Wildlife Observation Sites (NRIS) - USFS [ds715]

File Geodatabase Feature Class

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Tags
biota, sample details, count, observation, wildlife, animal, fauna


Summary

SENSITIVE DATA - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE. The Wildlife Sites (WildlifeSites) feature class provides easily accessible and commonly used features and attributes essential to Forest Service business. *****This data is clipped to a 1 mile buffer of the California State border.******

Description

The Wildlife Sites (WildlifeSites) polygon feature class represents terrestrial wildlife sites and the most recent visits to those sites. It combines the attributes of the point and polygon site layers from the NRIS (Natural Resource Information Systems) Wildlife application into a single polygon geodatabase feature class. Point features were converted to polygons by applying a 10 meter buffer; they were then combined with the polygon layer into a single published feature class. Only sites that have passed the quality checking in the NRIS Wildlife application are published into this feature class.

Credits

USDA Forest Service

Use limitations

The USDA Forest Service makes no warranty, expressed or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, completeness or utility of these geospatial data, or for the improper or incorrect use of these geospatial data. These geospatial data and related maps or graphics are not legal documents and are not intended to be used as such. The data and maps may not be used to determine title, ownership, legal descriptions or boundaries, legal jurisdiction, or restrictions that may be in place on either public or private land. Natural hazards may or may not be depicted on the data and maps, and users should exercise due caution. The data are dynamic and may change over time. The user is responsible to verify the limitations of the geospatial data and to use the data accordingly.

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 -124.176008 East -115.885959
North 42.108880 South 32.600233

Scale Range
Maximum (zoomed in) 1:5,000
Minimum (zoomed out) 1:150,000,000

ArcGIS Metadata

Topics and Keywords

Themes or categories of the resource biota


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

Place keywords California

Theme keywords biota, sample details, count, observation, wildlife, animal, fauna

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Citation

Title Wildlife Observation Sites (NRIS) - USFS [ds715]
Publication date 2024-12-1603:31:21


Presentation formats * digital map


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Citation Contacts

Responsible party
Organization's name U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW)
Contact's position Chief Information Office
Contact's role point of contact


Contact information


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Resource Details

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


Status on-going
Spatial representation type * vector


* Processing environment Microsoft Windows 10 Version 10.0 (Build 19045) ; Esri ArcGIS 13.1.0.41833


Credits
USDA Forest Service
ArcGIS item properties
* Name ds715
* Location file://\\geodata.\\BIOSOnline\Refresh\TODOData\BIOSOnlineData.gdb
* Access protocol Local Area Network

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Extents

Extent
Geographic extent
Bounding rectangle
Extent type Extent used for searching
* West longitude -124.176008
* East longitude -115.885959
* North latitude 42.108880
* South latitude 32.600233
* Extent contains the resource Yes

Extent in the item's coordinate system
* West longitude -346352.265100
* East longitude 341206.311700
* South latitude -594567.523500
* North latitude 454498.170900
* Extent contains the resource Yes

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Resource Points of Contact

Point of contact
Organization's name U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW)
Contact's position Chief Information Office
Contact's role point of contact


Contact information


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Resource Maintenance

Resource maintenance
Update frequency irregular


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Resource Constraints

Constraints
Limitations of use

The USDA Forest Service makes no warranty, expressed or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, completeness or utility of these geospatial data, or for the improper or incorrect use of these geospatial data. These geospatial data and related maps or graphics are not legal documents and are not intended to be used as such. The data and maps may not be used to determine title, ownership, legal descriptions or boundaries, legal jurisdiction, or restrictions that may be in place on either public or private land. Natural hazards may or may not be depicted on the data and maps, and users should exercise due caution. The data are dynamic and may change over time. The user is responsible to verify the limitations of the geospatial data and to use the data accordingly.

