browns
Canyon WSA, CO)
Recommended Wilderness
(Lionhead recommended
wilderness, MT)
Primitive Area (Blue Range
Primitive Area, AZ)
Proposed Wilderness
National Monument/National
Volcanic Monument (Grand
Staircase-Escalante, UT)
National Recreation Area (Hell's
Canyon NRA, OR/ID)
Wild and Scenic Rivers (wild,
scenic or recreational
classification) (Au Sable River,
MI)
Wild and Scenic Study Rivers
(wild, scenic or recreational
classification) (White Salmon
River, WA)
National Scenic Area (Mt.
Pleasant, VA)
Experimental Forest (Hubbard
Brook, NH)
Experimental Range (Santa Rita,
AZ)
1
0
Designated by
Congress
Federal unit,
recommended
0
Federal unit,
recommended
not designated;
recommended by
legislators, interest
groups, etc.
Executive Order or
Congress
1
1
1
0
Some of these are within National Parks, and are reserved either way.
Congress, proposed These are areas that were established by Congress during the RARE II process
0
0
Comments
Congress
or in other bills. They can be/have been "released" by Congress at a future date,
but until then are managed by the agency as wilderness.
Areas recommended as wilderness through land management planning are
managed as wilderness until Congressional action or revised Forest Plan
direction.
Managed as Wilderness pending possible designation
These can be proposed by anybody anywhere and the size and borders are very
fluid up until the time the bill is passed (or not). No apparent impact on current
management.
Agencies have treated these executive orders as having the force of law, with
modifications requiring an act of Congress.
Although the legislation of some NRAs do not preclude wood production, most do
and given the emphasis is likely to be minor, so default to reserved.
Wood production is not an objective for any wild and scenic river (FSM
2354.42d). Harvest in segments classified as wild is excluded except under
emergency conditions; harvest in segments classified as scenic or recreational is
only allowed to further river management objectives. If a map of the area or other
information is unavailable, use 1/4 mile on either side of the river on federal land
(1/2 mile in Alaska).
Federal admin. unit or Includes "eligible" or "suitable" study rivers. Wood production is not allowed and
Congress, proposed harvest restrictions are similar to designated rivers (FSH 199.12 82.51). Study
rivers have a default area of 1/4 mile from either side of the river on federal lands.
Congress
Although the legislation of some NSAs do not preclude wood production, most do
and given the emphasis is likely to be minor, so default to reserved.
1
Congress
0
Congress/WO
Purpose includes research and management
0
Congress/WO
Purpose includes research and management
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pg.
Appendix E: Reserved and Administratively Withdrawn Status by Owner and Land Designation
0
NFS unit
RNAs may be established through coordination with WO, but land planning done
at NF level
0
NFS unit
Roadless Rule was established through coordination with WO, but land planning
and future changes are done at NF level
0
NFS unit
0
NFS unit
all
Research Natural Area
(Limestone Jags, AK)
Roadless Area (Carribean NF,
PR)
Special Interest Area (Cape
Perpetua, OR)
Special Recreation Area (Bell
Smith Springs, IL)
Suitable for Timber Harvest
0
NFS unit
10
all
Suitable for Timber Production
0
NFS unit
20
21
ALL National Park Service
designations on federal land
1
Executive Order/
Congress
20
22
0
BLM unit
20
22
0
Congress
20
23
1
10,20,30
all
Areas of Critical Environmental
Concern (High Rock Canyon, NV)
National Conservation Areas
(Kings River, CA)
ALL Fish and Wildlife Service
designations on federal land
National Natural Landmark
(Caledon Natural Area, VA)
0
Executive Order/
Congress
USDI
20
25
1
Congress
30
all
National Estuarine Research
Reserve System
State or local Parks
1
30
all
State or local Wilderness
1
30
31
State Wild River
1
State or local Parks
Dept
State or local Parks
Dept
State Parks Dept
30
all
State or local Reserve
1
30
31
State Forests
0
40
all
All private lands
0
10
all
10
all
10
all
10
all
10
Areas designated in Forest Plans as suitable for harvest for a variety of purposes,
but not in the timber base
Areas designated in Forest Plans as in the timber base, and managed for multiple
use
Some NPS units/designations are on private land: Canyon de Chelly, parts of
Lake Roosevelt, Ebey's Landing, and National Historic Sites; these are NOT
reserved.
Authorized by Congress in FLPMA to protect significant areas, designated by
management units
NCAs are focused on limited resources for protection, many have "multiple use"
as a goal
Not clear if all FWS refuges are designated by Congress or not, but timber
production is not goal of the agency.
Designated by USDI but managed/owned by various public entities for a wide
range of conservation purposes. Ignore the landmark status and use the
designation given by the land-owner to determine status .
Established in Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 for research and
protection; managed by NOAA
Rarely specifically designated by law, but laws defining agency goals preclude
management for timber production
Specific areas may or may not be designated by law, but laws governing agency
mandate or defining Wilderness preclude management for timber production.
Specific areas may or may not be designated by law, but laws governing agency
mandate or defining Wild Rivers preclude management for timber production.
Specific areas may or may not be designated by law, but laws governing agency
mandate or defining Reserves preclude management for timber production.
State or local Parks
Dept
State Forestry Dept Usually managed by state agencies for multiple values, including production of
timber products
All private lands, including those owned by some conservation groups, those with
conservation easements, and tribal protected areas, are considered unreserved
a. OWNGRP: Owner group code. Ownership (or the managing Agency for public lands) of the land in the condition class; A broader group of landowner classes than OWNCD.
b. OWNCD: Owner class code. The class in which the landowner (at the time of the inventory) belongs.
c. RESERVCD: Reserved from timber production. Timber harvest may still be allowed for other land management objectives. See description for Reserved Status.
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pg.
APPENDIX F QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC)
SUBSECTION F.0.1 PNW QC CHECK PLOT FREQUENCY
SECTION F.1 QA/QC PLOTS TYPES
Blind Check - QA/QC personnel or a production crew remeasure a randomly selected, recently completed
plot for the purpose of obtaining an estimate of measurement error. The blind check is completed without
the inspectors looking at the production crew's data. The results of blind remeasurements are analyzed at a
regional and national level. The blind plot data are not used to evaluate a crew's performance.
Cold Check - QA/QC personnel inspect a recently completed plot for the purpose of providing feedback
about measurement quality and determining whether measurement quality objectives (MQOs) are being
met by the production crew. This inspection is conducted by QA/QC personnel using the production crew's
data without members of the production crew being present. The plot is checked for proper installation and
the data are checked for accuracy and completeness. Cold checks are documented and tracked, and an
effort is made to give all crew members adequate checks and feedback. Feedback about the results of the
inspection is given during a review session with the QA/QC and production crews present after the
inspection is complete. In addition, additional training should be given as needed based on the results of
the cold check plots.
Hot Check - A hot check is a location inspection where QA/QC personnel are present with the field crew
during plot installation or re-measurement. The QA/QC crew will observe the production crew and check
their data as the crew measures the plot. The purpose of this inspection is to provide on-the-spot feedback
regarding procedural adherence, data quality, and safety; both positive and negative feedback is given.
SECTION F.2 QA/QC CHECK PLOT SELECTION
Co-located Blind and Cold Checks - A total of 4 percent is set as the goal for co-located blind and cold
checks in PNW-FIA. Whether or not this goal can be met in the Pacific Islands is dependent on logistics and
funding but it should be prioritized in order to maintain consistency in data quality with the other FIA units.
The plots that are selected as QA/QC check plots will not be known to the field crew until the plot has been
completed, uploaded to the MIDAS database, and written up. For the purposes of the blind check data
analysis, blind check plots should be chosen randomly if at all possible. Cold check plots can be co-located
with blind checks but they can also be conducted in a non-random fashion to provide specific feedback to
certain crews. Blind and cold checks should be completed as soon as possible after the production crew’s
visit.
Hot Checks - The target for hot checks is 3% of field visit plots. Each crew member should receive at least
one hot check early in the season. Hot checks can also be used throughout the summer as a training tool
for field crew members with poor performance, or to foster measurement consistency among the field crew.
Appendix F: QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC)
Due to the unique logistics of the Pacific Islands Inventory, blind and cold checks may be co-located, if
necessary. Co-location is used to maximize the efficiency of the QA/QC crew by combining blind and cold
check measurements on the same plot and at the same time. Given that there is only one production crew
currently working in Hawaii, the only way that blind checks can be completed is by the QA/QC crew. In other
island groups where there may be multiple crews working, blind checks can be completed by any
production crew, regardless of whether a QA/QC is present or not. Because of the additional time required
to conduct a co-located blind and cold check, the decision was made to thoroughly examine two randomly
selected subplots: the remaining two will have a rough examination focusing on the key components of the
subplot. The two thoroughly examined subplots are the same for both the blind and cold checks.
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pg.
SECTION F.3 CO-LOCATED BLIND AND COLD CHECK PROCEDURES
SUBSECTION F.3.1 BLIND CHECK FIELD PROCEDURES
The QA/QC crew can and should review any data available to the current year's production crew. However,
aside from the travel description, the current production crew's data should not be referenced during the
blind check. The QA/QC crew should measure all the needed data items as an independent measurement
of the plot, and the same amount of care and attention to detail should be taken as on a standard
production plot. If time constraints limit the completion of certain data items, the production crew's data
should not be copied into the blind check file.
All Plot Level Data must be completed as well as RP and GPS information, with new GPS coordinates
collected by the QA/QC crew. All the Subplot Information and Condition Class data items must be
completed for all four subplots.
Two randomly selected subplots are completely remeasured for the blind check. All data items for these two
subplots are remeasured by the QA/QC crew. These subplots are done exactly as they would be done in a
production setting. For the other two subplots, only the Subplot Information data items are filled out, as well
as additional Condition Class information if a new condition is encountered.
Notes:
•
Plots, subplots, and microplots are measured by the QA/QC crew at the location of the pin installed by
the production crew, even if the pin was installed in the wrong location. Similarly, tree diameters should
be measured at the nails installed by the production crew, regardless of if the nail was placed at the
wrong location.
Length to diameter should be the length measured by the QA/QC crew to the point at which the
diameter was measured by the production crew.
Section F.3: CO-LOCATED BLIND AND COLD CHECK PROCEDURES
•
•
•
While completing a blind check, it is important that the tree numbers assigned by the QA/QC crew
correspond with the tree numbers assigned by the recent production crew and the initial production crew
(when the plot is a remeasure). Tree numbers are marked with a paint stick by the recent production
crew on all tally trees including saplings. If the QA/QC crew encounters a tree missed by the initial crew
but picked up by the recent production crew, the tree should get the same tree number as given by the
recent production crew. If the QA/QC crew finds a tree missed by the recent production crew, that tree
needs to get a number that will not interfere with any other tree number on the subplot. The missed tree
should be added to the end of the blind check tree tally list for that subplot. If the QA/QC crew
encounters a tree incorrectly tallied by either the initial or recent production crew, the tree number given
to this tree should be skipped and not assigned to any of the newly tallied trees on this subplot. All tree
numbers between the recent production crew tally and blind check crew tally must match for the
analysts to properly analyze the blind check data.
The same RP as the production crew should be used by the QA/QC crew.
Record Vegetation Profile and Invasive Plants cover estimates as seen at the time of the blind visit. If it
is apparent that trampling of understory vegetation has affected measurements, make a subplot level
note.
SUBSECTION F.3.2 COLD CHECK PROCEDURES
After the blind check is completed for both subplots, the file is exited and a new cold check file is opened in
the PDR. Creating this file populates the cold check fields with the data collected during the blind check.
The QA/QC crew reviews the data line-by-line and compares the blind check data to a printed copy of the
recent production crew's data. Any discrepancies are noted, and those which are outside of tolerance are
marked in red. Each of these identified variables is revisited and reassessed to establish if the error was on
the behalf of the QA/QC crew or the production crew. QA/QC crew members should alternate when the
variables in question are reassessed. For example, if one individual was measuring tree length during the
blind check, a different individual should remeasure tree length as part of the checking procedure. Attention
should be paid to the procedure of error checking and obtaining "true" values for the variables in question.
Errors on the behalf of the production crew or the QA/QC crew are then "fixed" in the cold check file to
reflect the "true" value. If time constraints limit the completion of certain data items, the production crew's
data should not be copied into the cold check file.
Notes:
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pg.
•
•
•
•
•
•
For the two subplots that are not measured in their entirety, subplot/microplot pin placement and
condition class need to be checked. In addition, the subplots should be checked for added or missed
trees and saplings.
As with the Blind Check, plots, subplots, and microplots are measured at the pin location installed by the
production crew. If a plot, subplot, or microplot was installed in the wrong location, make a note for the
cold check report
If a tree diameter was measured at an incorrect location by the production crew, the diameter should be
measured at the correct location by the QA/QC crew and given the appropriate length to diameter. Since
diameters are measured at the production crews location for the blind check and that data is copied into
the initial cold check file, it is important that the QA/QC notes if they have a tree where the diameter is
measured at the incorrect location during the blind check so the proper diameter value can be entered
for the cold check.
RP information, photowork (RP and PC pinpricks, distance/azimuth calculations, etc.), and plot location
(in the case of a new install) must be checked carefully to ensure that plots can be relocated in the
future.
The contents of the plot folder should be checked for completeness and accuracy, including: the plot
card, photos, FDM explanation sheet, HT/DBH graph, and boundary viewer printout.
Benefit of the doubt, or tolerance in addition to the standards set in the manual, should only be given in
situations in which the QA/QC crew is unable to demonstrate conclusive error on the part of the
production crew, or in nebulous situations where the "true" answer is highly subjective (e.g., unclear
condition class delineation).
SUBSECTION F.3.3 INTEGRITY OF QA/QC CHECK PLOT DATA
SECTION F.4 DOWNLOADING BLIND AND COLD CHECK DATA
Data from blind and cold checks must be run through the PDR edit program and FDM and uploaded to
MIDAS just as if they were production plots.
SECTION F.5 COLD CHECK REVIEW SESSION
The review session following a QA/QC cold check is an opportunity for QA/QC personnel to provide
production crews with constructive feedback to help improve data quality. The review session should take
place as soon as possible after the plot has been checked and recommendations for work quality
improvement have been written. All positive and negative aspects of the production crew performance
should be discussed and documented, with an emphasis on techniques the production crew can use to
improve data collection quality in the future.
Appendix F: QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC)
It is fairly common to find some misplaced monumentation installed by the production crew during the QA/
QC check. It is the policy of the PNW QA/QC program to never alter the data collected or monuments
installed by the production crew unless they represent a hazard to the safety of future crews. QA/QC crews
do not move PC pins, microplot pins, subplot pins, renumber trees, move nails, etc. In addition, data are not
altered in the blind check file/plot card, or in the production file/plot card. There are two exceptions to this
rule: a safety hazard, or a major error in the travel directions that would result in significant navigation delay
for the future crew.
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APPENDIX G GPS OPERATING GUIDE
SECTION G.1 OVERVIEW
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology uses signals from satellites to triangulate and compute the
coordinates of locations on the ground. PNW-FIA uses coordinates to correlate plot information with
remotely sensed imagery and data, and to relocate plots at future inventories.
GPS units can also be used to create and navigate to waypoints. A waypoint is a fairly precise location that
a GPS user may assign a number or label to identify. Waypoints can be entered into the GPS unit to
navigate to, or they can be recorded while navigating to mark a particular location.
The Pacific Islands inventory uses Trimble GEOXH 6000 and Garmin GPSmap 76Cx GPS receivers.
The Pacific Islands inventory uses the UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) coordinate system. This
format includes the following information:
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Zone, a 2 digit number (01-60) with a letter (C-X) attached. All zones in the western U.S. will be a
combination of the numbers 10 and 11, and letters U, T, or S.
Easting, a seven digit number (the first digit is often a zero) that represents distance from the eastern
boundary of the particular zone.
Northing, a seven digit number that represents distance north of the equator (northing numbers are
usually instrumental in determining what zone the coordinates are in).
SECTION G.2 TRIMBLE GEOXH 6000 UNIT
The Terrasync program is used on the GeoXH to collect GPS data. The TerraSync software is arranged in
the following five sections:
Tapping the Section box displays the five program sections
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Map (displays map view of waypoints and current position)
Data (screens used for GPS data collection)
Navigation (screens used for navigation and waypoint
creation)
Status (displays current coordinates, elevation, precision of
position)
Setup (screens to change coordinate system, datum, units
for display).
Exit (used to close the Terrasync program)
For general questions on operation of the GeoXH, crews can contact the FS GPS Front-Line Support at 1866-560-6200 toll free and by email at support@geoposition.com.
SUBSECTION G.2.1 COLLECTING A SUBPLOT ROVER FILE WITH THE GEOXH 6000 UNIT
For each of the 4 subplots at least 15 minutes (900 observations) are collected. If a subplot is not sampled,
see Subsection G.2.2 to create a dummy rover file for the subplot.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn on the GeoXH by depressing the green button.
Tap "GeoXH" on the screen.
Tap "GNSS Application Launcher" to start the Terrasync data collection program.
Wait until a position is displayed instead of "?" in the "Status" screen.
If "GNSS is disconnected" is displayed and no satellites are shown, tap "Status"in the upper left
corner of the screen, then tap "Setup" from the drop down menu, then tap "GNSS" in the upper right
of the screen to turn the GNSS tracking on. Then, skip to step 8.
6. Tap the drop down arrow in the upper left area of the screen (next to "Status").
7. Tap "Setup" in the drop down menu.
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One of these sections is always active and visible. The Section list button shows the section that is currently
active. You can move between sections at any time without closing any open forms or screens. To switch to
a different section, tap the Section list button and then tap the section you want from the drop-down list.
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8. Tap the "Coordinate System" icon in the lower left area of the screen.
Confirm that the System box has "UTM" selected.
Confirm that the correct UTM zone for the plot is highlighted.
Confirm that the correct datum for the plot is highlighted: WGS 84 (PA11)
Confirm that the Altitude Reference box has "Mean Sea Level (MSL)" selected.
Confirm that the Altitude Units box has "Feet" highlighted.
If working outside these areas, consult with the state coordinator for correct values.
Note: these configuration settings will remain the same when the GeoXH is powered down.
9. Tap "Data" in the drop down menu.
10.In the File Name box, enter the rover file name in this format:
For production plots: st-cty-plot%-sp# (e.g. ca-029-05247-sp1 where st is the 2 character state
code, cty is the 3 digit county code (including any leading zeros), plot% is the 5 digit plot number
(including any leading zeros), sp# is "sp" followed by the 1 digit subplot number 1-4).
