SPI Columns and Codes

SPI's columns and codes of the Species Method Types listed at bottom of this file.

x = code is expired


Column 'Vantage Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the place, position or vehicle from which a Sampling Session was conducted, e.g., AERIAL.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
AERIAL	Aerial	Aerial vantage
BOAT	Boat	Boat vantage
OFW^x	On Foot - Walking	Surveying is done from on-foot, and walking.
VEHICLE	Vehicle	Vehicle vantage
WALKING	Walking	Walking vantage


Column 'Stratification Basis'	Column Definition: The basis on which strata were differentiated.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
Expected Density	Expected Density	Stratification was performed based on expected density of individuals.
Habitat	Habitat	Stratification was performed based on habitat quality for the species or species group.
Home Range	Home Range	Stratification was performed based on home range of individuals.
Not Stratified	Not Stratified	Stratification was not used.


Column 'Ecological Season Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the season during which a Survey is conducted. Season is defined from an ecological perspective taking into account species' yearly patterns, geography, and weather patterns. E.g., 'LW' means 'Late Winter'.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
Bree	Breeding	The term 'breeding season' typically applies to species, such as birds and some insects and some rodents, in which courtship and/or copulation is followed (within hours, days, or weeks) by hatching or birthing of young. In contrast, large mammals do not have a 'breeding season' because they tend to have long gestation periods in which the birthing period is far removed from courtship and copulation.
EP	Early Spring
EW	Early Winter
F	Fall
G	Growing	The season of growth for a species; often includes all or portions of Spring, Summer, and Fall.
LW	Late Winter
MW	Mid Winter
P	Spring
PB	Post Birthing	The period after a species within a Study Area has finished giving birth to young, and the young are still closely associated with their parent(s) . For large mammals this period may start weeks after birthing, and extend for several weeks.
Rut	Rutting	The courtship and copulation period of mammals, typically large mammals.
S	Summer
W	Winter


Column 'Field Method Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the field method employed to select, count, measure, capture, mark, or observe sample elements from a population for the purpose of collecting data required to achieve survey objectives, e.g., 'SpCo' means 'Spotlight Count'.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
CaPl	Call Playback	To play prerecorded calls of species and listen for responses.
DC	Described in Comments	The field method is described in the comments field of the Survey. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
DNA-Env	DNA - Environmental	To obtain environmental DNA.
DNA-Ind	DNA - Individual	To obtain DNA samples from individuals.
FWT^x	Fixed-width Transect	FWT doesn't seem to fit here; a surveyor can do track counts using a fixed-width transect. FWT is a type of Design Component; it is a fixed-width transect, which SPI already has the structure to store at the design-component level. We just need to make sure we use it. E.g. SPI can record a fixed-width transect nested inside a block.
MRR	Mark Resight Recapture	To mark and subsequently resight or recapture individuals.
MRR-DNA-Ind	Mark Resight Recapture - DNA - Individual	To mark and subsequently resight or recapture individuals by obtaining DNA samples from individuals.
MRR-SpCo	Mark Resight Recapture - Spotlight Count	To mark and subsequently resight or recapture individuals by use of a spotlight to see and identify or count the number of individuals.
MRR-WiCa	Mark Resight Recapture - Wildlife Camera	To mark and subsequently resight or recapture individuals by use of a camera to record individuals or species in the absence of an observer.
PSCo	Pellet/Scat Count	To count the number of pellet and/or scat groups of a species or group of species.
SpCo	Spotlight Count	To use a spotlight to see and identify or count the number of individuals.
TrCo	Track Count	To count the number of tracks of a species or group of species.
WiCa	Wildlife Camera	To use a camera to record individuals or species in the absence of an observer.


Column 'Intended Outcome Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the intended outcome of a survey, or the intended measurement. E.g., 'Trans' means 'Translocation'. E.g., 'Recr' means 'Recruitment'.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
CComp	Community Composition	To determine the numbers or proportions of species in an ecological community or geographic area. E.g., relative ground-cover by plant species, relative density of birds of each species in a forest.
Class^x	Classification	Need definition. I suspect classification is done for the purpose of calculating composition. Classification is also done to calculate recruitment. When surveyors classify animals they can often also obtain a population count based on their data.
Comp^x	Composition	Need definition
DRM	Distribution or Range Map	To determine the manner in which a species (or population or taxon) is spatially arranged, or to define the geographic limits of the species.
HaAs	Habitat Assessment	To assess habitat for its value to wildlife and to record evidence of its usage by wildlife.
Mort	Mortality	To count or obtain an index of the number and conditions of dead individuals, and/or the causes of death.
PoCo^x	Population Count	To obtain a number that indicates the number of individuals in an area. A population count may be obtained by enumerating every individual in a population (e.g., by doing a census) or by sampling a portion of the population (e.g., stratified random block design) and then adjusting the observed number to estimate the population size.
PopCnt	Population Count	To obtain a number that indicates the number of individuals in an area. A population count may be obtained by enumerating every individual in a population (e.g., by doing a census) or by sampling a portion of the population (e.g., stratified random block design) and then adjusting the observed number to estimate the population size.
PopCnt-Comp	Population Count & Composition	To obtain a number that indicates the number of individuals in an area (population count) AND to count or obtain an index of the number of individuals in a population belonging to particular age or sex categories (composition).
PopCnt-Recr	Population Count & Recruitment	To obtain a number that indicates the number of individuals in an area (population count) AND to count or obtain an index of the number of new individuals (e.g., young) that have been added to the population between 2 points in time (recruitment).
PopComp	Population Composition	To count or obtain an index of the number of individuals in a population belonging to particular age or sex categories. E.g., bull:cow ratio for moose.
PopIn	Population Index	To obtain a population index. For example, to obtain a relative abundance index by calculating the number of tracks detected per kilometre of transect, or number of detections per hour of surveying.
Reco	Reconnaissance	To provide information for planning another Survey or to informally determine species presence.
Recr	Recruitment	To count or obtain an index of the number of new individuals (e.g., young) that have been added to the population between 2 points in time. For example, a caribou recruitment Survey counts young animals after winter; the young are considered established and contributing to the population.
SpCol	Specimen Collection	To collect sample specimens of a species or taxon.
Surv	Survival	To count or obtain an index of the number of individuals in a population that have survived a period between 2 points in time.
Trans	Translocation	To move individuals from one location to another.


Column 'Make of Device Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the make or brand of a trap or detector. E.g. 'RE'.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
BR	Browning
BU	Bushnell
CA	Cabelas
CO	Covert
LA	LTL Acorn
MO	Moultrie
RE	Reconyx
RT	RidgeTec
SC	Stealth Cam
SN	Spartan
SP	Spypoint
TM	TrailMaster
WI	Wildgame Innovations


Column 'Unit of Total Time Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the unit for the amount of time spanned during a visit to, or deployment at, a Design Component, e.g., M.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
D	Days
Days^x	Days
H	Hours
Hours^x	Hours
M	Minutes
Minutes^x	Minutes
N	Nights
Nights^x	Nights


Column 'Population Unit Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the species' population unit (e.g., SnSa). Population unit is a generic term for a provincially defined, geographically discrete population of a species. E.g., for grizzly bear they are called 'population units'; for caribou they are called 'herds'; for moose they are called 'game-management zones'.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
Atli	Atlin
Bark	Barkerville
BeRe	Bearhole-Redwillow
Bowr	Bowron
BuPi	Burnt Pine
Cale	Calendar
Carc	Carcross
CeRo	Central Rockies
ChAl	Charlotte Alplands
Chas	Chase
Chin	Chinchaga
CoNo	Columbia North
CoSo	Columbia South
Dunc	Duncan
Edzi	Edziza
Finl	Finlay
FoNe	Fort Nelson
FrBo	Frisby-Boulder
Frog	Frog
Gata	Gataga
GeMo	George Mtn
Grah	Graham
Grou	Groundhog
HaSo	Hart South
Hors	Horseranch
ItIl	Itcha-Ilgachuz
KeSi	Kennedy Siding
LeKa	Level-Kawdy
LiPl	Liard Plateau
LiRa	Little Rancheria
Maxh	Maxhamish
Mobe	Moberly
Mona	Monashee
Musk	Muskwa
Naku	Nakusp
NaLa	Narrow Lake
Park	Parker
Pars	Parsnip
PiMo	Pink Mountain
Prop	Prophet
PuCe	Purcell Central
PuSo	Purcells South
Quin	Quintette
Rabb	Rabbit
Rain	Rainbows
RePC	Redrock Prarie Creek
Scot	Scott
SnSa	Snake-Sahtaneh
SoNa	South Narraway
SoSe	South Selkirks
Spat	Spatsizi
SwLa	Swan Lake
Takl	Takla
Telk	Telkwa
Thut	Thutade
Tsen	Tsenaglode
Twee	Tweedsmuir
WeGN	Wells Gray North
WeGS	Wells Gray South
Wolv	Wolverine


Column 'Best Parameter Value Flag'	Column Definition: A Y/N indicating whether the Parameter Value represents the most representative estimate of the Parameter when choosing between two or more values.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
N	No
NE	Not Evaluated
U^x	Unknown
UN	Unknown
Y	Yes


Column 'Total Survey Time Unit Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the unit for the amount of time that a Study Area or Design Component was surveyed, e.g., M.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
D	Days
Days^x	Days
H	Hours
Hours^x	Hours
M	Minutes
Minutes^x	Minutes
N	Nights
Nights^x	Nights


Column 'Summary Month'	Column Definition: The month (1 through 12) for which this summary is valid, e.g., 4.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1	January
10	October
11	November
12	December
2	February
3	March
4	April
5	May
6	June
7	July
8	August
9	September


Column 'Parameter Code'	Column Definition: Parameter is the metric quantified in the Parameter Value column. This could, for example, be the total number of animals observed in your Study Area or block, or a population ratio such as the number of Juveniles per 100 Adult Females (i.e., calf:cow ratio), e.g., Ad M.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1^x	1
Ad - Unclas Sex	Adults - Unclassified Sex	The number of adults of unclassified sex.
Ad F	Adult Females	The number of adult females.
Ad M	Adult Males	The number of adult males.
Ad M - 10 Pts or Tripalm	Adult Males - 10 Points or Tripalm	The number of 10 point or tripalm bull moose.
Ad M - 3 or 4 Pts	Adult Males - 3 or 4 Points	The number of adult males with at least 3 or 4 points on one antler.
Ad M - 3 Pts or Fewer	Adult Males - 3 Points or Fewer	The number of adult males with 3 points or less.
Ad M - 4 Pts or More	Adult Males - 4 Points or More	The number of adult males with 4 points or more.
Ad M - 5 Pts	Adult Males - 5 Points	The number of adult males with at least 5 points on one antler.
Ad M - 6 Pts or More	Adult Males - 6 Points or More	The number of adult males having at least 6 points or more on one antler.
Ad M - Class III or IV	Adult Males - Class III or IV	The number of adult males with large 5 point antler, 6 or more point antler, heavy antlers, massive.
Ad M : 100 Ad F	Adult Males : 100 Adult Females	E.g., 10. The number of adult males to 100 adult females. The example means there are 10 bulls to 100 cows.
Detections	Detections	The number of detections.
Detections/100 days	Detections/100 days	A relative abundance index. The number of detections per 100 days.
Detections/100 m	Detections/100 m	A relative abundance index. The number of detections per 100 m (e.g., tracks or pellet groups per 100 m)
Detections/day	Detections/day	A relative abundance index. The number of detections per day.
Detections/hour	Detections/hour	A relative abundance index. The number of detections per hour.
Detections/km	Detections/km	A relative abundance index. The number of detections per km (e.g., tracks or pellet groups per kilometer)
F - Unclas Life Stage	Females - Unclassified Life Stage	The number of females of unclassified life stage.
Individuals	Individuals	The number of individuals of all life stages and sexes.
Individuals/km2	Individuals/km2	The number of individuals per square kilometer.
Individuals/m2	Individuals/m2	The number of individuals per square metre.
Juv^x	Juveniles	The number of juveniles of unclassified sex.
Juv - Unclas Sex	Juveniles - Unclassified Sex	The number of juveniles of unclassified sex.
Juv : 100 Ad	Juveniles : 100 Adults	E.g., 25. The number of juveniles to 100 adults. The example means there are 25 calves to 100 adults.
Juv : 100 Ad Collared F	Juveniles : 100 Collared Adult Females	E.g., 33. The number of juveniles to 100 radio-collared adult females. The example means there are 33 calves to 100 collared cows.
Juv : 100 Ad F	Juveniles : 100 Adult Females	E.g., 33. The number of juveniles to 100 adult females. The example means there are 33 calves to 100 cows.
Juv F	Juvenile Females	The number of juvenile females.
Juv M	Juvenile Males	The number of juvenile males.
M - Class I	Males - Class I	The number of class I male ungulates.
M - Class I or II	Males - Class I or II	The number of Class I or Class II male ungulates. For Elk, these are known as Raghorns and have either small or large antlers with 3 or 4 points, and/or small spindly 5 point antlers.
M - Class II	Males - Class II	The number of class II male ungulates.
M - Class III	Males - Class III	The number of class III male ungulates.
M - Class IV	Males - Class IV	The number of class IV male ungulates.
M - Unclas Life Stage	Males - Unclassified Life Stage	The number of males of unclassified life stage.
M : 100 F	Males : 100 Females	E.g., 15. The number of males of all life stages to 100 females of all life stages. The example means there are 15 males to 100 females.
MAA-DCV	Marked Animals Available - DC Visit	The number of marked animals available to be detected during the course of a Design Component Visit.
MAA-DCV-F	Marked Animals (female) Available - DC Visit	The number of female marked animals available to be detected during the course of a Design Component Visit.
MAA-DCV-M	Marked Animals (male) Available - DC Visit	The number of male marked animals available to be detected during the course of a Design Component Visit.
MortAd	Percent Mortality of Adults	A measure of the rate of adult deaths in a population expressed as a percentage. The time span is implied by the survey information.
MortAdF	Percent Mortality of Adult Females	A measure of the rate of adult female deaths in a population expressed as a percentage. The time span is implied by the survey information.
MortAdM	Percent Mortality of Adult Males	A measure of the rate of adult male deaths in a population expressed as a percentage. The time span is implied by the survey information.
MortJuv	Percent Mortality of Juveniles	A measure of the rate of juvenile deaths in a population expressed as a percentage. The time span is implied by the survey information.
Official Population Est	Official Population Estimate	The official estimate of the surveyed population to support population trend analysis or for other specific management purposes (e.g., harvest allocation, species recovery).
Percent Juv	Percent Juveniles	E.g., 25. The percentage of the population that is comprised of juvenile animals. The example means 25% of the population is juvenile.
Raghorn - Class I or II^x	Raghorn - Class I or II	The number of elk (Rocky Mountain or Roosevelt) with either small or large antlers with 3 or 4 points, and/or small spindly 5 point antlers.
Survival Ad	Percent Survival of Adults	A measure of the rate of adult survival in a population expressed as a percentage. The time span is implied by the survey information.
Survival Ad F	Percent Survival of Adult Females	A measure of the rate of adult female survival in a population expressed as a percentage. The time span is implied by the survey information.
Survival Ad M	Percent Survival of Adult Males	A measure of the rate of adult male survival in a population expressed as a percentage. The time span is implied by the survey information.
Survival Juv	Percent Survival of Juveniles	A measure of the rate of juvenile survival in a population expressed as a percentage. The time span is implied by the survey information.
TMAO-DCV	Total Marked Animals Observed - DC Visit	The total number of marked animals detected during the course of a Design Component Visit
TMAO-DCV-F	Total Marked Animals (female) Observed - DC Visit	The total number of female marked animals detected during the course of a Design Component Visit
TMAO-DCV-M	Total Marked Animals (male) Observed - DC Visit	The total number of male marked animals detected during the course of a Design Component Visit
Unclas Life Stage and Sex	Unclassified Life Stage and Sex	The number of individuals of unclassified life stage and unclassified sex.
Yrlng - Unclas Sex	Yearlings - Unclassified Sex	The number of yearlings of unclassified sex.
Yrlng : 100 Ad	Yearlings : 100 Adults	E.g., 20. The number of yearlings to 100 adults. The example means there are 20 yearlings to 100 adults.
Yrlng F	Yearling Females	The number of yearling females.
Yrlng M	Yearling Males	The number of yearling males.
Yrlng M : 100 Ad F	Yearling Males : 100 Adult Females	E.g., 15. The number of yearling males per 100 adult females. The example means there are 15 yearling males to 100 adult females.


