Vegetation - Doyle-Loyalton [ds3089]

VegCAMP developed the floristic vegetation classification used for the project. The floristic classification follows protocols compliant with the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) and National Vegetation Classification Standards (NVCS). The vegetation map was produced applying heads-up digitizing techniques using a 2018 base of one-meter National Agricultural Imagery Program (NAIP) imagery (true-color and color infrared), in conjunction with ancillary data and imagery sources.

Map polygons are assessed for Vegetation Type, Percent Cover, Exotics, Development Disturbance, and other attributes. The minimum mapping unit (MMU) is 1 acre; exceptions are made for wetlands and riparian types, which were mapped to a 1/4 acre. Breaks on overstory cover were done at 3 acres.

Field reconnaissance and the Accuracy Assessment enhanced the overall map quality. There were a total of 107 mapping classes. The overall Fuzzy Accuracy Assessment rating for the final vegetation map , at the Alliance, Group, and Macrogroup levels, is 81.7% percent .