For cold and blind plots: Add a C or a B to the end of the file name (e.g. ca-029-05247-sp1C, ca029-05427-sp1B). This will prevent the cold or blind rover files from overwriting the production rover
file when loaded to the server.
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11. Tap "Create" at the bottom of the screen.
12.Tap the large "Point_generic" box.
13.Lay the GeoXH unit on a pack with the antenna patch relatively level. The pack should not be within
5 feet of a large diameter tree (over 20" DBH) if possible. The pack may be placed up to 30 ft from
the subplot center. The pack should not be placed under heavy understory if possible.
14.Measure the horizontal distance (nearest 1/10th ft) and azimuth (0-359, nearest degree) FROM the
center of the internal GeoXH antenna to the subplot center.
15.Enter the subplot number in the Comment box in this format:
sp=# (e.g. sp=2) where # is the subplot number (1-4).
16.Tap "Options" in the upper right part of the screen.
17.Tap "Offset" from the drop down menu.
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18.Tap "Distance-Bearing" from the offset choices.
19.Enter the azimuth (nearest degree) in the Bearing box. Note: a "T" will be displayed in parenthesis
next to "Bearing" if True North azimuths are expected (Pacific Islands).
Note: Tap the keyboard icon (bottom of screen) to bring up numbers if not displayed.
20.Enter the horizontal distance (nearest 1/10th ft) in the Horizontal distance box.
21.Leave the vertical distance "0.00"
22.Tap "Done" at the bottom of the screen.
23.Tap "Log" at the bottom of the screen to start logging satellite data. Notice that the number of
recorded positions is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.
24.Leave the GeoXH collecting data for AT LEAST 15 minutes (at least 900 positions).
Note: Don't stand over the unit as your body will block GPS signals.
25.After at least 15 minutes, tap "Done" at the bottom of the screen.
26.Tap "Close" at the bottom of the screen.
27.Tap "Yes" to confirm closing the rover file.
28.Tap "Data" in the upper left corner of the screen.
29.Tap "Exit" from the drop down menu to exit the Terrasync program.
GPS data collection for the subplot is completed. Repeat this procedure for remaining subplots.
NOTE: Completely shutdown the GeoXH power to conserve battery life between subplots. To do this, press
and hold the green power button for 3 seconds, then tap "Shutdown".
SUBSECTION G.2.2 CREATING A DUMMY SUBPLOT ROVER FILE WITH THE GEOXH 6000
UNIT
If the subplot is not sampled, a dummy rover file must be created on the GeoXH. This file may be created at
any location (truck, field, office), but must be created before the rover files are transferred from the GeoXH
to the laptop.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Turn on the GeoXH by depressing the green button.
Tap "GeoXH" on the screen.
Tap "GNSS Application Launcher" to start the Terrasync data collection program.
Wait until a position is displayed instead of "?" in the "Status" screen.
Tap the drop down arrow in the upper left area of the screen (next to "Status").
Tap "Data" in the drop down menu.
In the File Name box, enter the rover file name in this format:
8. Tap "Create" at the bottom of the screen.
9. Tap the large "Point_generic" box.
10.Enter the subplot number and the reason the subplot was not GPSed in the Comment box.
11. Tap "Done" at the bottom of the screen.
12.Tap "Log" at the bottom of the screen.
13.Tap "Done" at the bottom of the screen.
14.Tap "Close" at the bottom of the screen.
15.Tap "Yes" to confirm closing the rover file.
16.Tap "Data" in the upper left corner of the screen.
17.Tap "Exit" from the drop down menu to exit the Terrasync program.
The dummy rover file has been created.
SUBSECTION G.2.3 DISPLAYING COORDINATES FOR PLOT CENTER (OPTIONAL)
Crews may choose to use the GeoXH instead of the recreational grade GPS unit for realtime (not postprocessed) plot center coordinates:
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st-cty-plot%-sp# (e.g. ca-029-05247-sp1 where st is the 2 character state code, cty is the 3 digit
county code (including any leading zeros), plot% is the 5 digit plot number (including any leading
zeros), sp# is "sp" followed by the 1 digit subplot number 1-4).
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Turn on the GeoXH by depressing the green button.
Tap "GeoXH" on the screen.
Tap "GNSS Application Launcher" to start the Terrasync data collection program.
If the Terrasync is already running, select "Staus" from the drop down menu in the upper left corner
of the screen.
5. Wait until a position is displayed instead of "?" in the "Status" screen.
6. The current position (in UTM meters) and elevation (MSL, ft) is displayed under the satellite Skyplot
graphic. The estimated horizontal precision of the position in feet is shown in the upper right corner of
the screen with a double-ended arrow below the value.
7. Wait until the precision value drops below 70 feet, then enter the PC coordinates, elevation and
precision in MIDAS on the Allegro.
SUBSECTION G.2.4 NAVIGATING WITH WAYPOINTS
Crews may use the GeoXH to create a waypoint or navigate to a way point. To create a waypoint:
1. With Terrasync already running, select "Navigation" from the drop down menu in the upper left
corner of the screen.
2. To create a waypoint, tap the "Navigate" drop down menu (below the "Nav" menu in top left corner of
screen) and tap "Waypoints".
3. Highlight the waypoint file that will be used, then tap "Open", alternatively, tap "New" to create a new
waypoint file.
4. Tap "Options", then "New" from the drop down menu.
5. Enter the waypoint name.
6. Tap North, then enter the waypoint value.
7. Tap East, then enter the waypoint value.
8. Tap "Altitude", then enter the waypoint elevation.
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Alternatively, to use the current GPS location, tap "Create From" in the upper right corner, then tap
"GNSS".
9. If an offset is needed (e.g., to create a waypoint from plot center to subplot 4, enter 240 degrees and
120 feet), enter the azimuth and horizontal distance (use 0.00 vertical distance default value).
10.Tap "Done".
11. To navigate to an existing waypoint, tap "Waypoint", then highlight the target waypoint.
12.Tap "Nav" in the upper left corner of the screen, then select "Navigate" from the second-row drop
down menu.
13.The navigation screen appears, with the distance and heading from the current position to the
selected waypoint, along with an arrow indicating the direction to move to get to the waypoint.
14.Tap "Nav" in the upper left corner of the screen, then "Map" from the drop down menu to see the map
view of the waypoints and current position.
SUBSECTION G.2.5 DOWNLOADING THE SUBPLOT GEOXH ROVER FILES TO A LAPTOP
1. Connect the laptop to the GeoXH with the Trimble USB cable.
2. Turn on the GeoXH by pressing the green power button.
3. Start the "Trimble Data Transfer" program by either clicking on the desktop icon or by clicking on the
Windows "Start" icon, then "All Programs", "Trimble", "Trimble Data Transfer".
4. Click "Add", then "Data file".
5. Highlight the files you want to transfer (hold laptop "Ctrl" key to select more than 1 file), then click
"Open"
6. Click "Browse" and select the "C:\Midas\PlotPackets\PNWRS\GPS" folder (folder must already be
created).
7. Click "Transfer All".
8. Click "Close" to exit the program.
The file has now been moved to the laptop.
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SUBSECTION G.2.6 DELETING SUBPLOT GPS FILES FROM THE GEOXH
Once a month, after all rover files have been transferred from the GeoXH to the laptop and the *.SSF files in
the "C:\Midas\PlotPackets\PNWRS\GPS" folder have been backed up and sent to the office, you may
delete the transferred rover files from the GeoXH.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Turn on the GeoXH by depressing the green button.
Tap "GeoXH" on the screen.
Tap "GNSS Application Launcher" to start the Terrasync data collection program.
Tap the drop down arrow in the upper left area of the screen (next to "Status").
Tap "Data" in the drop down menu.
Tap the drop down arrow in the upper left area of the screen under "Data" (next to "New").
Tap "File Manager" from the drop down menu.
Tap the rover file to be deleted to highlight it.
Note: "Status" (shown at the bottom of the screen) will be "Transferred" if the rover file has
previously been downloaded to the laptop.
9. Tap "Options" in the upper right corner of the screen.
10.Tap "Delete" from the drop down menu. If the file hasn't been transferred, a warning will appear-don't
delete the file unless certain it is not a valid subplot rover file that needs to be deleted.
11. Tap "Yes" to confirm delete.
12.When done deleting files, tap "Data" in the upper left corner of the screen.
13.Tap "Exit" from the drop down menu to exit the Terrasync program.
SUBSECTION G.2.7 CHARGING THE GEOXH BATTERY
The GeoXH battery life is about 10 hours continuous run time. The battery should be charged each night if
possible. If not, conserve power by completely shutting down the unit when not in use by holding the green
power button down for 3 seconds and then tapping "Shutdown".
If camping for extended periods (1 week), a fully charged battery should allow GPS'ing of 5 full plots (20
subplots at 20 minutes run time per subplot is 6.7 hours, leaving 2 hours of battery life for navigation to
plots).
The battery can be charged in the unit or removed from the unit.
1. To remove the battery pack: Pinch the latches together until the latches disengage from the
handheld, and then slide the battery out.
2. To install the battery pack: Insert the battery pack into the battery opening and then push the battery
firmly into the handheld, ensuring that both battery latches click into place fully.
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SUBSECTION G.2.8 UPDATING THE GEOXH CONFIGURATION FILES
The GeoXH units have configuration files that allow setting to be locked. This minimizes the probability of
crews changing settings and also sets the units to not display unnecessary input screens. There is a
configuration file for Oregon, Washington, California and the Islands and a configuration file for Alaska.
2014IS conform this for the Islands The Islands configuration file sets the default coordinate system to
UTM, WGS 84 (PA11), zone 10N. The user can change the coordinate system setting to match the datum
and UTM zone of the plot.
The selected configuration file stays the same when the unit is powered down. If a GeoXH unit is moved
from FIA-South to Alaska or vice versa, the appropriate configuration file must be loaded.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Turn on the GeoXH by depressing the green button.
Tap “GeoXH” on the screen.
Tap “GNSS Application Launcher” to start the Terrasync data collection program.
Tap the drop down arrow in the upper left area of the screen (next to “Status”).
Tap "Setup" in the drop down menu.
Tap "Change" in the Current Configuration section of the screen.
Enter "fia" in the Enter Password box, then tap “Done.”
SECTION G.3 GARMIN GPSMAP 76CX
SUBSECTION G.3.1 GPS KEYPAD LAYOUT AND COMMANDS
PWR: (red circle) key, hold down to turn the unit on and off. Press to adjust screen backlighting.
ENTER: (mark) press and release to enter highlighted option. Press and hold from any main menu/
navigation screen to mark a waypoint.
MENU: press and release to view the Options Menu for a page. Press twice to view main menu.
QUIT: cancels the operation of the last button pressed and/or moves to previous screen
FIND: (MOB) Press to go to the find menu. Highlight waypoints and a list of saved waypoints
will appear.
PAGE: press to move forward through main menu pages
IN: zooms in the display of the map screen
OUT: zooms out the display of the map screen
LEFT/RIGHT (Rocker Key) move the cursor left or right while entering data or selecting menu
options
Section G.3: GARMIN GPSMAP 76CX
UP/DOWN (Rocker Key) move the cursor up and down while entering data or selecting menu
options.
Initiate screen backlight: quickly press the PWR key.
Note: Adjust screen backlight: after turning the screen backlight on, press the power key
again to brighten, press again to turn off.
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SUBSECTION G.3.2 GPS UNIT SETUP
The Garmin has several MAIN MENU screens that can be displayed or turned off. Some screens must be
displayed in order to get coordinate information. Several screens display similar, or the same, information
and it is recommended that these screens not be displayed.
When the unit is powered on, the “Main” Main Menu screen appears. Scroll to the right and highlight Setup
and press ENTER key. Select the following fields one at a time and check that the correct information is set
to display in each. To open each, scroll to it’s icon and press Enter. Press DOWN key to select setup option,
then press the ENTER key to change units. Scroll through drop down list and press enter to update/change
field. When done, Press Quit to exit and choose new field from the Setup menu.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the MAP DATUM being used is the correct DATUM specified for your area.
This is set on the UNITS page. Using a different datum will alter the coordinates significantly.
SUBSECTION G.3.3 MAIN MENU PAGES
The Garmin has six initial menu screens. Scroll through menus by pressing Page to scroll forward or Quit to
scroll backwards. The menu screens are:
Main Menu
Find
Satellite
Trip Computer
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System: set “GPS” to battery saver, set “WAAS/EGNOS” to enabled, set “battery type” to alkaline (if
using this type)
Time: set “Time Zone” to US Hawaii- there is not daylight savings time .
After system and time are set, scroll to the Units icon and press Enter.
Units: To scroll through the following pages use the up/down arrows.
Position Format: UTM/UPS
MAP DATUM: WGS 84
Distance/Speed: Statute
Elevation: Feet (ft/min)
Heading: “Display” set to Degrees and “North Reference” to Magnetic
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Compass
Map
*Battery status and signal strength can be checked in the status bar at the top of all Main Menu/Navigation
screens.
SUBSECTION G.3.4 CUSTOMIZING NAVIGATION SCREENS
It is important to have navigation screens setup consistently among all units. Office defaults will be set for
each unit. While most screens can be customized, it is recommended that the office defaults remain
consistent. For most screens, small numbers will be selected to show more data fields.
While on a NAV screen, press MENU to open the options menu. To change data fields highlight "change
data fields" and press ENTER. Scroll to each individual field and press ENTER to open the drop down
menu. Scroll through to highlight the desired field and press ENTER to set. When all fields have been
changed, press QUIT to save all changes.
Satellite Page: This page shows the number of satellites being received by the unit and which ones are
coming into view.
Trip Computer: It is recommended that the office defaults be left for this screen. At minimum Accuracy,
Time, Bearing, Heading, Elevation, and Dist To Destination should be kept on all units.
Compass: It is recommended this screen be left as set. Accuracy, Dist to Destination, Bearing, and
Heading are most useful.
Map: The map screen will be set to show map only.
SUBSECTION G.3.5 OPERATING THE GPS ON PLOT
Carry extra batteries at all times. The two AA-alkaline batteries begin to lose power after approximately
eight hours of use. See Section J Batteries, for more details.
1. Turn on the GPS unit
2. Check to see the satellite receiving status of the unit by pressing the PAGE key until the satellite status
screen is visible. The satellite status screen shows two circles in the middle of the screen, and the
satellite signal strength chart at the bottom. When the unit begins receiving satellites, the Acquiring
Satellites message at the top will be replaced by the EPE and current UTM.
3. All recorded coordinates (UTM), elevation, number of readings, etc are entered under Plot Level Data
(GPS Info) in the data recorder. If the coordinates are recorded at plot center, then azimuth and distance
to plot center will be recorded as zero. See section H (Waypoints) below for a discussion of marking and
averaging your location (LZ, RP, PC).
SECTION G.4 WAYPOINTS
Section G.4: WAYPOINTS
SUBSECTION G.4.1 CREATING A WAYPOINT (WHEN COORDINATES ARE PROVIDED)
A waypoint is a fairly precise location that a GPS user may assign a number and/or label to identify. For
Pacific Islands PNW-FIA the location format is UTM/UPS (Universal Transerve Mercator/ Universal Polar
Stereographic). This format requires this information: Zone- a 2 digit number (01-60) with a letter (C-X)
attached. For our purposes, all zones in the western US will be any combination of the numbers 10,11 and
letters U,T or S. Easting – a seven digit number (usually the first digit will be a zero) that represents
distance form the eastern boundary of the particular zone. Northing also a seven digit number that
represents distance north of the equator(northing numbers are usually instrumental in determining what
zone the coordinates are in).
To create a new waypoint with given UTM coordinates from existing plot data, turn on the GPS and then
hold down the ENTER/MARK button. This will bring up the MARK screen with OK highlighted. Scroll up
until the waypoint number field is highlighted. Press ENTER to rename the waypoint [(ex. “12345NAV”) see
below]. In naming the waypoint, add the letters NAV when using given coordinates from the folder data to
distinguish from real-on-the- ground collected GPS points. Hit OK on the keypad screen when done.
Highlight Location and press ENTER. Edit both lines of the location field by using the pop up keypad to edit
the UTM field. When the coordinates are displayed correctly, highlight OK and press ENTER. Edit the
Elevation field in the same manner. If you need to edit the icon, or note for a waypoint, use the UP/DOWN
arrows to highlight the field you wish to change and press ENTER. Edit in same manner as just described.
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When you have entered all the necessary data, highlight the OK button (bottom right of screen), and press
ENTER. (To navigate to a newly created waypoint, see section I below.)
SUBSECTION G.4.2 MARKING (STORING) CURRENT LOCATION AS A WAYPOINT
Storing the location(s) of a vehicle, LZ, RP, or starting point, are good examples of how this feature can be
used in the field. Stored waypoints can be useful for approaching plots from a different direction, taking a
different route back to the LZ, or when lost (Section G.5, Navigating With The GPS).
To start, verify that the unit is receiving strong signals by checking the Satellite screen. Wait until the EPE
(estimated position error) is 70 feet or less.
Hold down the ENTER/MARK button until the MARK screen appears. Before moving the GPS, allow the
unit to average its current location. Scroll to the left and highlight AVG. Push ENTER to begin averaging.
Once the EPE Measurement Count reaches 60, push and hold ENTER to save (no need to hold for the
60Csx); note the EPE before saving. The coordinates are now "locked in" and the GPS can be moved
without fear of changing the coordinates. Next, edit the waypoint name (Subsection G.4.3, Naming
Waypoints). Finally, scroll to the bottom of the screen and choose OK to save the new waypoint.
Note: Prior to recording any coordinates, allow the GPS unit to average the waypoint.
The GPS’s current location (under the assigned name), is now stored in its memory and can be used to
navigate with.
SUBSECTION G.4.3 NAMING WAYPOINTS
The Garmin waypoint name allows us up to 14 numbers/letters. The first five digits of the name should be
the plot number displayed on the plot jacket (e.g., if the plot number is 30 then plot number is 00030). The
next 2-3 digits would be NAV, LZ, TR, RP, PC, SP2, SP3, SP4, or OTH.
When entering given coordinates (printed on the plot folder) as a waypoint for navigation, add the letters
NAV to the waypoint name to distinguish the folder data from coordinates collected using the GPS unit
(e.g., "12345NAV").