Column 'Parameter Method Code'	Column Definition: The method used to derive the Parameter Value.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
DC	Described in Comments	The parameter method is described in comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
EK	Expert Knowledge	The parameter value is an expert's knowledge, which is based on knowledge of survey conditions, surveyor experience, scientific opinion, and other survey data.
MC	Model or Correction	The parameter value is based on the sampled value (i.e. based on the observations or detections) but is adjusted via a model (e.g., Moosepop, Aerial Survey) and/or statistical calculation and/or sightability correction factor and/or detectability correction factor. The adjusted value represents an estimate of the true parameter value for the Study Area or Design Component of interest.
MC-EK	Model or Correction & Expert Knowledge	The parameter value is based on the modelled or corrected value but is adjusted via expert knowledge. The adjusted value represents an estimate of the true parameter value for the Study Area or Design Component of interest.
MC-JHE	Model or Correction - Joint Hypergeometric Estimator	The parameter value is based on the sampled value (i.e. based on the observations or detections) but is adjusted via the Joint Hypergeometric Estimator. The adjusted value represents an estimate of the true parameter value for the Study Area or Design Component of interest.
MC-LP	Model or Correction - Lincoln-Peterson	The parameter value is based on the sampled value (i.e. based on the observations or detections) but is adjusted via Lincoln-Peterson formula. The adjusted value represents an estimate of the true parameter value for the Study Area or Design Component of interest.
MC-MP	Model or Correction - MoosePop	The parameter value is based on the sampled value (i.e. based on the observations or detections) but is adjusted via the MoosePop model. The adjusted value represents an estimate of the true parameter value for the Study Area or Design Component of interest.
MC-RM	Model or Correction - Recruitment-Mortality	The parameter value is based on the sampled value (i.e. based on the observations or detections) but is adjusted using the recruitment-mortality equation. The adjusted value represents an estimate of the true parameter value for the Study Area or Design Component of interest.
Minimum Count^x	Minimum Count	The parameter value is analogous to Minimum Number Known Alive. This value may be based on the sampled value but is adjusted upwards based on additional information. Typically it represents the minimum number of individuals known to be alive in the area. E.g. Minimum Count may be recorded for Surveys in which: the sampled value is of low confidence, or a sub-sample of individuals for age-sex composition is being targeting, or surveyors might know of additional individuals outside of the Study Area.
MNKA	Minimum Number Known Alive	The value is based on the sampled value but is adjusted using additional information other than a model or SCF. The adjusted value represents the minimum number of individuals known to be alive in the area of interest. Examples of situations in which MNKA may be used are: (1) observed count is adjusted based on pre- or post-survey information. (2) a Survey uses telemetry to locate additional collared individuals outside of the defined Study Area.
OSC	Observed - Sample-based Count	The parameter value is the number of observations during a sample-based Survey. Sample-based Surveys are required wherever it is impractical to survey the entire Study Area. In sample-based Surveys, a portion of the Study Area is counted within defined sample units (e.g., quadrats or blocks). The results are then used to estimate animal abundance throughout the Study Area. A sample-based Survey count should typically be accompanied by a modeled or corrected estimated count. (RISC 20XX)
OTC	Observed - Total Count	The parameter value is the number of observations during a total count Survey. Total counts are intended to enumerate all individuals (or their sign) in a Study Area using complete coverage of the Study Area. For example, alpine areas are usually small, and thus 100% flight coverage is practical for surveying mountain sheep and goats, and sometimes caribou. (RISC 20XX)
Survey Observation^x	Survey Observation	The parameter value is the sampled value. For example, the parameter value may be the total number of animals that were observed during a Survey in a Study Area.


Column 'Mark Make Code'	Column Definition: The name of a make or brand of a mark.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
ATS	Advanced Telemetry Systems
Followit	Followit	(formerly Televilt)
Lotek	Lotek
Televilt^x	Televilt	(obsolete; changed to Followit)
Telonics	Telonics
VECT	VECTRONIC Aerospace


Column 'Human Use Type Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the type of activity being carried out by humans observed during a Survey, e.g., IND.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
DC	Described in Comments	The data is described in the comments field. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
IND	Industrial	Someone that appears to be working.
REC	Recreation	Someone that does not appear to be working.
RES	Residential	Someone that appears to live in the area.
UNK	Unknown


Column 'Human Transport Mode Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the mode of human transportation observed, e.g., OH.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
CV^x	Large Commercial Vehicle	Someone is operating a large vehicle for commercial or industrial purposes when observed (e.g., transport truck, logging truck, construction equipment).
CY^x	Cycling	Someone is on a non-motorized bicycle when observed.
DC	Described in Comments	The data is described in the comments field. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
LCV	Large Commercial Vehicle	Someone is operating a large vehicle for commercial or industrial purposes when observed (e.g., transport truck, logging truck, construction equipment).
MPB	Motorized Pedal Bike	Someone is on a motorized pedal bike (e.g. electric pedal bike) when observed.
NPB	Non-motorized Pedal Bike	Somone is on a non-motorized pedal bike when observed.
OF	On Foot	Someone is on foot when observed, possibly walking, hiking or ski touring.
OH	On Horse	Someone is on horseback when observed.
ORV	Off-Road Vehicle	Someone is on a motorized off-road vehicle when observed (e.g., ATV, snowmobile, dirt bike, Argo).
PV^x	Passenger Vehicle	Someone is operating a small passenger vehicle such as a car or pickup truck when observed.
SPV	Small Passenger Vehicle	Someone is operating a small passenger vehicle such as a car or pickup truck when observed.


Column 'Frequency Unit Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the frequency-unit used when recording the Frequency of a tag or mark, e.g., kHz.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
Hz	Hertz
kHz	Kilohertz
MHz	Megahertz


Column 'Color Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the main or identifying color of a tag or mark, e.g., YL.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
BK	Black
BL	Blue
BN	Brown
GN	Green
OR	Orange
PK	Pink
PP	Purple
RD	Red
WT	White
YL	Yellow


Column 'Pattern Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the pattern of markings on a tag or mark, e.g., HS.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
DS	Diagonal Stripes	The pattern is diagonal stripes.
HS	Horizontal Stripes	The pattern is horizontal stripes.
VS	Vertical Stripes	The pattern is vertical stripes.


Column 'Frontal Area Unit Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the area-units used when recording the Frontal Area of a tag or mark, e.g., cm2.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
cm2	Square Centimeters	The units used for recording area are square centimeters.
in2	Square Inches	The units used for recording area are square inches.
mm2	Square Millimeters	The units used for recording area are square millimeters.


Column 'Shape Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the shape of a mark, e.g. RN.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
RC	Rectangular	The object is rectangular.
RN	Round	The object is round.
SQ	Square	The object is square.
TR	Triangular	The object is triangular.


Column 'Mark Material Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the type of material from which a tag or mark is made, e.g., PL.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
AL	Aluminum	The mark or object is primarily made of aluminum.
PL	Plastic	The mark or object is primarily made of plastic.


Column 'Location on Individual Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the location of a tag or mark on an animal, e.g., Front.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
Back	Back	Mark is on the back.
FR^x	Front	Mark is at the front of the animal.
Front	Front	Mark is at the front of the animal.
LF^x	Left front	Mark is at the left-front of the animal.
LR^x	Left rear	Mark is at the left-rear of the animal.
LtEar	Left Ear	Mark is on the left ear.
LtFront	Left Front	Mark is at the left-front of the animal
LtLeg	Left Leg	Mark is on the left leg.
LtRear	Left Rear	Mark is at the left-rear of the animal.
LtWing	Left Wing	Mark is on the left wing.
Neck	Neck	Mark is on the neck.
OB^x	On back	Mark is on the back of the animal.
RE^x	Rear	Mark is at the rear of the animal.
Rear	Rear	Mark is at the rear of the animal.
RF^x	Right front	Mark is at the right-front of the animal.
RR^x	Right rear	Mark is at the right-rear of the animal.
RtEar	Right Ear	Mark is on the right ear.
RtFront	Right Front	Mark is at the right-front of the animal.
RtLeg	Right Leg	Mark is on the right leg.
RtRear	Right Rear	Mark is at the right-rear of the animal.
RtWing	Right Wing	Mark is on the right wing.


Column 'Mark Method Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the method used to mark the individual, e.g., GPS.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
AAID	Alternate Animal ID	An alternate Animal ID given to the individual by survey biologists.
BKTG	Back tag	A back tag, typically on a bird.
BL^x	Band - leg
BN^x	Band - neck (waterfowl, mammals)
BR^x	Branding
BRND	Branded	Branded, typically on a mammal.
BW^x	Band - wing (bats)
CL^x	Toe, ear, or tail clipping
CLIP	Clipped	A clipped toe, ear, or tail.
DB^x	Dye - body
DESC	Description	A written description. Possible because the animal's appearrance is unique.
DF^x	Dye - feather
DH^x	Dye - hair
DYBD	Dye or Paint	Marked with dye or paint
ES^x	Ear switches
ETAG	Ear tag	An ear tag, typically on a mammal.
FLRD	Fluorescence or radiation	Marked with fluorescence or radiation
FR^x	Fluorescence or Radiation
GPS	Global Positioning System	A GPS collar
HM^x	Horn markers
HORN	Horn	A horn maker, typically on a mammal.
LGBD	Leg band	A leg band, typically on a bird.
NASA	Nasal	A nasal marker, typically on a bird.
NKBD	Neckband	A neckband
NM^x	Nasal markers
PIT	Passive Integrated Transponder	Marked with a passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag
PT^x	PIT tag - passive integrated transponder
RADIO^x	Radio - General transmitter
RT^x	Radio transmitter
SCUT	Scute Removal	Scute removal, typically on a snake.
SHLL	Shell marking	A shell marking, typically on a turtle.
SM^x	Shell marking (turtles)
SR^x	Scute removal (snakes)
STRM	Streamer	A wing streammer, typically on a bird.
SWCH	Mammals - Ear switches	An ear switch, typically on a mammal.
TA^x	Tattooing
TAG	Tag	Marked with a tag, but not ear- or back-tag
TATO	Tattoo	A tattoo
TB^x	Tag - back
TE^x	Tag - ear
TO^x	Tag - other e.g. webbing tag for frogs
VHF	Very High Frequency	A VHF (i.e. radio) collar or other device that transmits VHF radio waves.
WGBD	Wing band	A wing band, typically on a bat.
WHID^x	Wildlife Health ID	The identifier given to the individual by the B. C. Wildlife Health Program.
WLH ID	Wildlife Health ID	The identifier given to the individual by the B. C. Wildlife Health Program.
WS^x	Wing streamers


Column 'Plant Life Stage'	Column Definition: The stage of plant development.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
D	Dead	is or appears dead
Ju	Juvenile	developing but not reproducing nor fully mature; seedlings and saplings
Mbd	Mature: in bud	has flower buds that are recognizable or strongly swollen.
Mdf	Mature: dispersing fruit	has fruit or seed that is dispersing
Mfd	Mature: fading	has flowers fading or completely faded
Mfl	Mature: flowering	has flowers within the range of bud-break to mature flowers
Mif	Mature: immature fruit	has immature (green) fruit
Mmf	Mature: mature fruit	has mature (ripe) fruit
Mv	Mature: vegetative only	lacks flower buds, flowers, and fruit
Se	Senescent	alive but declining in vigour and/or reproductive capacity


Column 'Count Range'	Column Definition: The range of numbers of individuals observed or detected..

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1a	'1 - 50
1b	51 - 250
1c	251 - 1,000
1d	1,001 - 2,500
1e	2,501 - 10,000
1f	10,001 - 100,000
1g	> 100,000
2a	1 - 250
2b	251 - 2,500
2c	2,501 - 100,000
3a	51 - 1,000
3b	1,001 - 10,000


Column 'Species ID Method Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the method used by a laboratory or expert to make a final determination of the species from a biological sample.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
DNA	DNA	The species was determined based on analysis of DNA in the sample
VI	Visual	The species was determined based on visual cues of the sample


Column 'Geomorphological Process 3 - Upper'	Column Definition: A one-letter code indicating the 3rd geomorphological process of the upper stratigraphic layer.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
A	Avalanches
B	Braiding
C	Cryoturbation
D	Deflation
E	Channeled
F	Slow mass
H	Kettle
I	Irregular channel
J	Anastomosing Channel
K	Karst
L	Surface seepage
M	Meandering channels
N	Nivation
P	Piping
R	Rapid mass movement
S	Solifluction
U	Inundation
V	Gully erosion
W	Washing
X	Permafrost
Z	Periglacial processes


Column 'Geomorphological Process 2 - Upper'	Column Definition: A one-letter code indicating the 2nd geomorphological process of the upper stratigraphic layer.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
A	Avalanches
B	Braiding
C	Cryoturbation
D	Deflation
E	Channeled
F	Slow mass
H	Kettle
I	Irregular channel
J	Anastomosing Channel
K	Karst
L	Surface seepage
M	Meandering channels
N	Nivation
P	Piping
R	Rapid mass movement
S	Solifluction
U	Inundation
V	Gully erosion
W	Washing
X	Permafrost
Z	Periglacial processes


Column 'Terrain Texture 3 - Upper'	Column Definition: A one-letter code indicating the 3rd terrain texture of the upper stratigraphic layer.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
a	Blocks
b	Boulders
c	Clay
d	Mixed fragments
e	Fabric
g	Gravel
h	Humic
k	Cobble
m	Mud
p	Pebbles
r	Rubble
s	Sand
u	Mesic
x	Angular
y	Shells
z	Silt


Column 'Terrain Texture 2 - Upper'	Column Definition: A one-letter code indicating the 2nd terrain texture of the upper stratigraphic layer.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
a	Blocks
b	Boulders
c	Clay
d	Mixed fragments
e	Fabric
g	Gravel
h	Humic
k	Cobble
m	Mud
p	Pebbles
r	Rubble
s	Sand
u	Mesic
x	Angular
y	Shells
z	Silt


Column 'Surficial Material 3 - Upper'	Column Definition: A one- or two-letter code indicating the 3rd surficial material of the upper stratigraphic layer.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
A	Anthropogenic
C	Colluvium
D	Weathered bedrock
E	Eolian
F	Fluvial
FG	Glaciofluvial
I	Ice
L	Lacustrine
LG	Glaciolacustrine
M	Morainal
O	Organic
R	Bedrock
U	Undifferentiated
V	Volcanic
W	Marine
WG	Glaciomarine


Column 'Surficial Material 2 - Upper'	Column Definition: A one- or two-letter code indicating the 2nd surficial material of the upper stratigraphic layer.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
A	Anthropogenic
C	Colluvium
D	Weathered bedrock
E	Eolian
F	Fluvial
FG	Glaciofluvial
I	Ice
L	Lacustrine
LG	Glaciolacustrine
M	Morainal
O	Organic
R	Bedrock
U	Undifferentiated
V	Volcanic
W	Marine
WG	Glaciomarine


Column 'Surface Expression 3 - Upper'	Column Definition: A one-letter code indicating the 3rd surface expression of the upper stratigraphic layer.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
a	Moderate slope
b	Blanket
c	Cone(s)
d	Depression(s)
f	Fan(s)
h	Hummock(s)
j	Gentle slope
k	Moderately steep slope
m	Rolling
p	Plain
r	ridge(s)
s	Steep slope
t	Terrace(s)
u	Undulating
v	Veneer
w	Mantle of variable thickness
x	Thin veneer


Column 'Surface Expression 2 - Upper'	Column Definition: A one-letter code indicating the 2nd surface expression of the upper stratigraphic layer.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
a	Moderate slope
b	Blanket
c	Cone(s)
d	Depression(s)
f	Fan(s)
h	Hummock(s)
j	Gentle slope
k	Moderately steep slope
m	Rolling
p	Plain
r	ridge(s)
s	Steep slope
t	Terrace(s)
u	Undulating
v	Veneer
w	Mantle of variable thickness
x	Thin veneer


Column 'Site Description Type Code'	Column Definition: A code indiating the type of Site Description being done, e.g., G.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
G	Ground	This site description is a 'ground inspection'
V	Visual	This site description is a 'visual inspection'


Column 'Geomorphological Process 1 - Upper'	Column Definition: A one-letter code indicating the 1st geomorphological process of the upper stratigraphic layer.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
A	Avalanches
B	Braiding
C	Cryoturbation
D	Deflation
E	Channeled
F	Slow mass
H	Kettle
I	Irregular channel
J	Anastomosing Channel
K	Karst
L	Surface seepage
M	Meandering channels
N	Nivation
P	Piping
R	Rapid mass movement
S	Solifluction
U	Inundation
V	Gully erosion
W	Washing
X	Permafrost
Z	Periglacial processes


Column 'Surficial Material 1 - Upper'	Column Definition: A one- or two-letter code indicating the 1st surficial material of the upper stratigraphic layer.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
A	Anthropogenic
C	Colluvium
D	Weathered bedrock
E	Eolian
F	Fluvial
FG	Glaciofluvial
I	Ice
L	Lacustrine
LG	Glaciolacustrine
M	Morainal
O	Organic
R	Bedrock
U	Undifferentiated
V	Volcanic
W	Marine
WG	Glaciomarine


Column 'Terrain Texture 1 - Upper'	Column Definition: A one-letter code indicating the 1st terrain texture of the upper stratigraphic layer.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
a	Blocks
b	Boulders
c	Clay
d	Mixed fragments
e	Fabric
g	Gravel
h	Humic
k	Cobble
m	Mud
p	Pebbles
r	Rubble
s	Sand
u	Mesic
x	Angular
y	Shells
z	Silt


Column 'Surface Expression 1 - Upper'	Column Definition: A one-letter code indicating the 1st surface expression of the upper stratigraphic layer.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
a	Moderate slope
b	Blanket
c	Cone(s)
d	Depression(s)
f	Fan(s)
h	Hummock(s)
j	Gentle slope
k	Moderately steep slope
m	Rolling
p	Plain
r	ridge(s)
s	Steep slope
t	Terrace(s)
u	Undulating
v	Veneer
w	Mantle of variable thickness
x	Thin veneer


Column 'Vegetation Layer Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the vegetation layer that the plant species was found in, e.g., HERB.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
EPIPHYTE	Epiphyte layer
HERB	Herb layer
MOSS	Moss layer
SHRUB	Shrub layer
TREE	Tree layer


Column 'Structural Stage'	Column Definition: The appearance of a stand or community using the characteristic life form and certain physical attributes.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1	Non-vegetated/sparse
1a	Non-vegetated
1b	Sparse
1c	Bryoid
2	Herb
2a	Forb-dominated
2b	Graminoid-dominated
2c	Aquatic
2d	Dwarf shrub
3	Shrub/herb
3a	Low shrub
3b	Tall shrub
4	Pole/Sapling
5	Young Forest
6	Mature Forest
7	Old Forest


Column 'Root Restriction Layer'	Column Definition: The type of layer that prevents the penetration of roots.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
C	Strongly cemented horizon
K	Compacted morainal material
L	Lithic Contact
N	No root restriction evident
P	Clay pan or restriction due to fines
W	Excessive moisture	Roots are being restricted by excessive moisture, but does not require the presence of free water at the time of sampling.
X	Excessive accumulation of chemicals	Excessive accumulations of chemicals within the profile which inhibit root growth (e.g., CaCO3 )
Z	Permafrost	Ice cementation, ice lenses, or massive ice


Column 'Humus Form'	Column Definition: The structure of the humus.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
D	Moder
FR	Fibrimor
HR	Hemimor
L	Mull
LD	Lignomoder
LR	Lignomor
MD	Mullmoder
MODER^x	Moder
MOR^x	Mor
MR	Mesimor
MULL^x	Mull
R	Mor
RD	Mormoder
RR	Resimor
SD	Saprimoder
TD	Leptomoder
UR	Humimor
VL	Vermimull
YD	Hydromoder
YL	Hydromull
YR	Hydromor
ZL	Rhizomull


Column 'Soil Nutrient Regime'	Column Definition: The nutrient class of the soil.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
A	Very Poor (VP)
B	Poor (P)
C	Medium (M)
D	Rich (R)
E	Very Rich (VR)
F	Saline (S)


Column 'Soil Moisture Regime'	Column Definition: The moisture class of the soil.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
0	Very xeric	Water supply removed very rapidly in relation to supply. Soil is moist for a negliglibe time after precipiation.
1	Xeric	Water removed very rapidly in relation to supply; soilis moidt for brief periods following precipitation.
2	Subxeric	Water removed rapidly in relation to supply; soil is moist for short periods following precipitation
3	Submesic	Water removed readily in relation to supply; water available for moderately short periods following precipitation
4	Mesic	Water removed somewhat slowly in relation to supply; soil may remain moist for a significant, but sometimes short period of the year. Available soil moisture reflects climatic inputs
5	Subhygric	Water removed slowly enough to keep soil wet for a significant part of growing season; some temporary seepage and possibly mottling below 20 cm
6	Hydric	Water removed slowly enough to keep soil wet for most of growing season; permanent seepage and mottling; gleyed colours common
7	Subhydric	Water removed slowly enough to keep water table at or near surface for most of year; gleyed mineral or organic soils; permanent seepage < 30 cm below surface
8	Hydric	Water removed so slowly that water table is at or above soil surface all year; gleyed mineral or organic soils


Column 'Rooting Zone Soil Texture'	Column Definition: The size distribution of the primary mineral particles (2 mm diameter or less).

