U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Habiat Restoration Coordinator 20160107 vector digital data http://bios.dfg.ca.gov ftp://ftp.dfg.ca.gov/BDB/GIS/BIOS/Public_Datasets/1300_1399/ds1345.zip Features represent vegetation mapping for the Cow Creek Riparian Corridor, as specified for the Project Area designated in the contract between Stillwater Sciences and USFWS (USFWS Agreement No. 81330AJ365). Original mapping was performed by AIS, using 2010 NAIP imagery (1-m resolution). Stillwater performed an accuracy assessment in the field, and updated the vegetation mapping based on the observed conditions (Summer, 2013). Updates to the original file were made based on two sets of field data: 1) AA plot: the more complete field data collected at AA field plots using a modified version of the CNPS Rapid Assessment Protocol and randomly selected from stratified population of polygons in each reach, and based on land owner access agreements; and 2) map annotation: made on field maps in the field based on observed dominant species within the polygon.The data is mapped in the National Vegetation Classification System (NVCS) to the Alliance level, as depicted in the second edition of the Manual of California Vegetation.The data steward for this map is Trisha Parker, USFWS.AttributeDescriptionUIDUnique identification number assigned to each polygonAIS_VegTypOriginal vegetation classification based on AIS typingSWS_VegTypStillwater Science vegetation classification based on fieldworkSWS_noteStillwater Sciences note about vegetationAA_ScoreAccuracy assessment score of AIS type assigned based on field observation using 5 tier scoring per CDFW protocolObsTypeObservation source (AIS: original observation using aerial imagery; field assessed: SWS AA plot assessed; map annotation: based on SWS notes on fieldmaps, but not detailed sample plot) To map the riparian vegetation in Cow Creek watershed. The complete mapping report for this dataset, Cow Creek and Mill Creek Riparian Mapping and Conditions Assessment, is available here: http://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=101389 Unknown -122.249936 -121.754462 40.797587 40.463489 ISO 19115 Topic Category Environment, Biota, Vegetation Map, Vegetation, Plant, Shasta County, Cow Creek None California, Shasta County None None U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tricia Parker Habiat Restoration Coordinator mailing and physical

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Red Bluff CA 96080-7762 US (530) 527-3043 tricia_parker@fws.gov Aerial Information Systems & Stillwater Sciences, 2013 Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; Esri ArcGIS 10.2.2.3552 Vector GT-polygon composed of chains 8820 NAD 1983 California Teale Albers 34.0 40.5 -120.0 0.0 0.0 -4000000.0 coordinate pair 0.0001 0.0001 meter D North American 1983 GRS 1980 6378137.0 298.257222101 ds1345 OBJECTID Internal feature number. Esri Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated. SHAPE Feature geometry. Esri Coordinates defining the features. NVCSName The standardized name of the vegetation description used in the National Vegetation Classification System (see http://usnvc.org/). Since the NVCS does not have categories for human land use or otherwise unvegetated land, those descriptions were drawn from the California Wildlife Habitat Relationship. NVCSLevel The standardized level of the vegetation description used in the National Vegetation Classification System (see http://usnvc.org/). MapClass The finest level of vegetation type mapped (alliance, group or macrogroup); or land use for polygons that are not natural vegetation, per the mapping classification. MapClassCode Code for each vegetation type mapped. MapClassCodes are defined in the MapClass field. Referred to as PI in the mapping report. DensityCon Density Conifer. Percent birds-eye cover (what a photo interpreter can see from the sky looking down) of living conifer tree species. Cover percentages were converted into the appropriate cover category. 1 2-9% 2 10-24% 3 25-39% 4 40-59% 5 60+% 9 Not Applicable DensityHar Density Hardwood. Percent birds-eye cover (what a photo interpreter can see from the sky looking down) of living hardwood tree species. Cover percentages were converted into the appropriate cover category. 1 2-9% 2 10-24% 3 25-39% 4 40-59% 5 60+ % 9 Not Applicable DensityShr Denisty Shrub. Percent birds-eye cover (what a photo interpreter can see from the sky looking down) of living shrub species. Cover percentages were converted into the appropriate cover category. 1 2-9% 2 10-24% 3 25-39% 4 40-59% 5 60+ % 9 Not Applicable DensityHer Density Herbaceous. Percent birds-eye cover (what a photo interpreter can see from the sky looking down) of living herbaceous species. Cover percentages were converted into the appropriate cover category. 1 <20% 2 20-40% 3 40-60% 9 Not Applicable Comment This field is considered a catch-all for significant information regarding a polygon and generally contains “value added” information that cannot be statistically quantified by the photo interpreter. FieldCheck Indicates a polygon that could not be assigned a vegetation type by photo interpreters using imagery alone. These polygons required a ground site assessment of the vegetation stand in question. The polygons were flagged as a question for the subsequent verification effort. ModalHeigh Modal Height. Height category for the modal height of the floristic type assigned to the polygon. 