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Forest Health Monitoring: North American Maple Project: NAMP Tree Data

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  • Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative

    • Address:
      705 Spear Street
      South Burlington, Vermont 05403
      United States of America

      Phone: (802) 391-4135
      Email: femc@uvm.edu
      Website: www.uvm.edu/femc

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    Annual measurement of sugar maple forest stands to determine tree condition, trends and possible causes of sugar maple decline. Assess the variation in within-season timing of measurements, using same plot design as in the National Forest Health Monitoring Program (NFHM). Initially part of a cooperative monitoring program with other states and Canada, since 2002 Vermont has measured these plots independently for internal use. NAMP is primarily an overstory/forest health monitoring program but they have collected regeneration data beginning in 1998.

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  • Joshua Halman: dataset_eml_peopleprincipleinvestigator

  • Michael Johnson: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Tom Simmons: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Sandra Wilmot: dataset_eml_peopleprincipleinvestigator

  • Barbara Schultz: dataset_eml_peopleprincipleinvestigator

  • Florence Peterson: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Jay Lackey: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Ron Wells: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Lars Lund: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Emily Meacham: dataset_eml_peopleprincipleinvestigator

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  • hardwood health, long term monitoring, namp, permanent plots, sugar maple, trees,

Organizations

  • Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation: lead

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  • dataset_eml_locationcords
    • -73.3247, 42.79744
    • -72.1710446, 42.79744
    • -72.1710446, 44.9638304
    • -73.3247, 44.9638304
    • -73.3247, 42.79744

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  • dataset_eml_datatabletitle: NAMP Tree Data
  • dataset_eml_datatablestartdate: 1988-06-01
  • dataset_eml_datatabledescription: Plot number and location with tree health metrics

  • dataset_eml_datatablepurpose: Annual measurement of sugar maple forest stands to determine tree condition, trends and possible causes of sugar maple decline.

  • dateset_eml_datatableshortname: Z0068_0060_UL992O

  • dataset_eml_datatablephysicalobjectname: VMC.68.60

  • dataset_eml_datatabledatatype: mySQL
  • dataset_eml_datatablecitation: Sandra Wilmot. 2017. NAMP Tree Data. VT Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. FEMC. Can be found at: https://www.uvm.edu/femc/data/archive/project/forest-health-monitoring-north-american-maple/dataset/namp-tree-data

  • dataset_eml_datatableonlinedistribution: https://vmc.w3.uvm.edu/vmcdevel/CI4/data/archive/project/forest-health-monitoring-north-american-maple/dataset/namp-tree-data

