Latest NewsThe LANDFIRE (LF) Help Desk receives inquiries from LF users. These inquiries could be about LF products, the website, or methods of downloading LF data. Each inquiry is given a ticket number and reviewed to determine the level of response needed. The Help Desk works with the appropriate LF staff to provide the information requested.
The chart below shows the status of user contacts/tickets received. This list is updated weekly.
*SME - Subject Matter Expert
| Ticket ID | Inquiry | LF Product | Issue | Status | Creation Date | Close Date | GeoArea | LF Scope | Resolution/Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9257 | Assistance with Data Download | Website | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Download issue resolved | |||
| 9225 | Class disagreement between EVT and EVC | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Per metadata EVT lifeform is not synchronized to the EVC/EVH lifeform as in some previous versions | |||
| 9216 | Landcover to Landfire Anderson13FBFM? | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | In Progress | All | Sent to SME for their input | |||
| 9175 | 2016 LF EVC Zip File Empty? | Website | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Download issue resolved | |||
| 8340 | -1 Value in Aspect? | Reference | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Per metadata: Flat pixels with slope less than or equal to two (2) degrees were assigned a value of negative one (-1). Pixels with value 360 were reclassified to zero (0). | |||
| 8302 | Was USGS fractional vegetation product was used to map LF2016 EV | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | No, EVT models were trained by field plots that were labeled by Auto-Keys or expert opinion. | |||
| 8026 | Archive request for 2008 and 2010 for EVT and FBFM13 data | Vegetation | Archive request | Closed | All | Provided link for data requested | |||
| 7968 | How to map LFRDB? | Reference | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | The Access database is not spatially enabled. Plots can be mapped using the x,y coordinates for each plot in the dtPoints table. | |||
| 7932 | Any change in methods between 2012 and 2022 data collections? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | No change in how the natural vegetation classes were defined in the mapping process. | |||
| 7900 | In need of updated TreeMap data | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | FIA and LF data were used as inputs by Karin L. Riely et al. (2022) for TreeMap 2016. LF does not host or update this data. | |||
| 7526 | LF data information | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Technical Documentation: https://www.landfire.gov/about.php#planning, agreement assessments: https://landfire.gov/remapevt_assessment.php | |||
| 7249 | Using LF for ENVI in QGIS? | Vegetation | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Review LF FAQ #290 | |||
| 6983 | Questings regarding CBD and CBH calculations | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Referred user to LANDFIRE Technical Documentation: USGS Open-File Report 2023–1045. | |||
| 6930 | WCS for LF 2.3 not working. | Website | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Repaired broken link. | |||
| 6924 | Request to discuss Anderson 13 models. | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | SME made arrangements to discuss further. | |||
| 6921 | More info on Percent Replacement Severity? | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Percent severity replacement is included in the attribute table ot the BpS data. | |||
| 6793 | Access to MFRI? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | FRI is an attribute of BpS data, but will be split out for LF 2023 in CY 2024. | |||
| 6216 | What is necessary when submitting data? | Reference | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | The minimum of what we need is a polygon indicating where the treatment took place, type of treatment that occurred and fiscal year in which the treatment took place. Additional information that can be helpful include severity and start and end dates. | |||
| 6132 | Dataset only has the Western third or so of the country: | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | The remaining portion of the country will be released over the next couple months through the end of 2023. | |||
| 6068 | LANDFIRE API? | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Our API is the LANDFIRE Product Services (LFPS) platform, which can be accessed from the "Get Data" tab (LANDFIRE Program: Get Data). | |||
| 6038 | How to view LF data in new VDI? | Other | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | For ArcMap, add data by Image Services (https://www.landfire.gov/data_access.php) or add this data via an ArcGIS server (https://lfps.usgs.gov/arcgis/rest/services/Landfire_LF230/AK_230CBD/ImageServer). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 5950 | Is there a way to install and use the LFTFC tool in ArcGIS Pro? | Other | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | LFTFC tool is currently only available for ArcMap, though an ArcGIS Pro compatible tool is in the works. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 5851 | LF data finer than 30-meter available? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | LF data are only available in 30-meter resolution. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 5791 | VDDT data availability? | Fire Regime | Archive request | Closed | All | Provided link for 2008 VDDT data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 5599 | Archive Request | Vegetation | Archive request | Closed | All | Provided user with link containing datasests requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 5588 | Data species data related to these EVT_Names? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided link to EVT page and Quality assement https://www.landfire.gov/remapevt_assessment.php. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 5530 | Determining 1-hr Dead Fuel Moisture | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | HI | SME will reach out to provide information. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 5364 | Are there any white papers or GTRs that outline LF validation procedures? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | An assessment was done on LF 2016 Remap for EVT only: https://landfire.gov/remapevt_assessment.php. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 5352 | NBC News interested in LF data for a story on Maui fire | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | HI | USFS answered inquiry. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 5016 | Question about GAP/LANDFIRE National Terrestrial Ecosystems 2011 dataset | Other | Other | Closed | All | Provided GAP/LANDFIRE National Terrestrial Ecosystems 2011 web page (https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/item/573cc51be4b0dae0d5e4b0c5). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 4890 | Requesting vegetation decription Western Cool Temperate Pasture and Hayland | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided definition from NLCD. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 4874 | Found invalid URL certificate error https://landfire.gov/ | Website | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Updated URL profile and user reported issue has been resolved. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 4590 | CONUS mosaic link for FCCS for 2014 is broken | Fuels | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Link repaired. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 4477 | FRCC - Why Was It Dropped? Please Reconsider | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | FRCC has been replaced by Vegetation Condition Class (VCC). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 4414 | Any drawbacks to using LANDFIRE to visualize land cover change | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | This is an appropriate use of LF data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 4358 | Topographic Products Data Download | Reference | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Files have been corrected and user advised to download again. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 4344 | Identifying and Locating data used to classify EVTs | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Use NE Public LFRDB: https://www.landfire.gov/lfrdb_data.php to determine public plots. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 4316 | WUI in landfire data | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | FYI from SME on conversation with user regarding FBFM40 and EVT. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 4315 | Invitation to the upcoming virtual Vegetation Departure workshop, Nov 15-16, 2023 | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Invite from TNC for Vdep workshop to user. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 4264 | Incorrect band order and Projections in LF 2022 v230 slope and Aspect swapped | Reference | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Files have been corrected and user advised to download again. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 4254 | GeoTIFF aspect and slope bands swapped | Reference | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Files have been corrected and user advised to download again. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3928 | Archive request for EVT LF 2008 | Vegetation | Archive request | Closed | All | Provided user with SP link for data requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3863 | GIS shapefile with polygons for the 30-meter raster grid utilized by LF | Auxiliary Files | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | LF does not have this .shp available. Timeline: Complete | |||
