__The link: *Access the data directory* is available in the section*Dataset Description Sheets; Additional Information*__. The LiDAR dendrometric map presents various dendrometric characteristics that are useful in particular in forest planning. It is a product in vector format that is complementary to the results of forest compilations found in the [Original Ecoforest Map and Inventory Results] (https://www.donneesquebec.ca/recherche/dataset/resultats-d-inventaire-et-carte-ecoforestiere) and in the [Results of forest compilations by forel] (https://www.donneesquebec.ca/recherche/dataset/compilations-forestieres-originales-par-forel-methode-k-nn). The geometric entities defined from the LiDAR data are at a finer scale than those in the ecoforest map. The main variables predicted and accessible in the product are as follows: • Usable volume per hectare by species, species group and certain diameter groups • Volume per hectare distributed by product for certain species groups • Basal area and number of stems per hectare for certain species groups for certain species groups • Average usable volume per stem and average diameter for certain species groups • Average usable volume per stem and average diameter for certain species groups The volumes compiled in the LiDAR dendrometric map are variables distinct from the gross volume market on Predicted foot in others results of forest compilations, in the [Cubage Tariff] (https://www.donneesquebec.ca/recherche/dataset/tarif-de-cubage) and for the stems counted in the sample plots of the ecoforestry inventory of southern Quebec, for example in the [Temporary sample plots of the fifth inventory] (https://www.donneesquebec.ca/recherche/dataset/placettes-echantillons-temporaires-du-cinquieme-inventaire). This distinct volume is here qualified as “usable” and it excludes woody material between 9.1 cm in diameter without bark and 9.1 cm with bark. The published literature clarifies the differences between volume variables. This product is available for territories (planning unit, private forest development agency or residual forest territory) with a LiDAR acquisition and affecting the bioclimatic domains of fir to yellow birch, fir to white birch and spruce moss. Product coverage is not complete and will evolve over the years based on the LiDAR acquisition. __Note:__ It is possible to use the [LiDAR dendrometric data preparation tool] (https://www.donneesquebec.ca/recherche/dataset/carte_dendrometrique_lidar/resource/d447ac59-8310-4fad-95f7-7495a3624466) to study one or more sectors at a finer scale than that of the ecoforest map. The [LiDAR dendrometric tool user guide] (https://mffp.gouv.qc.ca/nos-publications/guide-outil-dendrometrique-lidar/) presents the methodology for its application to meet the needs of operational forest harvest planning.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

__The link: *Access the data directory* is available in the section*Dataset Description Sheets; Additional Information*__. The original ecoforest map and the results of the 4th ecoforest inventory of southern Quebec constitute a grouping of ecoforest data including the original ecoforest map of the 4th inventory and numerous other tables providing information directly related to ecoforest populations. The information in this dataset corresponds to the forest profile up to the year of aerial photography. Among the numerous tables and classes of entities that the product brings together, the following groups can be distinguished: * The original ecoforest map of the 4th inventory made up of ecoforest polygons. This is the geographic base to which all other data are attached; * The forest compilations of the 4th inventory which contain, among other things, the gross commercial volumes evaluated by nature; * The ecological classification of Quebec territory; * The characterization data of forest stations. Note that the original ecoforest map of the 4th inventory has been complete since 2018 and that no new mapping has been added. This differs from the current original ecoforest map where, each year, a portion of Quebec's territory is photo-interpreted and integrated into the provincial product by replacing the cartographic information from the previous inventory. In addition, some areas have not been mapped since the 3rd inventory and are therefore absent from the original ecoforest map from the 4th inventory.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

__The link: *Access the data directory* is available in the section*Dataset Description Sheets; Additional Information*__. The original ecoforest map and inventory results are a collection of ecoforest data including the original ecoforest map and numerous other tables that provide information directly related to forest stands. The information in this dataset corresponds to the portrait of the forest up to the year of aerial photography. These data cover five categories of information: + The original ecoforest map made up of ecoforest polygons. This is the geographic base to which all other data are attached; + Forest compilations, which contain, among other things, the gross commercial volumes evaluated by nature; + The ecological classification of Quebec territory; + Data on the characterization of forest stations and characteristics of wood; + Data on the characterization of forest stations and characteristics of wood; + Forest biomass and carbon. This map covers almost all of the territory south of the 52nd parallel of Quebec's public and private forest. It is distributed by map sheet at a scale of 1/250,000. The minimum mapping area is 4 ha. __Notes: __ + All tables and entity classes in this data group can be linked using the “GEOCODE” field. + The geographic databases distributed in this directory do not include the information collected during the survey (sample plots). + Consult the [Updated ecoforest map] (https://www.donneesquebec.ca/recherche/fr/dataset/carte-ecoforestiere-avec-perturbations) for an up-to-date portrait of forest territory, also available on Data Quebec. __Former names:__ Original ecoforest map and inventory results Inventory result and original ecoforest map Integrated product of the ecoforest inventory of southern Quebec (IEQM)**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

The planning unit (UA) is a territorial reference unit that applies to forest territories in the domain of the State under article 13 of the Sustainable Forest Development Act (LADTF). There are currently 57 AU on Quebec's public forest territory. The sustainable forest management strategy provides guidelines and objectives for sustainable forest management for this forest area. The purpose of this delimitation of forest territory is to define areas for the production of resources. Thus, the Minister can grant various forest rights in this territory, such as guarantees of supply (GA), harvesting permits in order to supply a commercial wood processing plant (PRAU), harvesting permits in order to supply a non-commercial wood processing plant, i.e. forest biomass (PRBIO), permits for maple syrup farms (mixed production), permits for blueberry fields (forests) blueberry), mining rights permits (mining concessions) and legal protections for the forests of experimentation (FE). This AU delimitation has been in force since April 1, 2023 and comes from the MRNF STF system, which is the __official source__ of this geographic information.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**