1 < ½ Meter 2 ½–1 Meter 3 1–2 Meters 4 2–5 Meters 5 5–10 Meters 6 10–15 Meters 7 15–20 Meters 8 20–35 Meters 9 Not Applicable CanopyOver Canopy Overhang. The canopy shade cover of all the major tributaries and main channels in the study area. The output values are categorized into five broad classes, including a value to indicate when the streambed is completely obscured by the overhanging vegetation. 0 Negligible Canopy Overhang: Less than 5% of the stream segment 1 Low: 5–25% of the stream segment 2 Medium: 25–50% of the stream segment 3 High: Greater than 50% of the stream segment 4 Obscured: Significant portions of the stream channel hidden and the locations are 9 Not Applicable to polygon SWS_note Stillwater Sciences map notes. Reach Code assigned to each reach. AIS_VegTyp Original vegetation classification based on AIS typing. SQS_VegTyp AA_Score Accuracy assessment score of AIS type assigned based on field observation using 5 tier scoring per CDFW protocol. 0 No similarity above Formation and incorrect Life Form 1 Correct only at Life Form 2 Some floristic/hydrologic similarity, Correct Division 3 Based on close ecological similarity, Correct Macro Group OR next level up in hierarchy 4 Threshold/transition between PI call and Final call, Correct Group OR next level up in hierarchy 5 Photo-interpreter (PI) completely correct ObsType Observation source (AIS: original observation using aerial imagery; field assessed: SWS AA plot assessed; map annotation: based on SWS notes on fieldmaps, but not detailed sample plot). UID Unique identification number assigned to each polygon. CalVegName A crosswalk to the CalVeg vegetation system. Note that there may be a one-to-many relationship between CalVeg and NVCS. See http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=stelprdb5347192. CalVegCode A crosswalk to the CalVeg vegetation system. Note that there may be a one-to-many relationship between CalVeg and NVCS. See http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=stelprdb5347192. CWHRType A crosswalk to the California Wildlife Habitat Relationships system. Note that there is usually a one-to-many relationship between CWHR and NVCS. See http://www.dfg.ca.gov/biogeodata/cwhr/. CWHRCode A crosswalk to the California Wildlife Habitat Relationships system. Note that there is usually a one-to-many relationship between CWHR and NVCS. See http://www.dfg.ca.gov/biogeodata/cwhr/. GlobalRank The global rarity rank of the plant community (only for polygons mapped to the alliance level). G1: Fewer than 6 viable occurrences and/or 2000 acres worldwide; G2: 6-20 viable occurrences and/or 2000-10,000 acres worldwide; G3: 21-100 viable occurrences and/or 10,000-50,000 acres worldwide; G4: Greater than 100 viable occurrences and/or greater than 50,000 acres worldwide; G5: Community demonstrably secure due to secure worldwide abundance. See http://www.natureserve.org/sites/default/files/publications/files/natureserveconservationstatusmethodology_jun12_0.pdf StateRank The state rarity rank of the plant community (only for polygons mapped to the alliance level). S1: Fewer than 6 viable occurrences and/or 2000 acres statewide; S2: 6-20 viable occurrences and/or 2000-10,000 acres statewide; S3: 21-100 viable occurrences and/or 10,000-50,000 acres statewide; S4: Greater than 100 viable occurrences and/or greater than 50,000 acres statewide; S5: Community demonstrably secure due to secure statewide abundance. See http://www.natureserve.org/sites/default/files/publications/files/natureserveconservationstatusmethodology_jun12_0.pdf Rare Rarity of the vegetation type. Alliances and associations with state ranks of S1-S3 are considered rare. Yes Rare No Not Rare CaCode California Natural Community Codes - unique code assigned to alliances and associations. NVCSAlliance The standardized name for the alliance within the National Vegetation Classification System. See http://usnvc.org/. NVCSGroup The standardized name for the group within the National Vegetation Classification System. See http://usnvc.org/. NVCSMG The standardized name for the macrogroup within the National Vegetation Classification System. See http://usnvc.org/. Acres GIS-calculated area measurements of each mapped polygon. Hectares GIS-calculated area measurements of each mapped polygon. SHAPE_Length Length of feature in internal units. Esri Positive real numbers that are automatically generated. SHAPE_Area Area of feature in internal units squared. Esri Positive real numbers that are automatically generated. Note: certain fields have been added by the Department of Fish and Wildlife's Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program. These include crosswalks to the Wildlife Habitat Relationships and CalVeg classification systems, Global and State Ranks, CaCode and the fields relating the mapping units to the National Vegetation Classification System as it is described for California in the 2nd edition of the Manual of California Vegetation. 20160203 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tricia Parker Habiat Restoration Coordinator mailing and physical

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Red Bluff CA 96080-7762 (530) 527-3043 tricia_parker@fws.gov FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata FGDC-STD-001-1998 local time DFW appreciates learning how our 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 Diana Hickson by email at Diana.Hickson@wildlife.ca.gov or by phone at 916-327-5956.