| 3826 | Is it correct canopy cover only ranges from 0-85% instead of 0-100%? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | CC rarely gets above 80% cover across a 30m pixel in the US; technical document describes calculations but does not explain why it does not go up to 100%. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3754 | Imagery dates of the 2010 LF and the 2020 LF versions? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | 2001 imagery was used for LF2010 and 2016 imagery was used for LF2020. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3753 | Archive request for EVT LF2010 | Vegetation | Archive request | Closed | UT | Provided user with SP link for data requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3750 | Multiple LFRDB questions from TNC | Reference | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | SME provided answers for all questions. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3676 | Are coordinates provided ('Lat' and 'Long' fields) in the Public LFRDB 'dtPoints' table true or modified? | Reference | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | All coordinates provided in the Public LFRDB are true with no fuzzed or modified coordinates. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3635 | Looking for LANDFIRE 2020 (not 2022) EVC/EVH data | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | LF 2020 Fuel and Vegetation products are projected to 2022 in disturbed areas making them 2022 capable. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3420 | CONUS LF2020 EVC mosaic download actually provies LF2022 data set | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | The version in the name is correct. LF 2020 EVC was capable to year 2022. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3358 | How fuel treatments in CalFire's Forest Health and Fuel reduction program have been incorporated into the new LandFire dataset? | Disturbance | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Cal Fire’s raw data are transitioned into LF Events and incorporated into our disturbance products. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3356 | Archive request for EVT LF2010 | Vegetation | Archive request | Closed | All | Provided user with SP link for data requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3229 | Define slope percent over rise and why the range is wide? | Auxiliary Files | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Percent slope is rise over run, and areas adjacent to cliff pixels can have 40, 50, or 60+m difference in elevation, resulting in greater than 100% slope. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3226 | Acreage results total 60% of what they should be following LF YouTube video | Reference | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Asked the user to clarify projection used, if there is significant 'Nodata', and if raster is clipped to correct extent. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3220 | User reported issue with data values which self-resolved | Fuels | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Unable to replicate issue; open .tif file in ArcPro and respond if issue persists. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3208 | User unable to find FCCS data | Fuels | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | From mosaics page select Version LF 2020 (LF 2.2.0) from drop down, and FCCS will be visible. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3150 | Archive request for EVT LF2008 | Vegetation | Archive request | Closed | All | Provided user with SP link for data requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3125 | Many BpS attributes are not stored as numbers in the BpS CSV file | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | NA will be changed to -9999 or 0 to make those fields numeric for LF2023. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3100 | Archive request for EVC LF2019 | Vegetation | Archive request | Closed | All | Provided user with SP link for data requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 3037 | Does a table or document exists listing each BPs under specific FRGs? | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Download Mosaic Data Products for BPS will contain a "CSV_Data" folder containing information being requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 2525 | CBD kg/m3 *100 is not making sense for me when I try to calculate | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | LF pixel values are always integers, never decimals (e.g. a pixel value of 15 kg/m3 x 10 indicates a real value of 1.5 kg/m3). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 2499 | LFPS edit rule | Website | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Remove {"paramName": "Edit_Rule",value": from the top of the string. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 2464 | LF EVC products and definitions of cover classes | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with descriptions and advised it will be included in an upcoming LF technical document to be released. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 2293 | LF crosswalk to US National Vegetation Classification (NVC) | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | No crosswalk exists between LF and NVC data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 2284 | How to cite LF Map usage in OECD publication on wildfires? | Auxiliary Files | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | All LF data is public domain and available for publications and reports (https://landfire.gov/faq.php?faq_id=253&sort_id=1). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 2266 | LF Map Viewer displaying wrong symbology | Vegetation | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Unable to replicate issue; advised user to refresh browser. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 2264 | Download gave geoJSON file that I cannot open | Auxiliary Files | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | GeoJSON is the boundaries of downloaded area; link for .zip file is within the body of the email. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 2263 | us_mz_0k download for CONUS? | Auxiliary Files | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with Sharepoint link with data requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 2113 | How does LF treat pixels with mixed membership of shrubs, herbs and trees.? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | If cover% is at least 10%, Tree will always supersede Shrub and Herb, even if they are 90%; same applies to Shrub over Herb, and each pixel will only have one cover type. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 2081 | Appropriate to use datasets for temporal monitoring? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Comparisons are not recommended as methods may have changed, especially for LF2016 Remap. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 1994 | Are the EVT attributes unique or backward compatible? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | The EVT attribute tables are unique and specific to each version. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 1356 | Shapefile with Landfire Mapzone Extent? | Auxiliary Files | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with .zip file of data requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 1312 | Download errors with LANDFIRE data | Website | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Provided user with SP link for data requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 869 | LANDFIRE 2016 Remap clarification | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | LF 2020 v220 is the latest available VCC, and LF 2022 v230 should be available later this year. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 867 | What is the latest itertion of VCC? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | LF2016 EVT represents circa 2016 conditions, and FVT may be used to exclude recently disturbed classes. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 820 | LF 2022 coverage and EVT question | Vegetation | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | User advised issue with Edge and Firefox browsers has been resolved, and to attempt download again. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 819 | Will FCCS be updated in LF 2023? | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user FCCS was not in the LF 2022 task plan, and is planned for but not confirmed for LF 2023. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 790 | Need help with LFPS | Website | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Sent user website link for LFPS user guide (https://lfps.usgs.gov/helpdocs/LFProductsServiceUserGuide.pdf). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 739 | Requests for fuel load data in SW after 2014 | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Sent user website link to Fuels. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 504 | Where to find descriptions for all of the categories and key terms | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Sent user EVT legend for entire US. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 453 | How to reclassify the 1999-2022 grids so that the raster value corresponds only to disturbance type | Disturbance | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Described how to interpret disturbance codes. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 439 | Requesting LF 2008 for eastern WA | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | WA | Provided user with LF 2008 WA data requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 298 | Where to find specific vegetation type that corresponds with the labeling number | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Sent user LF Ecological Systems Descriptions for CONUS link from website. Timeline: Completed | |||
| which LF products can show existing vegetation compared to the absence of management | Disturbance | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | WA | Recommended BPS, EVT, and HDist. Timeline: Completed | ||||
| In need of LF 2022 data for NY | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | NY | Advised only SW is currently available for LF 2022, but they can download LF 2020 data. Timeline: Completed | ||||
| SW LF 2022 (LF_230) download links do not work | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | SW | Advised user SW LF 2022 download links have been fixed. Timeline: Completed | ||||