Code	Code Value	Code Description
CLAYEY	(SiCL, CL, SC, SiC, C)
LOAMY	Loamy (SL,L,SCL,FSL)
ORGANIC	Organic
SANDY	Sandy (LS, S)
SILTY	Silty (SiL, Si)


Column 'Soil Drainage'	Column Definition: The speed and extent to which water is removed from a mineral soil.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
i	Imperfectly drained	Water is removed from the soil sufficiently slowly in relation to supply to keep the soil wet for a significant part of the growing season. Excess water moves slowly downward if precipitation is the major source. If subsurface water or groundwater (or both) is the main source, the flow rate may vary but the soil remains wet for a significant part of the growing season.
i	Imperfectly drained
I^x	Imperfectly drained	Water is removed from the soil sufficiently slowly in relation to supply to keep the soil wet for a significant part of the growing season. Excess water moves slowly downward if precipitation is the major source. If subsurface water or groundwater (or both) is the main source, the flow rate may vary but the soil remains wet for a significant part of the growing season.
I^x	Imperfectly drained
m	Moderately well drained	Water is removed from the soil somewhat slowly in relation to supply because of imperviousness or lack of gradient. Precipitation is the dominant water source in medium- to fine- textured soils; precipitation and significant additions by subsurface flow are necessary in coarse-textured soils.
p	Poorly drained	Water is removed so slowly in relation to supply that the soil remains wet for much of the time that it is not frozen. Excess water is evident in the soil for a large part of the time. Subsurface or groundwater flow (or both), in addition to precipitation, are the main water sources. A perched water table may be present. Soils are generally mottled and/or gleyed.
r	Rapidly drained	Water is removed from the soil rapidly in relation to supply. Excess water flows downward if underlying material is pervious. Subsurface flow may occur on steep gradients during heavy rainfall. Water source is precipitation. Soils are generally coarse textured.
v	Very poorly drained	Water is removed from the soil so slowly that the water table remains at or near the surface for most of the time the soil is not frozen. Groundwater flow and subsurface flow are the major water sources. Precipitation is less important, except where there is a perched water table with precipitation exceeding evapotranspiration. Typically associated with wetlands.
w	Well drained	Water is removed from the soil readily, but not rapidly. Excess water flows downward readily into underlying pervious material or laterally as subsurface flow. Water source is precipitation. On slopes, subsurface flow may occur for short durations, but additions are equalled by losses. Soils are generally intermediate in texture and lack restricting layers.
x	Very rapidly drained	Water is removed from the soil very rapidly in relation to supply. Water source is precipitation and available water storage capacity following precipitation is essentially nil. Soils are typically fragmental or skeletal, shallow, or both.


Column 'Meso Slope Position'	Column Definition: The position of the site relative to the localized catchment area

Code	Code Value	Code Description
CR	Crest	The generally convex uppermost portion of a hill; usually convex in all directions with no distinct aspect.
DP	Depression	Any area concave in all directions; may be at the base of a mesoscale slope or in a generally level area.
GU	Gully	An area in a double toe slope position where the receiving area is also sloped (perpendicular to the toe slopes).
LV	Level	Any level meso-scale area not immediately adjacent to a meso-scale slope; the surface profile is generally horizontal and straight with no significant aspect.
LW	Lower slope	The area toward the base of a slope; generally has a concave surface profile with a specific aspect.
MD	Middle slope	Area between the upper and lower slope; the surface profile is generally neither distinctly concave nor convex; has a straight or somewhat sigmoid surface profile with a specific aspect.
TO	Toe	The area demarcated from the lower slope by an abrupt decrease in slope gradient; seepage is typically present.
UP	Upper slope	The generally convex upper portion of the slope immediately below the crest of a hill; has a specific aspect.


Column 'Ownership Type Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the type of ownership of the land on which this site occurs, e.g., F.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
C	Corporation	The observation occurred on land owned by a corporation.
E	Estate	The observation occurred on an estate.
F	Federal Government	The observation occurred on Federal government owned lands.
F-CNP	Parks Canada	The observation occurred in a national park or ecological reserve.
FN	First Nations Reserve	The observation occurred on First Nations Reserve lands.
I	Private individual	The observation occurred on land owned by a private indivdual.
L	Local Government	The observation occurred on local government owned lands.
M	Municipal	The observation occurred on municipal lands.
OTH	Other	The observation occurred on land owned by another type of group or individual.
P	Private Organization	The observation occurred on land owned by a private organization.
S	State/Provincial Gov.	The observation occurred on Provincial government owned lands.
T	Trust	The observation occurred on lands governed by a trust.
UNK	Unknown	The observer did not know who the landowner is.
X	Partnership(legal entity)	The observation occurred on land owned by a legal partnership.


Column 'Sample Is Incidental Flag'	Column Definition: An Y/N indicating whether the sample was found and collected incidentally. I.e., whether the sample was found and collected independent of a planned Survey structure.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
N	No
NE	Not Evaluated
U^x	Unknown
UN	Unknown
Y	Yes


Column 'Sample Material Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating he type of material the sample consists of, e.g., BL.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
BL	Blood	The sample consists of blood.
BO	Bone	The sample consists of bone.
DC	Described in Comments	The data is described in the comments field. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
EX	Excrement	The sample consists of excrement.
HA	Hair	The sample consists of hair.
HE	Heart	The sample consists of heart tissue.
KI	Kidney	The sample consists of kidney tissue.
LI	Liver	The sample consists of liver tissue.
MU	Muscle	The sample consists of muscle tissue.
SK	Skin	The sample consists of skin tissue.
TO	Tooth	The sample is a tooth or consists of tooth tissue.


Column 'SPI_WILDLIFE_SIGHTINGS.SECURED'	Column Definition: An indication whether this record should be secured

Code	Code Value	Code Description
N	No
NE	Not Evaluated
U^x	Unknown
UN	Unknown
Y	Yes


Column 'Quality Check Result'	Column Definition: An indication of whether this observation was Quality Checked or an indication of the results of a Quality Check.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
Not QCed	Not quality checked
Passed QC	Passed quality check
Uncertain	Uncertain	The data appears to be good, but is unusual and should not be made public yet.


Column 'Sample Micro-location Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the micro-location (within a sample station) from which a sample was collected, e.g., U.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
DC	Described in Comments	The sample was collected from a location described in the associated comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
G	Ground	The sample was collected from the ground.
L	Lower Wire	The sample was collected from the lower wire of a multi-wire barbed-wire sample station.
P	Pile	The sample was collected from the pile of scented debris that was used to attract animals to this sample station.
R	Rub Tree	The sample was collected from a tree that is used as a regular rubbing location by animals.
T	Tree	The sample was collected from a tree.
U	Upper Wire	The sample was collected from the upper wire of a multi-wire barbed-wire sample station.
W	Wire	The sample was collected from barbed wire


Column 'Reproductive Condition Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the reproductive condition of the captured or focal animal.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
A^x	Abdominal testes	Abdominal testes
AB^x	Apparently reproductively capable, not currently in a state of potency	Apparently reproductively capable, not currently in a state of potency
E^x	External testes	External testes
ES^x	In state of estrus; not pregnant	In state of estrus; not pregnant
ESTR	In state of estrus	In state of estrus; not apparently pregnant/gravid
I^x	Internal testes	Internal testes
LA^x	Lactating	Lactating
LACT	Lactating	Lactating
NO^x	Incapable of reproduction, e.g. sexually immature	Incapable of reproduction, e.g. sexually immature
NOT	Not currently capable of reproduction	Not currently capable of reproduction; sexually immature
NP^x	Not Pregnant	Not Pregnant
PL^x	Post lactating	Post lactating
POST	Post lactating	Post lactating
PR^x	Pregnant/gravid	Pregnant/gravid
PRGT	Pregnant/gravid	Pregnant/gravid
RE^x	Apparently reproductively capable, not pregnant/gravid	Apparently reproductively capable, not pregnant/gravid
REPR	Reproductively capable	Apparently reproductively capable; if female not apparently pregnant/gravid
S^x	Scrotal testes	Scrotal testes
SC^x	In state of sexual potency	In state of sexual potency
SP^x	Spermatophore plug present (terrestrial salamanders)	Spermatophore plug present (terrestrial salamanders)


Column 'Secured'	Column Definition: An indication whether this observation should be treated as secure, and not shown to a public audience.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
N	No
NE	Not Evaluated
U^x	Unknown
UN	Unknown
Y	Yes


Column 'FRPA WHF'	Column Definition: A Y/N indicating whether this Feature Observation is classified as a WHF by FRPA legislation.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
N	No
NE	Not Evaluated
U^x	Unknown
UN	Unknown
Y	Yes


Column 'Tree Decay Class Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the decay class of a tree using the BC Wildlife tree classification system, e.g. E1.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
D1	Deciduous: Live/healthy: no decay
D2	Deciduous: Live with defects: dead or broken top, dead limbs, fungal conks. dying tree
D3	Deciduous: Dead: most limbs intact, some internal rot, top usually broken
D4	Deciduous: Dead: most limbs gone, top broken, extensive heartrot
D5	Deciduous: Dead: top 1/3 or more broken off, no branches, extensive heartrot
D6	Deciduous: Dead, fallen: downed trees, coarse woody debris
E1	Evergreen: live/healthy
E2	Evergreen: live/diseased or damaged
E3	Evergreen: dead/very hard wood with little external deterioration
E4	Evergreen: dead/ hard wood with some external deterioration
E5	Evergreen: dead/spongy wood with extensive external deterioration
E6	Evergreen: dead/soft wood, trunk broken-off
E7	Evergreen: dead/very soft wood, trunk broken-off
E8	Evergreen: decayed stump
E9	Evergreen: debris


Column 'Active Feature'	Column Definition: An indication whether the wildlife habitat feature is active or not.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
N	No
NE	Not Evaluated
U^x	Unknown
UN	Unknown
Y	Yes


Column 'Feature Type'	Column Definition: The type of WHF. A WHF is an area or structure that an animal habitually uses during the course of a season or life span to meet one or more of the animal's habitat requirements.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
BNR	Bat Nursery Roost	A feature that houses an aggregation of female bats and their young.
BS	Breeding Site	A location where animals gather to give birth or hatch young
BU	Burrow	A hole in the ground made by an animal and habitually used
CS	Courting Site	A location where animals gather primarily to court, display or compete for mates (e.g. lek, rutting ground)
DC	Described in Comments	Habitat Feature is described in comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
DE	Den	A hollow in the ground, or other substrate, used for hibernating or other activities
FD	Feeding Site	A location where animals gather primarily for the purpose of feeding
FI	Fisheries	A fisheries sensitive feature
HI	Hibernaculum	A location where animals (e.g. snakes or bats) gather to hibernate seasonally
HS	Hot Spring	A source of water that is heated geothermally and comes to the surface and is used or occupied by rare, endangered, or at-risk species. There is no defined minimum temperature for this heated water.
LO	Lodge	A constructed home of an animal (e.g. beaver)
MA	Marine	A marine sensitive feature
ML	Mineral Lick	A location that animals use to ingest minerals
MR	Maternity Roost	A breeding site where animals (e.g. bats) gather to give birth and rear young
NE	Nest	A single structure used by a bird or other animal for the purpose of containing eggs or young
NT	Nest Tree	An individual tree used for one or many nests
PC	Plant Community	An ecological community of plant species
PS	Plant Site	A location occupied by a rare, endangered, or at-risk plant
RK	Rookery	A breeding site for birds usually located in trees or on cliffs
RO	Roost	A location used for roosting or resting
RS	Resting Site	A location where animals gather chiefly for the purpose of short-term resting or roosting
SS	Staging Site	A location where animals gather primarily for the purpose of short-term resting or roosting in preparation for, or during, a seasonal migration
UWR	Ungulate Winter Range	A location or range where ungulates overwinter
WA	Wallow	A location where animals gather to wallow
WT	Water	A wetland or ephemeral pond associated with a rare, endangered, or at-risk species.


Column 'Sign or Sample Age Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the age of the sign or the age of the sample, e.g., W.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
D	Day	Sign or sample is less than 1 day old and probably greater than 1 hour old
DC	Described in Comments	Age of sign or sample is described in comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
H	Hour	Sign or sample is less than 1 hour old
M	Month	Sign or sample is less than 1 month old and probably greater than 1 week old
O	Old (> 1 year)	Sign or sample is greater than 1 year old
UC	Unclassified	Age of sign or sample is unclassified
W	Week	Sign or sample is less than 1 week old and probably greater than 1 day old
Y	Year	Sign or sample is less than 1 year old and probably greater than 1 month old


Column 'Aspect of Ground Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the aspect of the ground, as a cardinal direction, on which a nest tree is located, e.g., NW.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
E	East
ENE	East North East
ESE	East South East
N	North
NE	North East
NNE	North North East
NNW	North North West
NW	North West
S	South
SE	South East
SSE	South South East
SSW	South South West
SW	South West
W	West
WNW	West North West
WSW	West South West


Column 'Bark Retention Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the proportion of bark remaining on a tree, e.g., 1.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1	All bark present
2	Bark lost on damaged areas only (< 5% lost)
3	Most bark present; bare patches; some bark may be loose (5-25% lost)
4	Bare sections; firm and loose bark remains (26-50% lost)
5	Most bark gone; firm and loose bark remains (51-75% lost)
6	Trace of bark remains (76-99% lost)
7	No bark (100% lost)


Column 'Crown Condition Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the condition of a tree's crown, e.g., 1.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1	All foliage, twigs, and branches present
2	Some or all foliage lost; possibly some twigs lost; all branches usually present; possible broken top
3	No foliage present; up to 50% of twigs lost; most branches present; possible broken top
4	No foliage or twigs present; up to 50% of branches lost; top usually broken
5	Most branches gone; some sound branch stubs remain; top broken 6 No branches present; some sound and rotting branch stubs, top broken
6	No branches present; some sound and rotting branch stubs, top broken


Column 'Crown Class Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the crown class of a tree, e.g., D.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
C	Codominant	Trees with crowns forming the general level of the crown canopy; crown is generally smaller than those of the dominant trees and usually more crowded on the sides.
D	Dominant	Trees with crown extending above the general level of the layer; somewhat taller than the codominant trees, and have well developed crowns, which may be somewhat crowded on the sides.
I	Intermediate	Trees with crowns below, but extending into the general level of the crown canopy; crowns usually small and quite crowded on the sides.
S	Suppressed	Trees with crowns entirely below the general level of the crown canopy.