NAV: Navigation waypoints
LZ/TR: Landing zone, or truck parking spot
RP: Reference Point
PC: Plot Center
SP2: Subplot 2
SP3: Subplot 3
SP4: Subplot 4
OTH: Other - describe in GPS NOTES and on the plot card
To begin navigation, a waypoint must be stored in the GPS unit (see Section G.4, Waypoints). A compass is
needed (keep the compass away from the body of the GPS to keep it from affecting the magnetic
accuracy). Once the unit has locked onto satellites, push the FIND button. Highlight Waypoints in the menu,
and press ENTER. A list of user-stored waypoints appears. Scroll down through the list to find the name or
number of the desired waypoint (e.g., a NAV waypoint as created in Section G.4). Highlight the desired
waypoint and press ENTER.
If satellite signals are not being received, the GPS unit will display the bearing and distance to the waypoint
from the last position the GPS unit obtained satellite signals. Move in the general direction of the waypoint
until satellite signals are received; the GPS unit may need to remain in the same position for a few minutes
to lock onto a signal.
Once receiving satellites, highlight the GO TO tab on the bottom right of the screen to begin navigation. The
map screen should appear, select the navigation screen desired by scrolling with the Page or Quit buttons.
Follow the bearing using a compass; the distance should steadily decrease as you approach the waypoint.
Eventually, the distance will get very small (about 10-30 feet) and the bearing will begin to jump around
dramatically. This means the destination is very close (look for the stake and witness trees if the waypoint is
subplot 1).
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SECTION G.5 NAVIGATING WITH THE GPS
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Other data displayed on the navigation screens:
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•
Bearing - This is the direction to your destination from your present position, in degrees, from North.
Distance - This is distance (measured in the Nav Units selected in Setup) to your destination.
Heading - This is the direction you are moving (measured in degrees). When the heading and
bearing are the same, you are traveling in a direct line to your destination.
Speed - This is the rate that you are traveling. The unit of measure is selected in Setup - Nav Units.
SECTION G.6 RECORDING GPS INFORMATION
GPS information is recorded in the PDR (see Section 4.4, GPS COORDINATES). For Garmin
GPSmap76Cx GPS receivers, record GPS UNIT TYPE code 2.
The PDR requires that the number of averaged readings be entered. The Garmin GPSmap units uses a
counter to record the number of readings. The update rate for this unit is approximately one reading each
second. From the bottom of the Mark Waypoint screen, scroll to the left and highlight Avg. Press enter and
the unit will begin to average the points location, this number will be displayed at the bottom as
Measurement Count. When this number reaches 60, press ENTER again to continue with marking the
waypoint. Enter the measurement count for the NUMBER OF READINGS (Item 4.4.3.12) in the PDR.
SECTION G.7 BATTERIES
Garmin GPSmap units use two AA alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Battery status and signal strength
can be checked in the status bar at the top of all MainMenu/Navigation screens. Replace the batteries when
the Power Indicator is low (the GPS unit may have trouble locating satellites when the battery is low).
Section G.6: RECORDING GPS INFORMATION
Carry extra batteries at all times. The AA-alkaline batteries begin to lose power after approximately eight
hours of use.
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APPENDIX H LASER 200 INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION H.1 OVERVIEW
Accurate heights are necessary in order to determine tree volume and for other uses. The laser can be
used to get fast and accurate tree heights. It can also be used to measure distances and percent slope.
This instrument is more fragile than the GPS units. Some precautions must be taken with the lasers to keep
them working properly. These are:
Never look at the sun through the scope. Looking directly at the sun can permanently damage your eyes.
Never point the laser directly at the sun. Exposing the lens system to direct sunlight, even for a brief period,
may permanently damage the laser transmitter.
Do not expose the laser to extreme temperatures. It is rated for a temperature range of -22 to +140 degrees
fahrenheit. Don’t leave the instrument in the vehicle during the heat of the day.
Do not use batteries with “voltage check” features built on the batteries. The battery case of the laser is too
narrow for these batteries, and they could get stuck in the instrument.
Do not drop the laser. Immediately return it to its case when you get back to the vehicle. There is usually
more danger of damaging the instrument in the vehicle than out in the woods.
SECTION H.2 BASIC OPERATION
All directions for using the laser buttons are given assuming you are holding the instrument with the LCD
display screen facing you and the 2 round lenses are facing the object you want to measure. The buttons
will be referred to as:
•
•
•
L1 - the left button closest to you
L2 - the left button in the middle
L3 - the left button furthest away from you
R1 - the right button closest to you
R2 - the right button in the middle
R3 - the right button furthest away from you
Turn the laser on by pushing L1 or R1
Turn it off by pushing L2 and L3 at the same time. The laser may turn itself off after a period of inactivity.
Once the instrument is on, push the R1 button to make the red dot appear in the sighting scope. If there
is no red sighting dot, repeatedly push the L2 button until the red dot appears and is the correct
brightness.
To light up the display screen, press L3. Press L3 again to turn off the light.
Make sure the settings are correct before using the laser. To set the correct measurement units, go into the
main menu and:
Step 1. Press R2 or R3 to scroll through the menu until SYS is displayed in the upper right hand corner
of the screen.
Step 2. Press R1. ON or OFF will show in the center of the screen. FILTER will flash at the bottom.
Step 3. Press R2 until OFFSET is flashing. The number displayed should be 0000.00. This means that
the starting measuring point is the center of the instrument.
Step 4. Press R2 until PIVOT is flashing. The number displayed should be 0000.59. When this number
is set at 0.00, the laser is set to calculate heights using a tripod attached to the center of the
instrument. The pivot point is the center of the laser. We use the pivot value at 0.59 because this
sets the pivot point at the rear of the instrument, and this allows you to shoot a height while using
your head as the pivot point. To change this number, press L1 until the number you want to
change is flashing. Press L2 or L3 until the correct number is showing. When the number is set
at 0000.59, press R1.
Step 5. Press R2 until UNITS is flashing. Select F (feet) using the R1 button.
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SECTION H.3 SETTINGS
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Step 6. Press R2 again and D (degrees) should be flashing. If not, press R1 to toggle on D.
Step 7. Press R2 again and “%” should be flashing. It should say ON. If not, press R1.
Step 8. Press R3 twice to accept the new settings and back out to the main display.
SECTION H.4 FILTER AND REFLECTORS
When you are working in areas of dense brush, you need to make sure the laser is giving you the distance
to the correct target. The best way to do this is to use a reflector as a target and use the filter option on the
laser. The laser will only lock onto the highly reflective targets and ignore the less reflective brush. To use
the filter option:
Step 1. Place a reflector (or have someone hold it) on the tree where it can be seen from the required
distance. The laser will not work in the filter mode without a reflector as a target.
Step 2. Go to the main menu on the laser and push R2 or R3 until SYS is displayed on the screen.
Step 3. Press R1 to select the SYS option. The FILTER option will blink, and it will say the FILTER is
OFF or ON.
Step 4. Push R1 to toggle FILTER between ON and OFF.
Step 5. Press R3 to save the desired setting and to back out into the main display. When the FILTER is
on, FILTER will appear at the bottom of the screen when the laser is measuring distances.
SECTION H.5 DISTANCE AND PERCENT SLOPE
Horizontal distance (HD): Turn the laser on. The top-middle of the LCD screen will say HD. Point the red
sighting dot at the target. Press R1 and hold it down until the laser locks on the target, then release. You
can tell when the instrument locks onto its target by sound. It buzzes while it is searching for the target,
then beeps when it locks on to a target or there is an error. If you get an error message, simply aim again
and press R1.
Slope distance (SD) and Vertical distance (VD): Push R2 or R3 until the correct display is shown. Then
aim and press R1 until the laser locks on target. Or, measure a horizontal distance, then push R2 until
the correct display is shown.
Percent slope: Press R2 or R3 until INC is displayed. Then aim and press R1.
SECTION H.6 TREE HEIGHTS
Section H.4: FILTER AND REFLECTORS
The best way to measure a tree height is to make sure you have a clear shot at the leader or a clear shot of
the tree trunk. Make sure you are getting a distance to the tree trunk, and not some branches in front of it. If
you can’t get a clear shot at the leader or the tree trunk, use a reflector (Section H.4). Once you are in
position with your target in sight, go to the main menu:
Step 1. Push R2 or R3 until HT is displayed in the upper left of the screen.
Step 2. Push R1 once, aim at the target, then push R1 until the laser locks on target. This will measure
the horizontal distance.
Step 3. The down arrow will flash. Aim at the base of the tree and push R1 to get the percent slope.
Step 4. The up arrow will flash. Aim at the top of the tree and push R1 again to get another percent
slope.
Step 5. Press R1 once more and the laser will display the height. Make sure this height is reasonable
before recording it in the PDR.
SECTION H.7 GATES
The gate option can extend the laser’s minimum range or restrict its maximum range. It is most often used
to help you make sure you are hitting the right target when objects near you or just beyond your target
might give you false readings. You don’t have to set both gates. You will probably only need to set the short
gate because of brush or fog between you and your target. You can set a gate by shooting a target or by
entering distances into the instrument. To set a short gate by laser, go to the main menu and:
Step 1. Press R2 or R3 until GATE is shown on the display.
Step 2. Push R1 to select the gate option.
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Step 3. Press R1 to toggle the gate between ON and OFF.
Step 4. Push R2. The S indicator will flash.
Step 5. Aim at a target that is at the distance you want to set as the short gate and press R1.
Step 6. Now you can either set a long gate, or press R3 to go back to save the short gate and return to
the main menu. The S will be displayed when you are measuring distances to show the short
gate is on.
To set a long gate:
Step 7. Push R2. The L indicator will flash.
Step 8. Aim at an appropriate target and press R1.
Step 9. Press R3 to save the gate and go back to the main display. The L will be displayed when
measuring distances.
The gates are reset to OFF when the laser is turned off, but gate values are saved in memory. This means
that if you have saved a gate and turn off the instrument, when you turn it back on the gate will be set to
OFF. If you go back into the gate option and turn the gate ON, it will remember the last distances you shot
for the long and short gates.
To clear out a gate value: Display the gate values by following the instructions in this section. When the
desired gate value is displayed, press and hold down R3 until the number is deleted.
SECTION H.8 CUMULATIVE DISTANCES
A cumulative distance measurement allows you to move from one target point to the next, stopping at each
one to measure the distance to the next target point. The laser accumulates the measured distances in both
slope and horizontal distances (SD and HD) to give you a running total.
To take a cumulative distance, go to the main menu and:
You can choose whether you want horizontal or slope distances at any time. If a distance has been
measured, you can change from slope or horizontal distance by pressing R3 twice. SEL will be displayed.
Push R1 to toggle between SD and HD. Press R2 twice to get back to the total distance. Go to step 5 to add
more distances.
The cumulative measurement total is saved in memory even if the instrument is turned off. Turn the
instrument on and scroll back to the MULTI-CUM option and resume the procedure with step 5. To clear out
the current total and begin another series of measurements, hold down R3 while the cumulative distance is
showing until the number is deleted.
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Step 1. Press R2 or R3 until MULTI is displayed on the screen.
Step 2. Press R1 to enter the MULTI option. DIFF will be displayed.
Step 3. Press R2 once. CUM will be displayed.
Step 4. Press R1. Either SEL or a number will be displayed. If SEL is displayed, HD will flash on and off.
Press R1 to toggle between HD and SD. Press R2 when the correct indicator is flashing. If a
number is displayed, that means there is already a cumulative distance saved on this
instrument. You can either clear out this distance by holding down R3 until 0.00 appears, or
continue to add to the distance by going to step 5.
Step 5. Aim at the target and press R1 to fire the laser.
Step 6. If you are not satisfied with the measurement, repeat step 5 to retake the measurement. If you
are satisfied with the measurement, and wish to add it to your total, press R2. The new total will
be displayed.
Step 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add more measurements to the total.
Section H.8: CUMULATIVE DISTANCES
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APPENDIX I CRITERION RD 1000 ELECTRONIC RELASKOP USER GUIDE
**See complete Criterion RD 1000 manual for additional information**
SECTION I.1 LOW BATTERY WARNING
The RD 1000 monitors the incoming battery voltage.
•
•
When the voltage drops below 2.2V, the External LCD main display flashes “LobAt” every 5 seconds,
alternating with the normally displayed information.
• You should replace the batteries as soon as possible.
When the voltage drops below 2.0V, the “LobAt” message stops flashing and is displayed steady. At
this point system operation is locked.
• You must replace the batteries to return to normal system operation.
SECTION I.2 BUTTONS
Appendix I: CRITERION RD 1000 ELECTRONIC RELASKOP USER GUIDE
The RD 1000 has 11 buttons. Nine of these buttons are located on the keypad below the external LCD. The
TRIGGER button is located at your index finger on the front of the unit, and the Scale Adjust button is
located at your thumb on the back of the unit.
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SECTION I.3 KEY PAD
Figure below shows the keypad. The table below describes the function of each button.
Activates the edit function.
System Menu: Toggles value.
Edit function: Increases the digit value.
HUD brightness: Increases the value.
HUD
When the Heads Up Display (HUD) is active,
controls the in-scope LED.
Short Press: Activates the in-scope LED and
displays the brightness value.
Long Press: Toggles the illuminated in-scope LED
Measurement Bar Scale from Solid to Gap or Gap
to Solid.
BACK← System Menu: Moves to the previous menu item.
Edit function: Moves to the previous digit (right to
left).
Measurement: Moves to the previous step.
ENTER ↵ Confirms function. Selects value.
FWD → System Menu: Moves to next menu item.
Edit function: Moves to the next digit (left to right).
MODE
Moves through the operating modes.
DOWN ↓ System Menu: Toggles value.
Edit function: Decreases the digit value.
HUD brightness: Decreases the value.
Measurement result: Downloads data.
POWER When unit is OFF:
• Press and hold for a minimum of 2 seconds turns
ON the unit. For a brief time, all segments are
displayed followed by the firmware revision
number, and then the unit is ready for use.
• Press and Hold: external LCD shows all display
segments (10 seconds maximum).
When unit is ON:
• Short press turns the display backlight ON/OFF.
• Long press (2 seconds minimum) turns OFF the
unit.
To conserve battery power, if no button presses
are detected for a period of 15 minutes, the RD
1000 automatically turns itself OFF.
Section I.3: KEY PAD
EDIT
↑ UP
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SECTION I.4 OTHER BUTTONS
Figure below shows the TRIGGER button and the SCALE ADJUST button.
TRIGGER
Short Press:
(1) Activates the in-scope LED (stays lit for 30
seconds if no additional buttons are pressed).
(2) Accepts in-scope target points (such as tree
base, etc.).
Press-and-hold:
Activates the tilt sensor, and measurements are
dynamically updated.
Upon release, the inclination reading is locked.
SCALE ADJUST (+) Increases the width of the illuminated in-scope
LED Measurement Bar Scale.
• Short Press: Increases the scale by one tick.
• Press-and-hold: Continuously increases the
scale width change.
SCALE ADJUST (-) Decreases the width of the illuminated in-scope
LED
Measurement Bar Scale.
• Short Press: Decreases the scale by one tick.
• Press-and-hold: Continuously decreases the
scale width change.
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•
Diameter Mode: Acquire a direct read-out of the height and diameter of a tree at any point (or multiple
points) along the stem.
HT/Diameter Mode: Determine the height at which a specific target diameter is reached.
SUBSECTION I.5.1 DIAMETER MODE
Refer to the instructions below to acquire a direct read-out of the height and diameter of a tree at any point
(or multiple points) along the stem from any convenient distance away.
1. Press the MODE button until the external LCD displays the DIAMETER Mode Indicator, the HD
Measurement Prompt (flashing), the appropriate Units Indicator ("F" or "M"), and the EDIT Function
Indicator. This is prompting you enter the horizontal distance to the target tree.
2. Enter the horizontal distance.
• Valid Values: 1.65 - 999.90 feet or 0.51 - 304.76 meters.
• To automatically fill-in: Aim and fire your LTI laser range finder
• to download the measured HD value into the numeric display. The display will automatically advance
to the next step.
• To manually enter: Measure the distance using a tape measure, press the EDIT button, and use the
arrow buttons to edit the value.
a. Press the UP or DOWN button to increase/decrease the value.
b. Press the FWD or BACK button to move to next/previous digit.
c. Press the ENTER button to accept the HD value.
• If you want to re-enter the horizontal distance (either manually or with a laser), press the BACK
button and enter a new HD value.
3. The external LCD displays the DIAMETER Mode Indicator, the ANGLE Measurement Prompt Indicator
(flashing), the DEG Units indicator, and the message “bASE” is prompting you to take the base angle
measurement to the tree. This message is also displayed in the numeric area of the in-scope LED.
4. Looking through the sighting scope, press-and-hold the TRIGGER button to activate the illuminated inscope LED Measurement Bar Scale.
5. Aim to the base of the target tree, and release the TRIGGER button to lock the inclination measurement.
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SECTION I.5 DENDROMETER FUNCTIONS
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The inclination appears in both the in-scope LED and the external LCD, and is continuously updated
as long as you hold the TRIGGER button.
• Upon release of the TRIGGER button, the in-scope LED flashes the locked inclination reading.
6. The external LCD displays the DIAM Measurement Prompt Indicator (flashing), the appropriate Units
Indicator (“I” or CM”), and the EDIT Function Indicator prompting you to enter a diameter value.
Enter or edit the diameter value.
Valid Values: 0.1 - 1400.0 inches or 0.3 - 3500.0 cm.
If a previous diameter value was measured in the Diameter Mode, this value will appear in the main
display. If you want to use this diameter value, go to step #7.
• To manually enter, press the EDIT button and use the arrow
• buttons to edit the value.
a. Press the UP or DOWN button to increase/decrease the value.
b. Press the FWD or BACK button to move to next/previous digit.
7. Press the ENTER button to accept the diameter value.
8. Press-and-hold the TRIGGER button to activate the tilt sensor and track up the tree from the base.
• The tree height is dynamically updated in both the in-scope LED and the external LCD.
9. When the horizontal aiming marks align with the edges of the target tree, release the TRIGGER button
to lock the inclination measurement.
• The tree height is shown in both the in-scope LED and external LCD.
• To re-check or re-position the height measurement point, press and hold the TRIGGER again to
activate the tilt sensor and view the updated height measurement.
10.Once the desired tree height is showing in the displays:
• To download a serial data string through the serial port to an external data collector, press the
DOWN button. The external LCD displays the DIAM Measurement Prompt Indicator (see step #6).
• In most situations, you will find that the Gap Bar Scale works best in the Height/Diameter Mode.
However, you can toggle the illuminated in-scope LED measurement scale from Solid to Gap
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SECTION I.6 ERROR CODES
An error code will be displayed if the RD 1000 detects a problem with a measurement. Depending upon the
current function, error codes are displayed in either the in-scope LED or the external LCD display. The table
below lists and explains the possible error codes.