| Availability of plot standard information | Reference | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Data is collected from disparate sources who use a wide variety of sample designs. We do not require plots to have the same methodology to be included in the LFRDB, and there is no locational data for individual trees. Timeline: Completed | ||||
| How often is EVT updated? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user EVT was updated in LF2016, EVH and EVC in LF2020 and LF2022, and that discussions for new updates are under discussion. Timeline: Completed | ||||
| Does Landfire have the ability to incorporate existing Lidar into updated .lcp layers? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user while Lidar has been used for some products, it is currently not used for CBD or CBH. But, we look to incorporate it for those in LF2023. Timeline: Completed | ||||
| LFPS download issues for Puerto Rico data | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | PR | User wrote back stating they just realized insular areas are only available direct from LF and not from the LFPS. Timeline: Closed | ||||
| How to find metadata and cite LANDFIRE | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Advised metadata can be found within each product, and LF citation examples can be found here: | ||||
| Manually updating Vdep with more recent data | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | SME emailed user with times to discuss further. Timeline: Completed | ||||
| MFRI and FRI updates? | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user historical conditions are only updated when new info is available or if there are errors. Timeline: Completed | ||||
| 116285 | FRCC on AGOL | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user that VCC and VDep have replaced FRCC data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 116282 | Public LANDFIRE Reference Database geolocation of individual trees | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user that geolocation data for individual trees is unavailable. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 116122 | LANDFIRE Data Request | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | CA | Provided user with data requested, and directed where to locate the rest on website. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 116078 | Floating point version of slope map in degrees | Topographic | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with data requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 116035 | LANDFIRE classification descriptions | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with similar NVCS descriptions. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 116006 | AOI Download - Longer wait than expected | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | User reported that data was received shortly after submitting ticket. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 115836 | Comparing EVT, EVC and EVH data for the same area | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Clarified disturbance transition rulesets for user. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 115794 | Landfire display of USNVC Macroroups | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | SME clarified that NVC was a different raster dataset than EVT. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 115724 | Comparing .dbf and AOI .tif file | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user .dbf is comprehesive listing of data, while .tif contains only AOI. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 115556 | LandfireProductService error | Website | Other | Closed | All | User self-resolved. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 115093 | Accuracy vegetation data | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user no accuracy assessment was performed on EVC or EVH for Remap. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 115075 | How long does it take to receive land fire data? | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Advised user of previous downtime, and to attempt again. Requested specific info if download fails again. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 115016 | Download issue | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided user with Download Mosaic Data Products page link: https://www.landfire.gov/version_download.php. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 115011 | Delayed Email Notification: LF Map Viewer Data Download for Utah (LF 2020) | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | UT | Provided user with Download Mosaic Data Products page link: https://www.landfire.gov/version_download.php. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 114996 | landfire.gov errors | Website | Other | Closed | All | SPAM: Timeline: Completed | |||
| 114995 | Data download not coming to email | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided user with Download Mosaic Data Products page link: https://www.landfire.gov/version_download.php. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 114937 | 2012 Existing Land Cover | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | CA | Provided user with link: https://landfire.gov/version_download.php. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 114650 | LF FRG and NVC crosswalk | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised that there is no direct crosswalk available, but provided recommended steps as a work-around. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 114613 | Issue with processing LANDFIRE data from DDS in R | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | SME contacted user directly to resolve. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 114560 | LF220 Image Services have disappeared | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Advised user Image Services has been taken down to investigate issues. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 114544 | Image Server data availability | Vegetation | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided user with alternate links to download data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 114509 | Assistance locating BpS reference material | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with BpS descriptions. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 114482 | Historic vegetation type dataset | Vegetation | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided user with LF archive data link (https://landfire.gov/lf_archive.php). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 114464 | Relating the BPS to EVT | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user how to relate BPS and EVT data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 114418 | U.S. Geological Survey Response [Ticket#974930] Conterminous US Land Cover Download | Other | Other | Closed | All | Advised user to contact USGS regarding problems downloading their data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 114095 | Help with LANDFIRE riparian definition for publication | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | NW | Advised user since NVC data was only used for LF 2016, the NatureServe Ecological Systems definition will work for their purpose. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 114028 | R4 White Bark Pine data | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with EVT link: https://landfire.gov/evt.php Timeline: Completed | |||
| 113003 | LANDFIRE data download issue | Website | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Provided user instructions on how to download data using DDS. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 112989 | Fuel Model Values Description | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user layer referred to as, "US_130, layer 0" is the Biophysical Settings Classification (BPS) or US_130BPS (0). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 112977 | LANDFIRE EVT description and documentation for AK & HI | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | AK & HI | Provided user with latest NatureServe AK data, and referred to NS website for HI. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 112933 | Landcover data with NVC classes | Vegetation | Availability | Closed | MI | Advised user GAP Analysis and NVC were only both used in LF 2016. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 112932 | EVC and ECT 2020 metadata | Website | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Provided user with metadata links. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 112906 | Succession Class and Reference Condition table, 2010 | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with Sharepoint link with data requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 112682 | Field based fuel data | Reference | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Provided user with LFRDB link: https://www.landfire.gov/lfrdb_data.php. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 112677 | Determining the date of EVC data | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user LF 2020 EVT is circa 2020 data. LF 2020 EVC is capable to 2022, but EVT is not. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 112558 | Download URL not working | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Advised user download link executes as expected. Same user has had similar issues previously. Advised to provide more specific information, or that issue may be on their end. Timeline: Closed | |||
