Field plot measures and predictive map products for "Nearest neighbor imputation of species-level, plot-scale forest structure attributes from LiDAR data"

This data publication contains LiDAR data (for predictor variables) and plot tree data (for response variables) used in the modeling and mapping of species-level basal area and tree density across two diverse coniferous forest landscapes in north-central Idaho.It also contains the Arc/INFO GRID raster maps for both study areas showing predicted species-level basal area and tree density.Our goal is to use LiDAR data to produce precise maps of basic forest structural attributes to benefit forest managers. We will strive to make maps with accuracies surpassing those of maps made using traditional methods and we believe that the high precision and spatial density of LiDAR data offers opportunities for improvement upon traditional forest management practices.These data are directly associated with the publications "Nearest neighbor imputation of species-level, plot-scale forest structure attributes from LiDAR data" and Corrigendum to "Nearest neighbor imputation of species-level, plot-scale forest structure attributes from LiDAR data" shown in the cross-reference section. Original metadata date was 11/15/2010. Metadata modified on 04/25/2011 to adjust citation to include the addition of a DOI (digital object identifier). Minor metadata updates on 02/20/2013. Minor metadata updates on 12/19/2016.