The primary objective of the Vegetation Mapping Inventory is to produce high quality, standardized maps and associated data sets of vegetation and other land-cover occurring within parks. This information is useful to parks and researchers for variety of resource assessment, park management, and conservation needs.
12 Step Guidance for NPS Vegetation Inventories - procedures for starting and conducting an inventory project
FGDC Vegetation Classification Guidelines - geospatial standards developed by the Federal Geographic Data Committee
Classification Guidance - best practices, methods, and reporting requirements for vegetation inventories
Product Specifications - standardized guidelines for Vegetation Mapping Inventory Program final products.
Last updated: June 14, 2018