The SIEF contains detailed large scale ecoforestry mapping (1:20 000) of Quebec below the 49th parallel. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Library has the area covering the Region of Montreal, and parts of the Gaspe, Beauce, Saguenay, and Abitibi regions. This database information is grouped into the following classes: tree population species, type, age, height, and density; slope and land categories; age and type of original and moderate disturbances; surficial deposits. Basic topographic information is also available with this data set. soil hydrology, and soil drainage. The data available at the GIC is in Shape {shp} format, projected in Geographic NAD83.
Metadata
Title | Système d'information écoforestière (SIEF) - Ecoforestry information System (Quebec)(SIEF) |
Author | Ministère des Ressources naturelles et Faune du Québec |
Date | Various |
Language | French |
Format | Shape {.shp} |
Scale | 1: 20 000 |
Projection | Geographic |
Datum | NAD83 |
Licence | SIEF License agreement |
Index Map | SIEF Index Map of the datasets available. {Requires Google Earth} |
Documentation | SIEF Data Attribute Codes (English & French) is the basic guide to the codes used in the SIEF coverage files. For a more detailed explanation of the data consult: Livret explicatif codes (French) and SIEF Specifications techniques (French) |
Access | Members of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Community can obtain copies of the data by filling out the Geospatial Data Request Form. Please include the title of the dataset (SIEF), and the desired map numbers (ex: 31H05 NO). |
Citation | Système d'information écoforestière Map Number.[computer file]. 1:20 000, Québec: Ressources naturelles et Faune, year. |