nheo

Metadata:


Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: NC DENR, Div. of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program
Publication_Date: 20040113
Title:
nheo
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Raleigh, North Carolina
Publisher: NC DENR Div. of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program
Other_Citation_Details:
NCCGIA distributes this dataset
Online_Linkage: http://www.cgia.state.nc.us/cgdb/index.html
Description:
Abstract:
The North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation,
Natural Heritage Program in cooperation with the NC Center
for Geographic Information & Analysis, developed the digital
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences data for research or
planning projects that will contribute to better protection
for the ecological features involved.  The file enables the
user to identify locations of rare and endangered species
populations and occurrences of exemplary or unique natural
ecosystems (terrestrial and palustrine) and special wildlife
habitats. This file covers the state of North Carolina.
Due to its dynamic nature, this data becomes outdated
very quickly.  The Natural Heritage Program MUST be contacted
before each use of this data set to ensure its currency.  The
Natural Heritage Program MUST be contacted in writing prior to
distribution or hardcopy output of this data layer.
Purpose:
This data was created to assist governmental
agencies and others in making resource management
decisions through use of a Geographic Information System (GIS).
Supplemental_Information:
An extensive tabular database is maintained by the Natural
Heritage Program. Other data that can be accessed include
element occurrence identification number.

Supplemental materials are also available that indicate the
state, national, and global status of the rare plants and
animals of North Carolina. These publications are available
from the NHP and are helpful in understanding
each natural heritage record. (SEE CROSS REFERENCES)

NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM DATA
The Natural Heritage Program is the state's most comprehensive
source of information on rare and endangered animals and
plants, and exemplary natural communities, known collectively
as "elements of natural diversity."  Since 1976, the program
has systematically gathered information on the occurrence and
the status of the state's ecological resources.  The inventory
consists of information compiled from a broad range of sources
including herbarium and museum collections, published and
unpublished literature, and field surveys by volunteers,
contracted workers, and staff. Information from and
interpretation of this database for specific sites is
available from the Natural Heritage Program.  This is generally
the preferred method of getting information on elements of
natural diversity.  The geographic content of the Natural
Heritage Program element occurrence database has also been
incorporated into the state Center for Geographic Information &
Analysis (CGIA) ARC/INFO database where it can be combined with
other geographic data for planning and analysis.  Users of the
data must, however, be aware of the nature and limitations of
the data.

LIMITATIONS OF POINT LOCATION DATA
The point locations contained in the CGIA database represent occurrences
of species or communities which cover varying areas,
and their boundaries may or may not be known.  The points
represent the centroid of the area covered, to the extent
that it is known.  Some occurrences may extend several
miles from their centers.
The element occurrence database contains data from a variety
of sources, which vary in the quality of their locational
information.  Some centroid points may be as much as several
miles off, though most are closer and many are exact to within
one or two seconds of latitude or longitude.
The precision of record is indicated in the Natural Heritage
Program databases. Because of uncertainty about the precision
and accuracy of source data, and because the aerial extent of
occurrences is not indicated on CGIA maps, occurrences anywhere
within several miles of a site of interest should be regarded as
indicating the need for more information.  Probability of effects
by a project depends on the actual location and extent of the
element occurrence, on the nature of the species or community,
and on the nature of the action being considered.  Interpretation
of potential effects should be done only by biologists familiar
with the element, with the best locational information available.

LIMITATIONS OF ABSENCE OF DATA
Although the Natural Heritage Program has conducted numerous
biological inventories and has assembled as much of the
secondary source data as possible, the majority of the
state has never been systematically surveyed for rare species
or natural communities.  In addition, negative surveys are
seldom reported to the Natural Heritage Program and are not
recorded.  The database reflects only locations where an element
was once known to occur.  It does not distinguish between areas
known to have no elements and those that have not been checked.
The absence of element location cannot be taken as an indication
of absence of elements or of ecological concerns.  Natural
Heritage Program biologists are often able to give indications
of the potential for concern in unsurveyed areas.

DATA CURRENCY
The Natural Heritage Program databases are continually updated
as new information is acquired.  The locational database at
CGIA is updated as needed for applications.  Users should
determine from CGIA the date of the last update and, if necessary,
see that an update is done prior to their application being run.
All printed maps from the GIS should be dated.  Depending on
activity in a given area, a map may quickly become outdated, or
may remain current for several years.  It is not possible to set
a specific expiration date on maps; however, data more than six
months old should not be depended on without checking with the
Natural Heritage Program.
Only a small portion of the rare species and community locations
are monitored on a regular basis.  Information in the Natural
Heritage Program database represents the occurrence at the last
time it was observed.  The date of last observation is given in
the Natural Heritage Program database but is not included in
the CGIA database.  Records are kept in the database until
the destruction of an occurrence is confirmed.  Thus, some of
the records are	likely to represent locations where an element
has not been seen in many years and may no longer be present.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information about databases, elements of natural
diversity, and user services is available from the Natural
Heritage Program.  The basic data are "public records" and
are available for inspection on request for reasonable purposes.

