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Forest Resources Database of Nova Scotia, Canada
Entry ID: Canada_NS_ForestResourcesData

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Summary
Abstract: The Forest Resources Database contains forest stand descriptions, Crown
ownership information, and an ecological land classification. Interpreted
aerial photography is the primary source for forestry data with roughly
one-tenth of the province captured annually. Satellite imagery is used to
identify harvesting activity between aerial photo re-interpretation cycles.
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 47.0   S: 43.0   E: -59.9   W: -66.3

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Renewable Resources Branch, Forestry Division
Dataset Title: Forest Resources Database of Nova Scotia, Canada
Dataset Release Place: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Dataset Publisher: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Renewable Resources Branch, Forestry Division
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1988-01-01
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Access Constraints Required to enter into a license agreement for access to the data. FOIPOP may
apply.

Fee:
Fees apply: $50.00 per 1:10 000 mapsheet. Please contact the distributor for
additional information.
Use Constraints As per license agreement. The data remains the property of the Department of
Natural Resources; requires approval for redistribution. Some attributes are
not available for distribution.
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
Data Center
Forestry Division, Renewable Resources Branch, Natural Resources, Nova Scotia, Canada Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/forestry/
Dataset ID: Catalog Number: DP FOR003

Data Center Personnel
Name: RICHARD MORASH
Phone: +01-902-893-5657
Fax: +01-902-893-6102
Email: rmorash at gov.ns.ca
Contact Address:
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Renewable Resources Branch, Forestry Division
664 Prince Street, P.O. Box 68
City: Truro
Province or State: Nova Scotia
Postal Code: B2N 5B8
Country: Canada
Distribution
Fees: Fees apply: $50.00 per 1:10 000 mapsheet.
Personnel
RICHARD MORASH
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: +01-902-893-5657
Fax: +01-902-893-6102
Email: rmorash at gov.ns.ca
Contact Address:
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Renewable Resources Branch, Forestry Division
664 Prince Street, P.O. Box 68
City: Truro
Province or State: Nova Scotia
Postal Code: B2N 5B8
Country: Canada
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2002-07-10
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-03-16
Future DIF Review Date: 2005-07-25

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