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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Spatial Reference

ArcGIS coordinate system
* Type Projected
* Geographic coordinate reference GCS_North_American_1983
* Projection NAD_1983_California_Teale_Albers
* Coordinate reference details
Projected coordinate system
Well-known identifier 3310
X origin -16909700
Y origin -8597000
XY scale 10000
Z origin -100000
Z scale 10000
M origin -100000
M scale 10000
XY tolerance 0.001
Z tolerance 0.001
M tolerance 0.001
High precision true
Latest well-known identifier 3310
Well-known text PROJCS["NAD_1983_California_Teale_Albers",GEOGCS["GCS_North_American_1983",DATUM["D_North_American_1983",SPHEROID["GRS_1980",6378137.0,298.257222101]],PRIMEM["Greenwich",0.0],UNIT["Degree",0.0174532925199433]],PROJECTION["Albers"],PARAMETER["False_Easting",0.0],PARAMETER["False_Northing",-4000000.0],PARAMETER["Central_Meridian",-120.0],PARAMETER["Standard_Parallel_1",34.0],PARAMETER["Standard_Parallel_2",40.5],PARAMETER["Latitude_Of_Origin",0.0],UNIT["Meter",1.0],AUTHORITY["EPSG",3310]]

Reference system identifier
* Value 3310
* Codespace EPSG
* Version 6.8(9.2.0)


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Spatial Data Properties

Vector
* Level of topology for this dataset geometry only


Geometric objects
Feature class name ds715
* Object type composite
* Object count 0

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ArcGIS Feature Class Properties
Feature class name ds715
* Feature type Simple
* Geometry type Polygon
* Has topology FALSE
* Feature count 0
* Spatial index TRUE
* Linear referencing FALSE

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Geoprocessing history

Process
Date 2024-12-1812:14:06
Tool location c:\program files\arcgis\pro\Resources\ArcToolbox\toolboxes\Conversion Tools.tbx\ExportFeatures
Command issued
Include in lineage when exporting metadata No


Process
Date 2024-12-1812:14:46
Tool location c:\program files\arcgis\pro\Resources\ArcToolbox\toolboxes\Data Management Tools.tbx\Project
Command issued
Include in lineage when exporting metadata No


Process
Date 2024-12-1812:15:07
Tool location c:\program files\arcgis\pro\Resources\ArcToolbox\toolboxes\Data Management Tools.tbx\Rename
Command issued
Include in lineage when exporting metadata No


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Distribution

Distribution format
* Name File Geodatabase Feature Class


Transfer options
Online source
Location https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/BIOS
Function performed information

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Fields

Details for object ds715
* Type Feature Class
* Row count 0
Definition
A collection of geographic features with the same geometry type (such as point, line, or polygon), the same attributes, and the same spatial reference.
Definition source
Esri GIS Dictionary


Field OBJECTID
* Alias OBJECTID
* Data type OID
* Width 4
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Internal feature number.
Description source
ESRI
Description of values
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.


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Field SITE_NAME
* Alias SITE_NAME
* Data type String
* Width 100
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Local name of the site. (Required)
Description source
USFS
Description of values
Name


