Vegetation - Western San Diego County [ds2964]

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Western San Diego, California Department of Water Resources, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, National Vegetation Classification Standard, NVCS, Manual of California Vegetation


Summary

In 2009 DFG VegCAMP and the County of San Diego and San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) embarked on a collaborative project to classify and map the vegetation of western San Diego County. This project involved data collection and analysis of vegetation plot data, developing quantitative classification and descriptions for the vegetation and following these tasks, developing a detailed vegetation map based on the classification and descriptions of the data. This data was completed in early 2011 and the report, keys, methodology may be obtained at: https://sdmmp.com/upload/projects/20160330_2357_94.pdf

Description

The purpose of this project was to describe each of the native and naturalized vegetation types known to occur within western San Diego County and to provide the user a means to determine each type through direct observations of species composition. The classification presented herein is the result of a detailed analysis of data collected throughout the western San Diego County study area. Under contract to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), Biologists from AECOM, Conservation Biology Institute, and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program (VegCAMP) collaborated on these analyses, the definition of the classifications, and preparation of this manual.

This classification study was conducted in a manner consistent with the recommendations for standardized data collection and analysis by CDFG VegCAMP ( https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP ) and the methods used in the preparation of A Manual of California Vegetation, 2nd ed. (Sawyer; Keeler-Wolf; Evens 2009), published by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). This projects classifications is in accordance with this larger work. A Manual of California Vegetation (MCV) is intentionally consistent within the larger context of the National Vegetation Classification System (NVCS), which has been adopted by federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations such as the US Geological Survey, National Park Service, and NatureServe. Thus each of these classifications can be compared in context with the others nationwide.

Credits

This map was created by AECOM for the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). It was prepared for publication in BIOS by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's (CDFW) Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program (VegCAMP).

Use limitations

CDFW's VegCAMP appreciates learning how these vegetation datasets are being used so that we can leverage support for classifying and mapping new areas and let users know of any updates. Please contact us at VegCAMP@wildlife.ca.gov or call any of the staff listed here: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP

License: This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ). Using the citation standards recommended for BIOS datasets ( https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/BIOS/Citing-BIOS ) satisfies the attribution requirements of this license.

Disclaimer: The State makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or adequacy of these data and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in these data. No warranty of any kind, implied, expressed, or statutory, including but not limited to the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from computer virus, is given with respect to these data.

Extent

West -117.539544 East -116.653065
North 33.508198 South 32.522308

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Maximum (zoomed in) 1:5,000
Minimum (zoomed out) 1:625,000

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Topics and Keywords

Themes or categories of the resource biota, environment, imageryBaseMapsEarthCover


* Content type Downloadable Data
Export to FGDC CSDGM XML format as Resource Description No

Place keywords California

Theme keywords Western San Diego, California Department of Water Resources, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, National Vegetation Classification Standard, NVCS, Manual of California Vegetation

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Citation

Title Vegetation - Western San Diego County [ds2964]
Publication date 2024-01-1000:00:00


Presentation formats * digital map


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Citation Contacts

Responsible party
Organization's name San Diego Association of Governments
Contact's role owner


Responsible party
Organization's name AECOM
Contact's role originator


Responsible party
Individual's name VegCAMP Program Lead
Organization's name California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact's role point of contact


Contact information


Responsible party
Individual's name Monica Tydlaska
Organization's name California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact's position Research Data Specialist I
Contact's role processor


Contact information


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Resource Details

Dataset languages * English(UNITED STATES)
Dataset character set utf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format


