FIA Database - California

This dataset contains a sample of the Forest Inventory and Analysis Database with data from the state of California. The data is intended to be a primary resource for completing the 2025 Data Challenge. The following tables are included in this dataset: - California - Plot Table (CA_PLOT.csv): Each row contains data about a forest inventory plot such as approximately where it was taken, latitude, and elevation. - California - Condition Table (CA_COND.csv): Each row represents a unique condition on a forest plot, including data about forest cover type, stand origin, disturbance, and other environmental conditions. - California - Tree Table (CA_TREE.csv): Each row contains data about a tree that was measured. - Reference Species Table (REF_SPECIES.csv): A reference table containing the species code, descriptive common name, scientific name, and many other attributes for each species. More information regarding these tables: https://www.fs.usda.gov/rm/pubs/rmrs_gtr245.pdf

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Maintainer Leticia Lee
Last Updated May 15, 2025, 18:53 (UTC)
Created January 27, 2025, 17:51 (UTC)
data size 262 MB
other extra information about data This dataset was uploaded in the context of the 2025 Fire-Ready Fuels Data Challenge
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