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Field SITE_CATEGORY
* Alias SITE_CATEGORY
* Data type String
* Width 25
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Primary classification of site with respect to biological meaning. (Required)
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Administrative
Description Administrative sites may have no inherent biological meaning or may have implied biological meaning. They are defined purely for administrative or investigative purposes.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Biological
Description Biological Sites have inherent biological meaning, which is usually derived from direct observations or inferred from observed signs of wildlife use.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Use Area
Description Use Area Sites have inherent biological meaning, although that meaning is designated and usually interpreted based upon life history information, the environment, and managerial needs and may not represent true biological use.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field SITE_TYPE
* Alias SITE_TYPE
* Data type String
* Width 50
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Sub classification of site category. (Required)
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Breeding (Use Area)
Description An area used primarily to provide habitat used for reproductive habitat.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Bridge (Biological)
Description A structure spanning and providing passage over an obstacle, such as a waterway.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Burrow or Den (Biological)
Description A shelter or retreat for a wild animal; a lair (e.g. bear).
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Calving or Fawning (Use Area)
Description An area used for calving or fawning.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Cave or Mine (Biological)
Description An underground hollow that may be natural or the result of mineral extraction, often having an opening in the side of a hill or cliff.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Cavity (Biological)
Description A hollow or hole used by a species for shelter.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Cliff (Biological)
Description A high, steep, or overhanging rock face.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Critical Habitat (FWS) (Use Area)
Description Legally defined area. Designated under the Endangered Species Act.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Fen (Use Area)
Description A type of wetland that accumulates peat deposits; less acidic than bogs.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Foraging (Use Area)
Description An area used specifically or primarily for feeding.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Individual Territory (Use Area)
Description The area known or assumed to be used by an individual or reproductive unit to meet its habitat needs for all or a critical portion of its life.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Log (Biological)
Description The trunk of a fallen tree.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Management Area (Administrative)
Description An area that has specific guidelines, standards, directions or recommendations assigned to it for a species or multiple species or their habitat (e.g. recovery zones, nest zones, Forest Plan defined area).
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Migration Route (Use Area)
Description An area used by an animal while moving between seasonal use areas. Usually used on a seasonal basis and for short duration.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Mineral Lick (Biological)
Description A known mineral concentration used by animals.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Nest (Biological)
Description A place in which young are reared (e.g. birds, insects).
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Opening or Clearing (Biological)
Description An unobstructed passage or area of sparse vegetation adjacent to an area of denser vegetation.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Other (Administrative, Biological, or Use Area)
Description The site was defined by other means than listed above. Describe in comments.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Population or Herd Boundary (Use Area)
Description The area that bounds the expected or known distribution of individuals that comprise the population or herd. Usually interpreted and not a definitive boundary unless fenced or physically constrained (e.g. by rivers or other impassible features).
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Potential Habitat (Use Area)
Description Habitat that has the potential to support the species based upon a defined set of habitat attributes.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value RCW Cavity (Biological)
Description A tree where an RCW cavity has been defined.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value RCW Cluster (Use Area)
Description This Use Area is defined as a Red Cockaded Woodpecker Cluster
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Sample Area (Administrative)
Description A defined area intended to search for a specific species or group of species.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Sample Point (Administrative)
Description A point defined for the purpose of collecting species or multiple species information (e.g. call points, hair snare, camera set, etc).
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Scrape or Rub (Biological)
Description An area of ground altered by animals, usually by removing the surface material (e.g. tree, post, pole, building).
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Security (Use Area)
Description An area used to shelter or hide from weather or predators.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Snag (Biological)
Description A tree or part of a tree that protrudes above the surface, generally dead.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Summer Range (Use Area)
Description The area used primarily to provide habitat during the summer season. Usually only defined for species that have distinct areas of seasonal occupancy.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Survey Inference Area (Administrative)
Description The spatial extent to which the results of the completed survey can be inferred.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Trail (Biological)
Description A trail created or dominantly shaped or maintained by animal movement.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Tree (Biological)
Description A tall, woody plant having comparatively great height and usually a single trunk, generally living.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Wallow (Biological)
Description The depression or pit used by a species in which to rub, roll, or dust bathe.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Winter Range(Use Area)
Description The area used primarily to provide habitat during the winter season. Usually only defined for species that have distinct areas of seasonal occupancy.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Yearlong Range (Use Area)
Description The area used primarily to provide habitat during the entire year.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Vernal Pool (Biological)
Description Temporary pool of water that is dry for at least part of the year, typically at maximum depth in spring.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Water Source (Biological)
Description Water feature important to wildlife.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field SHAPE_STATUS
* Alias SHAPE_STATUS
* Data type String
* Width 10
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Indication of the site's spatial characteristics.
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Current
Description A site that was not historic or retired as of the most recent visit.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Historic
Description A site that previously existed with different spatial characteristics than what was found during a subsequent visit, and was intentionally saved as a distinct feature for archival purposes. Used to show how sites change shape and location over time.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Retired
Description A site that no longer existed as of the most recent visit.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field COMMON_NAME
* Alias COMMON_NAME
* Data type String
* Width 100
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Common name of the species or taxonomic group to which the site is affiliated. (Required)
Description source
USFS
Description of values
Name


