FLORIDA NATURAL AREAS INVENTORY ELEMENT OCCURRENCE - MARCH 2009

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Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Florida Natural Areas Inventory
Publication_Date: 20090325
Title: FLORIDA NATURAL AREAS INVENTORY ELEMENT OCCURRENCE - MARCH 2009
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Tallahassee, FL
Publisher: Florida Natural Areas Inventory
Other_Citation_Details: State of Florida
Online_Linkage: <http://www.fnai.org/>
Description:
Abstract:
ELEMENT OCCURRENCE POINT DATA LAYER - This is a point data layer locating the occurrences of endangered or rare plants and animals, high quality natural communities and other occurrences of natural resource interest in the Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) database. An "Element" is any exemplary or rare component of the natural environment, such as a species, plant community, bird rookery, spring, sinkhole, cave or other ecological feature. An "Element Occurrence" (EO) represents the locational record of an element and is a single extant habitat which sustains or otherwise contributes to the survival of a population or a distinct, self-sustaining example of a particular natural community.
Purpose:
The data set was developed to assist public and private organizations in efforts to conserve important elements of biodiversity within the state of Florida.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20090325
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.429040
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.872251
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.983191
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.492815
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Theme_Keyword: FNAI, endangered species, conservation, biodiversity
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: biota
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Place_Keyword: Florida
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Access_Constraints:
Access to this data set must be specifically authorized by staff of the Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI).
Use_Constraints:
Use of the data is subject to provisions of the FNAI Data License Agreement, summarized as follows:
Permitted Uses: 1. Licensee may use this copy of the Data on a computer network serving an unlimited number of computer terminals within the authorized Site. A Site is defined as a single building or complex of buildings with a unique street address. Licensee may not transfer, loan, rent, or lease this copy of the Data to another user outside the authorized Site.
2. Licensee may produce maps, tables, and/or reports, using all or portions of the Data provided. All or portions of the Data may be merged directly into reports produced by the Licensee. FNAI must be cited as the source of the Data in all products, publications, or presentations containing all or portions of the Data.
3. Licensee may use all or portions of this Data, alone or together with other data, to perform original analysis. Any products, publications, or presentations based on such analysis must cite FNAI as a source for original data used in the analysis.
Uses Not Permitted: 1. Licensee shall not sublicense, sell, rent, lease, loan, transfer, assign, or provide access to electronic versions of these Data, in whole or in part, to unlicensed third parties, including clients or contractors. Printed versions of all or portions of these Data may only be provided to clients as part of a larger service which is contracted by the client.
2. Licensee shall not use all or portions of these Data, in electronic, print, or other medium, to create products for distribution and sale that rely principally upon these Data.
3. Licensee shall not alter any substantive feature or characteristic of these Data. Alterations for aesthetic purposes, such as changes to the style and/or color of markers, polygon shadings, or fonts, are permitted.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Natural Areas Inventory
Contact_Person: Glenn Woodsum
Contact_Position: Data Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 200-C
City: Tallahassee
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32303
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-224-8207, ext.221
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-681-9364
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gwoodsum@fnai.org
Data_Set_Credit:
The Florida Natural Areas Inventory creates and maintains this data set as a subset of information contained in a larger database. Source materials used to produce the primary database comprise a wide variety of sources, both public and private, and may be either published or unpublished.
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.1850
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Other_Citation_Details:
Florida Natural Areas Inventory: <http://www.fnai.org/>
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
All element occurrences in this data set have been subjected to an internal quality control process by FNAI staff members. Part of this process examines the logical consistency of whether or not the mapped element seems appropriate for occurrence at the mapped location and whether or not mapped features are consistent with both the original source material and heritage program mapping standards.
