Description: Original pX_Forest shapefiles were delineated from Phase I Forest Inventory in the late 1990s and early 2000s. These stand files cover all MVP pools, but were previously stored by pool. The ES_FMG_Stands_p2_12 feature class was initially created by merging all pX_Forest shapefiles into a single file geodatabase feature class and, consequently, was initially a direct duplicate of the pX_Forest shapefiles. However, numerous topology errors are present and there are multiple areas where stand boundaries are not consistent with pool, compartement or LUAP boundaries. There are also many instances where stand boundaries clip off small portions of forested area on islands or shorelines.
Description: Correct and remove overlaps and gaps between pool boundaries in MVP-ES Forest Management Geodatabase (FGM) base layer files. The final base layer will add any areas that are in the MVP GIS.Naviation_LandWater layer that extend beyond the original MVP-ES Pool Boundary layer, as well as any areas that are in Federal ownership (USACE or USFWS) that are not included in the current MVP-ES Pool Boundary Layer. The Updated MVP ES Pool Boundary layer will be as inclusive as possible to allow for future modifications to land classifications and to eliminate the need for future pool boundary revisions.