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Field SCI_NAME
* Alias SCI_NAME
* Data type String
* Width 100
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The scientific name of the species or taxonomic group to which the site is affiliated. (Required)
Description source
USFS
Description of values
Name


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Field TAXON_LEVEL
* Alias TAXON_LEVEL
* Data type String
* Width 40
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Taxonomic level of the organism(s) to which the site is affiliated. (Required)
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Hybrid
Description An offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Kingdom
Description A major category (as Plantae or Protista) in biological taxonomy that ranks above the phylum and below the domain.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Subkingdom
Description A category in biological classification ranking below a kingdom and above a phylum.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Phylum
Description A primary category in biological taxonomy especially of animals that ranks above the class and below the kingdom.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Subphylum
Description A category in biological classification ranking below a phylum and above a class.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Class
Description A major category in biological taxonomy ranking above the order and below the phylum or division.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Subclass
Description A category of biological classification ranking below a class and above an order.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Infraclass
Description A taxonomic category of related organisms ranking below a subclass and above an order.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Superclass
Description A category in biological classification ranking below a phylum or division and above a class.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Order
Description A category of taxonomic classification ranking above the family and below the class.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Suborder
Description A taxonomic category ranking between an order and a family.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Infraorder
Description A taxonomic category in biological classification ranking above a superfamily and below a suborder.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Superorder
Description A category of biological classification ranking below a class and above an order.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Family
Description A group of related plants or animals forming a category ranking above a genus and below an order and usually comprising several to many genera.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Subfamily
Description A category in biological classification ranking below a family and above a genus.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Superfamily
Description A category of biological classification ranking below an order and above a family.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Genus
Description A category of biological classification ranking between the family and the species, comprising structurally or phylogenetically related species or an isolated species exhibiting unusual differentiation, and being designated by a Latin or latinized capitalized singular noun.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Subgenus
Description A category in biological classification ranking below a genus and above a species.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Species
Description A category of biological classification ranking immediately below the genus or subgenus, comprising related organisms or populations potentially capable of interbreeding, and being designated by a binomial that consists of the name of a genus followed by a Latin or latinized uncapitalized noun or adjective agreeing grammatically with the genus name.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Subspecies
Description A named subdivision (as a race or variety) of a taxonomic species.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field CLASS_NAME
* Alias CLASS_NAME
* Data type String
* Width 50
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The common name for the taxonomic class to which the species belongs.
Description source
USFS
Description of values
Name


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Field ESTABLISH_DATE
* Alias ESTABLISH_DATE
* Data type Date
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The date/time the site was established.
Description source
USFS
Description of values
Date (MM/DD/YYYY)


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Field ESTABLISH_DATE_ACCUR
* Alias ESTABLISH_DATE_ACCUR
* Data type String
* Width 12
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Accuracy of the established date/time of the site.
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Exact
Description Exact date and time.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Hour
Description Date and time entered to the hour.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Day
Description Date entered to the day.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Month
Description Date entered to the month
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Year
Description Date entered to the year
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field DATA_ORIGIN
* Alias DATA_ORIGIN
* Data type String
* Width 25
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Describes whether data were collected by the Forest Service or a non-Forest Service organization.
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Non-Forest Service
Description Not collected by USFS
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Forest Service
Description Collected by USFS
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field LOCAL_ID
* Alias LOCAL_ID
* Data type String
* Width 254
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Local identifier assigned by the user to link the site record to data sources outside of Wildlife application.
Description source
USFS
Description of values
ID name


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Field REFERENCE
* Alias REFERENCE
* Data type String
* Width 240
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Literature citation or other reference information unique to the record.
Description source
USFS
Description of values
Text


