2016 Data Collection Team Update US Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis 2016 Data Collection Team Update NRS Users Group Lansing December 2016 – Data Collection Team Update

NRS FIA Data Collection 2016 859 Urban FIA Plots 7,588 Rural FIA Plots

25 Cities will be operational by 2017 Status Update - Implementation 25 Cities will be operational by 2017 Census-Based Statistical Areas Brown = Qualifying CBSA’s – i.e. CBSA’s that include a city with a population over 200,000 Green = in states that didn’t have a Qualifying CBSA with one of their cities, these are the CBSA’s that contain the largest city (or next largest that hasn’t already been taken/swallowed by another state’s city-CBSA, as in the cases of NJ, CT, and DE). The final city choice will be after consultation with the state forester. Goal: each state has one city with a red zone that gets measured with 200 plots. NOTE: the green CBSA’s are shown for the NRS region only Census-Based Statistical Areas

NRS FIA Data Collection 2016 7 Agreements ME CORE Data Collection MN CORE & Urban Data Collection SD CORE Data Collection IN CORE Data Collection VT Urban Data Collection ND Urban Data Collection Portland ME Urban Data Collection 13 Plot Contracts around the Region: MO/IL Chestnut Ridge P2 and P2+ thru 2017 Ohio Mark Webb P2 and P2+ thru 2017 WV Chestnut Ridge P2 and P2+ thru 2017 ND Bergstrom P2 and P2+ thru 2017 NE Huberty/Neilson P2 and P2+ thru 2019 Mid-Atlantic P2 and P2+ thru 2019 KS Huberty/Neilson P2 and P2+ thru 2019 MI Chandler Johnson P2, P2+ and urban thru 2020 Missouri Urban intensified and accelerated DJM Ecological Services thru 2020 NY P2 /P2+ /urban WV P2/P2+ / urban Black Hills NF Intensification 2yr accelerated Philadelphia / Baltimore / Dover / NJ Urban

Agreement Reminders Reminder to draw down funding on a regular basis. Money that’s older than FY 2017 or 2016, may be subject to fire borrowing Our plan this year is to pre-pay our three big data collection partners, ME, MN, and IN with FY 2017 funds to pay for FY 2018 field work. Our other partner, SD is funded for current year work. Working to get wood utilization in as many partnered agreements as possible. State/local employees best logistical choice to do these.

54% Federal 45% Contract / Cooperator % Plots Completed by Federal Staff by State

CORE Plot Contracts / Agreements CORE Plot Contract & Agreements

Urban Plot Contract & Agreements Urban FIA Staffing Urban Plot Contract & Agreements

NRS FIA DA Rates: All Plot Types - 8% % Denied Access Plots by State

NRS 2016 QA Scores: 486 Plots, 97% Score Urban FIA QA: 70 Plots 92% Average Score 10% Denied Access Plots 16% Failed Plots CORE FIA QA: 416 Plots 98% Average Score 7% Denied Access Plots 3% Failed Plots

NRS ICE Status Update Total Plots Completed for Northern Region: 16,211 in 8 states = 1.5 FTE

NRS ICE Status Update - 2017 New states: Connecticut Delaware Illinois Kansas Rhode Island The additional five states listed should be completed by the end of the calendar year (17), along with some additional states We will soon have 15 total individuals working on ICE part time The future plots that will be completed will account for about 2.5 FTE’s in a calendar year……Dispatcher, Medical, Deep Snow, ………

Wood Utilization Project 111 of 991 Jobs complete – 11% In maintenance mode now until sampling techniques are finalized Goal is to shift work towards our cooperators State Summary State Total Complete Remaining % Complete NJ 1 100% SD 21 8 13 38% MO 63 17 46 27% IL 3 10 23% WI 85 16 69 19% WV 65 12 53 18% MN 68 11 57 16% NH 31 5 26 MI 136 115 15% IA 9 11% VT 25 2 23 8% PA 141 130 IN 18 6% MA 20 5% NY 78 77 1% CT 6 0% DE KS 4 MD 27 ME 120 NE 22 OH 35 991 111 880

Less Paper More Digital FIA Scanning current paper plot sheets Allegro PDR replacement

Next Generation PDR Goal – Going Paperless No Hardcopy Plot Sheets No Hardcopy Images All in One Machine With GPS Ability to Draw

Digital Plot Sheets All FY 2016 and 2017 plots will have current plot sheets scanned and loaded to MIDAS with the plot data files. Next remeasurement will have digital files available for use on the next generation tablet PDRs

Plans to replace our aging PDR inventory over the next 3 years. PDR Replacements Plans to replace our aging PDR inventory over the next 3 years. Allegro 2 is our current best option for data entry. Exploring tablets for solely displaying imagery and plot sheets and generating new digital plot and SP maps. Tablet could replace employee’s PC to make tablet with Allegro a cost effective alternative. Tablet requirement is a minimum 10” screen for display of imagery and plotsheets. We plan to begin replacements of approximately 1/3 of our Allegro inventory over the next three years. Two options: Dell Latitude 12 rugged and the Allegro 2

Current field testing is concentrated on: Tablets Current field testing is concentrated on: Displaying imagery and sketch maps Real time GPS on imagery Drawing capabilities for plot and SP maps Exploring drawing software options Battery performance in cold weather and battery life Explore non-ruggedized tablet options

Panasonic CF 20 10” Screen Laptop/Tablet This is a tablet and laptop combo Field testing results: Screen size displays plot sheets and imagery well Sketching/drawing takes at least twice as long as on paper Entering text to maps is tedious and slow Drawing limitations may be related to drawing software and not the unit Cost is about $3,700 Weight 3.9 lbs

Panasonic FZ-G1 Toughpad 10” Screen This is a tablet and laptop combo Field testing results: Screen size displays plot sheets and imagery well Sketching/drawing takes at least twice as long as on paper Entering text to maps is tedious and slow Drawing limitations may be related to drawing software and not the unit Cost is about $3,100 Weight is 2.4 lbs.

Allegro 2 Pros: Cons: Key pad with opposing thumbs entry Lightweight – 2 lbs. Ergonomic design – GPS navigation Price - $2,300 Cons: Small screen – limited imagery display, no digital drawing capability

Advantages of inReach Explorer vs. SPOT Two-way communication, even without cell phone reception Two-way communication with Search and Rescue personnel if SOS is sent Battery life is noted on the screen AND a warning message is sent when battery life is below 25% Rechargeable battery Navigation tools that can be used in the field or the office including route planning, tracking, and setting waypoints Easy for office personnel to find nearest assistance to field crew

Field Crew Recovery Timeline Time Since Last Check-In Dispatcher Responsibility Missing Person Recovery Coordinator Responsibility 2 hours 20 minutes Attempt to contact employee via SEND* unit, text and phone call   2 hours 30 minutes Contact employee’s supervisor and assign MPRC** Gather employee location information and other materials as requested by MPRC to assist in potential Search and Rescue situation Prepare for potential Search and Rescue situation Collect information for the best emergency response resource and Search and Rescue plan 3 hours 30 minutes Contact MPRC again Prepare to activate the Search and Rescue plan 4 hours 20 minutes Activate the Search and Rescue plan Once the plan is initiated, the MPRC will follow any pertinent instructions on the employees Emergency Preparedness Contact Form *SEND = Satellite Emergency Notification Device **MPRC = Missing Person Recovery Coordinator

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