California Natural Diversity Database

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Tags
California, CNDDB, animals, NDDB, biota, environment, conservation, boundaries, plants


Summary

This dataset is a subset of the statewide data layer for the purposes of providing a general location of California's many species of rare and sensitive plants, animals, and natural communities.  This is intended to display these species that are located inside the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) Jurisdictional Boundary.

Description

            

The California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) is a product of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Biogeographic Data Branch (BDB). The CNDDB is both a manual and computerized library of the status and locations of California's rare species and natural community types. The CNDDB includes in its data all federally and state listed plants and animals, all species that are candidates for listing, all species of special concern, and those species that are considered "sensitive" by government agencies and the conservation community. The computerized information is available for a fee in hardcopy and digital forms. The CNDDB is a dynamic system with information continually being added and upgraded. The CNDDB contains over 82,000 locational records for over 2,500 elements (plant taxa, animal taxa, and natural communities). A location record is referred to as an Element Occurrence (EO), and is a site that contains an individual, population, nest site, den, or stand of a special status element. Populations, individuals, or colonies located within 1/4 mile of each other generally constitute a single occurrence, sometimes with multiple parts.

Credits

California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Natural Diversity Database

Use limitations

            

The CNDDB is offered on a yearly subscription basis; it includes monthly downloadable GIS data updates and access to an online version of RareFind. We offer the entire statewide dataset along with the GIS shapefile for use in many popular GIS software packages. All are available to subscribers on CD. The rate for Commercial, Non-profit and Government subscribers is $600 for the initial subscription year and $400 for subsequent renewal years. However, should the subscription lapse 6 months or more from the established anniversary month (i.e., month of initial subscription), subscription will commence again at the initial start-up rate of $600. Organizations can make as many copies of the data and application as necessary for their internal use but cannot make copies for distribution outside of their organization.

Extent

West  -122.728595    East  -121.307008
North  38.478533    South  37.398020

Scale Range
Maximum (zoomed in)  1:5,000
Minimum (zoomed out)  1:150,000,000

ArcGIS Metadata 

Topics and Keywords 

Themes or categories of the resource  environment, biota, boundaries


Content type  Downloadable Data


Place keywords  California

Theme keywords  animals, environment, conservation, boundaries, plants

Theme keywords  CNDDB, NDDB, biota

Citation 

Title California Natural Diversity Database


Presentation formats  digital map
FGDC geospatial presentation format  vector digital data


Citation Contacts 

Responsible party
Organization's name California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Biogeographic Data Branch
Contact's role  publisher


Contact information
Address
Delivery point Sacramento, California USA



Responsible party
Organization's name California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Biogeographic Data Branch
Contact's role  originator


Resource Details 

Dataset languages  English (UNITED STATES)


Status  under development
Spatial representation type* vector


Supplemental information
We work very hard to keep the CNDDB as current and up to date as possible given our capabilities and resources. However, we cannot and do not portray the CNDDB as an exhaustive and comprehensive inventory of rare species and natural communities. Field verification for the absence and presence of sensitive species will always be an important obligation of our customers. Likewise, your contribution of data to the CNDDB is equally important to the maintenance of the CNDDB.

*Processing environment Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; Esri ArcGIS 10.4.1.5686


Credits
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Natural Diversity Database

ArcGIS item properties
*Name CNDDB
*Size 5.786
Location
Access protocol Local Area Network

Extents 

Extent
Description
ground condition

Temporal extent
Beginning date
Indeterminate date May 1854
Ending date
Indeterminate date now

Extent
Geographic extent
Bounding rectangle
Extent type  Extent used for searching
*West longitude -122.728595
*East longitude -121.307008
*North latitude 38.478533
*South latitude 37.398020
*Extent contains the resource Yes

Extent in the item's coordinate system
*West longitude -122.728595
*East longitude -121.307008
*South latitude 37.398020
*North latitude 38.478533
*Extent contains the resource Yes

Resource Points of Contact 

Point of contact
Organization's name California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Biogeographic Data Branch
Contact's position Information Services
Contact's role  point of contact