>system filename: nheo     file size - 1.59MB
>
>Revisions and updates to this layer include:
>28.) filename: nheo0104 - NHEO layer updated February 19, 2004
>Total number of points = 23,291
>27.) filename: nheo1003 - NHEO layer updated October 28, 2003.
>Total number of points = 22,995.
>26.) filename: nheo0102 - NHEO layer updated January 28, 2002.
>Total number of points = 21,454.
>25.) filename: nheo1101 - NHEO layer updated November 8, 2001.
>Total number of points = 21,428.  THIS VERSION WAS NOT
>RELEASED to the DATABASE, ONLY ARCHIVED.
>24.) filename: nheo101 - NHEO layer updated Jan 17, 2001.
>Total number of points = 21,115.
>23.) filename: nheo700 - NHEO layer updated July 20, 2000.
>Total number of points = 20,830.
>22.) filename: nheo300 - NHEO layer updated March 6, 2000.
>Total number of points = 20,170.
>21.) filename: nheo1199 - NHEO layer updated November 2, 1999.
>Total number of points = 19,416.
>20.) filename: nheo599 - NHEO layer updated May 21, 1999.
>Total number of points = 19,067.
>19.) filename: nheo299 - NHEO layer updated Feb. 23, 1999.
>Total number of points = 18,802.
>18.) filename: nheo1098  Total number of points in October, 1998
>update - 17,370.
>17.) filename: nheo898.
>Total number of points in August, 1998 file = 17,202.
>The August 1998 update to this layer consisted of
>projecting the data from NAD27 datum, State Plane
>projection, units of measure feet TO: NAD83 DATUM,
>State Plane PROJECTION, UNITS OF MEASURE METERS.
>This was done to comply with the NC Geographic
>Information Coordinating Council's "Statement of
>Direction for North Carolina Corporate Geographic
>Database Horizontal Reference, Datum and Unit of
>Measure".  This reprojecting was done in
>various ways depending on the data type and content.
>Vector data was projected using the 'project' command
>in ESRI's Arc software and topology was cleaned and
>built based on coverage needs.  Raster data was
>projected using ESRI's Grid module and various steps
>as applicable.
>16.) filename: nheo398. Total number of points in
>March 20, 1998 file = 16,978.
>15.) filename: nheo298. Total number of points in
>February 20, 1998 file = 15,767.
>14.) filename: nheo297. Total number of points in
>February 4, 1997 file = 16,512.
>13.) filename: nheo1096. Total number of points in
>October 21, 1996 file = 16,635.
>12.) filename: nheo496  Total number of points in
>April 9, 1996 file = 15,088.
>11.) filename: nheo196  Total number of points in January 23,
>1996 file = 14,850.
>10.) filename: nheo995  (previously named nc.nheo995)
>Total number of points in September 26, 1995 file = 14,329.
>The items  "SPROT" and "GISID" were added to the PAT.
>9.) filename: nheo595  (previously named nc.nheo595)
>Total number of points in May 11, 1995 file = 13,871.
>8.) filename:  nheo1094  (previously named nc.nheo1094)
>Total number of points in October 18, 1994 file = 12,826.
>7.) filename: nheo594  (previously named nc.nheo594)
>Total number of points in May 26, 1994 file = 12,046.
>6.) filename: nheo294  (previously named nc.nheo294)
>Total number of points in February 18, 1994 file = 11,665.
>5.) filename: nheo1193  (previously named nc.nheo1193)
>Total number of points in
>November 1993 file = 10,785 (Decline in number of points is
>due to the deletion of the points which did not have recorded
>Lat/Long values or is due to species reclassification.  If
>there is a question about a specific site location, contact
>the Natural Heritage Program.)
>4.) filename: nheo893  (previoulsy named nc.nheo893)
>Total number of points in August 1993 file = 12,252.
>3.) filename: nheo493  (previously named nc.nhp493)
>Total number of points in April 1993 file = 10,005.
>2.) filename: nheo192  (previously named nc.nhp192)
>Total number of points in January 31, 1992 file = 9,546.
>1.) filename: The first file was release in 1990 and was
>superseded by the 1/13/92 version. This file was not archived.
>Total number of points in 1990 file = 7,366 (unverified).
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: REQUIRED: The year (and optionally month, or month and day) for which the data set corresponds to the ground.
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1990
Ending_Date: 20040113
Currentness_Reference:
Original release and last revision dates
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -84.394250
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -75.417242
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.610731
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 33.727143
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Element occurrences
Theme_Keyword: Endangered species
Theme_Keyword: Rare species
Theme_Keyword: Natural ecosystem
Theme_Keyword: Natural community
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: William S. Powell, The North Carolina GAZETTEER, A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places, (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press), August 1984.
Place_Keyword: North Carolina
Access_Constraints: Although present in the Corporate database, the element occurrence data remains under the supervision of the Natural Heritage Program. Permission MUST be given by the Natural Heritage Program for each different use of the data. Although more significant ecological features are lost because of ignorance and accident than because of exploitation or intentional destruction, publication of locations of many species increases the risk of deliberate damage to them. To minimize this risk, elements are not identified in the CGIA database. Points are labeled only as plant, animal, or natural community occurrences. If a particular occurrence is of interest, the Natural Heritage Program must be contacted to determine the identity of the element and its significance to the project concerned. There may be a charge for Natural Heritage Program services in providing the data, in addition to CGIA fees. A preapproval letter must be sent from CGIA to the source agency before release of this data can occur. Contact Production Services at (919)733-2090.
Use_Constraints:
These data are intended for research or planning projects that will
contribute to better protection for the ecological features
involved. Due to its dynamic nature, this data becomes outdated very
quickly.  The Natural Heritage Program must be contacted before each use
of the data set to ensure data currency.
Acknowledgement of products derived from this data set should cite
the following: The source of the Natural Heritage Element Occurrences
data is the North Carolina Corporate Geographic Database. Earlier
versions of this dataset may exist. The user must be sure to use
the appropriate data set for the time period of interest.  While
efforts have been made to ensure that these data are accurate and