Column 'Lichen Abundance Code'

Column Definition: A code indicating the mass of lichen on branches that are within 4.5 m of the ground or root collar, e.g., 1. The code categories are defined using photos in Estimating the Abundance of Arboreal Forage Lichens, Land Management Handbook Field Guide Insert 7, by Armleder et al. June 1992 (https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Fgi/Fgi07.pdf). A code of '0' (zero) indicates no lichens, whether it is a live tree with branches and foliage or a dead tree.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
0	0	Zero grams of lichen below 4.5 m.
1	>0 - 5 g	More than 0 g and less than or equal to 5 g of lichen below 4.5 m. See photos in https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Fgi/Fgi07.pdf
2	>5 - 50	More than 5 g and less than or equal to 50 g of lichen below 4.5 m. See photos in https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Fgi/Fgi07.pdf
3	>50 - 250	More than 50 g and less than or equal to 250 g of lichen below 4.5 m. See photos in https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Fgi/Fgi07.pdf
4	>250 - 650	More than 250 g and less than or equal to 650 g of lichen below 4.5 m. See photos in https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Fgi/Fgi07.pdf
5	>625	More than 625 g of lichen below 4.5 m. See photos in https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Fgi/Fgi07.pdf


Column 'Tree Used for Activity Flag'	Column Definition: A Y/N indicating whether there is sign in or on the tree that your target taxa has used the tree for an activity. Specify the activity in the 'Activity Code' data field.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
N	No
NE	Not Evaluated
U^x	Unknown
UN	Unknown
Y	Yes


Column 'Tree Is Standing Flag'	Column Definition: A Y/N indicating whether a tree or portion of tree with the root attached is self-supporting (i.e., the tree would remain standing if all supporting materials were removed). A not-standing (fallen) tree is a tree in which the tree, or portion of tree, with the root attached is not self-supporting, and greater than 1.3 m in length.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
N	No
NE	Not Evaluated
U^x	Unknown
UN	Unknown
Y	Yes


Column 'Nest Aspect Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the cardinal direction in which the entry/exit of a nest faces, e.g., NW.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
E	East
ENE	East North East
ESE	East South East
N	North
NE	North East
NNE	North North East
NNW	North North West
NW	North West
S	South
SE	South East
SSE	South South East
SSW	South South West
SW	South West
W	West
WNW	West North West
WSW	West South West


Column 'Handling Event Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the type of animal handling event being recorded.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
CAP	Capture	Capture of an individual or group
RIN	Release, Introduced	Release of an introduced individual or group. The individual or group had been captured elsewhere and is now released at this location.
RLC	Release, Local capture	Release of an individual or group that was captured at this location.


Column 'BEU'	Column Definition: Broad Ecosystem Unit in which the animal was detected.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
AB	Antelope-brush Shrub/grassland	Typically an open to dense, dry shrubland, generally lacking trees, that is dominated by drought tolerant shrubs, most prominently antelope-brush and perennial grasses.
AC	Trembling Aspen Copse	Typically a dense deciduous or broad-leaved forest, with a shrub-dominated understory, that includes plant communities that succeed through shrub thickets to an edaphic climax of trembling aspen.
AD	Sitka Alder - Devil's Club Shrub	Typically a Sitka alder shrub community, with a lush fern understory, that occurs on steep slopes within the northern portion of the Interior Cedar Hemlock zone.
AG	Alpine Grassland	Typically a high elevation, northern, grassland habitat, characterized by lush bunchgrass growth, with forbs, sedges and terrestrial lichens.
AH	Alpine Heath	Typically a high elevation dwarf shrubland habitat, characterized by cold-resistant vegetation, consisting of mountain-heathers, forbs, graminoids, and lichen.
AM	Alpine Meadow	Typically a high elevation, herbaceous community, dominated by moisture-loving herbs and sedges, on wetter sites in alpine areas.
AN	Alpine Sparsely Vegetated	Typically a high elevation, sparsely vegetated habitat, characterized by a mixture of rocky slopes and a sparse cover of grasses, lichens and low shrubs.
AS	Alpine Shrubland	Typically a high elevation, northern, shrubland habitat, characterized by a dense cover of deciduous shrubs with graminoids, forbs, and terrestrial lichens.
AT	Alpine Tundra	Typically a high elevation, open to dense herbaceous or dwarf shrubland habitat, characterized by cold resistant vegetation consisting of low dwarf shrubs, graminoids, hardy forbs, and lichens.
AU	Alpine Unvegetated	Typically a high elevation habitat dominated by rock outcrops, talus, steep cliffs and other areas with sparse vegetation of grass, lichens and low shrubs.
AV	Avalanche Track	Typically a dense shrub or herb dominated ecosystem where periodic snow and rock slides have prevented coniferous forest establishment and abundant moisture is available for much of the growing season
BA	Boreal White Spruce - Trembling Aspen	Typically a dense, broad-leaved, mixed or coniferous mixed forest, with shrub and herb dominated understories, that include plant communities which succeed through trembling aspen seral forests to a white spruce climax.
BB	Black Spruce Bog	A bog wetland class that typically is a sparse to open, treed organic wetland, with a peat moss dominated understory, with black spruce and sometimes, tamarack.
BG	Sphagnum Bog	A bog wetland class that typically is an unforested wetland, dominated by sphagnum (peat) mosses and herbaceous plants, found on poorly drained organic sites.
BK	Subalpine Fir - Scrub Birch Krummholz	Typically a northern, high elevation, open ecosystem, characterized by islands of stunted subalpine fir intermixed with a dense shrub cover of willows and scrub birch.
BL	Black Spruce - Lodgepole Pine	Typically an open coniferous forest with shrub, moss or terrestrial lichen understories, on gently sloping dry or wet sites, usually with lodgepole pine communities that progress to a black spruce climax.
BP	Boreal White Spruce - Lodgepole Pine	Typically a dense, boreal coniferous forest that includes plant communities that succeed through lodgepole pine seral forests to a white spruce climax.
BS	Bunchgrass Grassland	Typically a dense herbaceous habitat dominated by perennial grasses and forbs, and generally lacking shrubs and trees.
CB	Cedars - Shore Pine Bog	A Bog Wetland Class that typically is an open to dense forest, with moss and shrub dominated understory. Sites are found on poorly drained outer coastal areas; often containing a varying mixture of we
CD	Coastal Douglas-fir	Typically dense coniferous forest, with shrub-dominated understories, including seral plant communities of Douglas-fir which progress directly to climax.
CF	Cultivated Field	Typically a mixture of farmlands where man's agricultural practices of plowing, fertilization and non-native crop production has resulted in long-term soil and/or vegetation changes.
CG	Coastal Western Redcedar - Grand Fir	Typically a dense coniferous forest that includes plant communities that progress through long-lived Douglas-fir seral stages to a varied climax of western redcedar and grand fir.
CH	Coastal Western Hemlock - Western Redcedar	Typically a dense coniferous forest, with shrub-dominated understories, found along outer coastal plains.
CL	Cliff	Non-alpine, steep unvegetated rock slope.
CP	Coastal Douglas-fir - Shore Pine	Typically a dry coniferous forest, characterized by plant communities composed of a sparse shrub layer and a well developed moss and lichen layer which proceed to a Douglas-fir climax.
CR	Black Cottonwood Riparian	Typically a dense coniferous and deciduous or broad-leaved forest, with shrub dominated understories, that include plant communities that progress through varying mixture of shrubs and black cottonwood.
CS	Coastal Western Hemlock - Subalpine Fir	Typically a northern coastal, cold habitat, characterized by dense coniferous forests of western hemlock, subalpine fir and spruce with dense shrub and moss layers.
CW	Coastal Western Hemlock - Douglas-fir	Typically a dense coniferous forest, with fern - or shrub-dominated understories; that includes plant communities that progress through long-lived Douglas-fir seral stages to a western hemlock climax.
DA	Douglas-fir - Arbutus	Typically a dense coniferous forest, with shrub-dominated understories, that are composed of plant communities which may pass through seral stages, with arbutus as a major component after intense fire
DF	Interior Douglas-fir	Typically a dense coniferous forest, with grass- or shrub-dominated understories, that include plant communities that progress directly to a Douglas-fir climax.
DL	Douglas-fir - Lodgepole Pine	Typically a dense coniferous forest, with shrub- or pinegrass-dominated understories, that include plant communities that progress through a mixture of lodgepole pine and Douglas-fir
DP	Douglas-fir - Ponderosa Pine	Typically an open to dense coniferous forest, with shrub-or bunchgrass-dominated understories that include plant communities that progress through a mixture of Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine to a Doug
EF	Engelmann Spruce - Subalpine Fir Dry Forested	Typically a dense coniferous forest, with shrub-dominated understories, that include plant communities which may progress through seral lodgepole pine to a varied climax of Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir.
ER	Engelmann Spruce Riparian	Typically a dense coniferous forest, with shrub and forb dominated understories, found on floodplains or small riparian areas, with Engelmann spruce and sometimes black cottonwood.
ES	Estuary	Typically an unforested tidal wetland dominated by persistent emergent herbaceous species, with open or sporadic access to ocean areas and where the sea-water is periodically diluted with fresh water
EW	Engelmann Spruce - Subalpine Fir Wet Forested	Typically a dense coniferous forest, with a shrub-dominated understory, that includes plant communities that progress directly to a mixed climax of subalpine fir and mountain hemlock, and sometimes am
FB	Subalpine Fir - Scrub Birch Forested	Typically a northern, subalpine, open forested habitat, characterized by stands of subalpine fir and white spruce with a dense shrub understory of willows and scrub birch.
FE	Sedge Fen	A fen wetland class that typically is an unforested wetland, dominated by sedges, found on poorly drained organic sites.
FP	Engelmann Spruce - Subalpine Fir Dry Parkland	Typically a high elevation mosaic of stunted tree clumps and herb or dwarf shrub dominated openings, occurring above the closed forest ecosystems and below the alpine communities.
FR	Amabilis Fir - Western Redcedar	Typically a low elevation dense, coniferous forest, with fern or shrub dominated understories, that include plant communities which may contain western redcedar as a long-lived seral species, leading
FS	Fast Perennial Stream	Typically a freshwater riverine habitat contained within a channel that has continuously-moving, fast-flowing water, that is bounded by banks or upland habitat, and has a high gradient.
GB	Gravel Bar	Typically a level, unvegetated fluvial area along an active watercourse.
GL	Glacier	Typically a field or body of snow or ice formed at higher elevations in mountainous terrain where snowfall exceeds melting: these areas of snow and ice will show evidence of past or present glacier m
GO	Garry Oak	Typically a sparse to open mixed forest, with understories dominated by mosses and a dense mixture of spring wildflowers and grasses, growing on shallow, rocky sites.
HB	Western Hemlock - Paper Birch	Typically a dense mixed forest composed of paper birch, Douglas-fir, western redcedar and western hemlock, with shrub-dominated understories.
HL	Coastal Western Hemlock - Lodgepole Pine	Typically an open to dense coniferous forest situated on dry sites, with a shrub dominated understory that includes plant communities which progress through lodgepole pine seral stages to a western he
HP	Mountain Hemlock Parkland	Typically a high elevation, sparse to open mosaic of stunted tree clumps and herbaceous or mountain-heather dominated openings, which proceed after disturbance directly to a climax species mix, dominated by mountain hemlock.
HS	Western Hemlock - Sitka Spruce	Typically a dense coniferous forest along outer coastal sites, with a shrub-dominated understory, that usually succeeds directly to a mixed climax of western hemlock and Sitka spruce.
IG	Interior Western Redcedar	Typically a dense coniferous or mixed forest, with extensive shrub and herb dominated understories, which include plant communities that progress through seral Douglas-fir, trembling aspen and paper b
IH	Interior Western Hemlock - Douglas-fir	Found extensively at low to middle elevations through the Columbia mountains. Typically range in elevation between 400m and 1400m.
IM	Intertidal Marine	Typically a habitat that consists of ocean overlying the continental shelf and its associated high energy shoreline, with salinities in excess of 18 ppt, and a substrate that is exposed and flooded by
IN	Intermittent Stream	Typically a freshwater riverine habitat contained within a channel that only periodically has moving water and is bounded by banks or upland habitat.
IR	Interior Western Hemlock - Interior Western Redcedar
IS	Interior Western Hemlock - White Spruce	Typically a dense coniferous forest with shrub and moss dominated understories, that include plant communities that may progress through long-lived seral subalpine fir, spruce and lodgepole pine to a climax western hemlock and western redcedar.
LL	Large Lake	Typically a fresh deep water habitat that includes permanently flooded lakes, usually found in a topographical depression, lacking emergent vegetation except along shorelines, and usually with a size
LP	Lodgepole Pine	Typically an open lodgepole pine forest with shrub, moss or terrestrial lichen understories on level, nutrient-poor, coarse-textured soils.
LS	Small Lake	Typically a fresh deepwater habitat that includes permanently flooded lakes (and sometimes reservoirs), usually 8 to 60 ha in size in a topographic depression, with most of the water less than 7 min
ME	Meadow	A meadow wetland class that typically is a lower elevation herbaceous community, dominated by moisture-loving species, on imperfectly to poorly drained mineral soil sites.
MF	Mountain Hemlock - Amabilis Fir	Typically a high elevation, dense coniferous forest with a shrub-dominated understory, that proceeds after disturbance directly to a climax species mix of mountain hemlock, western hemlock and amabilis fir; occasionally with a little yellow-cedar.
MI	Mine	Typically an area where mining exploration is presently taking place or an area where mining has been recently completed.
MR	Marsh	A marsh wetland class that typically is permanently or seasonally inundated and that supports an extensive cover of emergent, non-woody vegetation, rooting in a mineral-rich substrate.
MS	Montane Shrub/Grassland	Typically a varied mixture of shrubs, thickets and herbaceous openings found in steep breaks along lower river valleys.
OA	Garry Oak - Arbutus	Typically a sparse to open mixed forest, with understories dominated by mosses and a dense mixture of spring wildflowers, growing on shallow rocky sites.
OV	Orchard/Vineyard	Typically an agricultural area used for growing hard and soft fruit crops, with some form of symmetrical arrangement of the trees, shrubs, or vines.
OW	Shallow Open Water	A shallow open water wetland class that typically is comprised of permanent shallow open water and that lacks extensive emergent plant cover; water is usually less than 2 m in depth, with submerged an
PB	Lodgepole/Shore Pine Bog	A Bog Wetland Class characterized by a sparse cover of stunted shore pine and poorly drained coastal soils. Shrubs and sphagnum moss dominate the understory.
PO	Lodgepole Pine Outcrop	Typically a sparse to open lodgepole pine forest, with understories dominated by moss, lichens and grasses, growing on shallow, rocky sites.
PP	Ponderosa Pine	Typically a sparse to open coniferous forest, with shrub or perennial grass dominated understories, that occur along the grassland / forest border, leading to a ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir climax.
PR	White Spruce - Balsam Poplar Riparian	Typically a dense, deciduous, mixed or coniferous forest, with a thick shrub understory, found on or in association with fluvial sites; includes plant communities which succeed through deciduous forests to a white ( or hybrid white) spruce climax.
RB	Western Redcedar - Paper birch
RD	Western Redcedar - Douglas-fir	Typically a dense coniferous forest, with shrub-dominated understories, that includes plant communities that succeed through Douglas-fir, lodgepole pine, and western larch (sometimes) to a climax of w
RE	Reservoir	Typically a fresh, dammed, deepwater habitat that is permanently flooded, with variable water levels.
RM	Reclaimed Mine	Typically a mined area or mine tailings that have plant communities composed of a mixture of agronomic grasses and forbs, and native plants.
RO	Rock	Typically a mixture of gentle to steep, non-alpine bedrock escarpments and outcroppings, with little soil development and relatively low vegetative cover.
RR	Western Redcedar - Black Cottonwood Riparian	Typically a dense coniferous forest, with shrub-dominated understories, that includes plant communities that may succeed either through deciduous seral species or directly to a climax of hybrid spruce
RS	Western Redcedar Swamp	A Swamp Wetland Class that typically is an open forested wetland of western redcedar and various conifers, with a skunk cabbage and fern understory; associated with very poorly drained sites.
SA	Sub-Boreal White Spruce - Trembling Aspen	Typically a dense mixed or coniferous subboreal forest, with shrub and herb dominated understories, that include plant communities that succeed through trembling aspen seral forests to a white spruce
SB	White Spruce - Paper Birch	Typically a dense, mixed subboreal forest, with dense shrub-dominated understories, that include plant communities that succeed through paper birch, trembling aspen and Douglas-fir seral forests to a
SC	Shrub-Carr	A shrub-carr wetland class that typically is dominated by shrubs, found on poorly drained mineral soil sites.
SD	Spruce - Douglas-fir	Typically a dense coniferous forest, with soopolallie or pine grass dominated understories, that include plant communities that progress through a mixture of lodgepole pine, Douglas-fir and western la
SF	White spruce - Subalpine Fir	Typically a dense, coniferous subboreal forest, with dense shrub-moss dominated understories, that include communities that progress directly to a white spruce and subalpine fir climax, sometimes with
SG	Subalpine Grassland	Typically a high elevation, lush grassland habitat dominated by perennial grasses and forbs, on dry sites.
SH	Shrub Fen	A fen wetland class that typically is dominated by shrubs and found on poorly drained organic sites.
SK	Spruce - Swamp	A swamp wetland class that typically is an open forested wetland of spruce with an understory skunk cabbage and sparse shrubs, found on very poorly drained sites.
SL	Sub-Boreal White Spruce - Lodgepole Pine	Typically a dense, subboreal coniferous forest that includes plant communities that succeed through lodgepole pine seral forests to a white spruce climax.
SM	Subalpine Meadow	Typically a high elevation meadow community, dominated by moisture-loving herbaceous species, found on wetter sites in subalpine forested areas.
SP	Slow perennial stream
SR	Sitka spruce - Black cottonwood riparian
SS	Big Sagebrush Shrub/Grassland	Typically open to dense, dry shrubland, dominated by drought tolerant shrubs and perennial grasses; generally lacking trees.
ST	Subtidal Marine	Typically a habitat that consists of open ocean overlying the continental shelf with salinities in excess of 18 ppt and a substrate that is continuously submerged.
SU	Subalpine Shrub/Grassland	Typically a high elevation, northern habitat, characterized by dense shrubs and bunchgrasses intermixed and dominated by scrub birch, willows and Altai fescue.
SW	Shrub - Swamp	A swamp wetland class that typically is a tall shrub wetland, characterized by willows, a sparse cover of spruce, and sedges; usually found along stream channels and composed of a mixture of mineral a
TA	Talus	Typically sparsely vegetated, rubbly or blocky colluvial areas, at the base of rock outcroppings or escarpments.
TB	Trembling Aspen - Balsam Poplar	Typically an open, deciduous subalpine forest found on warm aspects often in association with shrub/grasslands. This important habitat occurs on steep, warm aspects in the Spruce-Willow Birch Biogeoclimatic Zone.
TC	Transportation Corridor	Typically a linear-shaped land area dedicated to some form of above ground system for carrying products from one point to another, including roads and railways.
TF	Tamarack Wetland	A fen wetland class that typically is an open forested wetland, dominated by tamarack, scrub birch, sedges and moss.
TR	Transmission Corridor	Typically a linear-shaped land area dedicated to some form of above or below ground system for carrying products from one point to another, including transmission lines and pipelines.
UR	Urban	Typically a mixture of human-influenced habitats that includes residential areas, urban areas and commercial/industrial areas, but excludes major agriculture lands.
UV	Unvegetated	Typically steep unvegetated habitats resulting from natural erosion processes. This limited habitat occurs on eroding cutbanks along watercourses.
WB	Whitebark Pine Parkland	Typically a subalpine habitat of open, whitebark pine forests, intermixed with lush bunchgrasses, other perennial grasses and forbs, on droughty sites.
WG	Hybrid White Spruce Bog	A bog wetland class that is typically described as a sparse to open, treed organic wetland, composed of hybrid white spruce, minor amounts of lodgepole pine and a moss dominated understory.
WL	Wetland	Used for any wetland habitat class which cannot be recognized at small mapping scales.
WM^x	White Spruce - Moss	Typically an open, coniferous subalpine forest with a moss dominated understory found on steep cool aspects. This common habitat occurs most frequently in the Muskwa Foothills Ecosection.
WP	Subalpine Fir - Mountain Hemlock Wet Parkland	Typically a high elevation mosaic of tree clumps and subalpine meadows or tundra, occurring above the closed forest ecosystems and below the alpine communities.
WR	White Spruce - Black Cottonwood Riparian	Typically a dense deciduous, mixed, or coniferous forest, with shrub dominated understories, that includes plan communities that succeed slowly through black cottonwood to potential white spruce clim
YB	Yellow Cedar Bog Forest	Typically a open forest with shrubby yellow cedar, mountain hemlock and western hemlock; found on poorly drained sites.
YM	Mountain Hemlock - Yellow Cedar	Typically a open scrubby forest, with a well-developed understory; mountain hemlock and yellow cedar are the dominant climax species.
YS	Yellow Cedar - Mountain Hemlock - Skunk Cabbage	Typically a open forested wetland of yellow-cedar with an understory of skunk cabbage and sparse shrubs found on poorly drained mineral sites.