Contact information
Phone
Voice (916) 322-2493
Fax (916) 324-0475

Address
Type postal
Delivery point 1700 9th Street
City Sacramento
Administrative area CA
Postal code 95811
Country US
e-mail addressBDB@wildlife.ca.gov

Hours of service
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST



Resource Maintenance 

Resource maintenance
Update frequency  monthly


Resource Constraints 

Legal constraints
Other constraints
Limited to subscribers

Constraints
Limitations of use
                  

The CNDDB is offered on a yearly subscription basis; it includes monthly downloadable GIS data updates and access to an online version of RareFind. We offer the entire statewide dataset along with the GIS shapefile for use in many popular GIS software packages. All are available to subscribers on CD. The rate for Commercial, Non-profit and Government subscribers is $600 for the initial subscription year and $400 for subsequent renewal years. However, should the subscription lapse 6 months or more from the established anniversary month (i.e., month of initial subscription), subscription will commence again at the initial start-up rate of $600. Organizations can make as many copies of the data and application as necessary for their internal use but cannot make copies for distribution outside of their organization.


Spatial Reference 

ArcGIS coordinate system
*Type Geographic
*Geographic coordinate reference GCS_WGS_1984
*Coordinate reference details
Geographic coordinate system
Well-known identifier 4326
X origin -400
Y origin -400
XY scale 11258999068426.238
Z origin -100000
Z scale 10000
M origin -100000
M scale 10000
XY tolerance 8.983152841195215e-009
Z tolerance 0.001
M tolerance 0.001
High precision true
Left longitude -180
Latest well-known identifier 4326
Well-known text GEOGCS["GCS_WGS_1984",DATUM["D_WGS_1984",SPHEROID["WGS_1984",6378137.0,298.257223563]],PRIMEM["Greenwich",0.0],UNIT["Degree",0.0174532925199433],AUTHORITY["EPSG",4326]]

Reference system identifier
*Value 4326
*Codespace EPSG
*Version 6.14(3.0.1)


Spatial Data Properties 

Vector
*Level of topology for this dataset  geometry only


Geometric objects
Feature class name CNDDB
*Object type  composite
*Object count 1315



ArcGIS Feature Class Properties
Feature class name CNDDB
*Feature type Simple
*Geometry type Polygon
*Has topology FALSE
*Feature count 1315
*Spatial index TRUE
*Linear referencing FALSE



Distribution 

Distributor
Contact information
Organization's name California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Biogeographic Data Branch
Contact's role  distributor


Contact information
Phone
Voice (916) 322-2493
Fax (916) 324-0475

Address
Type postal
Delivery point 1700 9th Street
City Sacramento
Administrative area CA
Postal code 95811
Country US

Hours of service
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST



Ordering process
Terms and fees $600 first year/$400 renewal
Turnaround time
Two weeks

Instructions
Order form at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/biogeodata/cnddb/subscribe.asp The cost for the statewide dataset is $600. A subscription includes access to CNDDB data via web applications on the CDFW website. The GIS digital layer is also available to subscription customers and included on the CD ROM. Renewing customers pay $400 per year without a break in service. You are invoiced directly from our accounting department after the products have been sent to you. You do not need to pay up front; but invoices are due and payable upon presentation - no terms are available. Delinquent accounts will be denied additional services until the balance has been paid. NOTE: There is a 50% cancellation charge if you cancel your order after we have already processed your request and generated our products. There is a no-return policy on products already delivered.




Distribution format
*Name Shapefile


Transfer options
*Transfer size 5.786


Fields 

Details for object CNDDB 
*Type Feature Class
*Row count 1315
Definition
Element Occurrences (EOs) representing positive sightings of rare, native species.



Field FID
 
*Precision 0
*Alias FID
*Data type OID
*Scale 0
*Width 4
*Field description
Internal feature number.

*Description source
ESRI

*Description of values
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.





Field Shape
 
*Precision 0
*Alias Shape
*Data type Geometry
*Scale 0
*Width 0
*Field description
Feature geometry.

*Description source
ESRI

*Description of values
Coordinates defining the features.