reliable within the state of the art, CGIA cannot assume liability
for any damages or misrepresentation caused by any inaccuracies
in the data or as a result of changes to the data caused by system
transfers.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Linda Pearsall
Contact_Organization: NC DENR-Div. of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program
Contact_Position: Program Head
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address:
512 N. Salisbury Street, PO Box 27687
City: Raleigh
State_or_Province: North Carolina
Postal_Code: 27611-7687
Country: U.S.A.
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (919) 715-8697
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (919) 715-3085
Hours_of_Service: 8am to 5pm
Contact Instructions:
Preferred contact is by telephone
Data_Set_Credit:
>Division of Parks and Recreation Director, Philip K. McKnelly
>Natural Heritage Program, Linda Pearsall
>NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
>512 N. Salisbury Street
>Raleigh, NC 27604-1148
>
>NCCGIA
>Project Manager, David Giordano
>North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
>Governor's Office
>Office of State Planning
>301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 700
>Raleigh, NC 27601-2825
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 1; ESRI ArcCatalog 8.3.0.800
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Hall, S.P. and LeGrand, H.E, Jr.
Publication_Date: 1997
Title:
Natural Heritage Program List of Rare Animal Species of North Carolina
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Raleigh, North Carolina
Publisher: NC DENR-Div. of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program
Other_Citation_Details:
Available from Natural Heritage Program
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley
Publication_Date: 1990
Title:
Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Raleigh, North Carolina
Publisher: NC DENR-Div. of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program
Other_Citation_Details:
Natural Heritage Program
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Amoroso, J.L.
Publication_Date: 1997
Title:
Natural Heritage Program List of Rare Plant Species of North Carolina
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Raleigh, North Carolina
Publisher: NC DENR-Div. of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program
Other_Citation_Details:
Available from Natural Heritage Program
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Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
NC DENR-Div. of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program
provides the Natural Heritage Element Occurrences as and Arc/Info
export file, which is imported into a coverage. Points are reviewed
by NHP staff.  This digital file is updated as changes occur.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Using ESRI's ARC/INFO GIS software, the data set was built for
points using the "build" command.  Topology has not been edited
since the last build or clean.
Completeness_Report:
These data represent the locations of rare or endangered
species populations, occurrences of exemplary or unique
natural ecosystems (terrestrial and palustrine) and special
wildlife habitats as identified by  NC DENR-Div. of Parks
and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences were marked on 7.5 Minute
USGS paper topographic maps, which meet National Map Accuracy
Standards, using a best estimate with reference to surrounding
features.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: NC DENR-Div. of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program
Publication_Date: 20040219
Title:
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Raleigh, North Carolina
Publisher: NC DENR-Div. of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1990
Ending_Date: 20040113
Source_Currentness_Reference:
Original release date and revision date, respectively
Source_Citation_Abbreviation:
None
Source_Contribution:
Locations of rare and endangered species populations and
occurrences of exemplary or unique natural ecosystems
(terrestrial and palustrine) and special wildlife habitats
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: US Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 1990
Title:
USGS 7.5 Minute series quadrangles
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, Virginia
Publisher: US Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details:
Published map series
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1938
Ending_Date: 20040113
Source_Currentness_Reference:
Publication dates of quadrangles
Source_Citation_Abbreviation:
None
Source_Contribution:
Paper maps used to plot locations of
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The NC DENR-Div. of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program
maintains these data in tabular form with latitude/longitude
coordinates, as well as in a GIS.
Latitude/longitude coordinates were extrapolated from USGS
1:24,000 topographic maps which had markers placed at the site
of an element occurrence.  A transparent grid template was
overlayed onto the topo maps and the coordinates were interpreted.
The coordinates and related attribute information about the sites
were keyed into a DOS-based program known as the Biological
Conservation Database (BCD).
The latitude/longitude coordinates were converted from the
Biological Conservation Database (BCD) into a UNIX environment.
They were then processed into Arc/Info using the "Generate"
command and then built for topology.  The attributes from the
BCD were then appended to the Arc/Info coverage using the
"Joinitem" command.   This process generated one statewide
point coverage.
Process_Date: 20040113
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Linda Pearsall
Contact_Organization: NC DENR-Div. of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program
Contact_Position: Program Head
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address:
512 N. Salisbury Street, PO Box 27687
City: Raleigh
State_or_Province: North Carolina
Postal_Code: 27611-7687
Country: U.S.A.
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (919) 715-8697
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (919) 715-3085
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Contact Instructions:
Preferred contact is by phone
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
CGIA received an Arc/Info shapefile which is imported into a coverage.
Process_Date: 20040219
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: David Giordano
Contact_Organization: NCCGIA
Contact_Position: GIS Analyst
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address:
301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 700