Code
E01
E02
E03
E04
E06
Remedy
Steady the instrument before
releasing the TRIGGER button.
Re-enter or re-shoot the data.
Verify that the laser and the RD 1000
are using the same units.
Verify the laser mode (it should be in
HD or VD) and re-shoot.
System memory error. There was If the error persists, contact Laser
some type of failure of the internal Technology, Inc.
system memory. This represents a
memory checksum failure of factory
stored parameters.
Data entry error. An improper
value was entered during a
manual data edit operation (the
entered data was outside of
acceptable value limits).
Unable to display the input value
in the in-scope LED or external
LCD.
Unable to display the calculated
value.
·
Check value and re-enter data.
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·
·
·
Re-enter data.
Hold the instrument within
tilt limits.
Press the ENTER button to
continue with the calculation.
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E05
Explanation
Unstable inclination value. The
instrument is too unsteady to
produce an accurate reading.
Calculation error. There was an
error in performing an internal
calculation caused by improper
measurement geometry. Likely
caused by a incorrectly entered
data value, or an incorrect target
shot from an external laser device.
Data communication error. There
was an error in a received serial
data string from an external device.
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APPENDIX J PLOT JACKET
In this section, items that field crews are responsible for filling out are in bold and underlined.
The plot jacket is used to store hard copies of all pertinent past and present information pertaining to an FIA
plot. The outside cover contains labels with plot information, and inside contents include: plot card, edit
sheet, past and present plot data printouts, landowner contact sheet and aerial photos, landowner
permission letter (if needed), two new Digital Ortho Quad (DOQ) photos, an old DOQ or aerial photograph
from previous visit, and a USGS map printout.The following provides a description of each part of a plot
jacket and what is required of the field crew for plot completion.
SECTION J.1 PLOT LABELS
There is typically one label on the outside front cover of the plot jacket.
The main label is
located in the upper
left hand corner of the
plot jacket (see Figure
J.1). It contains plot
identification
information such as:
Plot Number,
Reserved Status,
County Code, Visit
Year, Elevation, GPS
Coordinates,
Ownership,
Figure J.2: Plot hazard report
Figure J.1: Plot identification label
Permission, IP on
Property, and Owner
Notification. A crew leader’s initials must be recorded in the
upper right hand corner of this label to indicate that all edits are complete and the plot jacket is ready for
QA review; this part must be completed for every plot.Another label containing a Plot Hazard Report
may be present (see Figure J.2).
SECTION J.2 PLOT CARD
The plot card is like a cover sheet containing many different pieces of information pertaining to an individual
plot. A copy of the plot card can be found in Appendix L, Plot Forms.
SUBSECTION J.2.1 HEADER
This is the box at the top of the plot card on the front side and contains the following parts: PLOT NUMBER,
Island, start date, end date, crew leader (name and number); and crew member(s) (name and number).
This part must be completed for every plot.
SUBSECTION J.2.2 RP DATA
SUBSECTION J.2.3 PLOT TRAVEL TIME
This box is located below the RP data box. It includes travel time to plot, measurement time, and travel time
from plot. Travel time to plot should include the time it took to travel from the LZ/TR to the plot location and
the travel time from plot should include the time it took to travel from the plot location back to the LZ/TR.
Measurement time is the total number of hours spent working in the field on the plot regardless of the crew
size (e.g., If it took four people 8 hours and 15 minutes to complete a plot in the field, then record 8:15).
Note: These items are different than similar data items entered into the data recorder. This item must be
filled out for every plot in which the crew occupied plot center.
Appendix J: PLOT JACKET
This box is found directly under the header on the left side of the page and includes: species; diameter (to
nearest inch); azimuth (from RP to PC); horizontal distance (to nearest foot); and, to subplot number. This
item must be completed for all plots in which there is a reference point established and the data
should match the plot printout and RP info on the back of the aerial photos.
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SUBSECTION J.2.4 PLOT ACCESS DESCRIPTION
This box is directly under the header and to the right of the RP data. Directions should be written so they
are easy to read and understand, and include information that will aid future crews in relocating the plot.
Directions must be filled out for every plot field visited (i.e., plot center occupied or nonforest/access
denied/hazardous plots viewed from a distance).
Directions should include the following:
1. Starting point: Select a permanent feature easily identifiable on the photos and on the ground. In
most cases this will be a tree, but at times may include other features such as rock faces, stumps,
logging road intersections, etc.
2. Identify the mode of travel (e.g., flying, driving, skiff, hiking).
3. Include the approximate distances of travel.
4. Give the direction of travel when turning onto a road or trail (e.g., ‘turn west [left] onto logging road
and proceed’). Use compass references first in case the plot must be approached from a direction
other than the way described. Wording such as left, right or straight should be included in
parentheses.
5. Note all gates or other pertinent information that may aid future crews in re-locating the plot (e.g.,
there is an old road on the west [left] with a locked gate [contact BLM for combination]).
6. Describe any prominent features present in the plot area that are unlikely to change in the next ten
years. Include details such as streams, rock outcrops, benches, man-made features, unusual or
large trees, slope, aspect or topographic position.
7. If finding a place to park is difficult, provide directions for where to park the vehicle for road plots. This
information can prevent numerous turn-arounds on potentially hazardous roads.
SUBSECTION J.2.5 PLOT NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
This is the box directly under RP data and plot access description and it provides a written description of the
plot as well as relevant information to land owners, analysts, crew supervisors, crew leaders and QA
inspectors. Analysts use it to provide an explanation for any major changes that have occurred since the
previous inventory, especially those related to condition class attributes, as well as any anomalies in the
data. They also use the historical information to better understand why the plot conditions are what they are
today. Crew supervisors and crew leaders review previous narratives to determine the overall level of
difficulty of a plot, anticipate access problems, and explain any oddities about previously collected data. QA
inspectors review narratives as part of overall plot quality. This item must be filled out for every plot.
The plot narrative should observe the following guidelines:
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Writing must be clear and legible.
Describe species, stand structure, damages, etc., with words rather than using the corresponding
data item codes.
Exclude unprofessional comments. Plot cards are public documents being scanned to electronic files
available for viewing by anyone. They are also copied and mailed to the landowner upon request.
Transfer relevant information written on the outside of the plot jacket.
Provide documentation for the following information in the order listed under each category.
Section J.2: PLOT CARD
Accessible Forest Land
1. RESERVED STATUS – If it is classified as reserved write the name of the park, wilderness
area, national monument, etc. (e.g., plot is located in Sequoia National Park).
2. Condition class – Write a description of each condition class present on plot.
• Include changes to CONDITION CLASS STATUS (forest, nonforest, noncensus water,
Census water, nonsampled).
• Write a description of any changes to CONDITION CLASS STATUS since the previous visit
(e.g., ‘at the previous inventory plot was called nonforest rangeland but now trees are
regenerating and condition has 10 percent canopy cover; therefore it is now forest land’, or ‘at
the previous inventory plot was accessible forest land, but has since been cleared for
development’).
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Stand description, including but not limited to, the following: age; stand size; physiographic
information; tree species present; regeneration, including relative abundance and species;
present and past treatments; present or past disturbances from insects, disease, weather,
environment, human, etc.; and understory species of shrubs, forbs and graminoids using
English or Latin names (codes change over time).
• Pertinent information or plot anomalies – Describe any information pertinent to the plot
including things that might not be represented in the data or errors made by the previous crew.
On remeasurement plots, if the crew determines there is a physical change to the previously
mapped boundaries, describe why/how they have changed.
Ownership changes – If the owner has changed since the previous visit, note why (e.g., land
swap, a park bought the land, last occasion had the wrong owner, etc.).
Hazards – Describe any human or environmental hazard[s] found on the plot (e.g., ‘subplot two
has a bees nest near the microplot center’).
Inability to install any portion of the plot – These are typically human or environmental related and
require an explanation as to why it was not installed.
Any deviation from prescribed monumentation – If unable to use monumentation described in the
manual, explain why and what the crew did to work around the issue (e.g., ‘no squares, rounds,
or DBH nails in trees per landowner’s request’, or ‘microplot 2 center fell on a large, sloped rock
slab with no way to stabilize metal pin, instead used orange crayon to make a 2-inch circle with
center dot showing where pin should have been’).
Nonforest Land
Describe the NONFOREST LAND USE class. Include a list of the species present on the condition
and any disturbances that may have occurred since a previous visit, especially important if the
condition was accessible forest land and is now nonforest. Note whether this condition has the
potential to become forested in the future. If the entire plot is nonforest state whether plot center is
occupied or viewed from a distance. If plot center was occupied and no pin was put in the ground,
explain why.
Field Visited With Marginal Canopy Cover
Explain how the plot or condition did or did not meet the canopy cover requirement to meet the
definition of forest land. If the subplot method was used to assess canopy cover and/or stocking,
describe the details (including methodology for locating phantom subplots) and the results. Include
the LIVE CANOPY COVER, LIVE PLUS MISSING CANOPY COVER, STOCKING PERCENT,
STOCKING MAXIMUM DBH, and TOTAL STEMS (if applicable).
Noncensus or Census Water
State that the plot/subplot center (or the entire plot) lands in either noncensus or census water and
provide a description of the body of water (e.g., lake, river, etc.).
Nonsampled – Access Denied and Hazardous
Special Studies
If the plot is being completed as part of a special study, identify the name of the study early in the
narrative.
Appendix J: PLOT JACKET
Access Denied and Hazardous Describe why the condition is non-sampled. If the condition is access
denied, state this here and write the reason why, if given one by the landowner. If the condition is
hazardous, explain why. Document attempted routes, unsuccessful hazard abatement strategies
(e.g. different timing, resources, and/or special access such as boat/helicopter) and logic for making
the hazardous determination. The hazard description (whether it applies to sole route to plot, entire
plot itself, a subplot or a small condition on a plot) should be specific enough for any individual to
clearly understand the hazard and to provide useful information for future crews.
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pg.
SUBSECTION J.2.6 PLOT DIAGRAM
This item is located in the box directly under the plot narrative on the right side. It contains a diagram of the
plot layout. It is used as a tool to help relocate plots. Roughly sketch in condition class changes as they
appear on the ground, landforms, hazards and any other pertinent information that could aid a future crew
in relocating the plot. Include all condition classes along with stand size and forest type for each forest
condition on the sketch map. If phantom subplots were installed to determine canopy cover or stocking,
record the location of the phantom subplots on the diagram. Use the back of the Plot Card if extra space is
necessary. This item must be filled out for every plot in which the crew occupies plot center.
SUBSECTION J.2.7 FIELD NOTES
This box is located on the backside of the plot card. Provide any additional details pertinent to future field
crews (e.g., waders are needed to cross the stream, there is another possible LZ located at a lower
elevation, etc.). Continue the plot narrative description in this space (if necessary). This item should be
filled out when there is good information to share and/or more space is needed.
SUBSECTION J.2.8 LOCATION
This box is located at the bottom on the backside of the plot card. Draw a sketch of the area traveled during
the day; include as many features as you can that will be helpful in navigation. Use photos and visible
features in your sketch without making it confusing (e.g., ponds, slopes, cliff faces, openings). Include LZ/
TR, RP and PC in your sketch map. This item must be filled out for every plot on which the crew
occupies plot center.
SECTION J.3 PHOTO WORK FORMATTING
There are typically several different included in the plot jacket. Determine which photo is best to receive the
reference point (RP)/plot center (PC) pinpricks; the best photo should include all necessary information for
future crews to navigate successfully to the RP and PC. Occasionally, in the case of plot remeasurement,
the newest photo will not be the best to use; in this situation, it is acceptable to reuse older photos.
Section J.3: PHOTO WORK FORMATTING
New orthophotos included in the plot jacket on remeasurement plots will have crosshairs indicating the
expected location of the PC. On remeasurement plots, the crosshairs are most often positioned on the
imagery using the previously collected GPS coordinates. However, sometimes the location of the PC
indicated by the previous GPS coordinates differs from the PC location pinpricked by the previous crew. In
these cases, the location of the crosshairs should be adjusted in the office to match the pinprick location of
the previous crew. Crew leaders should check to ensure that the crosshairs on the new photo matches the
location of the pinprick on the old photo before going out to the field. On new plot installations, the
crosshairs will indicate the location where the plot should be installed.
If using a new photo for a remeasurement plot, transfer the previous RP/PC pinpricks from the old photo;
the pinprick must be transferred without error. Transfer the RP data to the new photo using the format
shown in bullet 1 below (converted to English units). If the previous crew pinpricked the incorrect location,
pinprick the RP/PC in the correct location. Note that the location of the crosshairs indicated on the photo
might not necessarily coincide with the correct location of the plot on the ground; in these cases the correct
location should be pinpricked on the photo. Notes on the back of the photo should be used to describe
circumstances in which a different location was pinpricked than either the crosshairs on the photo or the
previous crew's pinprick.
Label the landing zone/vehicle-skiff parking with “LZ” or “TR” on the front of the photo; show any photo work
calculations used to determine the locations of RP or PC on the back of the photo.
The data written on the reverse of the photo should be in the following format:
Both the RP & PC will be pinpricked and visible on the reverse. Each of these pinpricks should be
circled and identified as either an RP or PC. If they are too close to each other to pinprick effectively,
note this below the RP information. Write RP Information using the following format:
RP Species = XXX
Diameter = XXX (to the nearest inch)
Azimuth = XXX
Horizontal Distance = XXX (to the nearest foot)
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pg.
To Subplot = X (1, 2, 3, or 4)
Notes:
• Below the RP data, explain any special circumstances relevant future access, such as: distance/
azimuth determined by chaining or GPS; a “new RP was established” (remeasure only); features
around the RP helpful in relocating it.
SECTION J.4 LANDOWNER PERMISSION LETTER
Plots requiring permission will likely have some form of documentation in the plot jacket (e.g., the name and
contact number of the person who granted permission). Review any documentation prior to visiting the
plot to identify any special requests (calling before visit, photographs taken, minimal monumentation, etc.).
Keep all documentation in the plot jacket when accessing the plot; it contains important information about
landowner contacts and permissions.
Appendix J: PLOT JACKET
Section J.4: LANDOWNER PERMISSION LETTER
pg.
312
313
pg.
APPENDIX K REFERENCE FIELD TECHNIQUES
SECTION K.1 MEASURING HEIGHTS USING A CLINOMETER
Tree heights can be measured using a clinometer and a measuring tape. The clinometer is only accurate if
you use the HORIZONTAL DISTANCE from you to the tree when measuring a tree height.
To calculate a tree height, walk away from the tree and find a spot at least 1 tree length away where you
can see both the top of the tree and the base of the tree. If the tree is 50 feet tall, then you need to be at
least 50 feet away from the tree when you measure the height.
Walk uphill of the tree when measuring a height if possible. It is easier to see both the top of the tree and
the base of the tree if you are up hill of it. Also, you do not have to walk as far away from the tree if you go
uphill.
Look through your clinometer with one eye, and keep the other eye open. Keep both eyes open, and look
up until the top of the tree is even with the horizontal line in the center of the clinometer. When the
horizontal line in the clinometer is even with the top of the tree, read the number on the % (percent) scale of
the clinometer that is touching the horizontal line in the clinometer. The % scale is usually on the right side
on the inside of the clinometer. If you are unsure which scale to use, look into the clinometer and then tilt the
clinometer up or down until the % symbol is visible on the scale.
Make sure you are far enough away from the tree so that your reading is not over 120%. The clinometer is
not accurate when readings above 120% are used.
Now look through the clinometer with both eyes open and tilt the clinometer down until the horizontal line in
the clinometer is even with the base of the tree. Read the number on the % scale that is touching the
horizontal line in the clinometer.
The % scale of the clinometer is divided into 1% increments from 0 to + or – 70%. The distance between
each small tic mark on the scale is equal to 1%. From + or – 70% and greater, the scale is divided into 2%
increments. The distance between each small tic mark on this part of the scale is equal to 2%.
Most of the time you will read a positive number (+) while looking at the top of the tree, and a negative
number (-) while looking at the base of the tree. ADD the number you observed while looking at the top of
the tree with the number you observed while looking at the base of the tree. This gives you Total Percent.
Special Case:
Measure the horizontal distance between where you took the readings with the clinometer and the tree. If
you went up or down a hill to measure the height, then you must calculate the horizontal distance (see next
pageError! Bookmark not defined.)
Multiply the Total Percent for your tree times the horizontal distance you just measured or calculated. Then
divide this number by 100. This number is the height of your tree.
Appendix K: REFERENCE FIELD TECHNIQUES
If you have to go down hill or very far uphill, you may read in your clinometer that both the top of the tree
and the base of the tree are positive numbers on the % scale. Or you may have both the top of the tree and
the base of the tree are negative numbers. If the top of the tree and the top of the root collar are the same
sign (either both are positive or both are negative) on the clinometer % scale, then SUBTRACT the tree top
number and the root collar number. This gives Total Percent.
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pg.
Example:
To calculate the height of this tree:
Section K.2: CALCULATING HORIZONTAL DISTANCE
(% Tree top) + or – (% Base of Tree) * (Horizontal Distance)
100%
88% + 20% = 108% (these 2 numbers are added, since tree top % is positive and tree base % is negative)
108% * 30.4 feet = 3283.2
3283.2/100% = 32.8 feet is the height of this tree
SECTION K.2 CALCULATING HORIZONTAL DISTANCE
When horizontal distance cannot be accurately measured it can be calculated by using percent slope, slope
distance, and a slope correction table.
To calculate horizontal distance, first measure the slope distance.
Then use your clinometer to get a % slope. You should measure the % slope of the measuring tape. The
clinometer should be at the level of your slope distance measuring tape.
Use the Slope Correction Table (see Appendix #) to look up the expansion factor reciprocal for the % slope
of the measuring tape.
Multiply the expansion factor reciprocal by the slope distance you measured.
This gives you the horizontal distance.
The horizontal distance will always be less than the slope distance.
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pg.
Example:
What is the horizontal distance from subplot center to this tree?
Expansion Factor Reciprocal for 50% slope = 89
.89 * 25.0 = 22.25 feet
The horizontal distance is 22.25 feet. This tree is within 24.0 feet of subplot center and is over 5.0 inches
dbh, so it will qualify as a tally tree.
