EcologicalLandtype

The aim of landscape ecosystem classification and mapping is to distinguish appropritely sized ecosystems - useful and functional land units that differ significantly from one another in abiotic characteristics as well as their related biotic components. This subdivision of a large area into distinctive landscape ecosystems provides a much needed framework for integrated resource management planning; for biological conservation; and for comparison of differences in composition, occurrence, interactions, and productivity of plants and animals among ecosystems on the Allegheny National Forest (ANF).

Data and Resources

Field Value
access_constraints ["Use Constraints: None", "Access Constraints: None"]
bbox-east-long -78.636796
bbox-north-lat 42.009903
bbox-south-lat 41.318726
bbox-west-long -79.498722
coupled-resource []
dataset-reference-date [{"type": "publication", "value": "2011-01-01"}]
frequency-of-update irregular
licence ["The Forest Service uses the most current and complete data available. GIS data and product accuracy may vary. They may be developed from sources of differing accuracy; accurate only at certain scales; based on modeling or interpretation; incomplete while being created or revised; etc. Using GIS products for purposes other than those for which they were created, may yield inaccurate or misleading results. The Forest Service reserves the right to correct, update, modify, or replace this geospatial information without notification. For more information, contact USDA Forest Service, Allegheny National Forest (814)723-5150. The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided \"as is\" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation."]
metadata-date 2011-03-07
metadata-language eng; USA
metadata_type geospatial
progress completed
resource-type dataset
responsible-party [{"name": "USDA Forest Service, Allegheny National Forest", "roles": ["pointOfContact"]}]
spatial {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[-79.498722, 41.318726], [-78.636796, 41.318726], [-78.636796, 42.009903], [-79.498722, 42.009903], [-79.498722, 41.318726]]]}
spatial_harvester true
Groups
  • AmeriGEOSS
  • National Provider
  • North America
Tags
  • amerigeo
  • amerigeoss
  • ckan
  • colluvials
  • depression
  • ecological-landtype
  • fluvial
  • geo
  • geoss
  • land-classification
  • landform
  • national
  • north-america
  • plateau
  • side-slope
  • soil-groups
  • steep-side
  • united-states
  • upland
isopen False
metadata_created 2025-11-22T06:26:47.417741
metadata_modified 2025-11-22T06:26:47.417745
notes The aim of landscape ecosystem classification and mapping is to distinguish appropritely sized ecosystems - useful and functional land units that differ significantly from one another in abiotic characteristics as well as their related biotic components. This subdivision of a large area into distinctive landscape ecosystems provides a much needed framework for integrated resource management planning; for biological conservation; and for comparison of differences in composition, occurrence, interactions, and productivity of plants and animals among ecosystems on the Allegheny National Forest (ANF).
num_resources 1
num_tags 19
title EcologicalLandtype