Column 'Prec 48 hr Wind Speed Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the wind speed during the previous 48 hours, e.g., 1.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
0	Calm	Less than 2 km/h
1	Light Air	2 - 5 km/h
2	Light Breeze	Leaves rustle ( 6 - 12 km/h )
3	Gentle Breeze	Leaves and twigs constantly move ( 13 - 19 km/h )
4	Moderate Breeze	Small branches move, dust rises ( 20 - 29 km/h )
5	Fresh Breeze	Small trees sway ( 30 - 39 km/h )
6	Strong Breeze	Large branches moving, wind whistling ( 40 - 50 km/h )


Column 'UTM Datum'	Column Definition: The North American Datum for the UTM coordinates

Code	Code Value	Code Description
27^x	27	North American Datum 27
83^x	83	North American Datum 83
NAD27	NAD27	North American Datum 1927
NAD83	NAD83	North American Datum 1983


Column 'IO Precipitation Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the type of precipitation during an Incidental Observation, e.g., D.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
D	Drizzle	Fine rain drops (< 0.5 mm diameter), visible on ground.
F	Foggy	Reduced visibility, like a cloud.
HR	Hard Rain	Puddles form quickly, > 2.5 mm rain per hour.
LR	Light Rain	Puddles not forming quickly, < 2.5 mm rain per hour.
M	Misty Drizzle	No distinct rain drops but can dampen clothing.
N	No Precipitation
S	Snow


Column 'IO Cloud Cover Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the extent of cloud cover during an Incidental Observation, e.g., 2.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1	Clear	Clear sky; no clouds
2	Scattered (<50%)	Scattered clouds covering less than 50% of sky
3	Scattered (>50%)	Scattered clouds covering more than 50% of sky
4	Unbroken clouds	Unbroken cloud cover


Column 'IO Wind Speed Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the strength of the wind during an Incidental Observation, using the Beaufort Scale, e.g. 1.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
0	Calm	Less than 2 km/h
1	Light Air	2 - 5 km/h
2	Light Breeze	Leaves rustle ( 6 - 12 km/h )
3	Gentle Breeze	Leaves and twigs constantly move ( 13 - 19 km/h )
4	Moderate Breeze	Small branches move, dust rises ( 20 - 29 km/h )
5	Fresh Breeze	Small trees sway ( 30 - 39 km/h )
6	Strong Breeze	Large branches moving, wind whistling ( 40 - 50 km/h )


Column 'Activity Descriptor Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating whether an animal was seen or heard doing an activity, or gives the probable age or season of the sign caused by an activity, e.g., S.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
F	Fresh	Fresh sign ( <1 week old)
G	Growing season	Sign is from the Growing season
H	Heard	The live animal was Heard
O	Old	Sign is Old ( > 1 year old)
S	Seen	The live animal was Seen
U	Undetermined	Undetermined (age of sign is unknown)
W	Winter season	Sign is from the Winter season
Y	Year	Sign is less than 1 Year old but greater than 1 week old


Column 'Activity Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the activity of an animal when it was first detected or the activity that caused the sign, e.g. GR.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
AL	Alert	Activity with the purpose of detecting predators. E.g. guard or sentry duty.
AN	Antler (not an activity)	A solid, annually deciduous horn of a cervid
AP	Avoiding Pests	Avoiding pests. E.g. seeing caribou standing on snow fields during summer when insects are abundant.
BA	Basking	Behaviour for the purpose of gathering warmth. E.g. Seeing a marmot or snake lying on warm rocks.
BE	Bedding	Bedding, sleeping, or resting above ground; includes bedding for the purpose of cud chewing but does not include loafing.
BI^x	Birthing	Giving birth to young; includes hatching of eggs of amphibians, reptiles, and birds.
BP	Body parts (not an activity)	Incidental portions of an animal's body which are left behind, but do not indicate the animal is dead; e.g., feathers, hair, and shed skins; shed antlers are recorded as AN
BU	Building	Building a nest, bed, burrow, den, lodge, or other dwelling.
CA	Casting	Discharging bodily waste from the mouth. E.g. Seeing an owl or snake casting pellets.
CC	Caching	Storing away food or other items in hiding, or for future use.
CO	Courting	Behaviour for the purpose of enticing a conspecific of the opposite sex into copulation; includes copulation, courtship feeding, and defense of mates.
CR	Carcass (not an activity)	A carcass, or portions of a carcass, that indicates the animal is dead
DC	Described in Comments	The activity is described in the comments field. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
DE	Denning	Sleeping or hiding in a cavity, cave, or burrow; does not include hibernating.
DI	Disturbed	Behaviour for the purpose of avoiding the observer; use only if the activity before disturbance is not known.
DR	Drinking
EX	Excreting	Discharging waste through the anus.
FD	Feeding	Consuming food items. Does not include hunting, except when animals hunt and eat simultaneously, such as grazers, browsers, and flying insectivores.
FL	Fleeing	Hurried movement to avoid a conspecifics or other animal; does not include fleeing to avoid the observer.
FS	Feeding, salmonid	Feeding on salmonids during a salmonid run
GR	Grooming	Behaviour for the purpose of arranging and protecting the fur, feathers, skin, etc. Includes scratching and rubbing of antler velvet.
HI	Hibernating	Hibernating
HU	Hunting	Searching for, pursuing, and killing prey. For animals which hunt and eat simultaneously, such as grazers, browsers, and flying insectivores, the activity is recorded as eating
IM	Ingesting Minerals	Ingesting minerals by eating or licking a substance for the purpose of ingesting minerals.
IN	Incubating	Incubating, protecting, or laying eggs.
LI	Living	Activity that could not be classified due to ignorance or the activity being too diverse.
LO^x	Loafing	Behaviour that appears to be lazy or idle. Includes resting and standing but not basking; includes seeing a roosting bat or owl.
MD	Migrating Daily	Traveling that is a regular daily activity; includes traveling to or away from a communal habitat. E.g. seeing a bat on its daily flight to or from a roosting site.
MS	Migrating Seasonally	Traveling that is a regular annual activity. E.g. seeing an elk or a Sandhill Crane on its migration route, or seeing a snake traveling away from a communal habitat such as a hibernaculum.
NT	Not Travelling	Not travelling. NT is typically used in telemetry Surveys when it is only important to distinguish whether or not the animal was travelling.
RB	Reproducing, birthing	Giving birth to live young; preparing a birthing site, such as a den
RE	Reproducing, eggs	Laying eggs (amphibians, reptiles and birds), building a nest, and feeding non-mobile young
RR	Rearing	Adults feeding neonates and juveniles.
SA	Standing	Standing; used when the specific purpose of standing is not known. If the purpose of standing is know then use a more specific activity such as alert or feeding.
SH	Security Habitat	Using habitat for protection or hiding from predators.
ST	Security and Thermal	Using habitat for its security and thermal values
TE	Territoriality	Behaviour for the purpose of marking or defending a territory; may include singing, drumming, winnowing, howling
TF	Traveling, Flying	Traveling by flying. TF is used when the purpose of flying is not known. If the purpose of the flying is known then use a more specific description such as hunting.
TH	Thermal Habitat	Animals using habitat for the purpose of protecting themselves from heat, cold, or precipitation
TO^x	Traveling, Other	Traveling by a method other than flying, swimming, walking, or running; if purpose of traveling is known, use a more specific activity such as fleeing or migrating.
TP	Traveling on a Path	Walking on a trail that is embedded in the ground due to animals walking the same route for many years.
TR	Traveling, Running	Traveling by running. TR is used when the specific purpose of running is not known. If the purpose of the running is known then use a more specific activity such as disturbed or fleeing.
TS	Traveling, Swimming	Traveling by swimming. TS is used when the specific purpose of swimming is not known. If the purpose of the swimming is known then use a more specific activity such as fleeing.
TSC	Traveling, Snow Cat	Traveling on a snow caterpillar. A snow caterpillar is a tracklaying vehicle for travel on snow.
TSki	Traveling, Skiing	Traveling or recreating by skiing
TSkiHS	Traveling, Heli-skiing	Traveling or recreating by heli-skiing. Heli-skiing is skiing in which the skier is taken up the mountain by helicopter.
TSM	Traveling, Snowmobiling	Traveling or recreating by snowmobiling
TSS	Traveling, Snowshoeing	Traveling or recreating by snowshoeing
TU	Traveling, Unclassified	Travelling, but the method and purpose of traveling could not be or is not classified. TU is often used when individual tracks are observed, or in telemetry Surveys when it is only important to distinguish whether or not the animal was travelling.
TW	Traveling, Walking	Traveling by walking. TW is used when the purpose of walking is not known. If the purpose of the walking is known then use a more specific description such as migrating; does not include traveling on a path
UR	Urinating	Urinating


Column 'Visual Flag'	Column Definition: An Y/N indicating whether the animal was sighted.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
N	No
NE	Not Evaluated
U^x	Unknown
UN	Unknown
Y	Yes


Column 'Activity Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the activity of an animal when it was first detected or the activity that caused the sign, e.g. GR.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
AL	Alert	Activity with the purpose of detecting predators. E.g. guard or sentry duty.
AN	Antler (not an activity)	A solid, annually deciduous horn of a cervid
AP	Avoiding Pests	Avoiding pests. E.g. seeing caribou standing on snow fields during summer when insects are abundant.
BA	Basking	Behaviour for the purpose of gathering warmth. E.g. Seeing a marmot or snake lying on warm rocks.
BE	Bedding	Bedding, sleeping, or resting above ground; includes bedding for the purpose of cud chewing but does not include loafing.
BI^x	Birthing	Giving birth to young; includes hatching of eggs of amphibians, reptiles, and birds.
BP	Body parts (not an activity)	Incidental portions of an animal's body which are left behind, but do not indicate the animal is dead; e.g., feathers, hair, and shed skins; shed antlers are recorded as AN
BU	Building	Building a nest, bed, burrow, den, lodge, or other dwelling.
CA	Casting	Discharging bodily waste from the mouth. E.g. Seeing an owl or snake casting pellets.
CC	Caching	Storing away food or other items in hiding, or for future use.
CO	Courting	Behaviour for the purpose of enticing a conspecific of the opposite sex into copulation; includes copulation, courtship feeding, and defense of mates.
CR	Carcass (not an activity)	A carcass, or portions of a carcass, that indicates the animal is dead
DC	Described in Comments	The activity is described in the comments field. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
DE	Denning	Sleeping or hiding in a cavity, cave, or burrow; does not include hibernating.
DI	Disturbed	Behaviour for the purpose of avoiding the observer; use only if the activity before disturbance is not known.
DR	Drinking
EX	Excreting	Discharging waste through the anus.
FD	Feeding	Consuming food items. Does not include hunting, except when animals hunt and eat simultaneously, such as grazers, browsers, and flying insectivores.
FL	Fleeing	Hurried movement to avoid a conspecifics or other animal; does not include fleeing to avoid the observer.
FS	Feeding, salmonid	Feeding on salmonids during a salmonid run
GR	Grooming	Behaviour for the purpose of arranging and protecting the fur, feathers, skin, etc. Includes scratching and rubbing of antler velvet.
HI	Hibernating	Hibernating
HU	Hunting	Searching for, pursuing, and killing prey. For animals which hunt and eat simultaneously, such as grazers, browsers, and flying insectivores, the activity is recorded as eating
IM	Ingesting Minerals	Ingesting minerals by eating or licking a substance for the purpose of ingesting minerals.
IN	Incubating	Incubating, protecting, or laying eggs.
LI	Living	Activity that could not be classified due to ignorance or the activity being too diverse.
LO^x	Loafing	Behaviour that appears to be lazy or idle. Includes resting and standing but not basking; includes seeing a roosting bat or owl.
MD	Migrating Daily	Traveling that is a regular daily activity; includes traveling to or away from a communal habitat. E.g. seeing a bat on its daily flight to or from a roosting site.
MS	Migrating Seasonally	Traveling that is a regular annual activity. E.g. seeing an elk or a Sandhill Crane on its migration route, or seeing a snake traveling away from a communal habitat such as a hibernaculum.
NT	Not Travelling	Not travelling. NT is typically used in telemetry Surveys when it is only important to distinguish whether or not the animal was travelling.
RB	Reproducing, birthing	Giving birth to live young; preparing a birthing site, such as a den
RE	Reproducing, eggs	Laying eggs (amphibians, reptiles and birds), building a nest, and feeding non-mobile young
RR	Rearing	Adults feeding neonates and juveniles.
SA	Standing	Standing; used when the specific purpose of standing is not known. If the purpose of standing is know then use a more specific activity such as alert or feeding.
SH	Security Habitat	Using habitat for protection or hiding from predators.
ST	Security and Thermal	Using habitat for its security and thermal values
TE	Territoriality	Behaviour for the purpose of marking or defending a territory; may include singing, drumming, winnowing, howling
TF	Traveling, Flying	Traveling by flying. TF is used when the purpose of flying is not known. If the purpose of the flying is known then use a more specific description such as hunting.
TH	Thermal Habitat	Animals using habitat for the purpose of protecting themselves from heat, cold, or precipitation
TO^x	Traveling, Other	Traveling by a method other than flying, swimming, walking, or running; if purpose of traveling is known, use a more specific activity such as fleeing or migrating.
TP	Traveling on a Path	Walking on a trail that is embedded in the ground due to animals walking the same route for many years.
TR	Traveling, Running	Traveling by running. TR is used when the specific purpose of running is not known. If the purpose of the running is known then use a more specific activity such as disturbed or fleeing.
TS	Traveling, Swimming	Traveling by swimming. TS is used when the specific purpose of swimming is not known. If the purpose of the swimming is known then use a more specific activity such as fleeing.
TSC	Traveling, Snow Cat	Traveling on a snow caterpillar. A snow caterpillar is a tracklaying vehicle for travel on snow.
TSki	Traveling, Skiing	Traveling or recreating by skiing
TSkiHS	Traveling, Heli-skiing	Traveling or recreating by heli-skiing. Heli-skiing is skiing in which the skier is taken up the mountain by helicopter.
TSM	Traveling, Snowmobiling	Traveling or recreating by snowmobiling
TSS	Traveling, Snowshoeing	Traveling or recreating by snowshoeing
TU	Traveling, Unclassified	Travelling, but the method and purpose of traveling could not be or is not classified. TU is often used when individual tracks are observed, or in telemetry Surveys when it is only important to distinguish whether or not the animal was travelling.
TW	Traveling, Walking	Traveling by walking. TW is used when the purpose of walking is not known. If the purpose of the walking is known then use a more specific description such as migrating; does not include traveling on a path
UR	Urinating	Urinating


Column 'DC Type'	Column Definition: The type of Design Component. Design Components are georeferenced units which are used as the basis for sampling.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
BLOCK	BLOCK	A BLOCK is an area, either square like a grid, or irregularly shaped, used as the basis for the collection of data.
CALL MECHANISM^x	CALL MECHANISM
GRID^x	GRID
QUADRAT	QUADRAT	The term "quadrat" is used to describe relatively small, rectangular plots which are used for sampling sedentary organisms, such as terrestrial salamanders, or animal sign, such as pellet counts for hares and cottontails.
RECORDING MECHANISM^x	RECORDING MECHANISM
SAMPLE STATION	SAMPLE STATION	A SAMPLE STATION is one point in space used as the basis for collection of data.
SAMPLED WILDLIFE FEATURE^x	SAMPLED WILDLIFE FEATURE
STREAM REACH	STREAM REACH	A length of stream or river
TRANSECT	TRANSECT	A TRANSECT is a linear sample unit, which may or may not have width. Transects can be conducted on either foot, boat, motor vehicle, or aircraft. They can follow predetermined straight lines, roads, contours or drainages. Species may be sampled continuously along the transect or at fixed points along it.
TRANSECT SEGMENT	TRANSECT SEGMENT	A TRANSECT SEGMENT is a portion of a transect for which the UTMs of each transect segment are recorded and the observations are recorded for each transect segment.
TRAP^x	TRAP


Column 'Trap Event Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the setting of a trap or detector at the end of a visit to the trap or detector, e.g., SET.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
CLOSE	Closed	Trap deactivated, or detector deactivated.
SET	Set	Trap activated and ready for capture, or detector activated and ready for detecting.
SETUP	Setup	Trap locked open and possibly prebaited


Column 'Survey Intensity Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the level of species-presence information to be derived from a Survey, e.g., AA. Definitions are on page 6 of this document: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/nr-laws-policy/risc/spifml20.pdf

Code	Code Value	Code Description
AA	Absolute Abundance	Survey designed to determine total numbers or density of a species. Estimates of absolute abundance are often obtained in similar ways to relative abundance; however, the estimates are applied to a specified area.
PN	Presence/Not detected (possible)	Survey designed to determine a species' occurrence in an area.
RA	Relative Abundance	Survey designed to provide indices of population sizes which usually cannot be converted to an estimate of absolute abundance. However, providing survey bias is constant, the results can provide comparable estimates of abundance between localities and species, or within species over time. These indices are usually based on some measure of effort such as a unit of time or distance travelled.


