Canada's Forest Soil Database Schema and Structure

Canada's Forest Soil Database Schema and Structure is a repository containing the SQL code and Docker configuration for generating the database structure developed by the Canadian Forest Service. The data model is adapted from ISO 28258 and OGC Observations and Measurements standards to organize forest soil data collected across Canada. The repository was last updated on 2026-06-23.

Use Cases

• Designing a standardized database for legacy soil data integration based on the described flexible data model.
• Implementing a data structure for future forest soil data collection based on the ISO 28258 and OGC OM adaptations.
• Creating a unified framework for managing diverse above and below-ground forest observations based on the Features of Interest, Observations, and Results categories.

Strengths

• The data model is built on established international standards ISO 28258 and OGC Observations and Measurements.
• The structure is designed for long-term flexibility and can accommodate new data types without schema changes.
• The repository includes SQL code and Docker configuration for deployment.

Limitations

• The repository contains only the database schema and no actual soil data.
• Row count and column-level documentation are absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada.

Collection Method

Database schema design and documentation.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-23 15:53:20.854028; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Canada