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    dataset_eml_attributelistname: AZIMUTH
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Tree azimuth
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Azimuth from plot center to tree
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: degree
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
    • Unit: degree
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: BOLE_DAMAGE_CODE
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Bole damage code
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Code describing the type of bole damage
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: CAUSE_DAMAGE1
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Cause of first damage
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Damage-causing agent
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: NAMP Cause_Damage Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 0
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: not idenfitied
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 1
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: insect
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 2
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: fungus
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 3
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: weather
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 4
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: animal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 5
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: human
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 6
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: fire
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 7
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: silvicultural
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 8
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: tapping
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 9
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: overmaturity
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: CAUSE_DAMAGE2
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Cause of second damage
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Damage-causing agent
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: NAMP Cause_Damage Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 0
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: not idenfitied
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 1
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: insect
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 2
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: fungus
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 3
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: weather
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 4
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: animal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 5
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: human
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 6
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: fire
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 7
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: silvicultural
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 8
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: tapping
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 9
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: overmaturity
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: CAUSE_DAMAGE3
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Cause of third damage
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Damage-causing agent
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: NAMP Cause_Damage Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 0
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: not idenfitied
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 1
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: insect
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 2
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: fungus
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 3
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: weather
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 4
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: animal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 5
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: human
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 6
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: fire
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 7
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: silvicultural
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 8
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: tapping
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 9
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: overmaturity
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: CLUSTER
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Cluster
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Each maple stand has a cluster of 5 plots
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: COUNTER
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Counter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Record counter
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ordinal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: CROWN_RATING_DEFOLIATION
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Crown rating defoliation
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ordinal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: CURRENT_TAPHOLES
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Current tapholes
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Current tapholes
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: number
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
    • Unit: number
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: DAMAGE1
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: First damage type
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Types of damage
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: NAMP Damage Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 21
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: sweep or crook
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 22
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: swelling
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 23
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: dead branches
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 31
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: large open wounds
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 32
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: small open wound
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 33
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: dead bark
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 34
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: sloughing bark
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 35
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: closed wound
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 36
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: seams or cracks
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 37
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: other
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: DAMAGE2
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Second damage type
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Types of damage
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: NAMP Damage Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 21
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: sweep or crook
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 22
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: swelling
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 23
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: dead branches
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 31
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: large open wounds
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 32
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: small open wound
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 33
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: dead bark
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 34
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: sloughing bark
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 35
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: closed wound
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 36
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: seams or cracks
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 37
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: other
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: DAMAGE3
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Third damage type
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Types of damage
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: NAMP Damage Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 21
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: sweep or crook
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 22
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: swelling
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 23
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: dead branches
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 31
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: large open wounds
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 32
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: small open wound
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 33
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: dead bark
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 34
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: sloughing bark
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 35
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: closed wound
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 36
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: seams or cracks
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 37
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: other
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: DBH
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Diameter at breast height
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Diameter of tree at breast height. Note that DBH is measured on a 5 year cycle and is not measured every year.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: centimeter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
    • Unit: inch
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: DIEBACK
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Dieback
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: A measure of an unhealthy condition - branch mortality that begins at the end of a limb and progresses downward. This is an estimate of the proportion of the crown silhouette.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: percent
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
    • Unit: percent
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: DIRECTION
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Direction to tree
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Direction from plot center to tree
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: degree
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
    • Unit: degree
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: DISCOLORATION
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Foliage Discoloration
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: An estimate of the amount of discolored foliage in the foliated (leaved) part of the crown. Foliage is considered discolored when 50% or more of the leaf is more red or brown than green. Can indicate tree health problems.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: percent
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
    • Unit: percent
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: DISTANCE
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: DISTANCE
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: DWARFING
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Dwarfing
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Dwarfing
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: percent
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
    • Unit: percent
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: EARLY_DEFOLIATION
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Early defoliation
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Amount of defoliation caused by spring and summer defoliators such as pear thrips, forest tent caterpillar, gypsy moth etc.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: NAMP Early_Defoliation Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 1
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: less than 30% of crown defoliated
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 2
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: 31-60% of crown is defoliated
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 3
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: more than 60% defoliation
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: LOCATION_OF_DAMAGE1
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Location of first damage
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Location of damage
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: NAMP Location_of_Damage Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 1
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: lower half of tree bole but above 30 cm from ground
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 2
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: upper half of bole
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 3
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: whole bole
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 4
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: stump/roots
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 5
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: whole tree
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: LOCATION_OF_DAMAGE2
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Location of second damage
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Location of damage
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: NAMP Location_of_Damage Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 1
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: lower half of tree bole but above 30 cm from ground
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 2
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: upper half of bole
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 3
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: whole bole
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 4
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: stump/roots
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 5
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: whole tree
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: LOCATION_OF_DAMAGE3
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Location of third damage
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Location of damage
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: NAMP Location_of_Damage Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 1
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: lower half of tree bole but above 30 cm from ground
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 2
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: upper half of bole
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 3
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: whole bole
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 4
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: stump/roots
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 5
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: whole tree
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: NOTES1
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Notes1
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Notes1
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: NOTES2
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Notes2
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Notes2
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: NOTES3
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Notes3
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Notes3
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: NOTES4
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Notes4
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Notes4
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: NOTES5
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Notes5
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Notes5
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: NOTES6
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Notes6
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Notes6
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: NOTES7
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Notes7
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Notes7
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: NOTES8
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Notes8
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Notes8
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: OPEN_TAPHOLES
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Open tapholes
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: A taphole is considered open when the point end of a pencil pushed into the taphole hits the cambium
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: number
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
    • Unit: number
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: PAST_DBH
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Previous diameter at breast height
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Diameter at breast height of tree in previous survey
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: centimeter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
    • Unit: inch
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: PLOT
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Plot ID
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: The 5 plots in each cluster are arranged with one in the center and 1 in each cardinal direction. If they are in a different arrangement then they are numbered 5-9.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: NAMP Plot Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 1
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: North
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 2
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: East
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 3
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: South
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 4
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: West
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 5
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Center
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: POSITION
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Crown Position
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Position of the crown relative to neighboring trees.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: NAMP Position Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 1
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: dominant (crown extends above canopy)
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 2
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: codominant (crown at general level of canopy)
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 3
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: intermediate (crowns just below canopy)
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 4
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: surpressed (crowns entirely below canopy)
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: SEED_PRODUCTION
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Seed production
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Used for sugar maples only. Excessive seed production is believed to weaken a tree and is followed by increased dieback the next year.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ordinal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: SPECIES
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Tree Species
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: See vegetation species database for list of tree species
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: TRANSPARENCY
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Foliage Transparency
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Determined by estimating the amount of sky light visible through the foliated (leaved) branches, averaged over the entire crown. This is another indicator of tree health.
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: percent
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
    • Unit: percent
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: TREE
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Tree ID
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Tree ID number within the plot
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: TREE_HEIGHT
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Tree height
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Height of the tree
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: foot
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
    • Unit: foot
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: TREE_ORDER
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Tree order
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Tree order
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ordinal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: UniqueTreeID
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: UniqueTreeID
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: VIGOR
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Tree vigor
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Coded tree vigor rating
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ordinal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: NAMP Vigor Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 1
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: healthy
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 2
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: light decline
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 3
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: moderate decline
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 4
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: severe decline
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 5
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: dead (natural death)
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 6
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: dead (human caused)
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: YEAR
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Year
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Year of survey
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: date
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: datetime
    • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: YYYY

dataset_eml_methodsheader

  • dataset_eml_currentMethodsHeader
    • Tree metrics
      • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 1988-06-01
      • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Permanently tagged trees are evaluated annually for crown condition, injury to bole and crown, taphole closure, seed production, regeneration and early and late season defoliation. Plot consists of 5 subplots, 20 X 20 m size. Trees are permanently tagged. Protocols follow international NAMP methods manual.


  • dataset_eml_methodsPast (dataset_eml_notInUse)
    • Injury assessment after ice storm
      • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 1998-01-30
        dataset_eml_methodsEndDate: 1998-06-01
      • dataset_eml_methoddescription: In 1998, special spring survey was conducted to assess injury from the January ice storm. Addition of regeneration counts was also added.

dataset_eml_samplingheader

  • dataset_eml_noSamplingEquipment

dataset_eml_sitecharacteristicsheader

  • dataset_eml_sitecharacteristicsdescription: West slope of Mt. Mansfield in Browns River watershed, in sugar maple forest at Proctor Maple Research Center.