Column 'MOE Region'	Column Definition: The Ministry of Environment region that has primary responsible for the Project.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1	Vancouver Island
2	Lower Mainland
3	Thompson
4	Kootenay
5	Cariboo
6	Skeena
7	Omineca
7a^x	Peace
7b^x	Omineca
8	Okanagan
9	Peace
MR	Multi Region	No single region contains the majority of data from this Project.
PW^x	Province-wide	Projects that are province-wide in scope.
V^x	Victoria


Column 'Wind Speed Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the strength of the wind at the start, or end, of sampling, using the Beaufort Scale, e.g., 1.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
0	Calm	Less than 2 km/h
1	Light Air	2 - 5 km/h
2	Light Breeze	Leaves rustle ( 6 - 12 km/h )
3	Gentle Breeze	Leaves and twigs constantly move ( 13 - 19 km/h )
4	Moderate Breeze	Small branches move, dust rises ( 20 - 29 km/h )
5	Fresh Breeze	Small trees sway ( 30 - 39 km/h )
6	Strong Breeze	Large branches moving, wind whistling ( 40 - 50 km/h )


Column 'Wind Direction Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the direction of the wind recorded as a cardinal direction, e.g., NE.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
E	East
ENE	East North East
ESE	East South East
N	North
NE	North East
NNE	North North East
NNW	North North West
NW	North West
S	South
SE	South East
SSE	South South East
SSW	South South West
SW	South West
W	West
WNW	West North West
WSW	West South West


Column 'Tide Direction Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the tide direction, e.g., H.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
H	High
IE	Intermediate Ebb
IF	Intermediate Flood
L	Low


Column 'Leaf Moisture Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the leaf moisture class, e.g. D.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
D	Dry	No moisture nor droplets detected on leaves' surfaces.
Droplets^x	Moisture detected
Dry^x	No moisture detected
M	Moist	Moisture and/or droplets detected on leaves' surfaces.


Column 'Snow Depth Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the depth of snow. E.g. '3' means 6 to 25 cm.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1	0 cm
2	1-5 cm
3	6-25 cm
4	26-50 cm
5	51-75 cm
6	76-100 cm
7	101-150 cm
8	>150 cm


Column 'Snow Cover Code'	Column Definition: An code indicating the extent of snow cover on the ground. E.g. '3' means 6 to 25%.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1	0 %	0 % of ground covered
2	1-5 %	1-5 % of ground covered
3	6-25 %	6-25 % of ground covered
4	26-50 %	26-50 % of ground covered
5	51-75 %	51-75 % of ground covered
6	76-100 %	76-100 % of ground covered


Column 'Sea Wind Condition Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the strength of the wind, over the sea, using the Beaufort Scale, e.g., 1.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
0	Calm	Calm 0-1 knots, sea like a mirror
1	Light Air	Light Air 1-3 knots, 1/4 ft waves, ripples with appearance of scales, no foam crests.
10	Storm	Storm 48-55 knots, 29 ft waves
11	Violent Storm	Violent Storm 53-63 knots, 37 ft waves
12	Hurricane	Hurricane, 64-71 knots, 45 ft waves.
2	Light Breeze	Light Breeze, 4-6 knots, 1/3 ft. waves, small wavelets, crests of glassy appearance not breaking.
3	Gentle Breeze	Gentle Breeze, 7-10 knots, 2 ft. waves, large wavelets, crests begin to break, scattered whitecaps.
4	Moderate Breeze	Moderate Breeze, 11-16 knots, 4 ft waves, small waves, becoming longer, numerous whitecaps.
5	Fresh Breeze	Fresh Breeze, 17-21 knots, 16 ft waves, moderate waves, taking longer form, many whitecaps, some spray.
6	Strong Breeze	Strong Breeze, 22-27 knots, 10 ft. waves, longer waves forming, whitecaps everywhere, more spray.
7	Near Gale	Near Gale, 28-32 knots. 14 ft. waves.
8	Gale	Gale, 34-40 knots, 18 ft. waves.
9	Strong Gale	Strong Gale, 41-47 knots, 23 ft waves.


Column 'Sampling Condition Timing Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the moment for which Sampling Conditions are recorded, e.g. START.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
END	End	Sampling Conditions were recorded at the END of a Design Component Visit.
START	Start	Sampling Conditions were recorded at the START of a Design Component Visit.


Column 'Precipitation Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the type of precipitation that was occuring at the start, or end, of sampling, e.g., D.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
D	Drizzle	Fine rain drops (< 0.5 mm diameter), visible on ground.
F	Foggy	Reduced visibility, like a cloud.
HR	Hard Rain	Puddles form quickly, > 2.5 mm rain per hour.
LR	Light Rain	Puddles not forming quickly, < 2.5 mm rain per hour.
M	Misty Drizzle	No distinct rain drops but can dampen clothing.
N	No Precipitation
S	Snow


Column 'Prec 48 hr Precip Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the type of precipitation that occurred during the preceding 48 hours, e.g., S.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
D	Drizzle	Fine rain drops (< 0.5 mm diameter), visible on ground.
F	Foggy	Reduced visibility, like a cloud.
HR	Hard Rain	Puddles form quickly, > 2.5 mm rain per hour.
LR	Light Rain	Puddles not forming quickly, < 2.5 mm rain per hour.
M	Misty Drizzle	No distinct rain drops but can dampen clothing.
N	No Precipitation
S	Snow


Column 'Prec 48 hr Cloud Cover Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the extent of cloud cover during the preceding 48 hours, e.g., 3.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1	Clear	Clear sky; no clouds
2	Scattered (<50%)	Scattered clouds covering less than 50% of sky
3	Scattered (>50%)	Scattered clouds covering more than 50% of sky
4	Unbroken clouds	Unbroken cloud cover


Column 'Lunar Phase Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the lunar phase class, e.g., FM.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
FM	Full Moon	The entire illuminated portion of the moon is visible.
FQ	First Quarter	Also called 'half moon', and is waxing.
NM	New Moon	The moon is dark. Also called 'dark moon'.
SQ^x	Second quarter
TQ	Third Quarter	Also called 'half moon', and is waning.
WnC	Waning Crescent
WnG	Waning Gibbous
WxC	Waxing Crescent
WxG	Waxing Gibbous


Column 'Ground Moisture Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the ground moisture class, e.g., D.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
D	Dry	no apparent moisture on ground/vegetation. Surface litter is dry and will not stain fingers when rubbed
M	Moist	moisture is not apparent on ground/vegetation, but soil is moist. Surface litter will stain fingers when rubbed, but no water is apparent when soil/litter is squeezed
W	Wet	moisture is apparent on ground/vegetation; water is observed if soil/litter is squeezed


Column 'Time Since 5 cm Snow Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the number of days since 5 cm of snow fell. E.g. '3' means less than 14 days.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1	< 1/2 day	Less than half a day since it snowed last
2	< 3 days	Less than 3 days since it snowed last
3	< 14 days	Less than 14 days since it snowed last
4	> 14 days	More than 14 days, or exactly 14 days, since it snowed last
5	NR	Not recorded because information is of no value


Column 'Cloud Type Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the type of clouds, e.g. ST.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
AC	Altocumulus	Mid altitude fluffy clouds
AS	Altostratus	Mid altitute continuous clouds
CC	Cirrocumulus	High altitute bands of puffy clouds
CI	Cirrus	Very high altitude wispy clouds
CU	Cumulus	Big, tall fluffy clouds
NS	Nimbostratus	Low, heavy rain clouds
SC	Stratocumulus	Low fluffy clouds
ST	Stratus	Low, continuous-cover clouds


Column 'Cloud Cover Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the extent of cloud cover at the start, or end, of sampling, e.g., 2.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1	Clear	Clear sky; no clouds
2	Scattered (<50%)	Scattered clouds covering less than 50% of sky
3	Scattered (>50%)	Scattered clouds covering more than 50% of sky
4	Unbroken clouds	Unbroken cloud cover


Column 'Cloud Ceiling Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the height of cloud cover relative to trees and ridges, e.g. VH.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
a rt^x	Above Ridge Tops
a tt^x	Above Tree Tops
ART	Above Ridge Tops
ATT	Above Tree Tops
b rt^x	Below Ridge Tops
b tt^x	Below Tree Tops
BRT	Below Ridge Tops
BTT	Below Tree Tops
H	High
v h^x	Very High
VH	Very High


Column 'Type of Device Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the type of trap or detector.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
AC^x	Artificial Cover Object (salamanders)
ACO	Trap - Artificial Cover Object	Trap - Artificial Cover Object (salamanders)
AS^x	Aspirator (arthropods)
CAGE	Trap - Containment trap	Trap - Any walk-in containment trap (Bolton, Havahart, Longworth, box, barrel, culvert, corral, etc) generally has a door that opens and closes.
CAMR	Detector - Camera station	Detector - Remotely operated camera station
CB^x	Bolton trap
CC^x	Culvert/barrel traps (bears)
CF^x	Funnel trap (amphibians and reptiles)
CH^x	Havahart trap (Pikas and Sciurids)
CL^x	Longworth trap
CM^x	Mesh Cage-like trap
CN^x	Minnow trap (pond dwelling amphibians)
CORE	Arthropod -Soil Core	Arthropod -Soil Core
CP^x	Harp trap (bats)
CS^x	Sherman trap (2 sizes; collapsible and fixed-sided models)
CT^x	Model 205 Tomahawk Traps (Martens and Weasels)
CW^x	Throw trap (amphibian larvae)
CX^x	Side Box trap
DA^x	Darting - aerial (bears)
DART	Capture - Dart capture	Capture - by darting a free roaming animal
DG^x	Darting - ground (cougars)
DROP	Net - Drop net	Net - Drop net (ungulates)
FL^x	Light trap
FLT	Arthropod - Flight Trap	Arthropod - Flight Trap
FM^x	Malaise trap
FP^x	Pan/Window trap
FPIT	Pitfall - Floating pitfall trap	Pitfall - Floating pitfall trap (pond turtles)
FUNN	Trap - Funnel trap	Trap - Funnel trap
HAIR^x	Detector - Hair snag traps	Detector - Hair snag traps (e.g. barbed wire, Velcro, sticky stuff)
HARP	Trap - Harp Trap	Trap - Harp trap (bats)
HR-BA	Hair - barbed wire	Hair snag trap made from barbed wire
HR-BA-BS	Hair - barbed wire at bait station	Hair snag trap made from barbed wire mounted around, alongside or near a location to which animals are attracted with bait.
HR-BA-RS	Hair - barbed wire on a rub surface	Hair snag trap made from barbed wire attached to a surface an animal uses for rubbing against.
HR-BA-TR	Hair - barbed wire on trail	Hair snag trap made from barbed wire mounted alongside or on a trail the animal uses.
HR-CA	Hair - carpet boards	Hair snag trap made carpet laying spiked boards
HR-DC	Hair - Described in Comments	Hair snag trap of a type described in comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
HR-GE	Hair - general	Hair snag trap (e.g. barbed wire, Velcro, sticky stuff). Type of hair snag trap not specified.
HR-NB-RS	Hair - no barbed wire - rub surface	Hair snag trap comprised of no barbed wired, but only comprised of a rub surface.
HR-VE	Hair - Velcro	Hair snag trap made from Velcro
LEG	Trap - Leg hold trap	Trap - padded leg hold trap
LGHT	Arthropod - Light Trap	Arthropod - Light Trap
LP^x	Padded Leg-hold traps (small mammals; wolves)
MINN	Trap - Minnow trap	Trap - Minnow trap (pond breeding amphibians)
MIST	Net - Mist net	Net - Mist Net
NA^x	Aerial net (arthropods)
NDIP	Net - Dip net	Net - Net (handheld;dip)
NGUN	Net - Net gun	Net - Drop net (ungulates)
NH^x	Net (handheld; dip)
NM^x	Net (mist)
NS^x	Seine net
PAN	Arthropod - Pan/Window Trap	Arthropod - Pan/Window Trap
PF^x	Floating pitfall trap - (pond turtles)
PIT	Pitfall - Pitfall	Pitfall - Basic pitfall trap (a hole in the ground into which an animal falls)
PT^x	Pitfall trap - a hole in the ground into which an unwary animal falls. e.g. a can or bucket placed into the ground so the rims is flush with the surface
SEIN	Net - Seine net	Net - Seine net
SF^x	Snares - foot (bears)
SG^x	Generic household mouse trap - suitable for mice, voles and shrews
SIFT	Arthropod - Litter Sifting	Arthropod - Litter Sifting
SM^x	Museum Special Mouse Trap - suitable for mice, voles and smaller chipmunks and squirrels
SNAP	Trap - Snap trap	Trap - Snap trap
SNAR	Trap - Snare trap	Trap - Snare
SO^x	Snares - Other
SRCH	Arthropod - Search	Arthropod - Search (lookup/look down)
SV^x	Victor Rap Trap - suitable for Rattus and small mammal in the 100-200 g range, but which also capture mice and voles
SWEP	Arthropod - Beating &/or Sweeping	Arthropod - Beating &/or Sweeping
TB^x	Beating trays (arthropods)
THRO	Trap - Throw trap	Trap - Throw trap (amphibian larvae)
TRCK	Detector - Track station	Detector - Baited/scented station for collecting tracks (may use track plates, sand or snow)
TS^x	Sifting trays (arthropods)


Column 'Transect Type'	Column Definition: The transect type

Code	Code Value	Code Description
ENCOUNTER	ENCOUNTER	An encounter transect is a transect in the form of a long continuous line along which observed species are counted continuously or at fixed points, regardless of the distance from the line.
FIXED-WIDTH	FIXED-WIDTH	A fixed-width transect (sometimes also referred to as strip transects) count individuals within a fixed distance from the center line. The transect width is based on the type of habitat, behaviour of the species, and type of transportation being used.
LINE	LINE	A line transect has no width. Only animals, or their sign, which are observed on the transect line are assumed to be completely counted. Although observed animals, or their sign, which do not occur on the transect line may still be counted, their numbers are estimated based on the assumption that the probability of animal detection decreases with increasing distance from the transect line.


Column 'Prebait Used Flag'	Column Definition: A Y/N indicating whether or not a Design Component (e.g., a Sample Station containing traps or detectors) was prebaited.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
N	No
NE	Not Evaluated
U^x	Unknown
UN	Unknown
Y	Yes


Column 'Nest Condition Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the physical condition of a nest, e.g., UD.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
D^x	Under Development	Nest is being built for the first time. An eagle nest that is having new material added in subsequent years is not Under Development.
N^x	New material added	New material has been added to an already-completed nest. E.g. new material added to a repeatedly-used eagle nest.
NC	Newly Completed	Nest is completed and appears to have been made during the current or most recent nesting season.
NM	New material added	New material has been added to an already-completed nest. E.g. new material added to a repeatedly-used eagle nest.
O^x	Old, unused appearance	Nest appears old and to have been unused during the most recent nesting period.
OU	Old, unused appearance	Nest appears old and to have been unused during the most recent nesting period.
UD	Under Development	Nest is being built for the first time. An eagle nest that is having new material added in subsequent years is not Under Development.


Column 'MicroHF Position'	Column Definition: The position of the microhabitat feature in the environment. A position is not necessarily relevant for all microhabitat features. E.g. the position of 'Bark on live tree' is not relevant. However, 'Bark on log' may be floating or sunken.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
DC	Described in Comments	The data is described in the comments field. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
FL	Floating at or on surface of water body or water course
OG	On ground
SS	Suspended in water body or water course
SU	Sunken to, or at bottom of water body or water course.