Status completed
Spatial representation type * vector


Supplemental information
Rarity ranks for various types in this map have been updated utilizing the NatureServe Conservation Status Assessments Rank Calculator Version 3.186, and are current as of July 5, 2022. Rarity ranks are subject to change due to changing threats and trends and as ranking methodologies are further refined. Please check CDFWs Natural Communities page for the most up-to-date rarity ranks (https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP/Natural-Communities). References Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program (VegCAMP). 2013. 2013 California desert vegetation map and accuracy assessment in support of the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan. Final Report. Prepared for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Renewable Energy Program and the California Energy Commission. California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Sacramento, CA. Available from: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=62825
* Processing environment Version 6.2 (Build 9200) ; Esri ArcGIS 10.6.1.9270


Credits
This map was created by AECOM for the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). It was prepared for publication in BIOS by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's (CDFW) Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program (VegCAMP).
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* West longitude -117.539544
* East longitude -116.653065
* North latitude 33.508198
* South latitude 32.522308
* Extent contains the resource Yes

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* West longitude 231469.712100
* East longitude 311153.056500
* South latitude -604499.337000
* North latitude -497663.299800
* Extent contains the resource Yes

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Individual's name VegCAMP Program Lead
Organization's name California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact's role point of contact


Contact information


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Update frequency as needed


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CDFW's VegCAMP appreciates learning how these vegetation datasets are being used so that we can leverage support for classifying and mapping new areas and let users know of any updates. Please contact us at VegCAMP@wildlife.ca.gov or call any of the staff listed here: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP

License: This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ). Using the citation standards recommended for BIOS datasets ( https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/BIOS/Citing-BIOS ) satisfies the attribution requirements of this license.

Disclaimer: The State makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or adequacy of these data and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in these data. No warranty of any kind, implied, expressed, or statutory, including but not limited to the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from computer virus, is given with respect to these data.


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Feature class name DS2964_20240110
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Process
Date 2024-01-1010:44:05
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Online source
Location https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/BIOS
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Online source
Location https://filelib.wildlife.ca.gov/Public/BDB/GIS/BIOS/Public_Datasets/2900_2999/ds2964.zip
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Online source
Location https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP
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Type Feature Class
Row count 93194


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* Alias StateRank
* Data type String
* Width 5
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The state rarity ranking of the plant community mapped (ranks are available for all California alliances, and some associations). Ranks are based on a set of criteria including the rarity of the community (extent and occupancy), the threats that the community is subject to, and any known trends in the quality, size, or quantity of stands within the state. Ranks go from S1 which is critically imperiled/has very few occurrences to S5, when a community is demonstrably secure due to security globally. Ranks S1-S3 are considered sensitive. See: http://www.natureserve.org/sites/default/files/publications/files/natureserveconservationstatusmethodology_jun12_0.pdf and https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP/Natural-Communities Ranks are current as of the publication date or update date.
Description source
http://www.natureserve.org/sites/default/files/publications/files/natureserveconservationstatusmethodology_jun12_0.pdf and https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP/Natural-Communities
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Field UID
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* Data type String
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* Scale 0
Field description
Unique identifier for each polygon. Calculated at the end of project.
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Field Sensitive
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* Scale 0
Field description
Is the vegetation type considered sensitive? Y= yes, sensitive natural community. Alliances and associations with global ranks of G1-G3 state ranks of S1-S3 are considered sensitive natural communities. Additionally if an association has not gone through the ranking process, but is estimated to be sensitive Y will be shown without a G or S rank. Ranks are current as of the publication date or update date.
Description source
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP/Natural-Communities/Background
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Field CommunityLink
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Field description
The link to the alliance in the Manual of California Vegetation Online.
Description source
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Field description
Coordinates defining the features.
Description source
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Description of values
Coordinates defining the features.


