Yukon Biophysical Plot Site, Soil, and Vegetation Records

Biophysical plot data from the Yukon Biophysical Information System (YBIS) contains site, soil, and vegetation information collected by multiple agencies. The repository supports vegetation inventory and habitat assessment with records spanning from 1975 to 2018.

Use Cases

• Analyze site and vegetation information to model ecosystem changes across the 43-year time range
• Correlate soil data with vegetation records for habitat assessment and baseline ecosystem product development
• Map plot locations to support regional vegetation inventory and landscape classification

Strengths

• Data collection spans 43 years, from 1975 to 2018
• Information is collected using standardized biophysical field forms per official field manual protocols
• Contributors include multiple authoritative agencies like Government of Yukon, Government of Canada, and First Nations Governments

Limitations

• Location accuracy of plot data may vary based on project year and collection method
• The database is active and subject to updates, requiring users to verify they have the most current version
• The custodian acknowledges there may still be errors in the data despite quality efforts

Provenance

Source

Yukon Biophysical Information System (YBIS), Government of Yukon's repository

Collection Method

Collected and input using standardized biophysical field forms per the 'Field Manual for Describing Yukon Ecosystems'

Time Range

1975 - 2018

Freshness

Subject to periodic updates; last metadata update was 2026-03-25.

Geography

Yukon, Canada