Completeness_Report:
Taxonomic completeness:
FNAI tracks elements of biodiversity including vascular and non-vascular plants, vertebrates (amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, and mammals), invertebrates, and natural communities. All species federally listed as threatened or endangered are included, although the pondberry (Lindera melissifolia), is tracked only on a watch list. With the same exception, all NatureServe G1 and G2-ranked species are tracked, although some elements with questionable taxonomic status may be tracked under alternative names. Most Florida state-listed threatened and endangered species are tracked. Of 114 plant species listed threatened by the state of Florida (FDACS), 54 are formally tracked, 56 are watch-listed, while 4 species are considered (by FNAI) to be sufficiently common such that tracking is not warranted. Of the 431 plant species listed endangered, we track 378 species and maintain 39 species on a watch-list. All state listed (FFWCC) animal species are tracked, excluding the sei, fin, humpback, and sperm whales.
Due to historical priorities and FNAI program resources, the invertebrate and fish (particularly marine and estuarine) components of biodiversity are less well represented than are the other element categories.
Geographic completeness:
The inventory includes truly statewide coverage of both public and private lands. Some areas which have not been as thoroughly surveyed or researched due to access restrictions include some corporate timberlands, primarily across north Florida, and several large (over 10,000 acres) private ranches, mostly in central Florida. Aquatic areas in general, and in particular marine and estuarine habitats, have not been as extensively surveyed due in part to the historical mission of FNAI and a lack of funding support for work in these areas.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Horizontal accuracy varies according to each element occurrence. Attribute fields eo_size and rep_acc provide information relative to each occurrence such that certain aspects of horizontal accuracy may be deduced.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
This data is provided 'as is' and its vertical positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Scale_Denominator: Unknown
Type_of_Source_Media: electronic mail system
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: FNAI
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Shapefile created.
Process_Date: 2009-03-25
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Glenn Woodsum
Contact_Organization: Florida Natural Areas Inventory
Contact_Position: Data Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 200-C
City: Tallahassee
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32303
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-224-8207, ext. 221
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-681-9364
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gwoodsum@fnai.org
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
GeoPlan received this updated FLEO shapefile in April 2009 from FNAI via email. The shapefile was in the following projection: Albers HPGN.
- Renamed from FNAI_FLEO_FDOT_200903 to FLEO_MAR09 - A DESCRIPT field was added based on SNAME - FGDLAQDATE was added based on date received from source
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: GeoPlan
Process_Date: 20090427
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Data imported to ArcSDE and exported as a shapefile.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: GeoPlan
Process_Date: 20090428
Process_Time: 10360900
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 31720
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area
Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:
Standard_Parallel: 24.000000
Standard_Parallel: 31.500000
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.000000
False_Easting: 400000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.002048
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.002048
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D_North_American_1983_HARN
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000
Altitude_Encoding_Method:
Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: FLEO_MAR09
Entity_Type_Definition: FLEO_MAR09.DBF
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FNAI
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FEATURE_ID
Attribute_Definition:
Unique numerical identifier for the GIS feature, software generated, for internal use by FNAI.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: EO_ID
Attribute_Definition:
Unique numerical identifier for the element occurrence, software generated, for internal use by FNAI.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ELCODE
Attribute_Definition:
Unique alphanumerical identifier for the element, originally designed by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Nature Serve.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: EO_NUMBER
Attribute_Definition:
A text field for denoting a specific instance of the element. The attribute will assume one of two forms depending on whether this instance is an independent principal Element Occurrence or whether it is part of a group of related occurrences. Element occurrences of the first type are denoted by "xxx", where xxx is an integer number unique for each principal Element Occurrence of the element. Grouped (or nested) occurrences will always be comprised of a single "parent" (or principal) EO and nested within it two or more "sub-EOs". Sub-EOs , where used, thus refer to local subpopulations of the parent EO. For nested EOs the notation "xxx_yyy" is used, where xxx is an integer number for the parent Element Occurrence and yyy is an integer number uniquely identifying a sub_EO (subpopulation) nested within the parent. The notation "xxx_0" represents a special case and is used to identify the parent in a nested relationship.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SNAME
Attribute_Definition: The scientific name of the element.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SCOMNAME
Attribute_Definition: The common name of the element.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATASENS
Attribute_Definition:
Data Sensitive - A "Y" or "N" indicating whether positional and other information on this Element Occurrence is sensitive and should be restricted from unsecured use. Examples of situations where such information may not be released include: 1) occurrences that are protected as rare species under federal law; 2) occurrences that are showy or fragile or otherwise subject to collection, intentional destruction, or harmful visits; and 3) cases where information on an occurrence from a personal source is considered proprietary until such time as the data are formally published.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Element identification and position information on this Element Occurrence is sensitive and should be restricted from unsecured use.