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Field ORIGIN
* Alias ORIGIN
* Data type String
* Width 15
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Origin of site (Natural, Artificial). Applies to biological sites only.
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Artificial
Description The origin for the Biological Site is artificial.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Natural
Description The origin for the Biological Site is natural.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field ORIGIN_METHOD
* Alias ORIGIN_METHOD
* Data type String
* Width 20
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
How the site was discovered. Applies to biological sites only.
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Direct
Description The Site's origin was directly observed (e.g. visual, aural, physical evidence, etc).
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Other
Description The origin method for the site was detected by means other than those above. Describe in comments.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Reported
Description The Site's origin was reported.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Unknown
Description The method of origin for the Site is unknown or historic.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field ORIGINATOR_NAME
* Alias ORIGINATOR_NAME
* Data type String
* Width 240
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Name and qualification of the person(s) who initially discovered or identified the site. Qualification for accurately identifying the site is generally defined by education and field experience. Qualification applies to biological sites only. (Required)
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Experienced
Description A person who has extensive field experience and knowledge of wildlife sites.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Limited Experience
Description A person with limited field experience and knowledge of wildlife sites.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value No Experience
Description A person with no field experience or knowledge of wildlife sites.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Unknown
Description The experience level of the originator is unknown.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field LAST_VISIT_START
* Alias LAST_VISIT_START
* Data type Date
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The date/time the latest visit to the site started.
Description source
USFS
Description of values
date and time


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Field LAST_VISIT_END
* Alias LAST_VISIT_END
* Data type Date
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The date/time the latest visit to the site ended.
Description source
USFS
Description of values
date and time


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Field LAST_VISIT_DATE_ACCUR
* Alias LAST_VISIT_DATE_ACCUR
* Data type String
* Width 12
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Accuracy of the last visit date/time.
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Exact
Description Exact date and time.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Hour
Description Date and time entered to the hour.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Day
Description Date entered to the day.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Month
Description Date entered to the month
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Year
Description Date entered to the year
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field NEXT_VISIT
* Alias NEXT_VISIT
* Data type Date
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Anticipated date of next visit
Description source
USFS
Description of values
Date (MM/DD/YYYY)


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Field LAST_VISIT_SITE_STATUS
* Alias LAST_VISIT_SITE_STATUS
* Data type String
* Width 50
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The status of the site at the time of the most recent visit.
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Active (Administrative)
Description Administrative site is actively being managed.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Active (Biological)
Description Biological site is actively being managed or being used by species.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Closed (Administrative)
Description Administrative site no longer exists.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Inactive (Administrative)
Description Administrative site exists but is not currently actively managed.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Inactive (Biological)
Description Biological site exists but is not currently actively managed or not being used by species.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value In use (Use Area)
Description Use area site is in use.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Non-Extant (Biological, Use Area)
Description The site no longer exists or has been destroyed or lost.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Not Applicable (Administrative, Biological, Use Area)
Description The status of the site is not relevant.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Not Found (Biological)
Description Biological site could not be found or located.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Not in Use (Use Area)
Description Use area site is not in use.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Retired (Administrative, Biological, Use Area)
Description The site has been retired.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Retired, Later Reinstated (Administrative, Biological, Use Area)
Description Site was retired and reinstated later.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Unknown (Administrative, Biological, Use Area)
Description It cannot be determined if the site exists.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field LAST_VISIT_SITE_CONDITION
* Alias LAST_VISIT_SITE_CONDITION
* Data type String
* Width 50
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Condition of the site at the time of the most recent visit (Usable, Unusable)
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Unusable
Description The site is no longer useable.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Unknown
Description The condition of the site cannot be determined.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Useable
Description The site is usable.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Not Applicable
Description The condition of the site is not relevant.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field LAST_VISIT_USE
* Alias LAST_VISIT_USE
* Data type String
* Width 50
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The use of the site by an animal at the time of the most recent visit.
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Basking or Loafing (Biological)
Description Lying in the sun or open air.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Hibernating (Biological)
Description Shelter for a hibernating animal (e.g. bears, bats, etc).
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Hive (Biological)
Description Housing bees or other invertebrates.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Marking (Biological)
Description Marking by an animal to leave a territorial or behavioral scent to influence other animals (e.g. scrapes, rubbings, clawing, etc).
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Migratory (Biological)
Description Used for migrating species.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Other (Biological)
Description The Biological Site use was defined by other means than listed above. Describe in comments.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Perch or Roost (Biological)
Description Used by an animal for resting or sitting (e.g. tree, cliff, branch, etc).
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Plucking (Biological)
Description Used as a perch during prey handling (e.g. tree, branch, log, etc).
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Reproducing (Biological)
Description Used by an animal for nesting, courtship, birthing, hatching, and brooding young.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Seasonal (Biological)
Description Used by a species during a particular season.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Shelter (Biological)
Description Used by an animal as a refuge.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Unknown (Biological)
Description The Biological Site use is unknown.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Non-Breeding Period (Administrative, Biological, or Use Area)
Description Period when adults typically are not engaged in reproductive activities, and any offspring with them are fully mobile and capable of acquiring at least some of their own food.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Courtship or Site Preparation Period (Administrative, Biological, or Use Area)
Description Period when adults are engaged in activities that lead to reproduction, including mate selection, copulation, and reproductive site selection or preparation.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Incubation or Gestation Period (Administrative, Biological, or Use Area)
Description Period between egg fertilization and hatching or birth.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Dependent or Nestling Period (Administrative, Biological, or Use Area)
Description Period when adults are caring for young that are unable to feed, protect, or disperse themselves.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Semi-Dependent or Fledgling Period (Administrative, Biological, or Use Area)
Description Period when young are typically mobile or semi-mobile, and may still be dependent on parent(s) for food or protection.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field ASSOC_VISITS
* Alias ASSOC_VISITS
* Data type SmallInteger
* Width 2
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Number of visits associated to this site
Description source
USFS
Description of values
Integer


