Field Sampled Vegetation (FSVeg)
Field Sampled Vegetation (FSVeg) stores data about trees, fuels, down woody material, surface cover, and understory vegetation. FSVeg supports the business of common stand exam, fuels data collection, permanent grid inventories, and other vegetation inventory collection processes.
This page includes manuals and Exams software for FSVeg.
Manuals
QuickStart Guide
Accessing FSVeg, FSVeg Spatial, and FSVeg Spatial Data Analyzer Quick Guide (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Querying FSVeg (PDF, 965 KB)
User Guide
Cover (PDF, March 2015, 86 KB)
Table of Contents (PDF, March 2015, 176 KB)
Chapter 1 - Overview (PDF, March 2015, 784 KB)
Chapter 2 - Preparation and Design (PDF, March 2015, 417 KB)
Chapter 3 - Installation (PDF, March 2015, 2.1 MB)
Chapter 4 - Collecting and Recording Data (PDF, March 2015, 4 MB)
Chapter 5 - Load Data (PDF, March 2015, 898 KB)
Chapter 6 - Data Tables (PDF, March 2015, 1.2 MB)
Chapter 7 - Reports (PDF, March 2015, 6.7 MB)
Chapter 8 - Utilities (PDF, March 2015, 421 KB)
Chapter 9 - System Administration (PDF, March 2015, 843 KB)
Chapter 10 - Re-Aggregation (PDF, March 2015, 1.09 MB)
User Guide Appendices - Cover (PDF, March 2015, 111 KB)
Appendix A - Administrative and Proclaimed Forest Codes (PDF, March 2015, 106 KB)
Appendix B - District Codes (PDF, March 2015, 198 KB)
Appendix C - State Codes (PDF, March 2015, 18 KB)
Appendix D - County Codes (PDF, March 2015, 226 KB)
Appendix E - Existing Vegetation References and Codes (PDF, March 2015, 437 KB)
Appendix F - Potential Vegetation References (PDF, March 2015, 120 KB)
Appendix G - Potential Vegetation Codes (PDF, March 2015, 3.4 MB)
Appendix H - Fuel Photo References (PDF, March 2015, 167 KB)
Appendix I - Fixed Radius Plot (PDF, March 2015, 188 KB)
Appendix J - Variable Radius Plot (PDF, March 2015, 363 KB)
Appendix K - Tree Damage Categories, Agents, Severity, and Tree Damage Parts (PDF, March 2015, 453 KB)
Appendix L - Accuracy Standards (PDF, March 2015, 87 KB)
Appendix M - Glossary (PDF, March 2015, 75 KB)
Appendix N - Fuel Models (PDF, March 2015, 116 KB)
Region 1 User Guide Appendix (PDF, 4.1 MB)
Region 2 User Guide Appendix (DOCX, 853 KB)
Region 3 User Guide Appendix (DOCX, 719 KB)
Region 4 User Guide Appendix (DOCX, 763 KB)
Region 5 User Guide Appendix (DOCX, 902 KB)
Region 6 User Guide Appendix (DOCX, 1.0 MB)
Region 8 User Guide Appendix (DOCX, 697 KB)
Region 9 User Guide Appendix (DOCX, 716 KB)
Region 10 User Guide Appendix (DOCX, 684 KB)
Cover (.pdf, 126K)
Section I: Data Tables (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Section II: Reference Tables - Part A (PDF, 2.7 MB)
Section II: Reference Tables - Part B (PDF, 6.5 MB)
Section III: Application Tables (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Section IV: Views (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Instructions for Printing and Binding the Regional Field Guide (DOCX, 585 KB)
Region 1 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide (PDF, 3.9 MB)
Region 1 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Appendices (PDF, 4.5 MB)
Region 1 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Supplemental Appendices (PDF, 2.4 MB)
Additional, not part of field guide: Region 1 Intensified Grid Field Procedures Using Inventory and Monitoring Protocols (PDF, 2.6 MB)
Region 2 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide (PDF, 5.0 MB)
Region 2 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Appendices (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Region 2 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Cover (PDF, 79 KB)
Region 3 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide (PDF, 5.0 MB)
Region 3 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Appendices (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Region 3 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Cover (PDF, 79 KB)
Region 4 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide (PDF, 5.2 MB)
Region 4 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Appendices (PDF, 1.4 MB)
Region 4 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Cover (PDF, 79 KB)
Region 5 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide (PDF, 5.1 MB)
Region 5 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Appendices (PDF, 2.1 MB)
Region 5 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Cover (PDF, 78 KB)
