Long-term yellow pine (ponderosa pine and Jeffrey pine) growth and yield study plots at multiple sites in northern California

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Below you will find a list and description of the files included in this data publication.


VARIABLE DESCRIPTION FILE (1)

1. \Data\_variable_descriptions.csv: Comma-separated values (CSV) file containing a list and description of variables found in all data files. (A description of these variables is also provided in the metadata below.)

Columns include:

Filename = name of data file
Variable = name of variable
Units = units (if applicable)
Precision = precision (if applicable)
Description = description of variable


INFORMATIONAL FILES (2)

1. \Data\ConditionCodes.csv: CSV file containing list and description of tree condition codes.

Columns include:

TreeCondCode = Tree condition code.

Description = Description of code.


2. \Data\SpeciesCodes.csv: CSV file containing a list and description of tree species codes.

Columns include:

SpeciesCode = Tree species code.

CommonName = Common name of species.

ScientificName = Scientific name of species.


DATA FILES (13)

1. \Data\YellowPine\AdinPass.csv: CSV file containing tree growth data measured at Adin Pass between 1957 and 2021.

2. \Data\YellowPine\Antelope.csv: CSV file containing tree growth data measured at Antelope Mountain between 1991 and 2022.

3. \Data\YellowPine\BMEF.csv: CSV file containing tree growth data measured at Blacks Mountains Experimental Forest between 1957 and 2022.

4. \Data\YellowPine\Edson.csv: CSV file containing tree growth data measured at Edson Creek between 1972 and 2021.

5. \Data\YellowPine\Hoglake.csv: CSV file containing tree growth data measured at Hog Lake between 1944 and 2021.

6. \Data\YellowPine\JellyCamp.csv: CSV file containing tree growth data measured at Jelly Camp between 1962 and 2022.

7. \Data\YellowPine\JosephCk.csv: CSV file containing tree growth data measured at Joseph Creek between 1962 and 2021.

8. \Data\YellowPine\KCRes.csv: CSV file containing tree growth data measured at KC Reservoir between 1972 and 2009.

9. \Data\YellowPine\Prattville.csv: CSV file containing tree growth data measured at Prattville between 1971 and 2021.

10. \Data\YellowPine\Show.csv: CSV file containing tree growth data measured at Show Plantation between 1972 and 2021.

11. \Data\YellowPine\SpauldingButte.csv: CSV file containing tree growth data measured at Spaulding Butte between 1972 and 2021.

12. \Data\YellowPine\SugarHill.csv: CSV file containing tree growth data measured at Sugar Hill between 1958 and 2021.

13. \Data\YellowPine\WashingtonMtn.csv: CSV file containing tree growth data measured at Washington Mountain between 1963 and 2021.


All of these CSV files same variables (unless noted otherwise below):

Locale = Internal study site designation (1 = AdinPass, 2 = WashingtonMtn, 3 = JellyCamp, 6 = SugarHill, 7 = HogLake, 10 = JosephCK, 11 = Show, 12 = Edson, 13 = BMEF, 14 = Antelope, 2013/2014/2015 = Prattville, 2022/2023/2024 = SpauldingButte, 2033 = KCRes)

Plot = Plot identifier number.

Treatment = Plot treatment description. Note: This variable is only included for study sites with more than 1 plot and with a clear treatment design, which includes Edson, Show and SugarHill. Treatments for Edson, Show, and SugarHill are listed below.
Edson treatments include:
40% BA = thinned to 40% of normal basal area for similar stands;
55% BA = thinned to 55% of normal basal area for similar stands; and
70% BA = thinned to 70% of normal basal area of similar stands).
Show treatments include:
40% BA = thinned to 40% of normal basal area for similar stands;
55% BA = thinned to 55% of normal basal area for similar stands; and
70% BA = thinned to 70% of normal basal area of similar stands.
SugarHill treatments include:
100 TPA = thinned to 100 trees per acre;
200 TPA = thinned to 200 trees per acre;
2D+4 = thinned to a tree spacing 2 times DBH + 4ft (81 TPA);
300 TPA = thinned to 300 trees per acre;
3D+4 = thinned to a tree spacing 3 times DBH + 4 ft (43 trees per acre); and
Control 1D+4 = unthinned control.

Tree = Tree identifier number.

Species = Tree species identifier number (see \Data\SpeciesCodes.csv for codes descriptions).

YrMeas = Year of measurement.

StandAge = Stand age at time of measurement.

DBH = Tree diameter at breast height in inches.

Height = Total height in feet. Measured for a subset of measurement trees. Blank if not measured. NOTE: precision varies across files.

HLC = Height to base of live crown in feet. Blank if not measured. NOTE: precision varies across files.

Condition1 = Tree defects, heath issues, or mortality (see \Data\ConditionCodes.csv for code descriptions).

Condition2 = Additional tree defects, health issues, or mortality status if more than one condition reported (see \Data\ConditionCodes.csv for code descriptions).

CutClass = Any numerical value indicates a tree that was selected to be cut. The number itself, indicates which additional thin occurred, i.e., 1 represents trees removed in the first re-thin.



SUPPLEMENTAL FILES (12)

1. \Supplements\All_Site_Locations_CA.jpg: Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPG) image file containing a topographic map of California and all 13 site locations.

2. \Supplements\All_StudySites.jpg: JPG image file containing a zoomed in topographic map of California and all 13 site locations.

3. \Supplements\AntelopeMtn_Plots.pdf: Portable Document Format (PDF) file containing a partial map showing the location of the plots on Antelope Mountain plantation.

4. \Supplements\Edson_Plots.pdf: PDF file containing a partial map showing the location of the plots on Edson.

5. \Supplements\Prattville_Plots.pdf: PDF file containing a partial map showing the location of the plots on Prattville.

6. \Supplements\Prattville_Plots_2.jpg: JPG image file containing a portion of a topographical map showing the location of the plots on Prattville.

7. \Supplements\ShowPlantation_Plots.pdf: PDF file containing a partial map showing the location of the plots on the Show Plantation.

8. \Supplements\ShowPlantation_Plots_2.jpg: JPG image file containing a portion of a topographical map showing the location of the plots on the Show Plantation.

9. \Supplements\SpauldingButte_Plots.pdf: PDF file containing a partial map showing the location of the plots on the Spaulding Butte.

10. \Supplements\SpauldingButte_Plots_2.jpg: JPG image file containing a portion of a topographical map showing the location of the plots on Spaulding Butte.

11. \Supplements\SugarHill_Plots_description.tif: Tagged Image file format (TIFF) containing a portion of a topographical map showing the location of the plots on Sugar Hill, by treatment description.

12. \Supplements\SugarHill_Plots_number.tif: TIFF file containing a portion of a topographical map showing the location of the plots on Sugar Hill, by plot numbers.

Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:

Oliver, William W. 1972. Growth after thinning ponderosa and Jeffrey pine pole stands in northeastern California. Research Paper. PSW-RP-85. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 8 p. https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/28749

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20240923

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Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Kaelyn Finley

Contact_Organization: USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station

Contact_Position: Forester

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical

Address: 3644 Avtech Parkway

City: Redding

State_or_Province: CA

Postal_Code: 96002

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 530-226-2552

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: kaelyn.a.finley@usda.gov

Contact Instructions: This contact information was current as of original publication date. For current information see Contact Us page on: https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS.

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