| 112555 | Interest in participating on a Q&A (4/12) for Region 6 Forest Service? | Other | Other | Closed | All | Sent to SME for their consideration. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 112195 | LANDFIRE Archive Request | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user that there is no F40 Remap 210 version available, but we do have 200 (https://www.landfire.gov/version_download.php#). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 112080 | LANDFIRE Total Fuel Change Tool | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | SME clarified capabilities of FBFM40. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 112021 | Error in 8/2020 BpS model description (11662 Middle Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir Forest and Woodland Fire-maintained) | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | TNC located errors and corrected. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 112019 | LANDFIRE archived data request | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided link with requested archived data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111975 | Help request, missing BpS description: 10010 Inter Mountain Basins Sparsely Vegetated Systems | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Explained where to find BpS model descriptions for download. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111957 | Alaska ArcMap, ArcPro WMS help | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | AK | Advised user that data would need to be downloaded in order to manipulate it in ArcGIS or ArcPro. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111807 | LANDFIRE IFTDSS LOOKUP disturbance rules feedback | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | SME provided clarification on Forest Vegetation Simulator with Fire and Fuels Extension (FVS/FFE). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111803 | Landfire data with QGIS software | Vegetation | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Recommended user install raster attribute table plugin to view LF pixel values (https://plugins.qgis.org/plugins/RasterAttributeTable/). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111785 | WMS disturbance data availability past 2014 | Disturbance | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised naming convention was modified after 2014, and provided link: https://landfire.gov/lf_naming_convention.php Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111656 | LANDFIRE archived data request | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided link with requested archived data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111487 | Data download question | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Explained how to properly navigate DDS. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111482 | Request for EVT_140 descriptions | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with Sharepoint link with data requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111450 | Download problem | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Adviser user to attempt download again, and provide more specifics if issue persists. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111445 | Requesting EVT gridcodes | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided user link to information requested (https://landfire.gov/CSV/LF2020/LF20_EVT_220.csv). Timeline: Closed | |||
| 111376 | Which canopy cover version to use for regression analysis? | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided explanation of datasets available to clarify. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111362 | LANDFIRE archived data request | Disturbance | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided link with requested archived data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111240 | LANDFIRE data products download issue | LF Map Viewer | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Advised user of known issue, and provided alternate process to obtain data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111232 | Understanding how LANDFIRE uses AIM data | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | SME offered to arrange call to discuss futher. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111206 | Delineation of firesheds | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided links to refrence publications to answer inquiry. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111083 | Selection tools in ArcGIS Pro failing with LANDFIRE data layers | Data Distribution | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Recommended to redownload data or contact ESRI. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 111035 | 2021 disturbance release schedule | Data Distribution | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with schedule link (https://landfire.gov/lf_schedule.php). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110981 | TNC concerns on mapping of burnable ag | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with remedy on how to manual customize data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110899 | Downloading data using AOI polygon | Data Distribution | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with instructions on how to use DDS GEOJson download option. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110764 | FRCC Question | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user FRCC was renamed to represent the product more accurately. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110742 | Request BPS vegetation group descriptions | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | SME's not familiar with 2000 Rapid Fire layer or BpS types (Oak-Bluestem and Oak-Hickory Communities). Provided BpS descriptions of what user may be looking for. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110665 | Vegetation Condition Classification problem | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user data has been corrected with an alert posted: https://www.landfire.gov/version_alerts.php. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110566 | LANDFIRE topography changes, production schedule | Topographic | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised 3DEP inputs may have changed elevation results, and provided schedule link (https://landfire.gov/lf_schedule.php). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110546 | Problems downloading data | Data Distribution | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Confirmed no issues with file. User tried again and was able to successfully download data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110516 | Departure scores for each independent SClass? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with link: https://www.landfire.gov/bps-models.php Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110425 | Finding definitions of some PR EVT classes | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | PR | Advised user that classifications given were attempt to map coffee and shade-grown coffee. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110378 | LANDFIRE elevation errors in the ocean off Northern Puerto Rico | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | PR | Advised user that error was from source code (3DEP), and will be corrected on any subsequent updates. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110306 | Zero Values in Fire Regime Group | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | SME could not replicate issue, and will contact user to address. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110292 | Public Raw Event data -- Less fires than MTBS? | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised that depending on the timing of MTBS releases it's possible that some MTBS fires do not get captured in the LF disturbance products. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110290 | LANDFIRE Product Service roll out of LF 2022 | Data Distribution | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user that LFPS release dates are the same as DDS, and provided schedule link (https://landfire.gov/lf_schedule.php). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110282 | Inquiry about disturbance severity definitions | Disturbance | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | SME answered user's questions regarding severity definitions. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110192 | LFPS download issues with USFS user | Data Distribution | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Advised user that issue could not be replicated, and that USFS network issues were observed during this timeframe. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110148 | Concern about SClass mapping for BpS model 10390 | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised that there are issues with the Succession Class rules and subsequent mapping in some Ecological Systems. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110087 | LFPS (GPServer) download issue | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Advised user that issue could not be replicated, and that it may be a USFS network issues. Provided FTP for data needed (https://edcftp.cr.usgs.gov/project/landfire/for_Chuck/) Timeline: Completed | |||
| 110080 | NDVI for insular areas | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | PR | Provided FTP link for PR NDVI (https://edcftp.cr.usgs.gov/project/landfire/for_TNC/). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 109861 | LANDFIRE archived data for US CONUS | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided user with archived data request on FTP (https://edcftp.cr.usgs.gov/project/LANDFIRE/for_Zhuoyang/) | |||