Region 6 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide (PDF, 4.8 MB)
Region 6 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Appendices (PDF, 2.8 MB)
Region 6 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Cover (PDF, 78 KB)
Region 8 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide (PDF, 5.1 MB)
Region 8 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Appendices (PDF, 1.0 MB)
Region 8 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Cover (PDF, 97 KB)
Region 9 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide (PDF, 5.1 MB)
Region 9 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Appendices (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Region 9 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Cover (PDF, 97 KB)
Region 10 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide (PDF, 4.8 MB)
Region 10 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Appendices (PDF, 1.0 MB)
Region 10 - Common Stand Exam Field Guide - Cover (PDF, 79 KB)
Category 10 (DOCX, 317 KB)
Category 11 (DOCX, 6.6 MB)
Category 12 (DOCX, 19 MB)
Category 13 (DOCX, 899 KB)
Category 14 (DOCX, 4.2 MB)
Category 15 (DOCX, 15 MB)
Category 16 (DOCX, 7.8 MB)
Category 17 (DOCX, 1.3 MB)
Category 18 (DOCX, 321 KB)
Category 20 (DOCX, 321 KB)
Category 21 (DOCX, 24 MB)
Category 22 (DOCX, 23 MB)
Category 23 (DOCX, 7.5 MB)
Category 24 (DOCX, 500 KB)
Category 25 (DOCX, 40 MB)
Category 26-99 (DOCX, 14 MB)
Insect & Disease Codes (all) (ZIP, 142 MB)
Exams Software for FSVeg
Windows Mobile Device Center (12/18/2017, EXE, 12 MB) - Microsoft's Windows Mobile Device Center, synchronization software for Windows Mobile-based handheld devices in combination with desktops/laptops using Windows 7 and later. Use with all PDRs.
Remember, if you use the Windows Mobile Device Center, you MUST delete the following dlls from the C:\Exams folder if they exist:
ceutils.dll
rapi.dll
Bundled Software
Data collection software has been developed and tested on each of the following devices. Selecting a device will download a self-extracting file containing the software for that device, similar software that runs on any Windows 7, or later, Forest Service desktop or laptop, Regional Templates, and help files.
If your device is not listed, look for a device with a similar platform and chipset. For additional information on individual devices, see CSE Compatible Windows CE Data Recorders. If you are not sure which device to choose, contact the PDR staff for assistance.
| Device | Platform | Chipset | File Date | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Axim / Juniper Mesa | Pocket PC | StrongArm 206MHz | 10/28/2022 | 8.5 MB |
| iPaq (Compaq, HP) / Juniper Mesa | Pocket PC | StrongArm 206MHz | 10/28/2022 | 8.5 MB |
| Itronix Q100, Q200 / FORGE Echo | Pocket PC | StrongArm 206MHz | 10/28/2022 | 8.5 MB |
| Husky FS4 | Handheld PC | StrongArm 206MHz | 06/15/2020 | 7.4 MB |
| Juniper Allegro CE | Handheld PC | StrongArm 206MHz | 10/28/2022 | 8.9 MB |
| Juniper Allegro CX | Handheld PC | Intel XScale 400MHz | 10/28/2022 | 8.5 MB |
| Juniper Allegro MX / Juniper Allegro 2 | Pocket PC | Intel XScale 624MHz | 10/28/2022 | 8.5 MB |
| Juniper Archer | Pocket PC | Intel XScale 624MHz | 10/28/2022 | 8.5 MB |
| Trimble / TDS Nomad / Juniper Mesa | Pocket PC | Marvell XScale | 10/28/2022 | 8.5 MB |
| Trimble / TDS Ranger | Pocket PC | StrongArm | 10/28/2022 | 8.5 MB |
| Trimble / TDS Recon | Pocket PC | Intel XScale | 10/28/2022 | 8.5 MB |
| Trimble GeoXT (START button in upper left corner, including GeoXT 6000, even though it is different.) | Pocket PC | StrongArm 206MHz | 10/28/2022 | 8.5 MB |
| Trimble GeoXT (START button in lower left corner.) | Handheld PC | StrongArm 206MHz | 10/28/2022 | 8.5 MB |
| Trimble Juno | Pocket PC | Unavailable | 10/28/2022 | 8.5 MB |
| wintabletpc / Acer Iconia / Trimble Yuma / Juniper Mesa2 (Note: contains only the Tablet PC version that will run under Windows 7, or newer.) | Win 7 or newer | Unavailable | 10/28/2022 | 6.4 MB |
Other Software
examspc_win7_v2.43.0.zip (03/21/2024, ZIP, 7.9 MB) - contains only the PC version that runs on Windows 7 and Windows 10. This requires that the Windows Mobile Device Center is installed on your Windows 7, or Windows 10, desktop or laptop computer.
vcredist_x86.exe (05/17/2016, EXE, 4 MB) - This Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run ExamsPC's Database Loader. This is required for ExamsDbLoader to work with ExamsPC v02.15.2010.3 and newer.