Individual Tree Species Parameter Maps
Individual Tree Species Parameter Maps Viewer
The Individual Tree Species Parameter Maps (ITSP) were developed to support the National Insect and Disease Risk Map (NIDRM) since insect and disease risk is often driven by the density of a given species. While similar to the Tree Atlas, the ITSP project mapped basal area and stand density index for each individual tree species. The…
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Digital Mobile Sketch Mapping
Digital Mobile Sketch Mapping Screen Capture
DMSM is tablet hardware, software, and back end data support processes (ArcGIS Desktop Tools) that allow trained aerial surveyors, in light aircraft, and ground observers to record forest disturbances and their causal agents. DMSM replaces the legacy Digital Aerial Sketch Mapping (DASM) and will greatly enhance the quality and quantity of forest…
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National Forest Damage Agent Range Maps
The maps are an integration of various sources, reviewed by regional authorities. For major forest damage causing insects and diseases, they display a historical record of county-level detections, highlighting the past three years of activity. For exotic insect or disease threats where rate of recent range expansion is of prime interest, the maps show a 3-year history of first -ever detection…
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Mapping & Reporting
Detection SurveysDetection surveys are the primary method of collecting Geospatial data on the health of treed areas affected by insects and disease and stored in a National Insect and Disease Survey (IDS) database. This process involves conducting annual aerial and ground surveys using the following systems:Insect and Disease Detection Survey Maps (IDS)Digital Mobile Sketch Mapping…
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National Insect & Disease Risk and Hazard Mapping
The National Insect and Disease Risk Map (NIDRM) is a nationwide strategic assessment and database of the potential hazard for tree mortality due to major forest insects and diseases. The goal of NIDRM is to summarize landscape-level patterns of potential insect and disease activity to inform management and…
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Taking the drive together: New road map for Forest Service science, land management partnership
The Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem Science Partner Group leveraged cross-deputy area and external collaboration to map and characterize these rare and biodiverse systems throughout the Intermountain Region. USDA Forest Service photo by Kate Dwire.
COLORADO—The Science Partner Program brings bright minds together from across deputy areas into a…