City: Raleigh
State_or_Province: North Carolina
Postal_Code: 27601-2825
Country: U.S.A.
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (919) 733-2090
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (919)715-0725
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dataq@cgia.state.nc.us
Hours_of_Service: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Contact Instructions:
Phone and electronic mail preferred
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Metadata imported.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
C:\DOCUME~1\colleen\LOCALS~1\Temp\xmlC4.tmp
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Dataset copied.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
Q:\dotcust\pkrec\nheo\nheo
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Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Indirect_Spatial_Reference_Method:
None
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 23291
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 4
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Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: State Plane Coordinate System 1983
State_Plane_Coordinate_System:
SPCS_Zone_Identifier: 3200
Lambert_Conformal_Conic:
Standard_Parallel: 34.333333
Standard_Parallel: 36.166667
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -79.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 33.750000
False_Easting: 609601.220000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.002048
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.002048
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: nheo
Entity_Type_Definition:
Locations of rare and endangered species populations and occurrences of exemplary or unique natural ecosystems (terrestrial or palustrine) and special wildlife habitats
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
NC DENR-Div of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FID
Attribute_Definition:
Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 0
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency:
None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition:
Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 0
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency:
None planned
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ELCLASS
Attribute_Definition:
Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: A
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Vertebrate animal
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Natural Heritage Program
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: C
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Natural community
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Natural Heritage Program
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: I
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Invertebrate animal
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Natural Heritage Program
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Non-vascular plant
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Natural Heritage Program
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: P
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Vascular plant
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Natural Heritage Program
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: S
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Special animal habitat
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Natural Heritage Program
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency:
As needed
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRECISION
Attribute_Definition:
User-defined feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source:
ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: G
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
General, actual location is within 500 feet of mapped location
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Natural Heritage Program
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: M
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Minutes, actual location is within 1 mile of mapped location
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Natural Heritage Program
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: S
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Seconds, actual location is within 5 miles of mapped location
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency:
As needed
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: EOSTAT
Attribute_Definition:
Element occurrence status
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: E
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Extant. Occurrence still exists.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Natural Heritage Program
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: H
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Historic. Information on occurrence is old but no evidence it is destroyed.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Natural Heritage Program
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Destroyed. The occurrence is known to be destroyed.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency:
As needed
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ELEMENT_ID
Attribute_Definition:
Element occurrence site ID value
Attribute_Definition_Source:
Natural Heritage Program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
ID number varies.
Attribute_Measurement_Frequency:
As needed
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
A point coverage identifying locations of rare and endangered
species populations, occurrences of exemplary or unique
natural ecosystems (terrestrial or palustrine) and special
wildlife habitats.  The point attribute table (PAT) has attribute
data including total area in coverage units (square feet), total
perimeter (linear feet), two point internal identification numbers,
latitude/longitude coordinates, classification of the occurrence,
and reliability of the latitude and longitude coordinates.
Supplied by the Division of Parks and Recreation, Natural Heritage
Program were LONGDEC/LATDEC which are latitude and longitude coordinates,
respectively; ELCLASS which represents the classification type of the
occurrence as vertebrate animal, natural community, invertebrate animal,
non-vascular plant, vascular plant, or special animal habitat; SPROT
which represents the State protection status of the occurrence, such as
endangered, threatened, special concern, candidate, or significantly
rare; PRECISION which is the degree of accuracy of the latitude/longitude
coordinates; and GISID which is the ID value assigned to each occurrence
by the Natural Heritage Program.