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Element identification and position information on this Element Occurrence is not sensitive.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: EORANK
Attribute_Definition:
Element Occurrence Rank - A code for the overall rank of the Element Occurrence. Assigned by FNAI staff according to Nature Serve guidelines and are indicative of overall viability of the occurrence. Overall viability combines factors such as size, condition, and threats to persistence from the neighboring landscape. Viability is estimated using a combination of factors that contribute to continued survival of the element at the location. Among these are the size of the EO, general condition of the EO at the site, and the conditions of the landscape surrounding the EO (e.g. an immediate threat to an EO by local development pressure could lower an EO rank).
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: A
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Excellent estimated viability. Excellent estimated viability/ecological integrity For A-D ranks, see Chapter 5 of the EO Data Standard at <http://whiteoak.natureserve.org/eodraft/index.htm> for more explanation
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: A?
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Possibly excellent estimated viability. Probably excellent estimated viability/ecological integrity.
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AB
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Excellent or good estimated viability. Excellent or good estimated viability/ecological integrity
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AC
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Excellent, good, or fair estimated viability. Excellent, good, or fair estimated viability/ecological integrity
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: B
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Good estimated viability. Good estimated viability/ecological integrity
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: B?
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Possibly good estimated viability. Probably good estimated viability/ecological integrity
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BC
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Good or fair estimated viability. Good or fair estimated viability/ecological integrity
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Good, fair, or poor estimated viability. Good, fair, or poor estimated viability/ecological integrity
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: C
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Fair estimated viability. Fair estimated viability/ecological integrity
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: C?
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Possibly fair estimated viability. Probably fair estimated viability/ecological integrity
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Fair or poor estimated viability. Fair or poor estimated viability/ecological integrity
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: D
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Poor estimated viability. Poor estimated viability/ecological integrity
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: D?
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Possibly poor estimated viability. Probably poor estimated viability/ecological integrity
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: E
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Verified extant (viability not assessed). Verified extant (viability/ecological integrity not assessed) Assigned to an EO that has been recently verified as still existing, But sufficient information on the rank factors (size, condition, landscape context) used to estimate viability/ecological integrity of the EO has not yet been obtained. Use of the E rank is reserved for those situations where the occurrence is thought to be extant, but an A, B, C, D, or range rank cannot be assigned.
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: F
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Failed to find. Failed to find Assigned to an EO that has not been found despite a search by an experienced observer where it was previously reported, but that still might be confirmed to exist at that location with additional field survey efforts. For EOs with vague locational information, the search must include areas of appropriate habitat within the range of locational uncertainty
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: H
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Historical. Historical This rank should be used when there is a lack of recent field information verifying the continued existence of an EO, such as (a) when an EO is based only on historical collections data; or (b) when an EO was ranked A, B, C, D, or E at one time and is later, without field survey work, considered to be possibly extirpated due to general habitat loss or degradation of the environment in the area. This definition of the H rank is dependent on an interpretation of what constitutes "recent" field information. In general, if there is no known survey of an animal EO within the last 20 years, it should be assigned an H rank. Similarly, if there is no known survey of a plant or community EO within the last 20 to 40 years, it should be assigned an H rank. While these time frames represent suggested maximum limits, the actual time period for the historical EOs may vary according to the biology of the Element and the specific landscape context of each occurrence (including anthropogenic alteration of the environment). Thus, an H rank may be assigned to an EO before the maximum time frames have lapsed. Occurrences that have not been surveyed for periods exceeding these time frames should not be ranked A, B, C, or D. The higher maximum limit for plants and communities (i.e., ranging from 20 to 40 years) is based on the assumption that occurrences of these elements generally have the potential to persist at a given location for longer periods of time. This greater potential is a reflection of plant biology and community dynamics. However, landscape factors must also be considered. Thus, areas with more anthropogenic impacts on the environment (e.g. development) will be at the lower end of the range, and less-impacted areas will be at the higher end
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Extirpated. Extirpated Assigned to an EO for which there is documented destruction of its habitat or environment, or persuasive evidence of eradication based on adequate survey (i.e., thorough or repeated survey efforts by one or more experienced observers at times and under conditions appropriate for the Element at that location
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: F?
