Northern Quebec Vegetation Mapping From 2010-2013 Satellite Inventory

680,000 km2 of Northern Quebec territory north of the 53rd parallel was mapped for vegetation between 2010 and 2013. This dataset provides information on forest cover types, undergrowth vegetation, and disturbances derived from remote sensing and validated with ground and air control points.

Use Cases

• Classify forest cover types across the 680,000 km2 territory using remote sensing data
• Analyze vegetation disturbances and wetland distribution at a 1/250,000 scale
• Model ecosystem composition by integrating information on undergrowth vegetation and forest types

Strengths

• Covers a vast 680,000 km2 area north of the 53rd parallel
• Mapping was validated using ground and air control points for accuracy
• Data collection occurred over a defined 2010-2013 period for the Plan Nord project

Limitations

• Specific column names, row counts, and sample data are unavailable, limiting analytical precision
• The original metadata was machine-translated, which may introduce terminology inconsistencies

Provenance

Source

Government and Municipalities of Québec

Collection Method

Remote sensing techniques using satellite images, supplemented by ground and air control validation

Time Range

2010 to 2013

Freshness

Last platform update was 2026-03 25, but core data is from the 2010-2013 inventory.

Geography

Territory north of the 53rd parallel in Northern Quebec, Canada