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Field ASSOC_SITES
* Alias ASSOC_SITES
* Data type SmallInteger
* Width 2
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Number of sites associated to this site
Description source
USFS
Description of values
Integer


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Field ASSOC_OBS
* Alias ASSOC_OBS
* Data type SmallInteger
* Width 2
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Number of observations associated to this site
Description source
USFS
Description of values
Integer


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Field ASSOC_SURVEYS
* Alias ASSOC_SURVEYS
* Data type SmallInteger
* Width 2
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Number of surveys associated to this site
Description source
USFS
Description of values
Integer


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Field FIELD_LOCATION
* Alias FIELD_LOCATION
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The estimated or known distance that the GIS point could be from the actual point, in meters. Field Location in Wildlife application.
Description source
USFS
Description of values
meters


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Field SOURCE_GEOMETRY_TYPE
* Alias SOURCE_GEOMETRY_TYPE
* Data type String
* Width 10
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The geometry type of the feature in the source featureclass. Point and Line features were buffered by 10 meters to create a polygon feature.
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Point
Description A map feature that has neither length nor area at a given scale, such as a city on a world map or a building on a city map.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Line
Description map feature that has length but not area at a given scale, such as a river on a world map or a street on a city map.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Polygon
Description A map feature that bounds an area at a given scale, such as a country on a world map or a district on a city map.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Multipoint
Description A map feature that represents a place or thing that has neither area nor length at a given scale, and that is treated as a single object with multiple locations. For example, the entrances and exits to a prairie dog den might be represented as a multipoint feature. A multipoint feature is associated with a single record in an attribute table.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value Multipatch
Description A type of geometry comprised of planar three-dimensional rings and triangles, used in combination to model objects that occupy discrete area or volume in three-dimensional space. Multipatches may represent geometric objects like spheres and cubes, or real-world objects like buildings and trees.
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field COMMENTS
* Alias COMMENTS
* Data type String
* Width 2000
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Comments about the site. Originates from the main comments tab in Wildlife application. Truncated to 252 characters.
Description source
USFS
Description of values
Text


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Field GIS_ACRES
* Alias GIS_ACRES
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The area of the feature in acres, calculated in North American Albers Equal Area Conic projection, North American Datum 1983 (NAD83).
Description source
USFS
Description of values
acres


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Field GIS_MILES
* Alias GIS_MILES
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The length of perimeter of the feature in miles, calculated in North American Albers Equal Area Conic projection, North American Datum 1983 (NAD83).
Description source
USFS
Description of values
miles


