A standard National Vegetation Classification and its hierarchy are the foundation to vegetation mapping and associated applications. Information from the various levels of the hierarchy can be used at national, state, & local scales for answering questions regarding land use, land management, and climate change adaptation .
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Climate and Disturbance Adaptation
– Climate change resilience
– Wildfire planning, response, recovery
– Flood and drought management
Ecosystem Health and Conservation
– Forest condition and resilience
– Wetland and riparian systems
– Wildlife habitat management
– Open space and biodiversity conservation
Restoration and Land Planning
– Ecological restoration
– Recovery planning
– Landscape design and prioritization
Cross-cutting Applications
– Education and outreach
– Policy and decision support
– Other emerging uses