STAND_EXAM_PUB_PT is a spatial dataset of Forest Stand Exam point locations recorded via the EcoSurvey application. The data, published by the Department of the Interior, is used to generate stand-level statistics and export files for growth and yield models. It was last updated on 2026-03 26.
Use Cases
- Generate stand-level statistics based on spatially selected groups of plots.
- Create export files for growth and yield models based on field-collected stand exam data.
- Run summary reports on select plot groupings based on the EcoSurvey application's capabilities.
- Display plot data spatially for forest management and restocking analysis.
Strengths
- Data is collected via a dedicated handheld data recorder and processed through a PC application, suggesting a structured collection workflow.
- Supports multiple file formats including GEOJSON, CSV, and KML for flexible access.
- Published under a public domain (us-pd) license, allowing for unrestricted use.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
Provenance
- Source
- Department of the Interior
- Collection Method
- Data collected in the field using a handheld data recorder via the EcoSurvey application.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-03-26 12:41:55.532133; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Oregon and Washington, Pacific Northwest region.