Photo Plot

DOCUMENTATION

Photo Plot Data Dictionary (plot establishment, 2000 - 2006)

This document provides a data model and data dictionary for NFI attributes from photo plots and to facilitate a standard input format for national compilation.
Version 4.2.4 (PDF, 296KB)

Photo Plot Data Dictionary (plot re-measurement)

These documents provide a data model and data dictionary for data collected during the first and second remeasurement phases of the NFI photo plot program.
First Remeasurement (2007 – 2017)
Version 5.2 (PDF, 2068KB)

Second Remeasurement (2018 – 2027)
Version 6.0 (PDF, 2163KB)

Land Cover Classification

The Land Cover Classification Scheme is used to describe current vegetated and non-vegetated land cover in NFI photo plots. The documentation for this scheme is now included in the Photo Plot Data Dictionary.

Land Use Classification

The Land Use Classification Scheme is used to describe current land use in NFI photo plots. The documentation for this scheme is now included in the Photo Plot Data Dictionary.

Photo Plot Compilation Procedures

This document describes NFI photo plot compilation procedures.
Version 1.4 (PDF, 78KB)

Interpreter Guide

This document provides the definitions and photo examples for each one of the NFI’s landcover classification codes. The definitions align with the Photo Plot Data Dictionary and the photos have been selected from various NFI photo plots.
Version 1.0 (XLSX, 2.34MB)