Slope distance = Horizontal distance when % Slope = 0
SECTION K.3 EXAMPLE OF BANYAN TREE MEASUREMENTS
For trees with roots tall enough where it is unreasonable to measure dbh:
Estimate one dbh, even if the tree is forked below 4.5 feet above the roots
Diameter is estimated with a relaskop, so
Diameter Check = 1
Rooting height = 15 feet
Type of rooting system = 1
Root diameter 1 = 46 feet
Root diameter 2 = 21 feet
Prop root density = 1
Aerial root density = 0
Appendix K: REFERENCE FIELD TECHNIQUES
4.5 feet with bracket from top of root collar to DBH = 18.5 feet (3.5 feet above top of root collar)
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Section K.4: DETERMINING SCALES AND BASELINES FROM A MAP OR PHOTO
pg.
SECTION K.4 DETERMINING SCALES AND BASELINES FROM A MAP OR PHOTO
SUBSECTION K.4.1 DETERMINING SCALE MEASURING OBJECT OF KNOWN SIZE ON
MAP OR PHOTO
First you must measure the length of an object on the map or photo whose actual length you know. This
might be a football field, a city block, or a section of a road. You need to go out to the location mapped or
pictured and measure the distance between two identifiable objects.
Once you have the two distances, you can find the scale
For example, suppose you have a photo and you need to determine the scale of the photo. Find 2 points on
the ground that are visible on the photo and are easy to identify on the ground. Road intersections usually
work well because they are usually easy to find on the photos and on the ground. Measure the horizontal
distance between these 2 points on the ground (ground distance). Then measure the distance between the
2 points on the photo (photo distance).
If the distance between the 2 points is 1,200 feet ground distance, and .4 inches photo distance, then the
scale of the photos is calculated:
1,300 feet ground distance
12 inches
(1,300 * 12)
15,600 ground
x
=
=
=1:39,000
.4 inches photo distance
1 foot
.4
.4 map
This means that 1 inch on the photo is equal to 39,000 inches on the ground. Since 1 foot = 12 inches, then
39,000 inches/ 12 feet = 3,250 feet. Therefore, each inch on the photo is equal to 3,250 feet on the ground.
One exception for aerial photos is that this method assumes the two locations are at the same elevation--or
that the terrain is flat. If you are using aerial photos, the terrain may not be flat. If there are hills, even
moderate ones, the calculations can be thrown off. Try to measure the distance between 2 points on the
ground that are similar in elevation.
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pg.
SUBSECTION K.4.2 DETERMINING SCALE BY COMPARING WITH ANOTHER MAP OR
PHOTO OF KNOWN SCALE
Another way to calculate scale on an unknown map or photo is to compare it to a map with a known scale.
For example, suppose you have an aerial photo where the distance between two hills is 3.12 inches. You
have a map of the same area at 1:24,000, and on the map the distance between the hills is 1.3 inches. The
answer involves a little algebra. Since the ground distance is the same on both photo and map, we can
create an expression for this ground distance for both, and then put them on either side of an equation. The
ground distance can be found by multiplying the map/photo distance by the scale (in this case, by the
inverse of the scale--notice how this makes the units cancel correctly). We need to find, for the photo, how
many ground units are represented by one unit on the photo, so we use an x for this unknown quantity and
solve for it:
3.12 in photo x
3.12 in
x
x
=
x ground
1 photo
= 1.3 in map x
x ground
=
1.3 in * 24,000
=
3.12 in
1.3 in
24,000 ground
; and
1 map
x 24,000 ground
10,000
The scale for the photo is 1:10,000
SUBSECTION K.4.3 CALCULATING A BASELINE ON A MAP OR PHOTO
A baseline is often used in thick jungle where gps coordinates are difficult to obtain and/or navigation by
using maps and aerial photography is difficult. A baseline is used to measure an azimuth and distance from
a known point to the plot center. To calculate a baseline:
1. Determine the scale of the map or photo.
2. Measure the photo or map distance from a point of departure to the plot center. The point of
departure is a know location that can be identified on the map or photo and can also be identified on
the ground (a tree, intersection, house, etc).
3. Calculate the ground distance using the photo or map scale and the photo or map distance.
For example:
12,000 ground
= 13,560 inches ground distance
1 photo
1 foot
x
=
1,130 feet ground distance
12 inches
1.13 inches photo x
13,560 inches
Therefore, you must measure 1,130 feet from the corner of the house to arrive at plot center.
The azimuth from the house to the plot center can be calculated by:
1. Measure the azimuth between two points that are visible on the photos and the ground. Straightline sections of road or power lines often work well for determining baselines. Shoot the azimuth
down one side of the road.
2. Draw a line in pencil on the photo between the 2 points you just measured the azimuth between.
Extend this line as far as necessary.
3. Find a place that can be identified on the ground and the photo from which you can measure
azimuth and distance to find plot center. This is your point of departure. Draw a line between plot
center and the point of departure. This is your baseline. Extend this line as far as necessary so
that it intersects the line drawn previously in number 2.
4. Calculate the azimuth from the known point of departure and the plot center using a protractor
and the line drawn in number 2.
Adapted from Bryan Baker, Sonoma State University, Principles of map scale, www.sonoma.edu/GIC/Geographica/Mapinterp/
Scale.htm, January, 1999, January, 1999
Appendix K: REFERENCE FIELD TECHNIQUES
The photo scale is 1:12,000
The photo distance from the corner of a house to the plot center is 1.13 inches. The house must be
visible on the photo and identified on the ground.
Section K.4: DETERMINING SCALES AND BASELINES FROM A MAP OR PHOTO
pg.
318
319
pg.
APPENDIX L PLOT FORMS
SECTION L.1 PLOT LEVEL DATA
Appendix L: PLOT FORMS
Item 4.2.1.1
STATE OR COUNTRY
Item 4.2.1.2
ISLAND
Item 4.2.1.3
COUNTY
Item 4.2.1.4
PLOT NUMBER
Item 4.2.1.5
CYCLE
Item 4.2.1.6
SUBCYCLE
Item 4.2.1.7
FIELD GUIDE VERSION
Item 4.2.1.8
PDR STARTING DATA RECORDER VERSION NUMBER
Item 4.2.1.9
PDR ENDING DATA RECORDER VERSION NUMBER
Item 4.2.1.10
DECLINATION
Item 4.2.1.11
CHANGE MATRIX REQUIRED
Item 4.2.1.12
P2 VEGETATION SAMPLING STATUS
Item 4.2.1.13
LEVEL OF DETAIL
Item 4.2.1.14
INVASIVE PLANT SAMPLING STATUS
Item 4.2.1.15
INVASIVE PLANT SPECIMEN COLLECTION RULE
Item 4.2.1.16
DWM SAMPLING STATUS
Item 4.2.1.17
SURVEY GRADE GPS SUBPLOT ROVER FILES COLLECTED
Item 4.2.1.18
YEAR OF PREVIOUS INVENTORY
Item 4.2.1.19
MONTH OF PREVIOUS INVENTORY
Section 4.3 Plot Level Data Collected in the Field
Subsection 4.3.1 Crew Visit Information
Item 4.3.1.1
SAMPLE METHOD CODE
Item 4.3.1.2
QA STATUS
Item 4.3.1.3
CREW NUMBER
CREW NUMBER
CREW NUMBER
CREW NUMBER
CREW NUMBER
Subsection 4.3.2 Current Date of Inventory
Item 4.3.2.1
YEAR
Item 4.3.2.2
MONTH
Item 4.3.2.3
DAY
Subsection 4.3.3 Time Spent on Plot
Item 4.3.3.1
TRAVEL TIME TO PLOT
Item 4.3.3.2
MEASUREMENT TIME ON PLOT
Item 4.3.3.3
TRAVEL TIME FROM PLOT
Subsection 4.3.4 Plot Level Fundamentals
Item 4.3.4.1
PLOT STATUS
Item 4.3.4.2
PLOT NONSAMPLED REASON
Item 4.3.4.3
NONFOREST SAMPLING STATUS
Item 4.3.4.4
NONFOREST PLOT STATUS
Item 4.3.4.5
NONFOREST PLOT NONSAMPLED REASON
Item 4.3.4.6
SUBPLOTS EXAMINED
Item 4.3.4.7
SAMPLE KIND
Item 4.3.4.8
PREVIOUS PLOT MAPPING OR CONDITION ERROR
Item 4.3.4.9
PREVIOUS PLOT NUMBER
Subsection 4.3.5 Additional Items
Item 4.3.5.1
LANDOWNER PLOT SUMMARY REQUEST
Item 4.3.5.2
TOPOGRAPHIC POSITION
Item 4.3.5.3
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE TO IMPROVED ROAD
Item 4.3.5.4
ROAD ACCESS
Item 4.3.5.5
RECREATION USE 1
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Item 4.3.5.6
Item 4.3.5.7
Item 4.3.5.8
Item 4.3.5.9
RECREATION USE 2
RECREATION USE 3
WATER ON PLOT
PLOT NOTES
Subsection 4.3.6 Reference Point Attributes
Item 4.3.6.1
RP TYPE
Item 4.3.6.2
RP SPECIES
Item 4.3.6.3
RP DIAMETER
Item 4.3.6.4
RP AZIMUTH
Item 4.3.6.5
RP HORIZONTAL DISTANCE
Item 4.3.6.6
RP AZIMUTH/DISTANCE TO SUBPLOT NUMBER
Item 4.3.6.7
RP NOTES
Section 4.4 GPS Coordinates
Subsection 4.4.3 GPS Unit Settings, Datum, and Coordinate System
Item 4.4.3.1
GPS UNIT TYPE
Item 4.4.3.2
GPS SERIAL NUMBER
Item 4.4.3.3
GPS ENTRY METHOD
Item 4.4.3.4
GPS DATUM
Item 4.4.3.5
COORDINATE SYSTEM
Item 4.4.3.6
GPS LOCATION TYPE
Item 4.4.3.7
UTM ZONE
Item 4.4.3.8
EASTING
Item 4.4.3.9
NORTHING
Item 4.4.3.10
GPS ELEVATION
Item 4.4.3.11
GPS ERROR
Item 4.4.3.12
NUMBER OF READINGS
Item 4.4.3.13
GPS FILENAME
Item 4.4.3.14
GPS NOTES
Section L.1: PLOT LEVEL DATA
Subsection 4.4.4 Correction for Offset Location
Item 4.4.4.1
AZIMUTH TO PLOT CENTER
Item 4.4.4.2
DISTANCE TO PLOT CENTER
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SECTION L.2 CONDITION CLASS
Appendix L: PLOT FORMS
Section 5.7 General Condition Class Attributes
Item 5.7.0.1 CONDITION CLASS NUMBER
Item 5.7.0.2 PREV CONDITION CLASS NUMBER
Item 5.7.0.3 SUBPLOT CONDITION PROPORTION
Item 5.7.0.4 CONDITION CLASS STATUS
Item 5.7.0.5 PREV CONDITION CLASS STATUS
Item 5.7.0.6 CONDITION CLASS STATUS RECONCILE CODE
Item 5.7.0.7 CC STATUS PROCEDURAL CHANGE REASON CODE
Item 5.7.0.8 NONFOREST CONDITION CLASS STATUS
Item 5.7.0.9 NONFOREST CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON
Item 5.7.0.10 NONFOREST CC SAMPLING STATUS
Subsection 5.7.1 Accessible Forest Land Delineating Data Items
Item 5.7.1.1 RESERVED STATUS
Item 5.7.1.2 PREV RESERVED STATUS
Item 5.7.1.3 RESERVED STATUS RECONCILE CODE
Item 5.7.1.4 RESERVED STATUS PROCEDURAL CHANGE RSN CODE
Item 5.7.1.5 OWNER GROUP
Item 5.7.1.6 PREV OWNER GROUP
Item 5.7.1.7 OWNER GROUP RECONCILE CODE
Item 5.7.1.8 OWNER GROUP PROCEDURAL CHANGE REASON CODE
Item 5.7.1.9 FOREST TYPE
Item 5.7.1.10 PREV FOREST TYPE
Item 5.7.1.11 STAND SIZE CLASS
Item 5.7.1.12 PREV STAND SIZE CLASS
Item 5.7.1.13 REGENERATION STATUS
Item 5.7.1.14 PREV REGENERATION STATUS
Item 5.7.1.15 TREE DENSITY
Item 5.7.1.16 PREV TREE DENSITY
Subsection 5.7.2 Ancillary
Item 5.7.2.1 OWNER CLASS
Item 5.7.2.2 PREV OWNER CLASS
Item 5.7.2.3 RESERVED AREA NAME
Item 5.7.2.4 ARTIFICIAL REGENERATION SPECIES
Item 5.7.2.5 PREV ARTIFICIAL REGENERATION SPECIES
Item 5.7.2.6 STAND AGE
Item 5.7.2.7 PREV STAND AGE
Item 5.7.2.8 PHYSIOGRAPHIC CLASS
Item 5.7.2.9 PREV PHYSIOGRAPHIC CLASS
Item 5.7.2.10 DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 1
Item 5.7.2.11 PREVIOUS DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 1
Item 5.7.2.12 DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 2
Item 5.7.2.13 PREVIOUS DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 2
Item 5.7.2.14 DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 3
Item 5.7.2.15 PREVIOUS DOMINANT TREE SPECIES 3
Item 5.7.2.16 DISTURBANCE 1
Item 5.7.2.17 PREV DISTURBANCE 1
Item 5.7.2.18
DISTURBANCE YEAR 1
Item 5.7.2.19
PREV DISTURBANCE YEAR 1
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Item 5.7.2.20
DISTURBANCE 2
PREV DISTURBANCE 2
Item 5.7.2.22
DISTURBANCE YEAR 2
Item 5.7.2.23
PREV DISTURBANCE YEAR 2
Item 5.7.2.24
DISTURBANCE 3
Item 5.7.2.25
PREV DISTURBANCE 3
Item 5.7.2.26
DISTURBANCE YEAR 3
Item 5.7.2.27
PREV DISTURBANCE YEAR 3
Item 5.7.2.28
TREATMENT 1
Item 5.7.2.29
PREV TREATMENT 1
Item 5.7.2.30
TREATMENT YEAR 1
Item 5.7.2.31
PREV TREATMENT YEAR 1
Item 5.7.2.32
TREATMENT 2
Item 5.7.2.33
PREV TREATMENT 2
Item 5.7.2.34
TREATMENT YEAR 2
Item 5.7.2.35
PREV TREATMENT YEAR 2
Item 5.7.2.36
TREATMENT 3
Item 5.7.2.37
PREV TREATMENT 3
Item 5.7.2.38
TREATMENT YEAR 3
Item 5.7.2.39
PREV TREATMENT YEAR 3
Item 5.7.2.40
CHAINING CODE
Item 5.7.2.41
LAND COVER CLASS
Subsection 5.7.3 Determining Condition Classes on Nonforest Land
Item 5.7.3.1 PRESENT NONFOREST LAND USE
Item 5.7.3.2 PREV NONFOREST LAND USE
Section 5.8 Determination of Crown Cover Values for Land Use Classification
Subsection 5.8.1 Introduction
Item 5.8.1.1 CANOPY COVER SAMPLE METHOD
Item 5.8.1.2 LIVE CANOPY COVER
Item 5.8.1.3 LIVE PLUS MISSING CANOPY COVER
Item 5.8.1.4 CURRENT AFFORESTATION CODE
Item 5.8.1.5 PREVIOUS AFFORESTATION CODE
Item 5.8.1.6 TOTAL STEMS
Section L.2: CONDITION CLASS
Item 5.7.2.21
Subsection 5.10 Nonsampled Condition Class Attributes
Item 5.10.0.1 CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON
Item 5.10.0.2 PREV CONDITION NONSAMPLED REASON
Item 5.10.0.3 NONSAMPLED FOREST TYPE
Item 5.11.1.2
CONDITION CLASS NOTES
Item 5.11.1.3
CHANGE MATRIX NOTES
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SECTION L.3 SUBPLOT INFORMATION
Item 6.1.1.1
Item 6.1.1.2
Item 6.1.1.3
Item 6.1.1.4
Item 6.1.1.5
Item 6.1.1.6
Item 6.1.1.7
Item 6.1.1.8
Item 6.1.1.9
Item 6.1.1.10
Item 6.1.1.11
SUBPLOT NUMBER
PREVIOUS SUBPLOT MAPPING ERROR
SUBPLOT STATUS
SUBPLOT NONSAMPLED REASON
NONFOREST SUBPLOT STATUS
NONFOREST SUBPLOT NONSAMPLED REASON
PREVIOUS SUBPLOT CENTER CONDITION
SUBPLOT CENTER CONDITION
SUBPLOT CONDITION LIST
MICROPLOT CENTER CONDITION
PREVIOUS MICROPLOT CENTER CONDITION
1
2
3
4
Subsection 6.1.2 Physiographic Class Information
Item 6.1.2.1
SUBPLOT SLOPE
Item 6.1.2.2
SUBPLOT ASPECT
Item 6.1.2.3
SUBPLOT SHAPE
Item 6.1.2.4
SUBPLOT POSITION
Item 6.1.2.5
SNOW/WATER DEPTH
Item 6.1.2.6
SUBPLOT NOTES
Section 6.2 Pig Damage
Item 6.2.0.1
SUBPLOT NUMBER OF PIG DAMAGE
Item 6.2.0.2
CONDITION CLASS NUMBER OF PIG DAMAGE
Item 6.2.0.3
PERCENT OF PIG DAMAGE ON SUBPLOT
Appendix L: PLOT FORMS
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SECTION L.4 BOUNDARY REFERENCES
Boundary #1
Item 7.2.2.1
Item 7.2.2.2
Item 7.2.2.3
Item 7.2.2.4
Item 7.2.2.5
Item 7.2.2.6
Item 7.2.2.7
Item 7.2.2.8
Item 7.2.2.9
Item 7.2.2.10
Item 7.2.2.11
Item 7.2.2.12
Item 7.2.2.13
Item 7.2.2.14
Item 7.2.2.15
SUBPLOT NUMBER
PLOT TYPE
PREV PLOT TYPE
BOUNDARY CHANGE
CONTRASTING CONDITION
PREV CONTRASTING COND
LEFT AZIMUTH
PREV LEFT AZIMUTH
CORNER AZIMUTH
PREV CORNER AZIMUTH
CORNER DISTANCE
PREV CORNER DISTANCE
RIGHT AZIMUTH
PREV RIGHT AZIMUTH
BOUNDARY NOTES
1
Boundary #2
Item 7.2.2.2
Item 7.2.2.3
Item 7.2.2.4
Item 7.2.2.5
Item 7.2.2.6
Item 7.2.2.7
Item 7.2.2.8
Item 7.2.2.9
Item 7.2.2.10
Item 7.2.2.11
Item 7.2.2.12
Item 7.2.2.13
Item 7.2.2.14
Item 7.2.2.15
PLOT TYPE
PREV PLOT TYPE
BOUNDARY CHANGE
CONTRASTING CONDITION
PREV CONTRASTING COND
LEFT AZIMUTH
PREV LEFT AZIMUTH
CORNER AZIMUTH
PREV CORNER AZIMUTH
CORNER DISTANCE
PREV CORNER DISTANCE
RIGHT AZIMUTH
PREV RIGHT AZIMUTH
BOUNDARY NOTES
Boundary #3
Item 7.2.2.2
Item 7.2.2.3
Item 7.2.2.4
Item 7.2.2.5
Item 7.2.2.6
Item 7.2.2.7
Item 7.2.2.8
Item 7.2.2.9
Item 7.2.2.10
Section L.4: BOUNDARY REFERENCES
Item 7.2.2.11
Item 7.2.2.12
Item 7.2.2.13
Item 7.2.2.14
Item 7.2.2.15
PLOT TYPE
PREV PLOT TYPE
BOUNDARY CHANGE
CONTRASTING CONDITION
PREV CONTRASTING COND
LEFT AZIMUTH
PREV LEFT AZIMUTH
CORNER AZIMUTH
PREV CORNER AZIMUTH
CORNER DISTANCE
PREV CORNER DISTANCE
RIGHT AZIMUTH
PREV RIGHT AZIMUTH
BOUNDARY NOTES
Boundary #4
Item 7.2.2.2
Item 7.2.2.3
Item 7.2.2.4
Item 7.2.2.5
Item 7.2.2.6
Item 7.2.2.7
Item 7.2.2.8
Item 7.2.2.9
Item 7.2.2.10
Item 7.2.2.11
Item 7.2.2.12
Item 7.2.2.13
Item 7.2.2.14
Item 7.2.2.15
PLOT TYPE
PREV PLOT TYPE
BOUNDARY CHANGE
CONTRASTING CONDITION
PREV CONTRASTING COND
LEFT AZIMUTH
PREV LEFT AZIMUTH
CORNER AZIMUTH
PREV CORNER AZIMUTH
CORNER DISTANCE
PREV CORNER DISTANCE
RIGHT AZIMUTH
PREV RIGHT AZIMUTH
BOUNDARY NOTES
2
3
4