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Possibly failed to find
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: H?
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Possibly historical
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: X?
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Possibly extirpated
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unrankable
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Not ranked, a placeholder when an EO is not (yet) ranked
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: E?
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Probably extant Assigned to an EO for which there is insufficient information to know if the EO is extant or historical (e.g., the last date of observation is unknown but it is thought to probably be in the past 20-40 years - see definition for H)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: GRANK
Attribute_Definition:
Global Rank - The rank which best characterizes the relative rarity or endangerment of the species or community worldwide. Using a ranking system developed by The Nature Conservancy and the Natural Heritage Program Network, the Florida Natural Areas Inventory assigns two ranks for each element. The global element rank is based on an element's worldwide status; the state element rank is based on the status of the element in Florida. Element ranks are based on many factors, the most important ones being estimated number of Element Occurrences (EOs), estimated abundance (number of individuals for species; area for natural communities), range, estimated number of adequately protected EOs, relative threat of destruction, and ecological fragility. FNAI GLOBAL ELEMENT RANK
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: G1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Critically imperiled globally because of extreme rarity (5 or fewer occurrences or less than 1000 individuals) or because of extreme vulnerability to extinction due to some natural or man-made factor
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: G2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Imperiled globally because of rarity (6 to 20 occurrences or less than 3000 individuals) or because of vulnerability to extinction due to some natural or man-made factor
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: G3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Either very rare and local throughout its range (21-100 occurrences or less than 10,0000 individuals) or found locally in a restricted range or vulnerable to extinction from other factors
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: G4
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Apparently secure globally (may be rare in parts of range)
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: G5
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Demonstrably secure globally
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: G#?
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tentative rank (e.g., G2?)
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: G#G#
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Range of rank; insufficient data to assign specific global rank (e.g., G2G3)
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: G#T#
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Rank of a taxonomic subgroup such as a subspecies or variety; the G portion of the rank refers to the entire species and the T portion refers to the specific subgroup; numbers have same definition as above (e.g., G3T1)
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: G#Q
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Rank of questionable species - ranked as species but questionable whether it is species or subspecies; numbers have same definition as above (e.g., G2Q)
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: G#T#Q
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Same as above, but validity as subspecies or variety is questioned. GH = Of historical occurrence throughout its range, may be rediscovered (e.g., ivory-billed woodpecker)
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: GNA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Ranking is not applicable because element is not a suitable target for conservation (e.g. as for hybrid species)
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: GNR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Not yet ranked (temporary)
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: GNRTNR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Neither the full species nor the taxonomic subgroup has yet been ranked (temporary)
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: GX
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Believed to be extinct throughout range
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: GXC
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Extirpated from the wild but still known from captivity/cultivation
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: GU
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Unrankable. Due to lack of information, no rank or range can be assigned (e.g., GUT2)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SRANK
Attribute_Definition:
State Rank - The rank which best characterizes the relative rarity or endangerment of the species or community statewide.
