Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Vegetation Mapping Project - Spatial Vegetation Data
Summary
Vegetation map of Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. A consistent, ecologically based vegetation classification forms the foundation for the development of an information-rich vegetation map. Vegetation classifications are ground-based descriptions of vegetation patterns that take into account floristic composition and abundance, site characteristics, and ecological dynamics. Accordingly, for SAPU, we used field sampling and analysis to develop a hierarchical classification following the National Vegetation Classification Standard (FGDC 1997 and; 2008).
Summary
Vegetation map of Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. A consistent, ecologically based vegetation classification forms the foundation for the development of an information-rich vegetation map. Vegetation classifications are ground-based descriptions of vegetation patterns that take into account floristic composition and abundance, site characteristics, and ecological dynamics. Accordingly, for SAPU, we used field sampling and analysis to develop a hierarchical classification following the National Vegetation Classification Standard (FGDC 1997 and; 2008).
