Southern Quebec Ecoforest Inventory Plots 2004-2018

Southern Quebec's fourth ecoforest inventory includes temporary sample plots covering territory south of the 52nd parallel, established from 2004 to 2018. Each 400 m2 circular plot records tree species, diameter, sunlight, defoliation, and stem quality, alongside undergrowth vegetation and soil characteristics. The data supports forest compilation and opportunity calculations for public and private forests.

Use Cases

• Model tree growth and health by analyzing species, diameter, and defoliation measurements across plots.
• Assess forest composition and structure using recorded species, sunlight conditions, and undergrowth vegetation surveys.
• Correlate soil characteristics with tree quality and species distribution for site-specific management insights.
• Analyze spatial patterns of forest opportunities using plot location data and the sampling plan information.

Strengths

• Data collection spans 14 years, from 2004 to 2018, providing a multi-year snapshot.
• Covers a large geographic scope: almost all territory south of Quebec's 52nd parallel.
• Each plot is a standardized 400 m2 circular sample unit, ensuring consistent measurement area.
• Records multiple tree attributes including species, diameter, sunlight, defoliation, and stem quality.

Limitations

• Sample data and specific row/column counts are unavailable, limiting preliminary assessment of dataset scale.
• The description is an automated translation, which may introduce ambiguities in variable definitions.

Provenance

Source

Government and Municipalities of Québec

Collection Method

Field inventory of temporary sample plots as part of the fourth ecoforest inventory of southern Québec.

Time Range

2004 to 2018

Freshness

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Geography

Southern Quebec, territory south of the 52nd parallel