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LANDFIRE ›› Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. In what format do you need the data?

We prefer that, when possible, the disturbance and treatment polygon layers are transferred using the geodatabase created for this purpose. By loading your data into the LANDFIRE Refresh geodatabase, you can ensure that all necessary elements are included. Moreover, datasets contributed in this format will be prioritized for use in LANDFIRE Refresh.

However, if you have disturbance or treatment layers that could meet Refresh needs but are unable to transfer the information data via the LANDFIRE geodatabase, we will certainly accept those data in another format, including ESRI shapefiles and ArcInfo coverages.

Supporting information, including definitions of the fields and any codes in the data tables or data-entry forms, should accompany the data to ensure that they can be interpreted correctly for Refresh. We prefer these supporting documents, or metadata, in digital format, but will take hard copies if no electronic files are available. Please visit http://www.landfire.gov/participate_refreshevent.php for full instructions on sharing your event data and to download the LANDFIRE Refresh Geodatabase. If you have vegetation and/or fuel plot data to share, we're even more flexible in terms of data format. We'll gladly accept digital data in, for example, text files, spreadsheets, relational databases, ESRI shapefiles or geodatabases, and ArcInfo coverages - whichever is most convenient for the contributor.

Coordinate information, including map datum, can be bundled with the other attribute information or in a separate, linked file, or data form. Supporting information, including definitions of the fields and any codes in the data tables or data-entry forms, should accompany the data to ensure that they are accurately represented in the LANDFIRE reference database. These supporting documents, or metadata, can also be in digital or hard-copy format. Please visit http://www.landfire.gov/participate_otherdata.php for additional guidance on sharing your plot data.

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