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Field MapCode
* Alias MapCode
* Data type Integer
* Width 4
* Precision 10
* Scale 0
Field description
The code for a vegetation association, alliance, group, unvegetated type, or land use for polygons that are not natural vegetation. This code matches the Veg field from the Report.
Description source
Report
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Field Source
* Alias Source
* Data type String
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Field GROUP_
* Alias GROUP_
* Data type String
* Width 50
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* Scale 0


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Field Holland_Code
* Alias Holland_Code
* Data type String
* Width 10
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Field Holland_Oberbauer2008
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* Data type String
* Width 50
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Field CaCode
* Alias CaCode
* Data type String
* Width 10
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
California Natural Community Codes - unique code assigned to alliances and associations.
Description source
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP/Natural-Communities
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Field MapClass
* Alias MapClass
* Data type String
* Width 150
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* Scale 0
Field description
The finest level of vegetation type mapped (alliance, association, group or macrogroup); or descriptions for polygons that are not natural vegetation per the mapping classification, including land use and natural barrens or water features. Map classes are described in the mapping report. This name matches the VegName field from the Report.
Description source
Report
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Field MCVName
* Alias MCVName
* Data type String
* Width 254
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* Scale 0
Field description
Names will be the same as ones used in the Manual of California Vegetation and California Natural Community List (https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP/Natural-Communities). These standardized names correspond as much as possible to the National Vegetation Classification System (see http://usnvc.org/) or are submitted to the regional editors for induction.Classes for human land use or otherwise unvegetated land were drawn from the California Wildlife Habitat Relationships.
Description source
https://vegetation.cnps.org/
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Field CWHRCode
* Alias CWHRCode
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* Scale 0
Field description
The code for the CWHR type.
Description source
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Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
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Field description
The standardized name for the alliance within the NVCS as interpreted in the Manual of California Vegetation.
Description source
https://vegetation.cnps.org/
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* Scale 0
Field description
The standardized level of the vegetation description in the Manual of California Vegetation corresponding with levels of the National Vegetation Classification System.
Description source
https://vegetation.cnps.org/
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* Alias MCVMacrogroup
* Data type String
* Width 254
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* Scale 0
Field description
The standardized name for the macrogroup within the National Vegetation Classification System, with some potential exceptions within the Manual of California Vegetation Database.
Description source
https://vegetation.cnps.org/
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Field Acres
* Alias Acres
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* Scale 0
Field description
GIS Calculated acres based on calculation done in California (Teale) Albers, NAD83
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* Width 15
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* Scale 0
Field description
The code used for the CalVeg type
Description source
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=stelprdb5347192
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* Alias GlobalRank
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Field description
The global rarity ranking of the plant community mapped (ranks are available for all California alliances, and some associations). Ranks are based on a set of criteria including the rarity of the community (extent and occupancy), the threats that the community is subject to, and any known trends in the quality, size, or quantity of stands within the state. Ranks go from G1 which is critically imperiled/has very few occurrences to G5, when a community is demonstrably secure due to broad distribution with area not subject to threats. Ranks G1-G3 are considered sensitive. See: http://www.natureserve.org/sites/default/files/publications/files/natureserveconservationstatusmethodology_jun12_0.pdf and https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP/Natural-Communities Ranks are current as of the publication date or update date.
Description source
http://www.natureserve.org/sites/default/files/publications/files/natureserveconservationstatusmethodology_jun12_0.pdf and https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP/Natural-Communities
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A crosswalk to the California Wildlife Habitat Relationships system. Note that there is usually a one-to-many relationship between CWHR and NVCS. The best fit for this area has been chosen.
Description source
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CWHR/Wildlife-Habitats
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A crosswalk to the Classification and Assessment with Landsat of Visible Ecological Groupings (CalVeg) vegetation system (USDA Forest Service). Note that there may be a one-to-many relationship between CalVeg and NVCS, but the best crosswalk for this area is chosen.
Description source
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The standardized name for the group within the National Vegetation Classification System, with some potential exceptions within the Manual of California Vegetation Database.
Description source
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Metadata language English(UNITED STATES)
Metadata character set utf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format


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* Last update 2024-01-10


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Created in ArcGIS for the item 2024-01-1010:43:42
Last modified in ArcGIS for the item 2024-01-1010:44:19


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Last update 2024-01-1010:44:19


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