| 109811 | Has FRCC been retired in favor of VCC? | Vegetation | Other | Closed | All | Advsied user FRCC was renamed to represent the product more accurately. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 109806 | Raw fuel data for the Seqouia and Kings Canyon Areas | Fuels | Other | Closed | SW | SME discussed with user, who will respond back if there are any more questions. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 109657 | LFPS assistance to download entire CONUS | Data Distribution | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Advised user to utilize mosaic download page to avoid time-out issue. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 109543 | LANDFIRE Geotiff pixel values | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Asked user per SME request to have user clarify what it is that they are trying to determine. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 109527 | Failure to download FVC 2019 CONUS mosaic | Fuels | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Confirmed FVC 2019 download working. Provided user with FTP to download. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 109480 | VDep use to understand watershed ecological condition for USFS | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with relevant literature and explained VCC and VDep data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 109363 | Request for permission to publish maps generated using LF data | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user LF data is public domain and does not require copyright permissions. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 109287 | LF BpS product at different hierarchical grouping (M-series)? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advsied there is no cross-reference between LF BPS and M-series, but provided Nature Serve link to investigate further (https://www.natureserve.org). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108829 | LANDFIRE reference/current succession mapping | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | SW | Provided link for SClass mapping rules for all natural BPS: https://LANDFIRE.gov/sclass.php Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108714 | Burn Recurrence Interval | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | SW | Advised LF FRI data is readily available on the website. Provided link for product description and data download information. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108712 | BpS Document Question | Data Distribution | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided user with FTP link for SClass mapping rules (https://edcftp.cr.usgs.gov/project/landfire/for_Peter_L/). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108595 | USGS LANDFIRE Data Products are Ready for Download | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Advised user to attempt download again, and to provide specific data information if problem persists. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108486 | Another question about LF DDS Map Viewer | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | PNW | Explained how to adjust legend to view only attributes of interest. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108454 | Question about LF DDS Map Viewer | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | PNW | Provided link for EVT .csv for attribute table (https://www.landfire.gov/library_list.php?cat=1). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108452 | Download errors with LANDFIRE data in Fairfax county | Data Distribution | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | VA | Provided user with work-around to obtain data needed. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108442 | Data Download | Data Distribution | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | User was able to self-resolve. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108308 | What program do I use to open Events gdb? | Data Distribution | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | User self-resolved. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108276 | possible to request LANDFIRE by geojson polygon? | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided alternative steps in lieu of using GeoJSON file with LFPS. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108245 | LANDFIRE MFRI | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided BpS AGOL information. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108128 | EVT_name question | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided document page numbers with species information. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108126 | Symbology in WMS Services | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided alternative steps to obtain attribute table data not available via WMS. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108023 | Request for info | Data Distribution | Other | Closed | All | Advised that LF is a free service and there are no plans to monetize data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 108019 | LF FCCS Fuelbeds Attributes | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided useful links for Attribute Data Dictionary and FCCS data, along with LF liaison contact information for 2014 FCCS. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 107969 | Inquiry on LF vector-based data on Google Earth Engine | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised Events is only vector-based data, but available LF .tiff files can be used for GEE inputs. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 107945 | Vegetation Types and Fuel Rulesets for Carlsbad BLM | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | SW | SME continues to engage user on EVT and fuel rulesets for Carlsbad BLM. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 107911 | Unknown server error | Other | Other | Closed | All | Inquiry provided nothing specific to LF. Asked user to respond back with relevant info. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 107910 | When will an updated version of NVC be released? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user NVC remap will not occur next year. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 107895 | Requests for Archived LANDFIRE | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provide FTP link for user. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 107888 | Issue with roads in attritube table for EVT PR/VI dataset | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | PR | SME recommended user redownload data, which resolved the issue. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 107878 | LANDFIRE timeline ahead? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | SW | Provided generalized LF update process. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 107804 | LANDFIRE Vegetation Departure | Vegetation | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided links for information regarding VDep. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 107803 | EVT Codes | Vegetation | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided link to .csv library. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 107796 | Access to Auto-Key? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | AK | Advised AK auto-key is not available, but offered CONUS auto-key instead. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 107635 | Compiled Data web page/table download | Website | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Advised that appropriate departments have been notified. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 107487 | Vector .svg versions of the LANDFIRE logo | Data Distribution | Other | Closed | All | Provided logo in vector format. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 107435 | CC and CH 2022 & updated SCLASS - with a 2021 fire | Fire Regime | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided LF updated schedule and link to LF Total Fuel Change Tool. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 107224 | Re: Raster code help | Vegetation | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | User self-resolved by finding needed data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 106923 | Fire Regime Condition Class (FRCC) | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided information on FRCC data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 106842 | BpS min/max/avg | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Advised user BPS attribute for mean or max fire return interval should be updated. Timeline: Closed | |||
| 106833 | Requesting access to ppt | Vegetation | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | SME provided information on how to access Power Point presentation. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 106615 | Mapping riparian areas | Vegetation | Other | Closed | All | Provided LF BpS Models and Descriptions Support link (LANDFIREreview.org). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 106590 | rapid assessment FRCC models | Vegetation | Other | Closed | All | Provided LF BpS Models and Descriptions Support link (LANDFIREreview.org). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 106560 | Request for Archived LANDFIRE Data | Vegetation | Availability | Closed | All | Provided FTP link for data requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 106315 | LANDFIRE Data Question | Vegetation | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided EVH metadata link (https://LANDFIRE.gov/metadata/lf2020/CONUS/LC22_EVH_220.html).. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 106212 | LFPS Help | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided LFPS Product Table link. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 106023 | LF2020 FM40 question | Tools and Services | Other | Closed | All | SME contacted user last week to discuss IFTDSS discrepancies. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 106012 | CONUS Map Zones (via LFPS) | Tools and Services | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided LFPS layer name information. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105905 | Download problem | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Provided procedure on how to navigate DDS in order to download data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105846 | Getting Access to data download | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | Advised user to attempt download again, and to provide specific data information if problem persists. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105828 | Need a copy of EVT 110 for Utah | Vegetation | Availability | Closed | All | Provided FTP link 2008 EVT data requested. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105787 | Questions on Changes from LANDFIRE EVT200 to EVT220 | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided resources for understanding LF 2020 EVT. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105719 | Question re EVT downloaded from LFPS | Tools and Services: LFPS | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Provided explanation of categorical information for DDS and LFPS data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105521 | LF courses | Other: LF Overview | Other: New to LF | Closed | All | Provided links to New to LF web page (https://LANDFIRE.gov/lf_whoarewe.php) and LF YouTube videos (https://www.youtube.com/user/LANDFIREvideo). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105478 | LFPS Help | Tools and Services: LFPS | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Provided DDS and LFPS methods and if want single product GeoTIFF to add the attribute table, then would have to make separate calls to LFPS for each product . Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105477 | LF questions | Other | Other | Closed | All | Provided clarification on LF models and offer to discuss further with SME. Timeline: Closed | |||