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SECTION L.5 TREE AND SAPLING DATA
Item 8.4.1.1
SUBPLOT NUMBER
Item 8.4.1.2
TREE RECORD NUMBER
Item 8.4.1.3
TREE TAG NUMBER
Item 8.4.1.4
PREVIOUS TREE TAG NUMBER
Item 8.4.1.5
CONDITION CLASS NUMBER
Item 8.4.1.6
PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS NUMBER
Item 8.4.1.7
PREVIOUS TREE STATUS
Item 8.4.1.8
PRESENT TREE STATUS
Item 8.4.1.9
SUBPLOT TALLY TREE WITNESS
Item 8.4.1.10
STANDING DEAD
Item 8.4.1.11
RECONCILE
Item 8.4.1.12
SPECIES
Item 8.4.1.13
AZIMUTH
Item 8.4.1.14
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE
Item 8.4.1.15
SLOPE DIST TO WITNESS TREE OR OBJECT
Subsection 8.5.3 Diameter at Breast Height
Item 8.5.3.1
PREVIOUS DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT
Item 8.5.3.2
DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT
Subsection 8.5.4 Additional Diameter Data Items
Item 8.5.4.1
DIAMETER CHECK
Item 8.5.4.2
LENGTH TO DIA CHECK POINT
Section 8.6 Root Measurements for Tropical Trees
Item 8.6.0.1
TYPE OF ROOTING SYSTEM
Item 8.6.0.2
NUM OF TREES IN SHARED ROOT SYSTEM
Item 8.6.0.3
ROOT DIAMETER 1
Item 8.6.0.4
ROOT DIAMETER 2
Item 8.6.0.5
ROOTING HEIGHT
Item 8.6.0.6
PROP ROOT DENSITY
Item 8.6.0.7
NUMBER OF BUTTRESSES
Subsection 8.7.1 Tree Length
Item 8.7.1.1
PREVIOUS ACTUAL LENGTH
Item 8.7.1.2
ACTUAL LENGTH
Item 8.7.1.3
PREVIOUS TOTAL LENGTH
Item 8.7.1.4
TOTAL LENGTH
Item 8.7.1.5
LENGTH METHOD
Item 8.7.1.6
PREVIOUS LENGTH METHOD
Subsection 8.7.2 Tree Live Crown Measurements
COMPACTED CROWN RATIO
Item 8.7.2.2
CROWN CLASS
Item 8.7.2.3
BRANCHING CHARACTERISTICS
Item 8.7.2.4
AERIAL ROOT DENSITY
Subsection 8.8 Tree Damage
Item 8.8.0.1
DAMAGE AGENT 1
Item 8.8.0.2
DAMAGE AGENT 2
Item 8.8.0.3
DAMAGE AGENT 3
Item 8.8.0.4
EPIPHYTE LOADING
Item 8.8.0.5
PRIORITY DAMAGE
Item 8.8.0.6
PRIORITY DAMAGE SEVERITY
Appendix L: PLOT FORMS
Item 8.7.2.1
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Item 8.8.0.7
ROTTEN/MISSING CULL
Subsection 8.8.1 Standing Dead or Removed
Item 8.8.1.1
CAUSE OF DEATH
Item 8.8.2.2
DECAY CLASS
Section L.5: TREE AND SAPLING DATA
Section 8.9 Centroid/Second Diameter
Item 8.9.0.1
LENGTH TO CENTROID DIAMETER
Item 8.9.0.2
ACTUAL LENTH TO CENTROID DIAMETER
Item 8.9.0.3
CENTROID DIAMETER ON UPPER BOLE
Item 8.9.0.4
PREV SECOND DIAMETER ON UPPER BOLE
Item 8.9.0.5
SECOND DIAMETER ON UPPER BOLE
Item 8.9.0.6
PREVIOUS LENGTH TO SECOND DIAMETER
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SECTION L.6 SEEDLING DATA
Species
CC #
Subplot 1
CC #
Subplot 2
CC #
Subplot 3
CC #
Subplot 4
Seedling count
Seedling Count
Seedling Count
Seedling Count
Seedling Notes:
Appendix L: PLOT FORMS
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SECTION L.7 VEGETATION SPECIES COMPOSITION
SUBPLOT NUMBER
P2 VEG SUBPLOT SAMPLE
VEG NONSAMPLED RESN
SPECIES CODE
Condition Class 1
CC2
Subplot 1
CC3
CC4
CC5
CC1
CC3
Subplot 2
CC2
CC4
CC1
CC3
Subplot 3
CC2
CC4
CC5
CC1
CC3
Subplot 4
CC2
CC4
CC5
Section L.7: VEGETATION SPECIES COMPOSITION
CC5
UNIQUE Sp NUMBER
Sp CODE TYPE
Sp CODE STATUS
Sp OFFIC. COLLECTED
Sp NOT COLLECTED RSN
Sp LABEL NUMBER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
VEGETATION Sp NOTES
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
Sp GROWTH HABIT
Sp VEGETATION LAYER
Sp CANOPY COVER
1
2
3
4
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SECTION L.8 VEGETATION STRUCTURE
SUBPLOT
CONDITION CLASS NUMBER
1
2
3
4
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
TALLY TREE SP COVER LAYER 1
TALLY TREE SP COVER LAYER 2
TALLY TREE SP COVER LAYER 3
TALLY TREE SP COVER LAYER 4
TALLY TREE SP COVER-AERIAL VIEW
NON-TALLY TREE SP COVER LAYER 1
NON-TALLY TREE SP COVER LAYER 2
NON-TALLY TREE SP COVER LAYER 3
NON-TALLY TREE SP COVER LAYER 4
NON-TALLY TREE SP COVER-AERIAL VIEW
SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 1
SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 2
SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 3
SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER LAYER 4
SHRUB AND WOODY VINE COVER-AERIAL VIEW
FORB COVER LAYER 1
FORB COVER LAYER 2
FORB COVER LAYER 3
FORB COVER LAYER 4
FORB COVER—AERIAL VIEW
GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 1
GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 2
GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 3
GRAMINOID COVER LAYER 4
GRAMINOID COVER-AERIAL VIEW
MOSS/BRYOPHYTE COVER LAYER 1
VEGETATION SUBPLOT NOTES
SECTION L.9 INVASIVE SPECIES
Item 13.0.0.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER
Item 13.0.0.2 SPECIES
Item 13.0.0.3 SPECIES CANOPY COVER
Item 14.2.1.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER
1 2 3 4
Item 14.2.1.2 INVASIVE PLANT SUBPLOT STATUS
Item 14.2.1.3 INVASIVE PLANT NONSAMPLED RSN
Item 14.2.1.6 SPECIES CODE
Item 14.2.1.5 CONDITION CLASS NUMBER
Item 14.2.1.7 UNIQUE SPECIES NUMBER
Item 14.2.1.8 SPECIES CANOPY COVER
Item 14.2.1.9 INVASIVE PLANT NOTES
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Appendix L: PLOT FORMS
Item 14.2.1.4 INVASIVE PLANT DATA NOTES
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Section L.10: LOCATION RECORD
SECTION L.10 LOCATION RECORD
pg.
331
Appendix L: PLOT FORMS
Section L.10: LOCATION RECORD
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APPENDIX M OWNER CONTACT
SECTION M.1 HELLO LETTER
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Forest
Service
Pacific
Northwest
Research
Station
Anchorage Forestry Sciences Lab
Anchorage, AK 99501
161 East 1st Ave, Door 8
(907) 743-9414
File Code: 4810
Date: Winter 2014
To Whom It May Concern:
Hello, we are researchers from the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. We
are obtaining information on the forest resources of the Pacific Northwest from measurements
taken on a large number of randomly located sample plots on forestland. We are visiting one of
these plots in this general vicinity today.
We locate each plot from a sample selected on an aerial photograph. While at the site we record
information pertaining to the type of terrain; tree species, heights, and diameters; insect and disease damage; mortality and regeneration; and the amount and kind of understory vegetation. Many
of our field plots were first established in the early 1960's and have been revisited on a 10-year
cycle.
With the measurements we take, analysts will develop basic information about the amount, condition, and change in the area's forest resource. Published reports contain data on forest land area
and ownership, timber volume, forest growth, mortality and cut, potential productivity, and opportunities for silvicultural treatment.
If you are interested in learning more about our research plans, or care to see publications from
previous inventories similar to this one, please contact Connie Hubbard at (907) 743-9541 by telephone or by writing to:
Connie Hubbard
Alaska Data Collection Team Leader
Forest Inventory and Analysis
Alaska Data Collection Team Leader
Appendix M: OWNER CONTACT
Anchorage Forestry Sciences Laboratory
Forest Inventory and Analysis Program
161 East 1st Ave, Door 8
Anchorage, AK 99501
Sincerely,
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SECTION M.2 LANDOWNER CONTACT LETTER/DATA CONFIDENTIALITY
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Forest
Service
Pacific
Northwest
Research
Station
Forestry Sciences Lab
P.O. Box
Portland, OR 97208
(503) 808-2000
File Code: 4810
Date: Winter 2014
Dear
Section M.2: LANDOWNER CONTACT LETTER/DATA CONFIDENTIALITY
The Pacific Northwest Research Station is continuing to collect basic information about forest
resources in Hawaii. The Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program at the station participates in
a national effort to evaluate the status and condition of our nations forest ecosystems. Data is collected on FIA field plots so that we can determine the amount, condition and trends of Hawaii forested resources. The data will also allow us to detect and understand changes in local and regional
forest health.
Data we collect from the field plot(s) on your property are combined with other plot data from
adjoining areas and counties to provide information about resource conditions in the state of
Hawaii. The data will not be identified in any way with your name or property and will have no bearing on your property taxes. Collected data are summarized, analyzed, and published in statistical
and analytical reports for the United States, for Hawaii alone, and for various geographic areas
within Hawaii and are available to the public.
Our records show that this year there is a field plot(s) that falls on your land. We request your permission to access your land to measure the trees and the vegetation on this plot. We only request
your permission to access your land. We do not ask you to change your management practices,
nor will our measurements affect any ongoing or planned activities for this site.
Our field staff will be in your area in 2014. If you wish, they will contact you before entering your
land. We realize that working on your land is a privilege and we will respect your landowner rights
at all times. We are prepared to honor any special conditions that you may require of us. Enclosed
is a reply postcard for your response and any concerns, such as locked gates or other access problems. If you have any questions regarding this letter or pertaining to this inventory, please feel free
to contact Connie Hubbard at (907) 743-9541or chubbard@fs.fed.us.
We will be happy to share the resource information we gather from your property should you be
interested.
Thank you again for your cooperation in this study. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
Gretchen Nicholas
Program Manager
Forest Inventory and Analysis
Enclosure
County __________ Plot ___________
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SECTION M.3 RELEASE
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Forest
Service
Pacific
Northwest
Research
Station
Forestry Sciences Lab
P.O. Box
Portland, OR 97208
(503) 808-2000
File Code: 4810
Date: Winter 2014
RELEASE
The USDA FOREST SERVICE assumes liability, pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act, for any
damages caused by negligence of Forest Service personnel while upon the landowner’s property
in connection with the inventory of forest resources in the State of Hawaii, and the landowner shall
not be liable for injuries occurring to Forest Service personnel for any reason except the negligent
or wrongful acts of the landowner while they are on the property owned or controlled by the landowner.
County_______________________________
Plot Number___________________________
Landowner____________________________
Gretchen Nicholas
Program Manager
Forest Inventory and Analysis
Pacific Northwest Research Station
US Department of Agriculture
Appendix M: OWNER CONTACT
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APPENDIX N EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
SECTION N.1 DATA RECORDING ITEMS
• Previous plot records and photos
• Plot jacket (previous and current plot records with subplot diagrams, and field photos)
• Hand-held data recorder downloaded with plot records; extra AA batteries
• Handheld GPS unit with fully-charged batteries (bring extra batteries)
• Survey Grade GPS unit (if needed on that plot for the day)
• Mechanical pencils, red photo pen, black pen, eraser
• Note pad(s) made of "write-in-the-rain" paper
• Blank forms for plot, subplot, condition class attributes; tree tally; veg profile; and subplot diagram
• Calculator(s)
• Tatum
• Field procedures manual
• Plant ID guide(s), plant association guides, plant disease guide
SECTION N.2 PHOTO INTERPRETATION ITEMS
• Plot (road) map
• Stereoscope(s) (2x and/or 4x) with case and sharp straight pins
• Photo scale (Timber Survey Aid #16)
• 6 inch ruler calibrated in 1/20th inches
• Hand lens
SECTION N.3 PLOT MEASURING ITEMS
• Compass (es)
• Clinometer(s)
• Diameter tape(s)-20 foot
• Increment borer(s) with sheath
• 100 foot tape(s) with carabineer(s)
• Hand axe(s) with sheath
• Laser height/rangefinder
• Plant press or plastic bags for plant specimens
• Steel plot pins
• Aluminum nails
• Tree number tags
• Square aluminum tags
• Round aluminum tags
• Flagging tape
SECTION N.5 FIRST AID ITEMS
• First aid kits
• Bee sting kits
Appendix N: EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
SECTION N.4 PLOT REFERENCING ITEMS
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SECTION N.6 PERSONAL AND SAFETY GEAR
• Canteens with water
• Lunches
• Utility pouch
• Vest and hardhat
• Rain gear
• Gloves
• Flashlight and batteries
• Extra clothing
• Extra food
• Iodine tablets
• Headlamps
SECTION N.7 CAMPING GEAR WHEN APPLICABLE:
:
• Tarps
• Extra water or water purifier
• Stove with fuel and matches
• Food
• Cooking/eating dishes
• Flashlight
• Hammock tent
• Camping backpack
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APPENDIX O SUMMARY OF MANUAL CHANGES
2015 to 2016 ISLANDS Manual*
*2015 manual section/item numbers are listed
Change
Location
Chapter: Plot Level Data
4.3.4.3 Nonforest Sampling
Status
4.3.4.8 Previous Plot Mapping or
Condition Error
Downloading the Rover Files
Deleting Subplot GPS Files
Number 6, updated folder location.
Introduction, updated folder location.
Appendix O: SUMMARY OF MANUAL CHANGES
Last sentence of description, updated NONFOREST LAND USE list
included in measurable nonforest to 18-26 and 40-45.
Updated description to clarify that previous condition error only includes
errors in PREVIOUS CONDITION CLASS STATUS, PREVIOUS
RESERVED STATUS, or PREVIOUS OWNER GROUP.
4.4 GPS Coordinates
Removed all reference to GPS UNIT TYPE = 1, as it is no longer a valid
code. Removed GPS UNIT TYPE =1 from all when collected.
4.4.1 Survey Grade GPS Subplot Updated second sentence to, “This data item will be updatable, and may be
Coordinates
changed to 0 when no survey grade GPS subplot rover files can be
collected on the plot.”
4.4.5.1 Previous UTM Zone
Updated values to reference appendix.
4.4.5.4 Previous Coordinates
Added code C, Hex center.
Method
Chapter: Condition Class
5.7.1.5 Owner Group
Added, “Census Water (CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 4) is considered
state owned and should be recorded as OWNER GROUP = 30.”
5.7.1.6 Previous Owner Group Updated when collected to, “When SAMPLE KIND = 2.”
5.10.0.3 Estimated Nonsampled Deleted data item.
Land Cover Type
5.10.0.4 Nonsampled Forest
Updated when collected to, “when CONDITION CLASS STATUS = 5”
Type
Chapter: Tree and Sapling Data
Table 8.1 Where to Tally Trees Updated Microplot to include dead saplings.
8.4.1.13 Azimuth
Deleted “live” regarding recording azimuth on the microplot (now includes
dead).
8.4.1.14 Horizontal Distance
Deleted “live” regarding recording azimuth on the microplot (now includes
dead).
8.5.1 Marking Current Diameter Bullet 2: Updated snag diameter to 3.0 inches, from 5.0.
8.7.1.1 Previous Actual Length Updated standing dead diameter to 1.0 inches, from 5.0, in when collected.
8.7.1.3 Previous Total Length
Updated standing dead diameter to 1.0 inches, from 5.0, in when collected.
8.7.1.6 Previous Length Method Updated standing dead diameter to 1.0 inches, from 5.0, in when collected.
8.8.0.5 Priority Damage
Added code 9, Coconut Termite.
8.8.0.7 Rotten/Missing Cull
Added explanatory text.
Chapter: Invasive Plants Protocol
Table 11.1 Invasive Species List Updated invasive species list for FSM.
