Southern Quebec Forest Inventory Plots 1992-2005

400 m2 circular sample plots contain tree species, diameter, sunlight, defoliation, and soil characteristics. The data supports forest management calculations for public and private lands in Quebec. Measurements were taken from 1992 to 2005 across territory south of the 52nd parallel.

Use Cases

• Model tree growth or mortality using species, diameter, and age measurements from sampled trees.
• Analyze forest health by correlating defoliation observations with species and sunlight data.
• Assess site quality for forestry by integrating soil characteristics with undergrowth vegetation surveys.
• Map forest composition and structure using plot location data linked to species and diameter records.

Strengths

• Standardized 400 m2 circular plot design ensures consistent area measurement.
• Data collection spanned 14 years from 1992 to 2005, providing a temporal snapshot.
• Covers a defined geographic region: nearly all territory south of Quebec's 52nd parallel.

Limitations

• Sample size and number of rows are unknown, limiting statistical power assessment.
• Data is over 15 years old at its most recent, may not reflect current forest conditions.
• Automated translation of metadata may introduce inaccuracies in field descriptions.

Provenance

Source

Government and Municipalities of Québec

Collection Method

Field measurements from temporary sample plots as part of the third ecoforest inventory of southern Québec.

Time Range

1992 to 2005

Freshness

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Geography

Southern Quebec, territory south of the 52nd parallel