| 105456 | Attribute metadata inquiry | Other: metadata | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Review csv library at https://LANDFIRE.gov/library_list.php. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105422 | Data Use Manual | Data Distribution | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Researching application information for response. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105397 | Question/Data IFTDSS | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Explained their link was obsolete, provided correct methods of streaming data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105393 | LANDFIRE BpS vs Omnerick? | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | TNC visited with user, clarified what BPS (product) and Omernik (geographic stratification) are, answered questions. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105376 | appropriate to treat LF annual disturbance data as "most comprehensive US disturbance dataset" for research? | Disturbance | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Sent link to Dist presentation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7JssJxzibc). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105355 | Fire Return Interval shapefile | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | TNC responded to user regarding FRI and GIS platform.Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105298 | .lcp files? | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Explained how to find .lcp download instructions (https://LANDFIRE.gov/lcp.php). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105282 | Question on LANDFIRE physiognomy class definitions | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided EVT csv link (https://LANDFIRE.gov/CSV/LF2020/LF20_EVT_220.csv). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105214 | GAP LANDFIRE Vegetation Data | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | SW | Provided instructions on how to search and download. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 105091 | How to submit ticket to correct data | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | AOI showing as burnable agriculture is Pasture/Hay according to the NLCD. You can edit the pixels and assign an appropriate VCC. Timeline: Completed | ||||
| 105016 | LANDFIRE 2020 Existing Vegetation Height (EVH) - Help | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | Provided Attribute Data Dictionary link for EVH (https://LANDFIRE.gov/DataDictionary/LF2020/LF20_EVHADD_220.pdf). Timeline: Completed | ||||
| 104952 | LANDFIRE Help | Other | Other | Closed | Reported software issue, IT repaired. Timeline: Completed | ||||
| 104434 | selected layers are not available for the current extent | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | NW | Download error message was due to maintenance on the website or network. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 104394 | Downloading Fire Regime Raster or datafile | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | In | Fire Regime data is included as attributes in LF 2016 Remap BPS. Provided links to Fire Regime information on website and TNC BPS Models and Description Support, recommend using BPS CONUS mosaic and clipping to desired extent. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 104309 | Data Distribution Site (DDS) changes | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Non-ESRI scripting is archived-removed. LF Product Service (https://lfps.usgs.gov/arcgis/rest/services/LANDFIREProductService/GPServer) is a RESTful API, 100% RESTful, and supports GET & POST for Endpoints. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 104141 | Clarifying question re: FRG New Field - CA BpS Data | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | In | Biophysical Settings (BPS) was not part of the LF 2020 Update, so the LF 2016 Attribute Data Dictionary is the most current data dictionary. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 104132 | Integrating EVT 2020 data with existing vegetation data | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | NW | For more heterogeneity in veg types than your previous vector layer, use LF 2016 Remap (LF_200) NVC - https://LANDFIRE.gov/nvc.php - for the comparison, could also do similar density and height modifiers by combining EVC and EVH. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 104059 | Hi Joanne - oddity in BPS fire frequency values | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | SE | In | Sumter NF in SC found an oddity in the BPS fire frequency values, TNC is looking into the issue. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 104003 | Best method to combine EVT and EVC | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Use spatial analyst combine tool in Arc, provided application video (How to Overlay Grids Using the Combine Function in ArcMap) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEQY6g0K0s8. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 103927 | Regrown cover in disturbances greater than the non-disturbed fuel adjacent to the disturbance | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | There has been no assessment on the vegetation transition rules or outputs. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 103838 | LANDFIRE BPSRF data | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Request for LF 2010 BPS, looking for BPSRF information, no BPSRF information was found, provided data anyway. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 103325 | LANDFIRE SClass data | Fire Regime: SClass | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | NW | In | Mosaics are created once the full extent is complete. Fire Regime is scheduled to be released at the end of September 2022, so the mosaic should follow soon after that. Schedule is at https://www.LANDFIRE.gov/lf_schedule.php. | ||
| 103176 | Question on LANDFIRE EVT 2020 Update | Veg: EVT | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | SE | In | LF EVT designated in LF 2016 did not change for LF 2020, Timeline: Completed | ||
| 103153 | Product Questions between LF 2014 and 2016 | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | SW | In | LF 2016 products developed from new datasets, new production processes, lidar, so LF 2016 can't be compared to earlier versions without cross walking. Any comparison needs to understand differences could be due to improvements or actual landscape changes. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 103144 | FRCC and NEPA For Superior National Forest | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | NC | In | FRCC archived, replaced by VCC and VDep. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 103140 | Phone call from user | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | In | User needed assistance with using the viewer. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 103078 | Mean Fire Return Interval Raster Help | Fire Regime: MFRI | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | In | LF 2016 FRI is an output of the revised BpS models (LF 2.0.0) is an attribute of the BPS spatial layer, background information and resources, and where to download. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 102781 | Attribute driven symbology in ArcGIS Pro for LANDFIRE raster products BPS | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Provided user link to ArcGIS Pro instructions for symbology that explains what user needs. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 102733 | NY Times request for data: Wildfire detections | Other | Other | Closed | LF reached out and set up zoom call, user did not respond or participate. Timeline: Completed | ||||
| 102612 | Data Download Tool | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | In | Provided guidance to user in downloading data from the LF new viewer. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 102552 | LF Map Services - WMS/WCS and urls? | Tools and Services | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | In | LF leader asked about map services, services were shut off July 1, 2022. Received direction to bring back, working on this, provided information that is sent to users when these inquiries are received. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 102488 | LF Product Service Status | Tools and Services | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | In | LF leader inquired about LFPS working status. Let lead know LFPS was not down, however, may have been doing site maintenance which could cause intermittent service. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 102406 | Map Zone product | Data Distribution | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | In | Requested LF map zone shapefile, can get on LFPS, directions in LFPS User Guide on pages 7 and 8. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 102397 | emails sent to @fs.fed.us addresses will no longer be delivered | Other | Other | Closed | In | Noted user's updated email. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 102282 | Fire Regime Condition Class Data | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | In | Provided FRCC information along with VCC, VDep, SClass information as they replaced FRCC. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 102233 | ArcGIS Server Map Server REST End points | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | In | Map services were shut off July 1, 2022. Provided information to retreive single layer using WCS request in ArcMap using format https://edcintl.cr.usgs.gov/geoserver/ |