FNAI STATE ELEMENT RANK
Definition parallels global element rank: substitute "S" for "G" in above global ranks, and "in Florida" for "globally" in above global rank definitions.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FEDERAL
Attribute_Definition:
US Endangered Species Act Classification - For plant and animal species; the appropriate standard abbreviation for the U.S. Federal Register category for the species, subspecies, or variety as proposed or determined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (marine species). FEDERAL LEGAL STATUS (U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service- USFWS). Provided by FNAI for information only. For official definitions and lists of protected species, consult the relevant federal agency. Definitions derived from U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973, Sec. 3. Note that the federal status given by FNAI refers only to Florida populations and that federal status may differ elsewhere.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Listed as Endangered Species in the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act. Defined as any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LE,XN
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
A non-essential experimental population of a species otherwise Listed as an Endangered Species
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Proposed for addition to the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants as Endangered Species
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Listed as Threatened Species. Defined as any species which is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LT,PDL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Species currently listed threatened but has been proposed for delisting
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LT,PE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Species currently listed threatened but has been proposed for a change to endangered
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Proposed for listing as Threatened Species
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: C
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Candidate Species for addition to the list of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants, Category 1. Federal listing agencies have sufficient information on biological vulnerability and threats to support proposing to list the species as Endangered or Threatened
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SAT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Threatened due to similarity of appearance to a threatened species
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SC
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Species of concern. Species is not currently listed but is of management concern to USFWS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Not currently listed, nor currently being considered for addition to the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SPROT
Attribute_Definition:
State Protection Status - For plant and animal species only; an abbreviation of the official endangerment status or level of legal protection the state assigns to this species.
STATE LEGAL STATUS
Provided by FNAI for information only. For official definitions and lists of protected species, consult the relevant state agency.
ANIMALS: Definitions derived from "Florida's Endangered Species and Species of Special Concern, Official Lists" published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) , and subsequent updates.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Listed as Endangered Species by the FFWCC. Defined as a species, subspecies, or isolated population which is so rare or depleted in number or so restricted in range of habitat due to any man-made or natural factors that it is in immediate danger of extinction or extirpation from the state, or which may attain such a status within the immediate future. Listed as Endangered Plants in the Preservation of Native Flora of Florida Act. Defined as species of plants native to the state that are in imminent danger of extinction within the state, the survival of which is unlikely if the causes of a decline in the number of plants continue, and includes all species determined to be endangered or threatened pursuant to the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Listed as Threatened Species by the FFWCC. Defined as a species, subspecies, or isolated population which is acutely vulnerable to environmental alteration, declining in number at a rapid rate, or whose range or habitat is decreasing in area at a rapid rate and as a consequence is destined or very likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future. LT* (for Florida black bear) indicates that this status does not apply in Baker and Columbia counties and in the Apalachicola National Forest. Listed as Threatened Plants in the Preservation of Native Flora of Florida Act. Defined as species native to the state that are in rapid decline in the number of plants within the state, but which have not so decreased in such number as to cause them to be endangered. LT* indicates that a species has LT status only in selected portions of its range in Florida
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Listed as Species of Special Concern by the FFWCC. Defined as a population which warrants special protection, recognition, or consideration because it has an inherent significant vulnerability to habitat modification, environmental alteration, human disturbance, or substantial human exploitation which, in the foreseeable future, may result in its becoming a threatened species. LS* indicates that a species has LS status only in selected portions of its range in Florida
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Proposed for listing as Endangered.
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Not currently listed, nor currently being considered for listing. PLANTS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services- FDACS) Definitions derived from Sections 581.011 and 581.185(2), Florida Statutes, and the Preservation of Native Flora of Florida Act, 5B-40.001. FNAI does not track all state-regulated plant species; for a complete list of state-regulated plant species, call Florida Division of Plant Industry, 352-372-3505 or see: <http://doacs.state.fl.us/pi/images/rule05b.pdf>
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Proposed for listing as Threatened. Proposed by the FDACS for listing as Threatened Plants
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Proposed for listing as Species of Special Concern. Proposed by the FDACS for listing as Endangered Plants
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LASTOBS
Attribute_Definition:
Last Observation - The date that the species or natural community occurrence was last observed to be extant at the site. This is not necessarily the date the site was last visited.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Dates, years, or other forms of temporal denotation.
Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: circa 1870
Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 2005
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIPTIO
Attribute_Definition:
General Description - A description or "word picture" of the general area where the Element Occurrence is located. For plant and animal Elements, cites the communities at the Element Occurrence location. Also, when available, information on surrounding land use is included. These values will be subject to truncation after 254 characters.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: EODATA
Attribute_Definition:
Element Occurrence Data - Data collected on the biology of this Element Occurrence(EO). Specific information may include number of individuals, vigor, habitat, soils, associated species, peculiar characteristics, etc. These values will be subject to truncation after 254 characters.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: BESTSOURCE
Attribute_Definition:
Best Source - The single best source of information on the Element Occurrence. Preferably, the source should be a person, otherwise a citation to field notes, or a literature report, etc. may be used. Where a specimen(s) comprises the best source, a temporary placeholder is currently being used in the database to indicate this condition.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MANAME
Attribute_Definition:
Names of Managed Areas in which the EO is (or was) located. Managed Areas are public lands and private preserves belonging to organizations.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COUNTY
Attribute_Definition:
Abbreviation name of the county. The first four characters of the county name. It indicates the county or counties in which the element is or was located.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: EOSIZE_AC
Attribute_Definition:
Estimated size (acres) of a polygon-shaped spatial representation of the element occurrence. The occurrences presented in this theme are all point-based, and represent the centroid of the polygon that would be needed to represent the occurrence if one were to account for the actual size of the observed area of the element at this location, plus an additional area that must be added due to uncertainty as to the true location of the occurrence. For example, suppose someone in 1997 had observed the occupied nest of a rare bird species and obtained uncorrected GPS coordinates for the location of the nest. The actual observed area of this occurrence is small (by convention, the smallest area we map is a circle of 12.5 m diameter). Now, suppose we wanted to draw a circle that we were reasonably sure contained the true location of the nest. To do this we might find we needed to draw a circle of 200 m diameter in order to account for position error due to the uncorrected nature of the GPS data. The EO size attribute for this example would be the area of the 200m diameter circle. Note that the EO size for this example would be quite large relative to the area actually observed. A user of these data must use this field in conjunction with representation accuracy (below) in order to achieve a better understanding of the fact that the element occurrence may not occur exactly at the location of the ?dot? on the map, and that the extent of the element at the site may be greater than that implied by a point feature.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: REP_ACC
Attribute_Definition:
Representation accuracy. This is the relative amount of the total EO size (see above) that is comprised of the actual observed area of the element. Domain values are very low (>0%, <=5%), low (>5%, <=20%), medium (>20%, <=80%), high (>80%<, <=95%), very high (>95%), unknown, and ZZ (not assessed).Thus, for the example given above, representation accuracy would be low (i.e., the observed area is small compared to the area of uncertainty or, put another way, the EO size attribute is a lot bigger than what was actually seen in the field). This field should always be used in conjunction with the EO size attribute. Only through consideration of these fields together can a user obtain a sense of the uncertainty inherent in the location of the mapped point and the extent of the observation of the element at the site.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LOC_UNCERT
Attribute_Definition:
Locational uncertainty type. The manner in which the mapped EO departs from the "true" location on the ground. Negligible - locational uncertainty that places the mapped position within about 6 m of the true location in any direction Linear - locational uncertainty that is greater than 6 m and extends along a single (linear) axis Areal-delim (Areal Delimited) - locational uncertainty that is greater than about 6 m in more than one direction, but which is constrained by known, fixed boundaries such as roads, rivers, property boundaries, etc. Areal-estim (Areal Estimated) - locational uncertainty that is greater than 6 m in more than one direction, but that varies in extent such that a boundary cannot be drawn. Compound(negligible in part) - the EO is comprised of multiple sources that have different kinds of uncertainty associated with them, but at least one of the sources has negligible uncertainty. Compound(non-negligible) - the EO is comprised of multiple sources that have different kinds of uncertainty associated with them, and none of the sources has negligible uncertainty.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: QC_STAT
Attribute_Definition: Quality control completeness code.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: P
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: EO has passed internal FNAI QC process
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: I
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: internal QC process is incomplete for this EO
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SYMB
Attribute_Definition:
Two-character code that may be useful in developing map symbology from this theme. The first character indicates the element type (A=animal, P=plant, C=natural community, O=other), while the second character indicates the size of the EO (1= less than 5 acres, 2 = greater than or equal to 5 acres). Data sensitive EOs will be coded as "DS".
