Inventories

Vegetation Mapping

The Klamath Network proposes to complete vegetation mapping projects at all parks by FY11. This goal will be achieved through the cooperation of park staff, contractors, university researchers, Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) Program staff, the Fire Program, the regional GIS program, the National Vegetation Mapping Program, and cooperating agencies and organizations.

Timeline:

PARK	Fall/ Winter FY07	Spring/ Summer FY08	Fall/ Winter FY08	Spring/ Summer FY08	Fall/ Winter FY09	Spring/ Summer FY09	Fall/ Winter FY10	Spring/ Summer FY10	Fall/ Winter FY11
WHIS	Completed 2005
LAVO	Classify	Accuracy Assessment	Wrap up
REDW	Scoping	Fieldwork	Classify	Accuracy Assessment	Wrap up
CRLA		Test methods	Scoping Planning	Fieldwork	Classify	Accuracy Assessment	Wrap up
LABE		Test methods	Scoping Planning	Fieldwork	Classify	Accuracy Assessment	Wrap up
ORCA					Scoping	Fieldwork	Classify	Accuracy Assessment	Wrap up

Activities to date:

• A vegetation map for WHIS was completed by Humboldt State University in 2005.


• The NPS National Vegetation Mapping Program has funded a vegetation mapping project at LAVO, started in 2006, to compare a hybrid approach using different spatial and imagery techniques. Geographic Resource Solutions and the USGS are conducting the project at LAVO with assistance from NPS staff.


• The Klamath Network is submitted a proposal for developing a vegetation mapping project at LABE, ORCA, and CRLA in FY08. A project manager from Southern Oregon University will design and play a central role in the mapping.


• Vegetation mapping at REDW is being conducted by the REDW staff with assistance from the Klamath Network and the National I&M Program.


• Funding to support the vegetation mapping effort at CRLA, LABE, and ORCA was not available for FY2008. The KLMN will continue to apply for funding and will adjust the above timeline as soon as funding becomes available. The vegetation mapping inventory was designated as one of the top priorities (for inventories) by WASO so funding is expected next year.