Post-fire aspen (Populus tremuloides) regeneration data (2014-2015)
type: Dataset
description: The dataset includes several variables sampled across 54 recently burned aspen sites, with data collected in 2014 and 2015. Additionally, the dataset includes mean 30-year (1980-2008) and mean six year ‘fire-regen period’ (i.e., fire year and five years after fire) climate values for each site. The climate data presented here were used to calculate explanatory variables used in analysis, as outlined in the publication. Plots were located across a regional climate gradient spanning from the north-central Great Basin to the northeastern portion of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (USA). Several attributes (e.g. tree characteristics, evidence of animal herbivory, shrub cover) were sampled at each plot. All trees present within a plot were counted to determine density. All large trees (stems greater than/equal to 10 cm diameter) were sampled as were all small trees (stems less than 10 cm diameter). Small trees were also divided into two height classes (less than 2 m or greater than/equal to 2 m tall). All trees were identified to species, and all conifers were grouped for analyses.
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modified: 20200819
spatial: Location
contact point: Organization
  fn: FRESC Science Data Coordinator
keyword: amerigeo
keyword: amerigeoss
keyword: biota
keyword: ckan
keyword: environment
keyword: fires
keyword: forest-ecosystems
keyword: geo
keyword: geoss
keyword: great-basin
keyword: idaho
keyword: montana
keyword: national
keyword: north-america
keyword: rocky-mountains
keyword: succession-biological
keyword: united-states
keyword: usgs-5d484fd5e4b01d82ce8dd3b2
keyword: vegetation
theme: {geospatial}

Original Metadata
type: Distribution
description: The metadata original format
format: XML
issued: 2022-07-28T20:07:25.745262
modified: 2025-11-22T05:13:34.747458
access URL: https://data.usgs.gov/datacatalog/metadata/USGS.5d484fd5e4b01d82ce8dd3b2.xml
media type: text/xml

Digital Data
type: Distribution
description: Landing page for access to the data
format: XML
issued: 2022-07-28T20:07:25.745269
modified: 2025-11-22T05:13:34.747897
access URL: https://doi.org/10.5066/P99E9438
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US Migrating
type: Agent