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| 102219 | https://LANDFIRE.cr.usgs.gov/arcgis/rest/services/LANDFIRE/US_140/MapServer appears to be down | Tools and Services | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | In | Because map services were shut off July 1, 2022, we provided information to retreive single layer using WCS request in ArcMap using format https://edcintl.cr.usgs.gov/geoserver/ |
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| 101887 | Auto keys | Vegetation: Auto Keys | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | In | LF uses an auto-key program (also called sequence tables) developed by NatureServe to ingest plot veg data and to output both an ecological system classification and a national veg classification for each plot. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 101770 | Additional data request: CONUS LANDFIRE Zones | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | In | LF map zones are only available on LFPS, forwarded request to add CONUS LF map zones as a boundary data set on the mosaic download page for review and possible consideration for future releases. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 101342 | Help mapping BPS from WCS server | Data Distribution | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Download through WCS is just an image with a legend, doesn't contain actual data. Recommend downloading a BpS mosaic as this data will have attribute table, can join the CSV to the grid, then proceed to symbology. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 101213 | Burn Recurrence Intervals | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | In | With LF 2016 Remap, FRI is output of BpS and attribute of BPS spatial layer. Without shapefile or some means of locating exact geography, unable to verify map, assuming map is correct the BpS of interest is California Lower Montane Blue Oak-Foothill Pine Woodland and Savanna (11140_3_6_7) with a FRI of nine years. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 101175 | Longleaf northern margin | Reference | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | There are plots in SE and NE LFRDB labeled with Longleaf Ecological Systems. Filter plots and search for the Longleaf species in the table dtSpecies to know where species exist. See LFRDB Data Dictionary (https://LANDFIRE.gov/DataDictionary/LF2016_LFRDB_DataDictionary.pdf) and Microsoft Access Database found in the LFRDB zip file for GeoAreas downloaded from https://LANDFIRE.gov/lfrdb_data.php. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 100961 | Data Request - 2010 LANDFIRE EVT | Distribution: Archived | Distribution: Archived | Closed | All | Received approval and provided archived LF 2010 (120) CONUS EVT data. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 100959 | LANDFIRE Comparison Table | Fuels | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Explained product comparison table and capable fuels for some products. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 100948 | mine data | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | LF doesn't have a separate layer for just quarries/strip mines without the well/wind pads for LF 2016 Remap. Check LF 2014 to see if it isolates the quarries/strip mines. These areas are mapped via modeling or NDVI thresholds to identify barren pixels and manually separated from natural barren by analyst review of aerial photos. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 100818 | LFDAT tool not working | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Let user know that LF no longer supports the LFDAT tool and provide ways to access LF data. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 100789 | Error with the LANDFIRE Product Service - Ticket# #100748 | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Issues were addressed and let user know to try the download again. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 100759 | LFPS appears to be unavailable? | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Issues were addressed and let user know to try the download again. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 100756 | LANDFIRE Product Service (LFPS) Error | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | In | Issues were addressed and let user know to try the download again. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 100753 | LFPS failures | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Issues were addressed and let user know to try the download again. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 100752 | esriJobFailed on compositing products into single geotif | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | In | Issues were addressed and let user know to try the download again. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 100750 | LANDFIRE Product Service issues??? | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Issues were addressed and let user know to try the download again. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 100748 | LANDFIRE Product Service | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Issues were addressed and let user know to try the download again. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 100747 | LFPS Error - not generating GeoTIFFs | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Issues were addressed and let user know to try the download again. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 100715 | LANDFIRE data for Texas | Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | SC | In | Informed user of mosaics and the ability to download multiple AOI and merging the data. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 100629 | Using LF GeoTiffs in R scripting | Data Distribution | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | EROS LF visited with TNC regarding R scripts with GeoTiffs, TNC able to figure out the solution. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 100615 | USGS LANDFIRE Data Products are Ready for Download | Data Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | In | User experienced difficulty downloading LF data. An extra period was added to download link, .zip., provided working link. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 100582 | LANDFIRE | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | NW | TNC assisted user LF with tree under tree canopies, how it works through STM, and at what scale is appropriate. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 100281 | Existing Vegetation Type 2022 | Distribution | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | NE | In | Informed user the NE GeoArea is available; all CONUS is now available. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 99997 | LANDFIRE question | Distribution | Other: IA and global | Closed | IA | Okay to write articles about LF, as is anybody; however LF doesn't work with outside parties on LF government-hosted publications. Timeline; Completed | |||
| 99876 | Writing an article for LF | Other | Other | Closed | All | User wants to write an article about data visualization. Forwarded for review. Timeline: TBD | |||
| 99868 | wrong link | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | In | The link for LF 2020 2.2.0 Forest Canopy Cover 2022 CONUS appears to be the zip file for Canopy Height. Link fixed. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 99857 | Southeastern North American Temperate Forest Plantation EVT | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | SE | Plantation classes are represented in NVC, they are planted and managed for timber, https://www1.usgs.gov/csas/nvcs/unitDetails/902981, https://www1.usgs.gov/csas/nvcs/unitDetails/902982. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 99800 | Display AGOL Legend using WMS | Other | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Provided link to AGOL documentation regarding changing legend. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 99791 | Does LF incorporate lidar in the SW | Distribution | Distribution: lidar | Closed | SW | Has LF incorporated Lidar with LF data? Forwarded to Subject Matter Expert. Timeline: TBD | |||
| 99781 | Adjusting LF fuel models using KBDI in the Northeast | Fire Regime | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | NE | Jim Smith provided follow-up to North Atlantic Fire Consortium to obtain review of select BpS models/descriptions. Timeline: Closed | |||
| 99747 | Question on us_220 EVH | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | In | What satellite data used and how accurate. Provided information, let user know could find this and more in metadata downloaded with the EVH data. Data, metadata, and related materials satisfy quality standards, https://www.LANDFIRE.gov/remapevt_assessment.php. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 99654 | Data Inquiry | Data Distribution | Other: Raw data | Closed | All | In | AIM plot data we use is not public, LFRDB has many of the plots we use to model vegetation height, also used sampled lidar and USFS FIA data (not public) for tree height and cover. LF has agreements with the BLM and USFS to use these data. Anyone that uses their data would need to have their own agreements. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 99562 | Versioning/Data Update Questions | Data Distribution | Distribution | Closed | All | In | How often will there be updates. The LF program is targeting delivery of annual update products on or before June 1st of each year, depending on the products. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 99556 | Upcoming EROS Outage Preparation July 15-16th Questions | Data Distribution | Distribution | Closed | All | In | Due to scheduled maintenance, the LF website, viewer, and LFPS will be offline 5:00 AM (CT) July 16, 2022 to July 17, 12:00 PM (CT). Recommend LF downloads be completed prior to the systems being taken offline. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 99374 | Office Hours | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | In | Wanted to know how to register for Open Office Hours. Provided https://tnc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIocumupzMpEtN63X--Or1r6CJej683Bp5E. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 99287 | Requesting Archived LF2008 EVC | Distribution | Distribution | Closed | SE | In | Request for archived data: LF 2008 EVC. Received approval, providing data via ftp delivery. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 99178 | WMS and WCS issues | Distribution | Distribution | Closed | NE | In | WMS version missing a chunk of NE US and WCS version does not display in ArcMap. LF 2020 released 5 CONUS GeoAreas in June, the 6th GeoArea (NE) will be released in July, LF verified data does open in ArcMap. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 99152 | ArcPro Symbology for LANDFIRE Data | Veg: BpS | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | User is looking for a layerfile (.lyrx) for the biophysical settings dataset. TNC explained LF doesn't deliver lyrs and provided guidance on symbolize lyrs file. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 98961 | Interest in plains grassland & prairie ecosystems Fire regimes | Veg: BpS | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Which LF categories were used/assigned to BPS categories in AOI. TNC said the linkages between the BpS map, BpS models, and mapzones are explained at BpS Products - LANDFIRE BpS Models and Descriptions Support (LANDFIREreview.org). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 98655 | Existing Vegetation Cover inquiry | Data Distribution | Distribution | Closed | All | In | User was looking for cover class data. Cover class data is available in the Attribute Table provided with each download. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 97503 | 2020 LANDFIRE evt, evc, and evh products for CONUS | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | In | LF 2020 Existing Vegetation for five of the six GeoArea of CONUS will be released June 1, 2022. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 97445 | LFPS - Load testing details for IFTDSS | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Provided testing feedback. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 97438 | LANDFIRE Data Downloads | Data Distribution | Distribution | Closed | All | In | The 1x1 degree tiles WGS84 Grid (World) and 5x5 degree tiles WGS84 Grid (World) are from another source. Youcan download the Veg, Fuel Capable, and Fire Regime products fom LF Mosaic web page (https://www.LANDFIRE.gov/version_download.php). Timeline: Completed | ||
| 97095 | LF Product Service (LFPS) issue | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | An issue with LFPS download of AK data was discovered and fixed. Verified contact helpdesk@LANDFIRE.gov for data question and erositservicedesk@usgs.gov when sites are not accessible. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 97090 | LANDFIRE - FCCS Data | Fuels | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | SE | In | Issue linking FCCS to the spatial raster layer with Consume Loadings and First Order Fire Effects Model (FOFEM) input tables. CSV tables were not complete. All CSV tables are now complete for LF 2020. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 96853 | LF 2020 LF 2.2.0 release? | Vegetation | Other | Closed | All | User requested LF 2020 data before release date. Program Manager did not approve request. Note: LF 2020 will be released in June 2022. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 96615 | Biophysical data | Vegetation | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Biophysical predictor rasters are available on figshare: https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/LANDFIRE_Biophysical_Gradient_Raster_Datasets/5142572. For your application, something more up to date like GridMet might be desirable. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 96411 | Grid vs geotiff fuels | Distribution | Distribution | Closed | NW | LF is no longer offering grid format. LF data access with ArcGRID, LFDAT, and Non-ESRI scripting was archived March 31, 2022. LF appreciates concern of ease of using ArcGRID with Wildfire Analyst website and will take into consideration. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 96152 | Website page error | Website | Website/viewer assistance | Closed | All | User found error in imagery dates. Error was fixed. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 96109 | Please review your Ag Data Commons dataset -- TEST | Other | Other | Closed | All | Verified POC. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 96001 | Esri Grid Files | Distribution | Distribution | Closed | NW | At this time, ArcGRID has been archived, LF is not offering this data. Merged ticket with 96411. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 95814 | LANDFIRE Product Service question (LFPS) | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | User sent missing file. Discrepancy was corrected. Timeline: Closed | |||
| 95682 | GAP/LANDFIRE dataset 2011 | Other | Other | Closed | All | In | The GAP/LF 2011 data is not maintained by LF. Information, resources, and contact info can be found at https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/item/573cc51be4b0dae0d5e4b0c5. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 95669 | LF Topography Data CONUS Mosaics 2020 ver 2.2.0 Question | Topographic | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Requested SMEs review the information. Timeline: TBD | |||
| 95615 | Missing SClass | Veg: BpS: SClass | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | Received SClass draft rules. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 95614 | Missing SClass | Veg: BpS: SClass | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | TNC sent SClass draft rules to user. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 95453 | LANDFIRE Viewer BestFit UTM Request - Questions | Distribution | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Let user know 30m resolution issue is fixed. Forwarded suggestion re: preconstructed landscape files for review and consideration for future releases. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 95381 | LANDFIRE Vegetation Data | Veg: EVH | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | In | Let user know that a more recent version of the vegetation height layer will be made available in June 2022 (LF 2020). Timeline: Completed | ||
| 95375 | Wetlands in LANDFIRE | Veg: ESP | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | ESP has not been updated but could still a good layer for estimating potential wetland areas. BpS could also provide this information as it represents pre-colonial conditions and has been updated slightly to reflect current water boundaries. BpS class descriptions at https://www.LANDFIREreview.org/search.php. Timeline: Completed | |||
| 95330 | Combined table of successional classes for BpS | Veg: BpS: SClass | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | SClass info and resources were on LF product page (https://LANDFIRE.gov/sclass.php). Timeline: Completed | |||
| 95325 | Natureserve veg classification question | Fire Regime: VDep | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | LF VDep metric compares current conditions to estimated historical conditions as a percent departure (https://LANDFIRE.gov/VDep.php). Not aware of a crosswalk from ES to NLCD codes, closest is LF lifeform attribute in LF EVT-ES layer based on the natureserve classification. There is also one to SAF/SRM in LF evt-es layer (https://LANDFIRE.gov/evt.php) | |||
| 95305 | Remote Sensing of Disturbance for LANDFIRE | LANDFIRE Program | Other | Closed | Provided links to articles that discuss using LF data in areas outside of CONUS and OCONUS. Timeline: TBD | ||||
| 95282 | LFPS Error - Cannot determine the region | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Issue w/LFPS, issue found and fixed, LFPS is working. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 95279 | New data viewer & LFPS feedback | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Addressed Slope will be added soon and LFPS now working, forwarded feedback to review and consideration. Timeline: Closed | |||
| 95277 | New data viewer & LFPS feedback | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | Addressed LFPS now working, forwarded feedback to review and consideration. Timeline: Closed | |||
| 95272 | No legend entry in LANDFIRE viewer | Topographic | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | All | In | LF did have a legend for Topo years back, was confusing so removed. LF not planning to add legend to Topo at this time. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 95251 | LF Help: Missing Attribute table? | Distribution | Research/Product Inquiry | Closed | SW | In | Tested Phoenix area, attribute table was there, requested user's GeoJson file and output_parameters.txt file to duplicate issue. No user response. Timeline Completed | ||
| 95166 | LFPS issue: download .zip file 404 error | Tools and Services | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Issue w/LFPS, issue found and fixed, LFPS is working. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 95041 | LANDFIRE Viewer Download + 1 suggestion | Distribution | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | Informed user that LFDAT has been archived, let him know about new viewer (https://LANDFIRE.gov/viewer) and updates to Slope with LF 2020 (https://LANDFIRE.gov/slope.php). Forwarded user suggestion to add Position to Slope. Timeline: Closed | ||
| 94825 | Follow up from wetlands in the Northwoods meeting | Tools: Streaming | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | All | In | User wanted help finding a rest service for the latest available BpS, EVT, EVC, EVH to bring into Arc Pro Project. User found LF streaming service, no further action. Timeline: Completed | ||
| 94709 | Is there a digital map of the Atlantic Maritime Forests on Barriers Islands | Tools: Mosaic | LF Tools question/issue | Closed | SE | User recontacted LF. Informed user of mosaic option, offered ftp; mosaic too big. Contacted user, User doesn't have GIS, LF made the map as a one-time assistance. Timeline: Completed |
Note: LF makes every effort to respond to all inquiries in a timely manner. Depending on the inquiry, resolutions may take additional time for subject matters experts input.