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAPLABELDS
Attribute_Definition:
EO label for mapping convenience. When making maps from this data layer, the user may find this label easier to use than full scientific names or element codes of data elements. For most EOs, this attribute is comprised of a condensation of the scientific name of the species (or the element name if not a species), an asterisk, and the number of the specific element occurrence. Condensed names are formed by taking the first four characters of the first part of the element name (e.g. genus name) and the first four characters of the last part of the element name (e.g. species or subspecies name). For data elements designated as "sensitive" (DATASENS = "Y"), MAPLABELDS is an encrypted value that contains the characters "DS" joined to a specially coded number for the species or other element.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Unknown
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT
Attribute_Definition: FGDL added field based on SNAME
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FGDLAQDATE
Attribute_Definition: FGDL added field based on date downloaded from source
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: AUTOID
Attribute_Definition: Unique ID added by GeoPlan
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
Contact_Person:
Contact_Position:
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32611-5706
Country: United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:
Contact_TDD/TTY_Telephone:
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Mailing list for FGDL: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>
Hours_of_Service:
Contact_Instructions:
Resource_Description: DOWNLOADABLE DATA
Distribution_Liability:
The Florida Geographic Data Library is a collection of Geospatial Data compiled by the University of Florida GeoPlan Center with support from the Florida Department of Transportation. GIS data available in FGDL is collected from various state, federal, and other agencies (data sources) who are data stewards, producers, or publishers. The data available in FGDL may not be the most current version of the data offered by the data source. University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no guarantees about the currentness of the data and suggests that data users check with the data source to see if more recent versions of the data exist.
Furthermore, the GIS data available in the FGDL are provided 'as is'. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no warranties, guaranties or representations as to the truth, accuracy or completeness of the data provided by the data sources. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no representations or warranties about the quality or suitability of the materials, either expressly or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center shall not be liable for any damages suffered as a result of using, modifying, contributing or distributing the materials.
A note about data scale:
Scale is an important factor in data usage. Certain scale datasets are not suitable for some project, analysis, or modeling purposes. Please be sure you are using the best available data.
1:24000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the county level. 1:24000 data should NOT be used for high accuracy base mapping such as property parcel boundaries. 1:100000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the multi-county or regional level. 1:125000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the regional or state level or larger.
Vector datasets with no defined scale or accuracy should be considered suspect. Make sure you are familiar with your data before using it for projects or analysis. Every effort has been made to supply the user with data documentation. For additional information, see the References section and the Data Source Contact section of this documentation. For more information regarding scale and accuracy, see our webpage at: <http://geoplan.ufl.edu/education.html>
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Transfer_Size: 0.765
Technical_Prerequisites:
This data is intended for use with a Geographic Information Systems or Remote Sensing software package.
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20090429
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Natural Areas Inventory
Contact_Person: Glenn Woodsum
Contact_Position: Data Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 200-C
City: Tallahassee
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32303
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 850-224-8207, ext. 2221
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 850-681-9364
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gwoodsum@fnai.org
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Extensions:
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
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