Data Sources

The metadata for this project was harvested from publicly available online data sources. Each metadata source described below can be accessed by the general public using a web browser like Google Chrome or Firefox.

FSGeodata

The USDA Forest Service Geodata Clearinghouse is an online collection of digital data related to forest resources. Through the Clearinghouse you can find datasets related to forests and grasslands, including boundaries and ownership, natural resources, roads and trails, as well as datasets related to State and private forested areas, including insect and disease threat and surface water importance. You can also find downloadable map products, raster data, and links to other sources of forest resource information.

DataHub

The U.S. Forest Service has configured an open data site to help partners and the public discover geospatial data published by the Agency.

Research Data Archive (RDA)

The FS Research Data Archive offers a catalog of hundreds of research datasets funded by Forest Service Research and Development (FS R&D) or by the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Of special interest, the collection includes long-term datasets from a number of Forest Service Experimental Forests, Ranges, and Watersheds (FS EFRs).