Description

__The link: *Access the data directory* is available in the section*Dataset Description Sheets; Additional Information*__. The **permanent sample plot** is a circular sampling unit that covers an area of 400 m2. For each tree, the species, diameter, defoliation of softwoods and the quality of hardwoods are observed and measured. Some of these stems are the subject of further studies in order to know their height and age. Finally, other surveys make it possible to identify the ecological characteristics of the station where the plot is located, whether at ground level or undergrowth plants. Since 1970, **more than 12,000 permanent sample plots have been established ** and are monitored decennial. This data is an invaluable source of information on the growth and evolution of forests in Quebec, a source that is enriched each time additional measures are added. In particular, they are used to establish forest growth rates, describe past changes, and model forest evolution. This database covers almost all of the territory south of the 52nd parallel of Quebec's public and private forest. __ ⚠️ Note:__ Notice to people who want to use the permanent sample plots for training needs or for sampling of any kind. Please contact the Forest Inventory Directorate at 📩 Inventaires.Forestiers@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca **This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Resources

Name	Format	Description	Link
Carrying out the sampling	PDF		https://cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/forets/documents/recherche/Realisation_PEP.pdf
Data code dictionary	XLS		https://diffusion.mffp.gouv.qc.ca/Diffusion/DonneeGratuite/Foret/DONNEES_FOR_ECO_SUD/Placettes_permanentes/01-Documentation/DICTIONNAIRE_PLACETTE.xlsx
READ ME	PDF		https://diffusion.mffp.gouv.qc.ca/Diffusion/DonneeGratuite/Foret/DONNEES_FOR_ECO_SUD/Placettes_permanentes/01-Documentation/LISEZ-MOI_pep.pdf
Permanent sample plot	Unknown		https://diffusion.mffp.gouv.qc.ca/Diffusion/DonneeGratuite/Foret/DONNEES_FOR_ECO_SUD/Placettes_permanentes/02-Donnees/PROV/PEP_GPKG.zip
Guide to using the original ecoforest map and current inventory results	PDF		https://mrnf.gouv.qc.ca/documents/forets/inventaire/guide-donnees-dendometriques.pdf
Ecoforest Inventory Standard — Permanent Sample Plots (Fifth Inventory)	PDF		https://mrnf.gouv.qc.ca/documents/forets/inventaire/norme-5e-inventaire-peppdf.pdf
Ecoforest Inventory Standard — Permanent Sample Plots (Fourth Inventory)	PDF		https://mrnf.gouv.qc.ca/documents/forets/inventaire/Norme-PEP.pdf
Permanent sample plot networks in southern Quebec	PDF		https://mrnf.gouv.qc.ca/documents/forets/inventaire/Reseaux-PEP.pdf
Availability of forest sampling results	PDF		https://mrnf.gouv.qc.ca/documents/forets/inventaire/sondage_PEP.pdf
Original metadata (https://www.donneesquebec.ca)	HTML		https://www.donneesquebec.ca/recherche/fr/dataset/adb12ba6-4e55-4e4a-8a63-235c48be7865

Tags

Topics

Categories