Column 'MicroHab Feature'	Column Definition: The type of microhabitat feature the individual or group was found in association with.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
ACO	Artificial Cover Object	Any object placed in an area to provide cover for individuals or groups. ACOs can be made of any material such as wood, plastic, or metal.
B-BR	Bark on branch
B-DT	Bark on dead tree
B-LO	Bark on log
B-LT	Bark on live tree
B-ST	Bark on stump
B-UN	Bark, unattached	Bark is not attached to the tree, branch, stump, or log on which it originally grew
DC	Described in Comments	The data is described in the comments field. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
M-G	Moss on ground
M-L	Moss on log
O-F	Organic Horizon of Soil - F Horizon	An upland (i.e. non-wetland) horizon comprised of partly decomposed plant residues in which fragmented plant structures are generally recognizable as to origin.
O-G	Organic Horizon of Soil - General	An upland (i.e. non-wetland) organic horizon (i.e. litter). Differentiation between the L, F, and H horizons is not recorded.
O-H	Organic Horizon of Soil - H Horizon	An upland (i.e. non-wetland) horizon comprised of well-decomposed plant residues in which plant structures are generally not recognizable.
O-L	Organic Horizon of Soil - L Horizon	An upland (i.e. non-wetland) organic horizon consisting of relatively fresh organic residues that are readily identifiable as to origin.
O-O	Organic Horizon of Soil - O Horizon	A wetland organic horizon comprised of materials in varying degrees of decomposition.
P-B	Particles - Boulders and Blocks (>256 mm)	A mixture of angular, rounded, or subrounded particles greater than 256 mm diameter
P-CL	Particles - Clay (< 0.002 mm)	Particles less than 0.002 mm diameter.
P-CO	Particles - Cobble (64 -256 mm)	Rounded or subrounded particles between 64 and 256 mm diameter.
P-F	Particles - Fines (<2 mm)	A mixture of clay, silt and sand particles. Particles less than 2 mm diameter.
P-G	Particles - Gravel (>2 mm)	A mixture of boulders, blocks, cobbles, or pebbles. Particles greater than 2 mm diameter.
P-P	Particles - Pebbles (2-64 mm)	Rounded or subrounded particles between 2 and 64 mm diameter.
P-SA	Particles - Sand (0.062 - 2.00 mm)	Particles 0.062 to 2.00 mm diameter.
P-SI	Particles - Silt (0.002 - 0.062 mm)	Particles 0.002 to 0.062 mm diameter.
R-T	Root wad of tree
V-DC	Vegetation - Described in Comments	The vegetation is described in the comments field. Note: Describing the vegetation in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
V-GR	Vegetation, graminoid	Grass or grass-like plants, such as grasses, sedges, and rushes.
V-LI	Vegetation, littoral
V-RI	Vegetation, riparian
V-SH	Vegetation, shrub
WA-DC	Water - Described in Comments
WA-P	Water - pool	Water in a pool in a stream or river
WA-R	Water - riffle	Water in a riffle in a stream or river
WO-BR	Wood - branch
WO-DT	Wood - dead tree
WO-LO	Wood - log
WO-LT	Wood - live tree
WO-ST	Wood - stump


Column 'Macrohabitat Feature Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the macrohabitat feature the individual or group was found in association with, e.g. LA.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
AF	Aquatic - Flowing	A flowing body of water
AL	Alkaline pond	Body of fresh water with a pH greater than 7 and a depth less than 2 m
AP	Alpine	An ecosystem at high elevation and above the tree line
AS	Aquatic - Still	A relatively still body of water.
BE	Beach	Area of sorted sediments reworked in recent time by wave action; at the edge of fresh or salt water bodies
BF	Block-fields, -slopes, or -streams	Level or gently sloping areas covered with moderately sized or large, angular blocks of rock derived from the underlying bedrock or drift by weathering and/or frost heave
BN	Burn	A previously burned area
BS	Bush or Scrub land	Antelope bush or savannah type environments
BU	Building
CA	Canal	Artificial watercourse created for transport, drainage, and/or irrigation purposes
CAV	Cave	A large underground chamber, typically of natural origin, in a hillside or cliff
CB	Cutbank	Part of a road corridor or river course situated upslope of the road or river; created by excavation and/or erosion of the hillside
CF	Cultivated field	Flat or gently rolling, non-forested, open area subject to human agricultural practices
CG	Cultivated or Agricultural	CF Cultivated field Flat or gently rolling, non-forested, open area subject to human agricultural practices CO Cultivated orchard Agricultural area of fruit trees planted in rows CV Cultivated vineyard Agricultural area of grapes planted in rows PA Pasture
CH	Clearcut, herbaceous
CL	Cliff	Steep, vertical or overhanging rock face.
CO	Cultivated orchard	Agricultural area of fruit trees planted in rows.
CP	Constructed pond	A human-constructed pond such as an garden or irrigation pond.
CS	Clearcut, shrubby
CU	Clearcut, unvegetated
CV	Cultivated vineyard	Agricultural area of grapes planted in rows
DC	Described in Comments	The data is described in the comments field. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
DCL	Dissected cliff	Steep, rocky ground where animal may traverse up or down the slope
ES	Exposed soil	Area of exposed soil; not included in any of the other definitions
ET	Electrical transmission line	Electrical transmission line right-of-way
EY	Estuary
FC	Forest, commercially thinned
FCN	Forest, conifer	A stand of coniferous-dominant forest
FDC	Forest, deciduous	A stand of deciduous-dominant forest
FM	Forest, mature
FMX	Forest, mixed	A forest stand consisting of both coniferous and deciduous trees in the canopy
FO	Forest, old
FOS	Flats or open slope	A landscape unit that is flat with gentle slopes less than 2 degrees
FR	Forest Related	CH Clearcut, herbaceous CS Clearcut, shrubby CU Clearcut, unvegetated FC Forest, commercially thinned FM Forest, mature FO Forest, old FY Forest, young
FY	Forest, young
GA	Garden	Flower or vegetable garden or overgrown or untended land within urban or residential area.
GB	Gravel bar	Elongated landform generated by waves and currents; a mix of cobbles, pebbles, stones, and/or sand
GC	Golf course	Grass-covered fairways and open areas for the playing of golf
GL	Glacier	Mass of perennial snow and ice
GP	Gravel pit	Area exposed for the removal of sand and gravel
GR	Grassland
LA	Lake	Naturally occurring, static body of water > 2 m deep (> 50 ha)
LB	Lava bed	Area where molten rock has flowed from a volcano or fissure and cooled to form solidified rock
LJ	Log Jam	An immovable mass of logs in a river or lake
MO	Moraine	Unvegetated landform of unstratified glacial drift
MU	Mudflat sediment	Flat plain-like areas of fine-textured sediment
NB	Nest boxes
NP	Natural pool	Relatively still water in a river
OW	Shallow open water	Wetland of permanent shallow open water (< 2 m deep); lacking extensive emergent plant cover
PA	Pasture
PD	Pond	A small body of water > 2 m deep (< 50 ha)
PI	Pipeline right-of-way
PS	Permanent snow	Snow or ice, not part of a glacier, but found during summer months
RA	Railway surface	Roadbed with fixed rails for single or multiple rail lines
RE	Reservoir	Artificial basin created by the impoundment of water behind a human-made structure such as a dam, berm, dyke, or wall
RI	River	Watercourse formed when water flows between continuous, definable banks
RN^x	Railway surface	Roadbed with fixed rails for possibly single or multiple rail lines
RO	Rock outcrop	Gentle to steep, bedrock escarpment or outcropping, with little soil development and sparse vegetation
RP	Road surface	Area cleared and compacted for vehicle transport
RPN	Riparian	The interface between land and a river or stream
RS	Rock and/or Exposed soil	BF Blockfields, Blockslopes, Blockstreams Level or gently sloping areas covered with moderately sized or large, angular blocks of rock derived from the underlying bedrock or drift by weathering and/or frost heave CL Cliff Steep, vertical or overhanging rock face ES Exposed soil Area of exposed soil; not included in any of the other definitions RU Rubble Small angular rock fragments (between 2 and 256 mm) deposited by gravity or ice
RU	Rubble	Small angular rock fragments (between 2 and 256 mm) deposited by gravity or ice
SA	Subalpine	Subalpine ecosystem occupies elevations immediately below tree-line, transitional to alpine
SH	Shore	A geological formation consisting of loose rock particles such as sand, shingle, cobble, or even shell along the shoreline of a body of water.
SW	Saltwater	Body of water that contains salt or is considered to be salty
TA	Talus	Large angular rock fragments at the foot of steep rock slopes as a result of successive rock falls
TC	Transportation or Transmission Corridor	ET: Electrical transmission line right-of-way; P I: Pipeline right-of-way; R: Road surface Area cleared and compacted for vehicle transport ; A: Railway surface
TE	Terrace	Each of a series of flat areas made on a slope
UR	Urban or Residential	BU Building, . GC Golf course Grass-covered fairways and open areas for the playing of golf GA Garden
VH	Avalanche track, herbaceous
VS	Avalanche track, shrubby
WC	Wetland complex	Many small (less than 0.5 hectare) ponds in close proximity to each other, or ponds connected in high water but separated with water levels drop.


Column 'Tadpole Stage'	Column Definition: The field stage of an individual tadpole as described here 'http://www.trentu.ca/academic/biology/tadpole/Webstage1.htm' and here 'http://www.trentu.ca/academic/biology/tadpole/Webstage2.htm'. If observing a group of tadpoles then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode tadpole stage of all the tadpoles in the group.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1	No limb buds	Gosner stages 25 & lower
2	Limb buds	Gosner stages 26-30
3	Ankles and small feet	Gosner stages 31-35
4	Large feet	Gosner stages 36-40
5	Arm buds	Gosner stage 41
6	Arms and tail	Gosner stage 42
7	Tail resorbing	Gosner stages 43-45
8	Tail resorbed	Gosner stage 46
DC	Described in Comments	Tadpole stage is described in comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.


Column 'Detect Initial'	Column Definition: The type of detection which first brought your attention to the individual, group or aggregation, or sign. The response of the individual or group may have been elicited by calls or other broadcasts performed by the surveyor.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
CA	Call	The animal, group, or sign was initially detected because calls were heard.
DC	Described in Comments	The animal, group, or sign was initially detected due to cues described in comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
DR	Drumming	The animal, group, or sign was initially detected because drumming was heard.
SO	Song	The animal, group, or sign was initially detected because singing was heard.
VI	Visual	The animal, group, or sign was initially detected by being seen.


Column 'Occupied Flag'	Column Definition: An Y/N indicating whether a habitat feature is occupied by the species.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
N	No
NE	Not Evaluated
U^x	Unknown
UN	Unknown
Y	Yes


Column 'Life Stage Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the life stage of the individual, e.g., A.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
1	One Year	Animal is one year, or almost one year old. Animal has lived through one winter season.
2	Two Years	Animal is two years, or almost two years old. Animal has lived through two winter seasons.
A	Adult	Old enough to breed
DC	Described in Comments	Life stage is described in comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
E	Egg	Amphibian, bird, insect, and reptile eggs
EM^x	Egg Mass
J	Juvenile	Fledged birds before their first winter, mammals older than neonates but still requiring parental care, and reptiles and amphibians of adult form that are significantly smaller than adult size. Prior to September 2015, the definition of juveniles included larvae (e.g. tadpoles).
L	Larva	Larva
N	Nestling or neonate	Nestling birds and newly hatched or newborn amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles
P	Pupa	Pupa
S	Subadult	Animal that is older than the juvenile stage, does not require parental care, and has not reached sexual maturity; includes amphibians and reptiles which have not reached adult size, but have adult form; insects have no subadult stage.
UC	Unclassified	Life stage is unclassified
YOY	Young of Year	Animal is less than one year old and has not yet lived through a winter season.


Column 'Mistletoe Lower-third Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the amount of mistletoe infection in the lower third of a tree, e.g., 1.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
0	none
1	light
2	heavy


Column 'Mistletoe Mid-third Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the amount of mistletoe infection in the middle third of a tree, e.g., 1.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
0	none
1	light
2	heavy


Column 'Mistletoe Upper-third Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the amount of mistletoe infection in the upper third of a tree, e.g., 1.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
0	none
1	light
2	heavy


Column 'Epiphyte Thickness Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the thickness of epiphyte cover on a tree, e.g. A.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
A	Sparse
B	Thickmat


Column 'Epiphyte Extent Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the extent of epiphyte cover on a tree, e.g., 1.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
0	none
1	trace
2	1-33%
3	34-66%
4	67-100%


Column 'Decay Stg'	Column Definition: The standard decay class of the tree using the BC Wildlife tree classification system.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
D1	Deciduous: Live/healthy: no decay
D2	Deciduous: Live with defects: dead or broken top, dead limbs, fungal conks. dying tree
D3	Deciduous: Dead: most limbs intact, some internal rot, top usually broken
D4	Deciduous: Dead: most limbs gone, top broken, extensive heartrot
D5	Deciduous: Dead: top 1/3 or more broken off, no branches, extensive heartrot
D6	Deciduous: Dead, fallen: downed trees, coarse woody debris
E1	Evergreen: live/healthy
E2	Evergreen: live/diseased or damaged
E3	Evergreen: dead/very hard wood with little external deterioration
E4	Evergreen: dead/ hard wood with some external deterioration
E5	Evergreen: dead/spongy wood with extensive external deterioration
E6	Evergreen: dead/soft wood, trunk broken-off
E7	Evergreen: dead/very soft wood, trunk broken-off
E8	Evergreen: decayed stump
E9	Evergreen: debris


Column 'Mark Method Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the method used to mark the animal.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
AAID	Alternate Animal ID	An alternate Animal ID given to the individual by survey biologists.
BKTG	Back tag	A back tag, typically on a bird.
BL^x	Band - leg
BN^x	Band - neck (waterfowl, mammals)
BR^x	Branding
BRND	Branded	Branded, typically on a mammal.
BW^x	Band - wing (bats)
CL^x	Toe, ear, or tail clipping
CLIP	Clipped	A clipped toe, ear, or tail.
DB^x	Dye - body
DESC	Description	A written description. Possible because the animal's appearrance is unique.
DF^x	Dye - feather
DH^x	Dye - hair
DYBD	Dye or Paint	Marked with dye or paint
ES^x	Ear switches
ETAG	Ear tag	An ear tag, typically on a mammal.
FLRD	Fluorescence or radiation	Marked with fluorescence or radiation
FR^x	Fluorescence or Radiation
GPS	Global Positioning System	A GPS collar
HM^x	Horn markers
HORN	Horn	A horn maker, typically on a mammal.
LGBD	Leg band	A leg band, typically on a bird.
NASA	Nasal	A nasal marker, typically on a bird.
NKBD	Neckband	A neckband
NM^x	Nasal markers
PIT	Passive Integrated Transponder	Marked with a passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag
PT^x	PIT tag - passive integrated transponder
RADIO^x	Radio - General transmitter
RT^x	Radio transmitter
SCUT	Scute Removal	Scute removal, typically on a snake.
SHLL	Shell marking	A shell marking, typically on a turtle.
SM^x	Shell marking (turtles)
SR^x	Scute removal (snakes)
STRM	Streamer	A wing streammer, typically on a bird.
SWCH	Mammals - Ear switches	An ear switch, typically on a mammal.
TA^x	Tattooing
TAG	Tag	Marked with a tag, but not ear- or back-tag
TATO	Tattoo	A tattoo
TB^x	Tag - back
TE^x	Tag - ear
TO^x	Tag - other e.g. webbing tag for frogs
VHF	Very High Frequency	A VHF (i.e. radio) collar or other device that transmits VHF radio waves.
WGBD	Wing band	A wing band, typically on a bat.
WHID^x	Wildlife Health ID	The identifier given to the individual by the B. C. Wildlife Health Program.
WLH ID	Wildlife Health ID	The identifier given to the individual by the B. C. Wildlife Health Program.
WS^x	Wing streamers


Column 'Support Structure Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the type of structure supporting a nest, e.g., POST.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
BLD_AC	Active building, house, garage, barn.
BLD_UN	Unactive building, abandoned, unused.
BNK	Bank. River banks, hillsides.
BNK_CL	Bank, clay.
BNK_DT	Bank, dirt.
BNK_GR	Bank, gravel.
BNK_SD	Bank, sand.
BRIDGE	Bridge.
CAVE	Cave.
CLF	Cliff. Includes face, crevices, ledges.
CLF_GR	Cliff, granite.
CLF_LI	Cliff, limestone.
CLF_RK	Cliff, rock.
CLF_SS	Cliff, sandstone.
GROUND	Ground Surface. Bare, vegetated, or debris.
OTH_HM	Other human structures (haystack, woodpile).
POST	Fencepost, flagpole, clothesline, pole, etc.
ROOTS	Among roots of a tree.
SHRB_D	Dead shrub or multi-stemmed woody plant.
SHRB_L	Live shrub or multi-stemmed wood plant.
TANGLE	Vine tangle. Includes brambles, brush piles, etc.
TREE	Tree
TREE_D	Tree, dead.
TREE_F	Tree, fallen.
TREE_H	Tree, alive and healthy.
TREE_U	Tree, alive but unhealthy.
WATER	Floating. Maybe anchored to vegetation


Column 'Nest Microsite Code'	Column Definition: A code describing the microsite in which a nest is located, e.g., LEDGE.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
B_GRND	Bare ground.
BURROW	Burrow. Chamber at the end of a tunnel, excavated by bird or other animal.
C_BRCH	Coniferous branch.
C_CAVT	Coniferous cavity.
CAVITY	Cavity. Excavated by current or previous user, or naturally occurring.
CREVICE	Crevice in cracked cliff, between rocks, in human structure.
CUP	Cup, bowl, basket. Rim height is several times egg diameter.
D_BRCH	Deciduous branch.
D_CAVT	Deciduous cavity.
GOURD	Gourd. Gourd-shaped. Plastered on cliffs, walls, undersides of structures.
LEDGE	Window ledge, rock ledge, eave, etc.
LO_VEG	Low vegetation.
NSTBOX	Nest box.	The nest is within a human-made enclosure.
OLDNST	Old nest site.
PENDAN	Pendant. Elongate sac suspended from a branch.
PFORM	Platform. Structure in a tree, on cliff, or providing dry place in marsh or water.
SAUCER	Saucer. Shallow cup with rim height less than two times egg diameter.
SCRAPE	Scrape. Simple depression to prevent rolling eggs. Maybe lined.
SHRUB	Shrub, brush, tangle, hedge.
SPHERE	Spherical. Globe or ball shaped, fully enclosed except for small opening.
V_GRND	Vegetated ground
WALL	Building wall, cave wall, etc.
WATER	Floating nest.


