Remotely Sensed Site Index, Minnesota
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- Data Quality
- Data Organization
- Coordinate System
- Attributes
- Distribution - Get Data
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Section 1: Overview
Originator:Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Title:
Remotely Sensed Site Index, Minnesota
Abstract:
The Remotely Sensed Site Index is a Cover Type Model, as a 20-meter raster dataset. The cover type models are masked to omit non-forest areas, as well as areas of regeneration, typically in the seedling and sapling stages of development.
For more information about all metrics and models, see the Resource Assessment Glossary and Frequently Asked Questions documents, found on the Resource Assessment Program website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Resource Assessment Glossary
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Purpose:
Remotely sensed forest inventory models are utilized by the Resource Assesment Biometrician as inputs to updating forest inventory by forest stand.
Time Period of Content Date:
Currentness Reference:
The 3DEP USGS Lidar data used to produce grid metrics was acquired in LAB at various time periods in the state, starting in 2018, and up to 2025.
Progress:
Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency:
None Planned
Spatial Extent of Data:
Statewide
Bounding Coordinates:
-97.23
-89.53
49.37
43.5
Place Keywords:
Minnesota
Theme Keywords:
lidar, remote sensing, lidar derived grid metrics, cover type, forestry, forest inventory, 3DEP USGS
Theme Keyword Thesaurus:
Access Constraints:
None. Please see 'Distribution Info' for details.
Use Constraints:
None. Users are advised to read the dataset's metadata thoroughly and to have background knowledge in forestry to understand appropriate use and data limitations.
Browse Graphic:
None available
Associated Data Sets:
Minnesota's 3DEP USGS Lidar, LAB extent (polygon feature class), Forest Cover Type
Section 2: Data Quality
Attribute Accuracy:
Logical Consistency:
Completeness:
The data included is for the Lidar Acquision Blocks where the data is available.
Horizontal Positional Accuracy:
N/A
Vertical Positional Accuracy:
N/A
Section 3: Spatial Data Organization (not used in this metadata)
Section 4: Coordinate System
Horizontal Coordinate Scheme:
Universal Transverse Mercator
UTM Zone Number:
15
Horizontal Datum:
NAD83(2011)
Horizontal Units:
meters
Vertical Datum:
Vertical Units:
Depth Datum:
Depth Units:
Cell Width:
20m
Cell Height:
20m
Section 5: Attributes
Overview:
Value represents Site Index height in feet of dominant or codominant trees.
Site Index is the height potential of trees at base age 50.
Detailed Citation:
Support for this project is provided by the State of Minnesota and the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENTRF) as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
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Table Detail:
Section 6: Distribution
Publisher:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Publication Date:
01/08/2025
Contact Person Information:
Jason Langenecker,
Assistant Resource Assessment Supervisor for Field Services
Minnesota DNR - Forestry, Resource Assessment
483 Peterson rd
Grand Rapids,
MN
55744
Phone: 218-322-2519
Email: jason.langenecker@state.mn.us
Distributor's Data Set Identifier:
Ordering Instructions:
Lidar data may be accessed directly from the 3DEP USGS program via the National Map https://apps.nationalmap.gov/viewer/.
For access to the Lidar derived forest inventory raster datasets, send a message to the Distribution Contact. Online Linkage:
None available
Section 7: Metadata Reference
Metadata Date:
01/08/2025
Metadata Standard Name:
Minnesota Geographic Metadata Guidelines
Metadata Standard Version:
1.2
Metadata Standard Online Linkage: