The forest inventory and analysis database description and users manual version 1.0

Patrick D. Miles; Gary J. Brand; Carol Alerich; Larry F. Bednar; Sharon W. Woudenberg; Joseph F. Glover; Edward N. Ezell

doi:10.2737/NC-GTR-218

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The forest inventory and analysis database description and users manual version 1.0

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Authors:

Patrick D. Miles, Gary J. Brand, Carol Alerich, Larry F. Bednar, Sharon W. Woudenberg, Joseph F. Glover, Edward N. Ezell

Year:

2001

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-GTR-218

Source:

General Technical Report NC-218. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station

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Abstract

Describes the structure of the Forest Inventory and Analysis Database (FIADB) and provides information on generating estimates of forest statistics from these data. The FIADB structure provides a consistent framework for storing forest inventory data across all ownerships across the entire United States. These data are available to the public.

Keywords

Plot measurements, inventory methods, data processing, data management, information management systems

Citation

Miles, Patrick D.; Brand, Gary J.; Alerich, Carol L.; Bednar, Larry F.; Woudenberg, Sharon W.; Glover, Joseph F.; Ezell, Edward N. 2001. The forest inventory and analysis database description and users manual version 1.0. General Technical Report NC-218. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station