Column 'Nest Type Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the type of nest under observation, e.g., CUP.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
BURROW	Burrow	Chamber at the end of a tunnel, excavated by bird or other animal.
CAVITY	Cavity	Excavated by current or previous user, or naturally occurring.
CREVICE	Crevice	Crevice in cracked cliff, between rocks, in human structure.
CUP	Cup, bowl, basket	Cup, bowl, basket. Rim height is several times egg diameter.
GOURD	Gourd	Gourd-shaped. Plastered on cliffs, walls, undersides of structures.
NB^x	Nest Box	The nest is within a human-made enclosure.
PENDAN	Pendant	Elongate sack suspended from a branch.
PFORM	Platform	Level structure in a tree, on cliff, or in marsh or water providing a relatively dry place.
SAUCER	Saucer	Shallow cup with rim height less than two times egg diameter.
SCRAPE	Scrape	Simple depression to prevent rolling eggs. May be lined.
SPHERE	Spherical	Globe or ball shaped, fully enclosed except for small opening.


Column 'Plants 3'	Column Definition: The 3rd most abundant vegetation lifeform within the sample area, recorded based on ocular estimation of percent cover of sweep area.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
E	Emergent
FF	Free Floating
RF	Rooted Floating
S	Submergent


Column 'Plants 2'	Column Definition: The 2nd most abundant vegetation lifeform within the sample area, recorded based on ocular estimation of percent cover of sweep area.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
E	Emergent
FF	Free Floating
RF	Rooted Floating
S	Submergent


Column 'Plants 1'	Column Definition: The most abundant vegetation lifeform within the sample area, recorded based on ocular estimation of percent cover of sweep area.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
E	Emergent
FF	Free Floating
RF	Rooted Floating
S	Submergent


Column 'Bot Sub'	Column Definition: The substrate class of the bottom of the pond/wetland at the location where the animal was found (or at the Capture Station).

Code	Code Value	Code Description
BL	Blocks	Angular pieces of rock greater than 250 mm in diameter.
BO	Boulders	Rounded, or sub-rounded pieces of rock greater than 250 mm in diameter.
BR	Bedrock	Solid rock with no apparent breakages.
CD	Coarse Detritus	Pieces of organic material between 5 and 150 mm long.
CL	Clay	Inorganic particles less than 0.002 mm diameter.
CO	Cobble	Pieces of rock between 70 and 250 mm diameter.
DC	Described in Comments	The data is described in the comments field. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
DE	Detritus	Pieces of organic material less than 150 mm long.
F^x	Fines (< 0.5 mm)
FD	Fine Detritus	Pieces of organic material shorter than 5 mm long.
GY	Gravelly	Pebbles (pieces of rock between 2 and 70 mm diameter), or a mixture of clay and/or silt and/or sand, and pebbles in which pebbles are greater than 50% of the volume.
MY	Muddy	A mixture of clay and/or silt and/or sand, in which sand (inorganic particles between 0.062 and 2.00 mm diameter) is less than 50 % of volume.
PE	Pebbles	Pieces of rock between 2 and 70 mm diameter.
P-F^x	Particles - Fines (<2 mm)	A mixture of clay, silt and sand particles. Particles less than 2 mm diameter.
RY	Rocky	Cobbles, boulders, or bedrock, or a mixture of rock pieces in which cobbles (pieces of rock between 70 and 250 mm diameter) or larger pieces, are greater than 50% of volume.
SA	Sand	Inorganic particles between 0.062 and 2.00 mm diameter.
SG^x	Small Gravel (3 - 10 mm)
SI	Silt	Inorganic particles between 0.002 to 0.062 mm diameter.
SY	Sandy	Sand (inorganic particles between 0.062 and 2.00 mm diameter), or mixture of clay and/or silt and/or sand, in which sand is greater than 50 % of volume.
WD	Woody Debris	Pieces of trees, bushes and sticks greater than 150 mm long.


Column 'Detect Noise'	Column Definition: The type of response elicited from calls performed at a station.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
0	Nothing	No frog calls heard
1	Individuals	Individuals can be counted (no overlapping calls)
2	Overlap	Calls of individuals are distinguishable, but some calls overlap
3	Full chorus	Full chorus, or continuous calls, where individuals cannot be distinguished


Column 'Tree Species Code'	Column Definition: A code, used by forestry in BC, that indicates the species of a tree, e.g. Fd.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
Ac	balsam poplar	Populus balsamifera
Act	black cottonwood	Populus trichocarpa
At	trembling aspen	Populus tremuloides
Bg	grand fir	Abies grandis
Bl	subalpine fir	Abies lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa
Cw	western redcedar	Thuja plicata
Ep	paper birch	Betula papyrifera
Fd	Douglas-fir	Pseudotsuga menziesii
Hw	western hemlock	Tsuga heterophylla
Lw	western larch	Larix occidentalis
Pa	whitebark pine	Pinus albicaulis
Pl	lodgepole pine	Pinus contorta var latifolia
Pw	western white pine	Pinus monticola
Py	ponderosa pine	Pinus ponderosa
Se	Englelmann spruce	Picea engelmannii


Column 'Sign Type Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the animal sign detected, e.g., HA.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
AN	Antler	A solid, annually deciduous horn of a cervid.
BE	Bed	Sign of bedding, sleeping, or resting above ground.
BP	Body parts	Incidental portions of an animal's body which are left behind, but do not indicate the animal is dead
BU	Burrow	A hole in the ground made by an animal
CC	Cache	A place for storing or hiding food or other items.
CR	Carcass	A carcass or portions of a carcass that indicate the animal is dead.
DC	Described in Comments	Sign is described in comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
DE	Den	Sign of sleeping or hiding in a cavity, cave, or burrow.
ES	Egg shell
EX	Excrement
FD	Feeding	Sign of consuming food items
FE	Feather
HA	Hair
LO	Lodge
NE	Nest
OP^x	Owl Pellet	A owl's pellet of waste discharged from the mouth
PG	Pellet group	A group of pellets of excrement
RP	Regurgitated Pellet	An animal's pellet of waste discharged from the mouth
SC	Scratchings
SP^x	Snake Pellet	A snake's pellet of waste discharged from the mouth
SS	Shed Skin	A skin shed as a natural occurrence in an animals life cycle
TA	Trail
TR	Tracks
WW	Whitewash	Excrement from a bird, usually from a predatory bird.


Column 'Position'	Column Definition: The position in which the animal was found in relation to the cover object or microhabitat feature.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
A	Attached to side
DC	Described in Comments	The data is described in the comments field. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
I	In or within
N^x	On a cover object
O	On top
S^x	Suspended in the water
U	Underneath


Column 'Cowbird Evidence Flag'	Column Definition: A Y/N indicating whether there was evidence of cowbird eggs, hatchlings, or fledglings in the observed nest.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
N	No
NE	Not Evaluated
U^x	Unknown
UN	Unknown
Y	Yes


Column 'Detection Type Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the method or reason the individual, group, or sign was detected, e.g., CA.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
CA	Call	The animal or group was detected because calls were heard.
DC	Described in Comments	The animal, group, or sign was detected due to cues described in comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
DR	Drumming	The animal or group, or sign was detected because drumming was heard.
HAIR^x	Hair Snare	The animal, group, or sign was detected by using a hair snare as the medium to detect the species.
KC	Keer Call	The animal or group was detected because keer calls were heard.
OTHR^x	Other	Other
QU	Quack	The animal or group was detected because quacks were heard.
RCAM^x	Remote Camera	The animal, group, or sign was detected by using a remote camera
SAND^x	Sand	The animal, group, or sign was detected by using sand as the medium to detect a sign (e.g. track).
SATP^x	Smoked Aluminum Track Plate	The animal, group, or sign was detected by using a smoked aluminum track plate
SI	Sign	The animal or group was detected because sign was observed.
SNOW^x	Snow	The animal, group, or sign was detected by using snow as the medium to detect a sign (e.g. track).
SO	Song	The animal or group was detected because singing was heard.
TA	Tapping	The animal or group was detected because tapping was heard.
VI	Visual	The animal or group was detected by being seen.
WB	Wingbeats	The animal or group was detected because wing beats were heard.


Column 'Detect Dir'	Column Definition: The cardinal direction in which the individual or group was first detected.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
E	East
ENE	East North East
ESE	East South East
N	North
NE	North East
NNE	North North East
NNW	North North West
NW	North West
S	South
SE	South East
SSE	South South East
SSW	South South West
SW	South West
W	West
WNW	West North West
WSW	West South West


Column 'Reprod Cond'	Column Definition: The reproductive condition of the animal.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
A^x	Abdominal testes	Abdominal testes
AB^x	Apparently reproductively capable, not currently in a state of potency	Apparently reproductively capable, not currently in a state of potency
E^x	External testes	External testes
ES^x	In state of estrus; not pregnant	In state of estrus; not pregnant
ESTR	In state of estrus	In state of estrus; not apparently pregnant/gravid
I^x	Internal testes	Internal testes
LA^x	Lactating	Lactating
LACT	Lactating	Lactating
NO^x	Incapable of reproduction, e.g. sexually immature	Incapable of reproduction, e.g. sexually immature
NOT	Not currently capable of reproduction	Not currently capable of reproduction; sexually immature
NP^x	Not Pregnant	Not Pregnant
PL^x	Post lactating	Post lactating
POST	Post lactating	Post lactating
PR^x	Pregnant/gravid	Pregnant/gravid
PRGT	Pregnant/gravid	Pregnant/gravid
RE^x	Apparently reproductively capable, not pregnant/gravid	Apparently reproductively capable, not pregnant/gravid
REPR	Reproductively capable	Apparently reproductively capable; if female not apparently pregnant/gravid
S^x	Scrotal testes	Scrotal testes
SC^x	In state of sexual potency	In state of sexual potency
SP^x	Spermatophore plug present (terrestrial salamanders)	Spermatophore plug present (terrestrial salamanders)


Column 'Health'	Column Definition: Record whether the captured animal is dead or alive when the trap is checked.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
A	Alive	Alive
D	Dead	Dead
P	Poor	Alive - appears in poor condition
W	Well	Alive - appears well


Column 'Age Class'	Column Definition: The age class of the animal.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
A	Adult
J	Juvenile
UC	Unclassified


Column 'Sex Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the sex of the individual, e.g., M.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
F	Female
M	Male
UC	Unclassified


Column 'Nest Stage Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the stage of a nest in terms of apparent reproductive success, e.g., F.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
A	Active, but detail not recorded	Active, but detail of Nest Stage not classified nor recorded.
B	Variable Eggs or Young Present
D^x	Under Development
F	Failed
L	fLedged	Nest successful, but young have left
U	Undetermined


Column 'Activity Code'	Column Definition: A code indicating the activity of an animal when it was first detected or the activity that caused the sign, e.g. GR.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
AL	Alert	Activity with the purpose of detecting predators. E.g. guard or sentry duty.
AN	Antler (not an activity)	A solid, annually deciduous horn of a cervid
AP	Avoiding Pests	Avoiding pests. E.g. seeing caribou standing on snow fields during summer when insects are abundant.
BA	Basking	Behaviour for the purpose of gathering warmth. E.g. Seeing a marmot or snake lying on warm rocks.
BE	Bedding	Bedding, sleeping, or resting above ground; includes bedding for the purpose of cud chewing but does not include loafing.
BI^x	Birthing	Giving birth to young; includes hatching of eggs of amphibians, reptiles, and birds.
BP	Body parts (not an activity)	Incidental portions of an animal's body which are left behind, but do not indicate the animal is dead; e.g., feathers, hair, and shed skins; shed antlers are recorded as AN
BU	Building	Building a nest, bed, burrow, den, lodge, or other dwelling.
CA	Casting	Discharging bodily waste from the mouth. E.g. Seeing an owl or snake casting pellets.
CC	Caching	Storing away food or other items in hiding, or for future use.
CO	Courting	Behaviour for the purpose of enticing a conspecific of the opposite sex into copulation; includes copulation, courtship feeding, and defense of mates.
CR	Carcass (not an activity)	A carcass, or portions of a carcass, that indicates the animal is dead
DC	Described in Comments	The activity is described in the comments field. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
DE	Denning	Sleeping or hiding in a cavity, cave, or burrow; does not include hibernating.
DI	Disturbed	Behaviour for the purpose of avoiding the observer; use only if the activity before disturbance is not known.
DR	Drinking
EX	Excreting	Discharging waste through the anus.
FD	Feeding	Consuming food items. Does not include hunting, except when animals hunt and eat simultaneously, such as grazers, browsers, and flying insectivores.
FL	Fleeing	Hurried movement to avoid a conspecifics or other animal; does not include fleeing to avoid the observer.
FS	Feeding, salmonid	Feeding on salmonids during a salmonid run
GR	Grooming	Behaviour for the purpose of arranging and protecting the fur, feathers, skin, etc. Includes scratching and rubbing of antler velvet.
HI	Hibernating	Hibernating
HU	Hunting	Searching for, pursuing, and killing prey. For animals which hunt and eat simultaneously, such as grazers, browsers, and flying insectivores, the activity is recorded as eating
IM	Ingesting Minerals	Ingesting minerals by eating or licking a substance for the purpose of ingesting minerals.
IN	Incubating	Incubating, protecting, or laying eggs.
LI	Living	Activity that could not be classified due to ignorance or the activity being too diverse.
LO^x	Loafing	Behaviour that appears to be lazy or idle. Includes resting and standing but not basking; includes seeing a roosting bat or owl.
MD	Migrating Daily	Traveling that is a regular daily activity; includes traveling to or away from a communal habitat. E.g. seeing a bat on its daily flight to or from a roosting site.
MS	Migrating Seasonally	Traveling that is a regular annual activity. E.g. seeing an elk or a Sandhill Crane on its migration route, or seeing a snake traveling away from a communal habitat such as a hibernaculum.
NT	Not Travelling	Not travelling. NT is typically used in telemetry Surveys when it is only important to distinguish whether or not the animal was travelling.
RB	Reproducing, birthing	Giving birth to live young; preparing a birthing site, such as a den
RE	Reproducing, eggs	Laying eggs (amphibians, reptiles and birds), building a nest, and feeding non-mobile young
RR	Rearing	Adults feeding neonates and juveniles.
SA	Standing	Standing; used when the specific purpose of standing is not known. If the purpose of standing is know then use a more specific activity such as alert or feeding.
SH	Security Habitat	Using habitat for protection or hiding from predators.
ST	Security and Thermal	Using habitat for its security and thermal values
TE	Territoriality	Behaviour for the purpose of marking or defending a territory; may include singing, drumming, winnowing, howling
TF	Traveling, Flying	Traveling by flying. TF is used when the purpose of flying is not known. If the purpose of the flying is known then use a more specific description such as hunting.
TH	Thermal Habitat	Animals using habitat for the purpose of protecting themselves from heat, cold, or precipitation
TO^x	Traveling, Other	Traveling by a method other than flying, swimming, walking, or running; if purpose of traveling is known, use a more specific activity such as fleeing or migrating.
TP	Traveling on a Path	Walking on a trail that is embedded in the ground due to animals walking the same route for many years.
TR	Traveling, Running	Traveling by running. TR is used when the specific purpose of running is not known. If the purpose of the running is known then use a more specific activity such as disturbed or fleeing.
TS	Traveling, Swimming	Traveling by swimming. TS is used when the specific purpose of swimming is not known. If the purpose of the swimming is known then use a more specific activity such as fleeing.
TSC	Traveling, Snow Cat	Traveling on a snow caterpillar. A snow caterpillar is a tracklaying vehicle for travel on snow.
TSki	Traveling, Skiing	Traveling or recreating by skiing
TSkiHS	Traveling, Heli-skiing	Traveling or recreating by heli-skiing. Heli-skiing is skiing in which the skier is taken up the mountain by helicopter.
TSM	Traveling, Snowmobiling	Traveling or recreating by snowmobiling
TSS	Traveling, Snowshoeing	Traveling or recreating by snowshoeing
TU	Traveling, Unclassified	Travelling, but the method and purpose of traveling could not be or is not classified. TU is often used when individual tracks are observed, or in telemetry Surveys when it is only important to distinguish whether or not the animal was travelling.
TW	Traveling, Walking	Traveling by walking. TW is used when the purpose of walking is not known. If the purpose of the walking is known then use a more specific description such as migrating; does not include traveling on a path
UR	Urinating	Urinating


Column 'Prev Mark'	Column Definition: Record whether or not the animal had been previously marked.

Code	Code Value	Code Description
N	No
NE	Not Evaluated
U^x	Unknown
UN	Unknown
Y	Yes

The above list of column names, codes, and definitions was generated from the SPI Database on January 27, 2021 using the following Species Method Types:

Species Method Type Code	Version
01-Project	1
02-Design Component - BLOCK	1
02-Design Component - SAMPLE STATION	1
02-Design Component - TRANSECT	1
03-Design Component Visit	1
04-Sampling Conditions	1
05-Telemetry or GPS Observations	1
06-Incidental Observations	1
09-Marks	1
10-Survey Summary	1
Animal DNA Collecting	1.2
Bird Nest Descriptions	1.1
Bird Nest Visits	1.1
Cap and Hand - Med to Large	1
Census	1.5
FRPA WH Features	1
HERPETILE_HABITAT_DATA_1.0	1
HERPETILE_INDIVIDUAL_DATA_1.0	1
LBS	1.3
Rare Plants and Fungi	1
Snake Capture	2
Tree Descriptions	1.1
Ungulate Census	1.1
Wildlife Camera	1