Appendix: Tree Species List
Updated all tree species lists.
Appendix: GPS Operating Guide
Collecting a Subplot Rover File Number 10, updated file naming instructions to include QA plots. Number
15, removed instruction for entering azimuth and distance in rover files
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APPENDIX P CORE 7.0 CHANGES
Appendix P: CORE 7.0 CHANGES
Changes from the Phase 2 Field Guide version 6.1 to version 7.0. Core data item numbers used.
1.12 FIELD GUIDE VERSION. Changed Values from "6.0" to "7.0".
1.19.2 Collected Readings. Modified introductory text.
1.19.3 GPS UNIT. Deleted code 1 and modified text of codes 2, 3, and 4.
1.19.14 AZIMUTH TO PLOT CENTER. Modified the When collected from "When GPS UNIT = 1, 2, 3, or 4" to "When
GPS UNIT = 2, 3, or 4".
1.19.15 DISTANCE TO PLOT CENTER. Modified the When collected from "When GPS UNIT = 1, 2, 3, or 4" to "When
GPS UNIT = 2, 3, or 4".
1.19.16 GPS ELEVATION. Modified the When collected from "When GPS UNIT = 1, 2 or 4" to "When GPS UNIT = 2 or
4".
1.19.17 GPS ERROR. Deleted the following text: "As described in Section 1.19.2, make every effort to collect readings
only when the error less than or equal to 70 feet. However, if after trying several different times during the day, at several different locations, this is not possible, record readings with an error of" and "071 to 999 if an error of less than 70
cannot be obtained". Modified the When collected from "When GPS UNIT = 1 or 2" to "When GPS UNIT = 2".
1.19.18 NUMBER OF READINGS. Modified the When collected from "When GPS UNIT = 1 or 2" to "When GPS UNIT
= 2".
2.3.1 Forest Land. The page numbers associated with the attributes of interest were corrected for current content.
2.3.2 Nonforest Land. The page numbers associated with the attributes of interest were corrected for current content.
2.5.7 OWNER. This variable was deleted in version 6.0 but left as a placeholder until version 7.0. It is repeated here for
the convenience of the user. All the variables after the deleted variable have been renumbered.
2.5.10 ADMINISTRATIVELY WITHDRAWN AREA NAME. Corrected this variable to be listed as CORE OPTIONAL.
This correction is consistent with the intent of the original change proposal for version 6.0
(Reserve_AdminWithdrawn_Change_proposal2.doc)
5.0 Tree and Sapling Data. Introductory paragraphs. Added standing dead saplings to definition of tally sapling and
modified the text to reflect this by changing "5.0 inches" to "1.0 inch". Also corrected the text in the first bullet under the
paragraph starting "The following apply at remeasurement:"
5.1 SUBPLOT NUMBER. Modified the When collected for saplings.
5.2 TREE RECORD NUMBER. Modified the When collected for saplings.
5.4 AZIMUTH. Modified the When collected for saplings.
5.5 HORIZONTAL DISTANCE. Modified the When collected for saplings.
5.7 PRESENT TREE STATUS. Modified the When collected for saplings. Also modified the text of code 2 - dead tree,
and the note listed under the list of codes.
5.7.1 RECONCILE. Modified the When collected for saplings. Also added a new table, which is an abbreviated table
from appendix 8, describing how to tally standing dead saplings with respective PRESENT TREE STATUS, RECONCILE CODE, and STANDING DEAD, which are being collected for the first time in Field Guide version 7.0.
5.7.1 RECONCILE. The following text was added to codes 3 and 4 in version 6.1 and repeated here for the convenience of the user: "Includes previously nonsampled subplots."
5.7.2 STANDING DEAD. Modified the descriptive text for saplings. Also modified the captions for figures 20-22 for
saplings.
5.7.3 MORTALITY. Modified the text and the When collected for saplings.
5.8 SPECIES. Modified the When collected for saplings.
5.9 DIAMETER. Deleted the following text from the introductory text: "Macroplot tree diameter thresholds are determined according to regional specifications (see regional field guides for more information)." Also modified the When
collected and Tolerance for saplings.
5.9.2 DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (DBH). Corrected several figure references in the text.
5.12 DIAMETER CHECK. Modified the When collected for saplings.
5.14 TOTAL LENGTH. Modified the When collected for saplings. Also corrected the Values from "005 to 400" to "001 to
400".
5.15 ACTUAL LENGTH. Modified the When collected for saplings. Also corrected the Values from "005 to 400" to "001
to 400".
5.16 LENGTH METHOD. Modified the When collected for saplings.
5.20.1 DAMAGE AGENT 1. The following text was added in version 6.1 and is repeated here for the convenience of
the user: "Note: in some cases, thresholds for specific agents may be different from the threshold for the corresponding general agent. If a region is collecting a specific insect agent and no one is collecting the general agent, then the
specific insect agent is collapsed into the general insect category 10000." Also, added text to the general agent column for code 13000.
5.23 DECAY CLASS. Modified the text and the When collected for saplings.
8.0 Phase 2 (P2) Vegetation Profile (Core Optional). The introductory text was clarified.
8.3.2 LEVEL OF DETAIL. Modified the text in codes 2 and 3.
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8.6.1 SPECIES GROWTH HABIT. The text was modified. All five codes were also revised.
8.6.4 SPECIES CANOPY COVER. The introductory text was modified.
Appendix 1. State and County, Parish, or Borough FIPS Codes. Added the county codes for the following Pacific
islands: 60 - American Samoa; 64 - Federated States of Micronesia; 66 - Guam; 68 - Marshall Islands; 69 - Northern
Mariana Islands; and 70 - Palau.
Appendix 2. FIA Forest Type Codes. Added code 988 and description. Modified code names of codes 982, 987, and
989 to match the names in the FIA database.
Appendix 3. Made the following corrections to the species code list:
FIA code
6573
6574
6575
6576
6577
7279
8750
Changes
Changed common name from grapefruit to key lime
Changed common name from citris xaurantium to sour orange
Changed common name from shaddock to lemon
Changed common name citron to grapefruit
Changed common name from tangerine to sweet orange
Corrected scientific name from Guajacum officianale to Guaiacum officianale
Corrected common name from troipical almond to tropical almond
Appendix 7. Tolerance/MQO/VALUE/Units Table. Updated this appendix based on changes in the rest of the document.
Appendix 8. Tree Coding Guide. Updated this appendix for changes in sapling measurement.
Appendix 11. Damage Codes. The following changes were made in version 6.1 and are repeated here for the convenience of the user. The sixth column heading was changed from New Category” to "General Category Designation".
The following changes were made to the appendix:
Code
11012
Old Threshold
12005
12029
12047
12048
12068
12086
12197
12200
:
Old REGION
NRS
Any occurrence
NRS
NRS
NRS
NRS
NRS
NRS
Any occurrence
Any damage to the
terminal leader;
damage ≥ 20% of the
foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle
affected
New REGION
NRS
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
12136
13010
New Threshold
Any evidence of a
successful attack.
NRS
NRS
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
SRS
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14001
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
NRS
14033
15001
Any occurrence
NRS
NRS
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of
the roots, stems, or
branches
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of
the roots, stems, or
branches
15004
15026
15031
15065
(no change)
Any damage to
terminal leader;
damage to > 20% of
lateral shoots and
buds
15088
17011
22011
22075
22076
22002
22003
25022
25057
25072
SRS
SRS; NRS
NRS
SRS
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of
the roots, stems, or
branches
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
NRS
Any occurrence
Any occurrence
Any occurrence
NRS
NRS
NRS
Damage ≥20% of the
foliage with ≥50% of the
leaf/needle affected
Damage ≥20% of the
foliage with ≥50% of the
leaf/needle affected
Damage ≥20% of the
foliage with ≥50% of the
leaf/needle affected
Any occurrence on the bole
or stems (on multi-stemmed
woodland species), or on
branches ≤1 foot from boles
or stems; damage to ≥ 20%
of branches
PNW
NRS
NRS
NRS
PNW
Appendix P: CORE 7.0 CHANGES
26002
Any visual evidence
Any visual evidence
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of
the roots, stems, or
branches
NRS
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41001
PNW
41002
41003
41004
(no change)
(no change)
SRS
IW
SRS; PNW
IW; PNW
PNW
41005
41006
41007
(no change)
(no change)
IW
IW
IW; PNW
IW; PNW
PNW
41008
:
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of
the roots or boles with
>20% of the circumference
affected; damage > 20% of
the multiple-stems (on
multi-stemmed woodland
species) with >20% of the
circumference affected;
>20% of the branches
affected ; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected.
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of
the roots or boles with
>20% of the circumference
affected; damage > 20% of
the multiple-stems (on
multi-stemmed woodland
species) with >20% of the
circumference affected;
>20% of the branches
affected ; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected.
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of
the roots or boles with
>20% of the circumference
affected; damage > 20% of
the multiple-stems (on
multi-stemmed woodland
species) with >20% of the
circumference affected;
>20% of the branches
affected ; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of
the roots or boles with
>20% of the circumference
affected; damage > 20% of
the multiple-stems (on
multi-stemmed woodland
species) with >20% of the
circumference affected;
>20% of the branches
affected ; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected.
(no change)
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Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of
the roots or boles with
>20% of the circumference
affected; damage > 20% of
the multiple-stems (on
multi-stemmed woodland
species) with >20% of the
circumference affected;
>20% of the branches
affected ; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected.
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of
the roots or boles with
>20% of the circumference
affected; damage > 20% of
the multiple-stems (on
multi-stemmed woodland
species) with >20% of the
circumference affected;
>20% of the branches
affected ; damage ≥ 20% of
the foliage with ≥ 50% of
the leaf/needle affected.
41009
41015
90010
PNW
IW; PNW;
NRS
Appendix 11. Damage Codes. The following damage codes were modified in version 7.0 according to the damage
code change procedure. Changes to the damage code list were proposed according to the accepted procedure, and
discussed and approved at the DAB meeting, Feb. 2015 in Portland, OR.
Code
10016
21008
21016
24006
24010
Old Threshold
New Threshold
ALL
Old REGION
New REGION
PNW
IW
IW; SRS
IW; NRS
IW; NRS; SRS
PNW
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of the
roots or boles with >20% of the
circumference affected; damage
>20% of the multiple-stems (on
multi-stemmed woodland
species) with >20% of the
circumference affected; >20%
of the branches affected ;
damage ≥20% of the foliage
with ≥50% of the leaf/needle
affected
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of the
foliage with ≥50% of the leaf/
needle affected
Any occurrence
Any occurrence
Damage ≥20% dieback of crown
area
Damage ≥20% dieback of crown
area
PNW
PNW
PNW
PNW
Appendix P: CORE 7.0 CHANGES
11006
11030
14073
(no change)
PNW
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41013
41014
50020
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of the
roots or boles with >20% of the
circumference affected; damage
>20% of the multiple-stems (on
multi-stemmed woodland
species) with >20% of the
circumference affected; >20%
of the branches affected ;
damage ≥20% of the foliage
with ≥50% of the leaf/needle
affected.
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of the
roots or boles with >20% of the
circumference affected; damage
>20% of the multiple-stems (on
multi-stemmed woodland
species) with >20% of the
circumference affected; >20%
of the branches affected ;
damage ≥20% of the foliage
with ≥50% of the leaf/needle
affected.
Any damage to the terminal
leader; damage ≥20% of the
roots or boles with >20% of the
circumference affected; damage
>20% of the multiple-stems (on
multi-stemmed woodland
species) with >20% of the
circumference affected; >20%
of the branches affected ;
damage ≥20% of the foliage
with ≥50% of the leaf/needle
affected
:
Appendix 14. FIA Pacific Islands Tree Species Codes. Added this appendix.
PNW
PNW
PNW
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Glossary
ACCESSIBLE FOREST LAND - LAND THAT IS WITHIN SAMPLED AREA (THE POPULATION OF
INTEREST), IS ACCESSIBLE AND CAN SAFELY BE VISITED, AND MEETS THE FOLLOWING
CRITERIA: THE CONDITION HAS AT LEAST 10 PERCENT CROWN COVER BY TREES OF ANY SIZE,
OR HAS HAD AT LEAST 10 PERCENT COVER IN THE PAST. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONDITION IS NOT
SUBJECT TO NONFOREST USE THAT PREVENTS NORMAL REGENERATION AND SUCCESSION
SUCH AS REGULAR MOWING, GRAZING, OR RECREATION ACTIVITIES.
ACRE - A UNIT OF LAND CONTAINING 43,560 SQUARE FEET OF AREA.
AGE AT BREAST-HIGH - THE NUMBER OF ANNUAL GROWTH RINGS BETWEEN THE BARK AND
THE CENTER OF THE TREE AT 4.5 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND ON THE BOLE OF A TREE.
Agricultural land - Land managed for crops, pasture, or other agricultural use. Evidence includes
geometric field and road patterns, fencing, and the traces produced by livestock or mechanized equipment.
The area must be at least 1.0 acre in size and meet the minimum width requirement of 120.0 feet to qualify.
Aspect - Compass direction that a slope faces.
AZIMUTH - ANGLE OR DIRECTION FROM 1 TO 360 DEGREES. THE AZIMUTH PLUS 180 DEGREES
IS THE BACK AZIMUTH.
BASAL AREA - (A) OF A TREE: THE CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF A TREE AT BREAST HEIGHT ON
THE STEM. (B) OF A FOREST OR STAND: THE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA AT BREAST HEIGHT OF
ALL TREES WITHIN A UNIT OF AREA.
BASAL AREA FACTOR (BAF) - THE BASAL AREA PER UNIT OF AREA CORRESPONDING WITH A
GIVEN CRITICAL ANGLE IN VARIABLE-RADIUS PLOT SAMPLING.
BLIND VARIANCE - A RE-INSTALLATION DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSPECTION CREW WITHOUT
PRODUCTION CREW DATA ON HAND; A FULL RE-INSTALLATION OF THE PLOT FOR THE PURPOSE
OF OBTAINING A MEASURE OF DATA QUALITY. THE TWO DATA SETS ARE MAINTAINED
SEPARATELY. DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE TWO SETS OF DATA ARE NOT RECONCILED. BLIND
VARIANCES ARE DONE ON PRODUCTION PLOTS ONLY.
BOLE - TRUNK OR MAIN STEM OF A TREE.
BORDERLINE TREE - A TREE THAT IS AT OR NEARLY AT THE LIMITING DISTANCE ASSOCIATED
WITH A GIVEN BASAL AREA FACTOR. BORDERLINE TREES REQUIRED PRECISE CHECKING TO
DETERMINE IF THEY ARE TO BE SAMPLED.: A TREE THAT IS AT OR NEARLY AT THE LIMITING
DISTANCE ASSOCIATED WITH A GIVEN BASAL AREA FACTOR. BORDERLINE TREES REQUIRED
PRECISE CHECKING TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE TO BE SAMPLED.
BREAST HEIGHT - THE STANDARD HEIGHT, 4.5 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL, AT WHICH
DIAMETER OF A STANDING TREE OR SNAG IS MEASURED. ON SLOPING GROUND, BREAST
HEIGHT IS MEASURED ON THE UPHILL SIDE OF THE BOLE.
CANKER - LOCALIZED INJURY TO STEM, BRANCH OR ROOT; CAUSED BY DISEASE OR INSECTS.
CANOPY - THE COVER OF FOLIAGE FORMED BY TREE CROWNS.
CANOPY CLOSURE - THE PERCENTAGE OF GROUND AREA COVERED BY THE VERTICALLY
PROJECTED CROSS-SECTIONS OF TREE CROWNS
CENSUS WATER - PERMANENT AREAS OF WATER MORE THAN 4.5 ACRES OR WIDER THAN 200
FEET.
Certification plot - A plot installed by a certification candidate. It may be a training plot or a production plot.
The candidate working alone installs the plot.
CLINOMETER - AN INSTRUMENT USED TO MEASURE PER CENT SLOPE
Glossary
COLD VARIANCE - AN INSPECTION DONE EITHER AS PART OF THE TRAINING PROCESS, OR AS
PART OF THE ONGOING QC PROGRAM. NORMALLY THE INSTALLATION CREW IS NOT PRESENT
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE INSPECTOR HAS THE COMPLETED DATA IN-HAND AT THE
TIME OF INSPECTION. THE INSPECTION CAN INCLUDE THE WHOLE PLOT OR A SUBSET OF THE
PLOT. DATA ERRORS ARE CORRECTED. COLD VARIANCES ARE DONE ON PRODUCTION PLOTS
ONLY.
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CONDITION CLASS - CONDITION CLASS IS DEFINED BY DIFFERENCES IN CONDITION STATUS,
OR IN ONE OF THE SIX MAPPING VARIABLES: RESERVED STATUS, FOREST TYPE, OWNER
GROUP, STAND SIZE, REGENERATION STATUS, AND TREE DENSITY.
CONIFER - CONE-BEARING TREES, MOSTLY EVERGREENS, WITH NEEDLE OR SCALE-LIKE
LEAVES BELONGING TO THE BOTANICAL GROUP GYMNOSPERMAE. ALSO REFERRED TO AS
SOFTWOODS.
CONK - THE FRUITING BODY OF A WOOD-DESTROYING FUNGUS WHICH PROJECTS FROM THE
TRUNK, ROOTS OR OTHER TREE PARTS.
CROOK - ABRUPT BEND OR CURVATURE IN THE BOLE OF A TREE; A CROOK IS A SOUND CULL
DEDUCTION FROM GROSS MERCHANTABLE VOLUME.
CROWN - THE PORTION OF A TREE CARRYING THE MAIN BRANCH SYSTEM AND FOLIAGE.
CROWN CLASS - THE SOCIAL POSITION OF A TREE RELATIVE TO ITS ABILITY TO RECEIVE
DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
CROWN RATIO - THE PERCENT OF A TREE'S TOTAL HEIGHT WHICH HAS A LIVE CROWN.
CULL - (A) TREES OR LOGS, OR PORTIONS OF LOGS THAT ARE OF MERCHANTABLE SIZE BUT
ARE UNUSABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL WOOD PRODUCTS DUE TO DEFECTS (ROT OR FORM). (B) TO
CULL A LOG OR PORTION OF A LOG WITH RESPECT TO GROSS MERCHANTABLE VOLUME (C)
THE DEDUCTION MADE FROM GROSS VOLUME OF A TREE OR LOG TO ADJUST FOR SOUND OR
ROTTEN DEFECTS.