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Field FS_UNIT_ID
* Alias FS_UNIT_ID
* Data type String
* Width 10
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Identifier of Forest Service unit that stewards the data.
Description source
USFS
Description of values
ID


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Field FS_UNIT_NAME
* Alias FS_UNIT_NAME
* Data type String
* Width 255
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The name of the Forest Service unit that stewards the data.
Description source
USFS
Description of values
Name (i.e., Administrative Forest name)


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Field DATA_SOURCE
* Alias DATA_SOURCE
* Data type String
* Width 3
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Feature data source code, provides information on how observation point or polygon features have been derived.
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value 00
Description Unknown
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 01
Description Original CFF
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 02
Description GPS - Uncorrected Data
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 03
Description GPS - Differentially Corrected Data
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 04
Description GPS Survey Grade and Sub-meter
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 05
Description Resurvey Plat
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 06
Description Photogrammetric Compilation
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 07
Description Digitized From Hardcopy PBS/SEQ
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 08
Description Digitized From Hardcopy Orthophoto quad
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 09
Description Automated Lands Project (ALP)
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 20
Description Digitized Other
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 21
Description Geographic Coordinate Database (GCDB)
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 22
Description Other Cadastral Information
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 23
Description Other Agency Digital
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 24
Description Other
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 30
Description Remote Sensing Data - Base Level
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 31
Description Remote Sensing Data - Mid Level
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 32
Description Remote Sensing Data - Broad Level
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 33
Description Remote Sensing Data - National Level
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 41
Description Geographic Names Information System - GNIS
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 44
Description Digital Base Map
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 46
Description Digital Broad Scale Map
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


Value 47
Description Other Land Survey data
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field LAST_UPDATE
* Alias LAST_UPDATE
* Data type Date
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Date of last modification to record in this feature class
Description source
USFS
Description of values
date and time


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Field SITE_CN
* Alias SITE_CN
* Data type String
* Width 40
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
The unique system generated identifier for the site. This identifier persists for the life of the site.
Description source
USFS
Description of values
ID


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Field SPATIAL_ID
* Alias SPATIAL_ID
* Data type String
* Width 40
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Unique spatial ID generated by the NRIS application for a survey or observation location.
Description source
USFS
Description of values
ID


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Field SHAPE
* Alias Shape
* Data type Geometry
* Width 0
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
A collection of geographic features with the same geometry type (such as point, line, or polygon), the same attributes, and the same spatial reference.
Description source
ESRI GIS Dictionary
Description of values
Coordinates defining the features.


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Field EXEMPT_FROM_PUBLIC
* Alias EXEMPT_FROM_PUBLIC
* Data type String
* Width 1
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
Field description
Indicates that the location of the feature is exempt from public distribution by law (e.g. Federal Cave Resources Protection Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Archaeological Resource Protection Act).
Description source
USFS
List of values
Value Y
Description Exempt from public distribution
Enumerated domain value definition source NRIS


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Field Shape_Length
* Alias Shape_Length
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
* Field description
Length of feature in internal units.
* Description source
Esri
* Description of values
Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.


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Field Shape_Area
* Alias Shape_Area
* Data type Double
* Width 8
* Precision 0
* Scale 0
* Field description
Area of feature in internal units squared.
* Description source
Esri
* Description of values
Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.


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Metadata Details

* Metadata language English(UNITED STATES)
Metadata character set utf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format


Scope of the data described by the metadata * dataset
Scope name * dataset


* Last update 2024-12-18


ArcGIS metadata properties
Metadata format ArcGIS1.0
Standard or profile used to edit metadata FGDC


Created in ArcGIS for the item 2024-12-1812:14:14
Last modified in ArcGIS for the item 2024-12-1812:13:47


Automatic updates
Have been performed Yes
Last update 2024-12-1812:13:47


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Metadata Contacts

Metadata contact
Organization's name U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW)
Contact's position Chief Information Office
Contact's role point of contact


Contact information


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Metadata Maintenance

Maintenance
Update frequency irregular


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