>ITEM NAME        WIDTH OUTPUT  TYPE N.DEC DESCRIPTION
>AREA                4    12     F      3  Total area in coverage units
>PERIMETER           4    12     F      3  Total perimeter in coverage units
>NHEO#               4     5     B      -  Internal ID number
>NHEO-ID             4     5     B      -  User ID number
>ELCLASS             1     1     C      -  Element class
>PRECISION           1     1     C      -  Accuracy of coordinate
>EOSTAT              1     1     C      -  Element occurrence status
>ELEMENT_ID          4     7     B      -  Element occurrence site ID value
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
None
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Contact_Position: Production Services
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address:
301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 700
City: Raleigh
State_or_Province: North Carolina
Postal_Code: 27601-2825
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (919) 733-2090
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (919) 715-0725
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dataq@cgia.state.nc.us
Hours_of_Service: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Contact Instructions:
Phone and electronic mail preferred
For current price information use a web browser:
COST INFORMATION - http://www.cgia.state.nc.us/cost.html
Resource_Description: Natural Heritage Element Occurrences
Distribution_Liability:
NCCGIA is charged with the development and maintenance
of the State's corporate geographic  database and, in
cooperation with other mapping  organizations, is
committed to offering its users accurate, useful, and
current information about the state. Although every
effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information,
errors and conditions originating from physical sources
used to develop the corporate database may be reflected
in the data supplied.  The client must be aware of data
conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate
use of the information with respect to possible errors,
original map scale, collection methodology, currency
of data, and other conditions specific to certain data.
NCCGIA does not support secondary distribution of this
data.  The use of trade names or commercial products does
not constitute their endorsement by the NCCGIA or North
Carolina State Government.
Standard_Order_Process:
Non-digital_Form:
FOR DIGITAL OR NON-DIGITAL DATA, Contact NC CGIA, Data Distribution to order data, Phone 919.733.2090 ... Email dataq@cgia.state.nc.us ... Web Page order form http://www.cgia.state.nc.us/cgdb/index.html
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Transfer_Size: 1.316
Fees: For current FORMAT/MEDIA INFORMATION, use a web browser: http://www.cgia.state.nc.us/cost.html or phone NC CGIA Data Distribution 919.733.2090
Custom_Order_Process:
Data creation and large data analysis jobs contact
Database Administration P:(919)733-2090. All data
is available through standard ordering procedures on a
cost recovery basis.
Technical_Prerequisites:
All formats supplied are created using ARC/INFO GIS software on Unix workstations. Other formats are available. Format compatibility is the user's responsibility. For more information on formats and media, use a web browser: FORMAT/MEDIA INFORMATION - http://www.cgia.state.nc.us/cost.html
Available_Time_Period:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19920113
Ending_Date: Present
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20040701
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Contact_Person: REQUIRED: The person responsible for the metadata information.
Contact_Position: Database Management
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address:
301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 700
City: Raleigh
State_or_Province: North Carolina
Postal_Code: 27601-2825
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (919) 733-2090
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (919) 715-0725
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dataq@cgia.state.nc.us
Hours_of_Service: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Contact Instructions:
Phone and electronic mail preferred
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints:
This metadata file is to accompany the data set identified and received from NCCGIA. NCCGIA does not support secondary distribution. If this data file was received from anyone besides NCCGIA, this metadata file and the data set it describes may contain discrepancies.
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
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