CULL ROT - LOSS OF GROSS MERCHANTABLE VOLUME DUE TO ROT. VISUALLY INDICATED BY
CONKS, ROTTEN SEAMS, ETC., CODED AS A CATEGORY OF PERCENTAGE OF VOLUME
AFFECTED BY THE ROT.
CULTURALLY-KILLED TREE - A TREE TALLIED OR RECONSTRUCTED AS LIVE AT OC3 BUT SINCE
KILLED BY DIRECT HUMAN ACTIVITY AND NOT UTILIZED. THE TREE CAN BE STANDING,
DOWNED, OR FELLED. INCLUDED ARE TREES KILLED BY LOGGING INJURY AND STILL STANDING.
A TREE IS CULTURALLY-KILLED ONLY IF IT SHOWS NO SIGN OF LIFE OR IS PARTIALLY
UPROOTED, LIVE, AND LEANS >45 DEGREES.
CULTURAL NONFOREST STRINGER - NONFOREST AREA OF CONSTRUCTED ROADS,
RAILROADS, POWER-LINES, PIPELINES, AND CANALS WHICH ARE 1.0 ACRES OR LARGER WITH
NO MINIMUM WIDTH REQUIREMENT.
DEAD TREE - A TREE TALLIED OR RECONSTRUCTED AS LIVE AT OC3 BUT NOW DEAD. DEATH
WAS NATURAL AND NOT DUE TO DIRECT HUMAN ACTIVITY. A TREE IS DEAD ONLY IF IT SHOWS
NO SIGH OF LIFE OR IS PARTIALLY UPROOTED, LIVE, AND LEANS >45 DEGREES.
DEFOLIATOR - AN INSECT, WHICH FEEDS UPON, OR STRIPS LEAVES AND NEEDLES FROM
TREES.
DIAMETER - THE LENGTH OF A STRAIGHT LINE THROUGH THE CENTER OF AN OBJECT
Diameter at breast height (DBH) - The diameter of the bole of a tree at breast height (4.5 feet above the
ground), measured outside of the bark.
DOMINANT TREE SPECIES - THE TREE SPECIES THAT IS THE MOST ABUNDANT AND NOT
OVERTOPPED IN A CONDITION CLASS
EPIPHYTE - A PLANT THAT USES A TREE FOR PHYSICAL SUPPORT, BUT WHICH DOES NOT DRAW
NOURISHMENT FROM THE TREE
Glossary
EVEN-AGED STAND - A STAND IN WHICH INDIVIDUAL TREES ORIGINATED AT APPROXIMATELY
THE SAME TIME. SPECIFICALLY, THE STAND MUST NOT BE CLASSIFIED AS NONSTOCKED, AND
AT LEAST 70 PERCENT OF THE LIVE TREES PRESENT MUST BE WITHIN 30 YEARS OF ONE
ANOTHER IN TOTAL AGE.
FIELD GRID LOCATION - THE CENTER OF SUBPLOT 1 ON THE STANDARD PLOT LAYOUT. THE
FIELD GRID LOCATION IS PINPRICKED ON PLOT PHOTOS IF THE PLOT WAS PREVIOUSLY
VISITED; THIS INCLUDES ESTABLISHED PLOTS THAT CAN'T BE FOUND. THE FIELD GRID
LOCATION IS PINPRICKED ON THE NEW PHOTOS FOR PLOTS THAT WERE NOT VISITED
PREVIOUSLY.
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FIXED-RADIUS PLOT - A CIRCULAR SAMPLED AREA WITH A SPECIFIED RADIUS IN WHICH ALL
TREES OF A GIVEN SIZE, SHRUBS, OR OTHER ITEMS ARE TALLIED.
FORB - A BROAD-LEAVED HERBACEOUS PLANT AS DISTINGUISHED FROM GRASSES, SHRUBS
AND TREES.
FOREST TYPE - CLASSIFICATION OF A FOREST SITE BASED ON THE TREE SPECIES PRESENT,
PLANT COMMUNITY, AND OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS.
GROUND LAND CLASS (GLC) - A CLASSIFICATION OF LAND BY USE. THE MINIMUM AREA FOR
CLASSIFICATION IS 1.0 ACRE. EACH MAPPED CONDITION CLASS REQUIRES A GROUND LAND
CLASS.
HARDWOODS - BROAD-LEAVED AND DECIDUOUS TREES AS OPPOSED TO HAVING NEEDLES.
TREES BELONGING TO THE BOTANICAL GROUP ANGIOSPERMAE.
HARVESTED TREE - A TREE TALLIED OR RECONSTRUCTED AS LIVE AND >5.O IN. D.B.H. AT A
PREVIOUS INVENTORY, BUT SINCE HARVESTED FOR INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, FIREWOOD, LOCAL
USE, OR INCIDENTAL REASONS.
HEARTWOOD - THE INNER, NONLIVING CORE OF WOOD IN A TREE BOLE, GENERALLY DARKER
THAN SAPWOOD.
HECTARE - A METRIC UNIT OF AREA EQUAL TO 10,000 SQUARE METERS. 2.47 ACRES.
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE - THE AMOUNT OF SEPARATION BETWEEN TWO POINTS THAT IS
MEASURED AS IF BOTH POINTS ARE ON THE SAME PLANE; HORIZONTAL DISTANCE MUST BE
CALCULATED FROM SLOPE DISTANCE IF THE 2 POINTS CANNOT BE MEASURED ALONG THE
SAME PLANE
HOT VARIANCE - AN INSPECTION NORMALLY DONE AS PART OF THE TRAINING PROCESS. THE
INSPECTOR IS PRESENT ON THE PLOT WITH THE TRAINEE AND PROVIDES IMMEDIATE
FEEDBACK REGARDING DATA QUALITY. DATA ERRORS ARE CORRECTED. HOT VARIANCES CAN
BE DONE ON TRAINING PLOTS OR PRODUCTION PLOTS.
Improved pasture - Land that is currently maintained and used for grazing. Evidence of maintenance,
besides the degree of grazing, includes condition of fencing, presence of stock ponds, periodic brush
removal, seeding, irrigation, or mowing.
Inclusion - An area that would generally be recognized as a separate condition, except that it is not large
enough to qualify. For example, a ½ acre pond within a forested stand.
INCREMENT - THE INCREMENT IN D.B.H. OF A TREE IN A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME.
INGROWTH TREE - A TREE THAT HAS GROWN PAST A DIAMETER THRESHOLD ON A FIXEDRADIUS PLOT SINCE PREVIOUS INVENTORY.
INSPECTION CREW - A CREW OF QUALIFIED QC/QA INDIVIDUALS WHOSE PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITY IS THE TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION OF PRODUCTION CREWS.
MAINTAINED ROAD - ANY ROAD, HARD TOPPED OR OTHER SURFACES, THAT IS PLOWED OR
GRADED PERIODICALLY AND CAPABLE OF USE BY A LARGE VEHICLE. RIGHTS-OF-WAY THAT ARE
CUT OR TREATED TO LIMIT HERBACEOUS GROWTH ARE INCLUDED IN THIS AREA.
MORTALITY TREE - SEE DEAD TREE.
MYCELIUM - THE VEGETATIVE PART OF A FUNGUS; A MASS OF THREAD-LIKE FILAMENTS.
NONFOREST INCLUSION - AN AREA THAT IS NONFOREST BUT LESS THAN 1.0 ACRE IN SIZE.
WHEN PART OR ALL OF A FIXED OR VARIABLE-RADIUS PLOT FALLS WITHIN A NONFOREST
INCLUSION, THE INCLUSION IS SAMPLED AS PART OF THE SURROUNDING FOREST LAND.
Glossary
NONSTOCKABLE - A FOREST LAND CONDITION CLASS IS NONSTOCKED IF: 1) THE AVERAGE
DIAMETER OF LIVE TREES IN THE CONDITION CLASS IS <5.O IN. D.B.H. AND <100 FREE-TO-GROW
SEEDLINGS AND SAPLINGS PER ACRE ARE DISTRIBUTED BROADLY ACROSS THE CONDITION
CLASS. OR: 2) THE AVERAGE DIAMETER OF LIVE TREES IN THE CONDITION CLASS IS >5.0 IN.
D.B.H. AND TREE CANOPY COVER IS < 10 PERCENT. OR: 3) THE CONDITION CLASS WAS
RECENTLY CLEARCUT AND HAS NOT BEEN REPLANTED.
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PASTURE - PASTURE IS RANGELAND THAT HAS BE PLOWED AND ARTIFICIALLY SEEDED TO
GRASS OR OTHER FORAGE SPECIES LIKE CLOVER TO FEED DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK. OFTEN, IT
IS IRRIGATED AND FENCED.
PI - PHOTO INTERPRETATION.
PLOT CENTER (PC) - THE FIELD GRID LOCATION ON THE GROUND FOR EACH FIELD PLOT. ON
ESTABLISHED PLOTS VISITED AT OC3, PLOT CENTER IS AT THE OC3 CEDAR STAKE. ON MISSING
OR LOST PLOTS, PLOT CENTER IS THE PINPRICKED LOCATION ON THE OC3 PLOT PHOTOS. ON
NEW PLOTS, PLOT CENTER IS THE PINPRICKED LOCATION ON THE OC4 PLOT PHOTOS.
POLETIMBER - A TREE 5.0 TO 8.9 IN. D.B.H.
POLETIMBER STAND - A STAND IN WHICH THE AVERAGE DIAMETER OF THE TREES PRESENT IS
5.0 TO 8.9 in. D.B.H.
Production crew - A crew containing at least one certified individual. The crew is involved in routine
installation and measurement of plots.
PRODUCTION PLOT - A PLOT THAT BELONGS TO THE 6000-ACRE GRID DATABASE. IT MAY ALSO
BE USED FOR TRAINING PURPOSES.
RANGELAND - LAND DOMINATED BY NATURAL PLANT COVER COMPOSED PRINCIPALLY OF
NATIVE OR EXOTIC GRASSES, FORBS, OR SHRUBS. NATURAL RANGELAND IS UNIMPROVED, I.E.,
IT IS NOT IRRIGATED, AND HAS NOT BEEN SEEDED ARTIFICIALLY.
REFERENCE POINT (RP) - AN OBJECT (USUALLY A TREE), WHICH CAN BE LOCATED ON THE
GROUND AND IDENTIFIED ON THE PHOTO. IT WILL BE TAGGED AND REFERENCED TO THE
CEDAR STAKE IN ORDER TO FACILITATE RELOCATING THE PLOT.
REGENERATION - A YOUNG, PRECOMMERCIAL-SIZED STAND, OR THE UNDERSTORY TREE
COMPONENT OF A MULTISTORIED STAND.
REGENERATION STATUS - A stand descriptor that indicates whether a stand has been naturally or
artificially regenerated.
REGIONAL DRIFT - THE TENDENCY FOR STANDARDS, METHODS AND INTERPRETATIONS TO
DRIFT APART OVER TIME AS EACH UNIT IMPLEMENTS THE FIA CORE PROTOCOL.
RELASKOP - AN INSTRUMENT USED TO ESTIMATE TREE DIAMETERS FROM A DISTANCE
RELEASE - FREEING A TREE FROM IMMEDIATE COMPETITION BY REMOVING OTHER TREE OR
NONTREE COMPETITION.
RESIDUAL OVERSTORY - A TREE THAT HAS SURVIVED FROM THE PREVIOUS STAND AND IS
USUALLY LARGER OR OLDER THAN TREES WHICH ORIGINATED AS PART OF THE PRESENT
STAND.
ROT - DECAY. DECOMPOSITION OF WOOD BY FUNGI OR BACTERIA.
ROUGH CULL - PERCENTAGE DEDUCTION OF VOLUME LOST DUE TO BROKEN OR MISSING
PARTS, FORKS OR CROOKS.
ROUNDWOOD - SECTIONS OF TREE STEMS, WITH OR WITHOUT BARK. INCLUDES LOGS, BOLTS,
POSTS, PILINGS AND OTHER PRODUCTS STILL "IN THE ROUND".
Sapling - A tree 1.0 to 4.9 inches DBH.
SAPWOOD - THE OUTER LAYERS OF WOOD BETWEEN THE HEARTWOOD AND INNER BARK.
GENERALLY LIGHTER IN COLOR THAN HEARTWOOD.
SAWTIMBER STAND, SMALL - A STAND IN WHICH THE AVERAGE DIAMETER OF THE LIVE TREES
PRESENT IS 9.0 TO 21.0 IN. D.B.H.
Glossary
SAWTIMBER STAND, LARGE - A STAND IN WHICH THE AVERAGE DIAMETER OF THE LIVE TREES
PRESENT IS GREATER THAN 21.0 IN. D.B.H.
SDI - STAND DENSITY INDEX.
SEEDLING - A LIVE TREE LESS THAN 1.0 IN. D.B.H. THAT IS AT LEAST 0.5 FEET IN HEIGHT
(CONIFERS) OR 1.0 FEET IN HEIGHT (HARDWOODS) AND ESTABLISHED IN MINERAL SOIL.
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SEEDLING-SAPLING STAND - A STAND IN WHICH THE AVERAGE DIAMETER OF THE LIVE TREES
PRESENT IS LESS THAN 5.O IN. D.B.H.
SILVICULTURE - THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF GROWING AND TENDING FOREST CROPS FOR
SPECIFIED OBJECTIVES.
SITE - THE AGGREGATE OF ALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE SURVIVAL AND
GROWTH OF A PLANT COMMUNITY ON A SPECIFIC AREA.
SITE CLASS - A CLASSIFICATION OF POTENTIAL AVERAGE ANNUAL ABILITY OF A FOREST LAND
SITE TO PRODUCE WOOD--FOR THE PERIOD BETWEEN THE TIME OF STAND ESTABLISHMENT
AND THE TIME WHEN AVERAGE ANNUAL WOOD PRODUCTION PEAKS-- WERE THE SITE FULLY
STOCKED WITH DESIRABLE TREES.
SITE INDEX - A MEASURE OF PRODUCTIVITY INHERENT ON A FOREST SITE THAT IS SIMPLE
NUMERICAL VALUE BASED UPON TREE HEIGHT AT A SPECIFIED AGE.
SLOPE DISTANCE - THE AMOUNT OF SEPARATION BETWEEN 2 POINTS AS MEASURED ALONG
AN INCLINE. SLOPE DISTANCE = HORIZONTAL DISTANCE WHEN THE % SLOPE BETWEEN THE 2
POINTS IS ZERO. WHEN MEASURING SLOPE DISTANCE FOR REFERENCE TREES, SLOPE
DISTANCE IS MEASURED FROM THE HEAD OF THE NAIL AT THE BASE OF THE TREE TO SUBPLOT
CENTER
Softwoods - Coniferous trees, usually evergreen having needles or scale-like leaves.
SNAG - A STANDING DEAD TREE. IN THE CURRENT INVENTORY, A SNAG MUST BE >5.O IN. DBH
AND >4.5 FEET TALL, AND HAVE A BOLE WHICH DOES NOT TOUCH THE GROUND. A SNAG MAY
BE EITHER SELF-SUPPORTED BY ITS ROOTS, OR SUPPORTED BY ANOTHER TREE OR SNAG.
SPRIG - ANY WOODY OR NON-WOODY LATERAL GROWTH, WITHOUT SECONDARY BRANCHING,
LESS THAN 1.0 INCH IN DIAMETER AT THE BASE ABOVE THE SWELLING AT THE POINT OF
ATTACHMENT TO A BRANCH OR CROWN STEM.
STAND AGE - THE TOTAL AGE OF A FOREST STAND THAT BEST CHARACTERIZED THE STAND.
STANDS ARE EVEN- OR UNEVEN-AGED.
STAND DENSITY INDEX - THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF TREES PER UNIT AREA A FOREST SITE
WILL SUPPORT WHEN THE STAND D.B.H. IS 10 INCHES RELATIVE TO THE MAXIMUM EXPECTED
NUMBER IF THE SITE WERE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING A NORMAL STAND.
STANDING DEAD TREE - SEE SNAG.
STAND SIZE - A CLASSIFICATION OF STANDS BASED ON TREE SIZE. STAND SIZES ARE LARGE
SAWTIMBER, SMALL SAWTIMBER, POLETIMBER, AND SEEDLING-SAPLING STANDS. IF LESS
THAN 10 PERCENT STOCKED WITH LIVE TREES, THE SITE IS CALLED NONSTOCKED.
STOCKING - A QUALITATIVE EXPRESSION BASED ON COMPARING THE EXISTING NUMBER OF
TREES PRESENT ON A FOREST SITE TO THE NUMBER NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE MOST OPTIMAL
GROWTH, VOLUME, OR VALUE POSSIBLE ON THE SITE.
SUNSCALD - DAMAGE TO THE CAMBIUM CAUSED BY OVEREXPOSURE TO SUN.
SWEEP - A BROAD ARC IN A BOLE OR LOG. A SOUND CULL DEFECT.
TALLY TREE - A TREE, SAPLING, OR SEEDLING THAT IS SELECTED TO BE MEASURED
ACCORDING TO THE RULES IN THIS MANUAL.
TERMINAL LEADER - THE TOPMOST SHOOT OF A TREE.
TRACHEID - PART OF WOOD STRUCTURE: A LONG, TUBELIKE CELL IN WOOD TISSUE.
TRACKABLE TREE - A SAMPLED TREE THAT IS REFERENCED AND REMEASURED IN
SUCCESSIVE INVENTORIES ON PERMANENT PLOTS.
TRAINING PLOT - A PLOT ESTABLISHED FOR TRAINING OR CERTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY. IT
DOES NOT BELONG TO THE 6000-ACRE GRID DATABASE.
Glossary
TREE - A TREE IS A WOODY PLANT THAT HAS AN ERECT PERENNIAL STEM OR TRUNK AT
MATURITY THAT IS AT LEAST 3.0 IN. DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (4.5 FEET) AND A TOTAL
HEIGHT OF AT LEAST 12 FEET. (Ag. Handbook No. 541, 1979, ed., p. 3).
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TWIG - ANY WOODY LATERAL GROWTH, WITH SECONDARY BRANCHING, LESS THAN 1.0 INCH IN
DIAMETER AT THE BASE ABOVE THE SWELLING AT THE POINT OF ATTACHMENT TO A BRANCH
OR CROWN STEM.
UNEVEN-AGED STAND - A STAND THAT IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS NONSTOCKED AND THAT HAS
LESS THAN 70 PERCENT OF THE TREES PRESENT WITHIN 30 YEARS OF ONE ANOTHER IN TOTAL
AGE.
Glossary
WILT - DROOPING OF FOLIAGE; OFTEN A DISEASE SYMPTOM.