Field ELMTYPE
 
*Alias ELMTYPE
*Data type Integer
*Width 5
*Precision 5
*Scale 0
Field description
Element Type describes the type of element and uses the following codes:

List of values
Value 1
Description Plant (ELMCODEs beginning with "P" or "N")


Value 2
Description Animal (ELMCODEs beginning with "A" or "I")


Value 3
Description Terrestrial community (ELMCODEs beginning with "CT")


Value 4
Description Aquatic community (ELMCODEs beginning with "CA", "CE", "CL", "CM" or "CR")






Overview Description
Entity and Attribute Overview
This dataset can display positive sightings of rare plants and animals, and terrestrial and aquatic communities. The symbolic display of the dataset is typically based on three data fields which designate the certainty (ACC_CLASS) that the scientist determines based on the the accuracy of the reported location of the occurrence, the type of occurrence (ELMTYPE), and how many occurrences share the same spatial feature (EOCOUNT). Additional fields describe the listing status, ranking, location, site description and source references, to name a few.





Metadata Details 

Metadata language English (UNITED STATES)
Metadata character set  utf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format


Scope of the data described by the metadata  dataset
Scope name* dataset


*Last update 2016-10-24


ArcGIS metadata properties
Metadata format ArcGIS 1.0
Metadata style FGDC CSDGM Metadata
Standard or profile used to edit metadata FGDC


Created in ArcGIS for the item 2016-10-24 10:43:28
Last modified in ArcGIS for the item 2016-10-24 11:18:59


Automatic updates
Have been performed Yes
Last update 2016-10-24 11:18:59


Metadata Contacts 

Metadata contact
Organization's name California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Biogeographic Data Branch
Contact's role  point of contact


Contact information
Phone
Voice (916) 322-2493
Fax (916) 324-0475

Address
Type postal
Delivery point 1700 9th Street
City Sacramento
Administrative area CA
Postal code 95811
Country US
e-mail addressBDB@wildlife.ca.gov

Hours of service
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST



Thumbnail and Enclosures 

Thumbnail

Enclosure
Enclosure type  File
Description of enclosure original metadata
Original metadata document, which was translated yes
Source metadata format fgdc

FGDC Metadata (read-only) 

Identification 

Citation
Citation Information
OriginatorCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife, Biogeographic Data Branch
Title
California Natural Diversity Database
Geospatial Data Presentation Formvector digital data
Publication Information
Publication PlaceSacramento, California USA
PublisherCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife, Biogeographic Data Branch

Description
Abstract
                            The California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) is a product of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Biogeographic Data Branch (BDB). The CNDDB is both a manual and computerized library of the status and locations of California's rare species and natural community types. The CNDDB includes in its data all federally and state listed plants and animals, all species that are candidates for listing, all species of special concern, and those species that are considered "sensitive" by government agencies and the conservation community.  The computerized information is available for a fee in hardcopy and digital forms.  The CNDDB is a dynamic system with information continually being added and upgraded.  The CNDDB contains over 84,000 locational records for over 2,500 elements (plant taxa, animal taxa, and natural communities).  A location record is referred to as an Element Occurrence (EO), and is a site that contains an individual, population, nest site, den, or stand of a special status element. Populations, individuals, or colonies located within 1/4 mile of each other generally constitute a single occurrence, sometimes with multiple parts.
                          
Purpose
                            To provide the most current information and to track the location and condition of California's many species of rare and sensitive plants, animals, and natural communities.
                          
Supplemental Information
                            We work very hard to keep the CNDDB as current and up to date as possible given our capabilities and resources. However, we cannot and do not portray the CNDDB as an exhaustive and comprehensive inventory of rare species and natural communities. Field verification for the absence and presence of sensitive species will always be an important obligation of our customers. Likewise, your contribution of data to the CNDDB is equally important to the maintenance of the CNDDB. http://www.dfg.ca.gov/biogeodata/cnddb/submitting_data_to_cnddb.asp
                          
Time Period of Content
Time Period Information
Range of Dates/Times
Beginning DateMay 1854
Ending DateCurrent
Currentness Reference
                            ground condition
                          
Status
ProgressIn work
Maintenance and Update FrequencyMonthly

Spatial Domain
Bounding Coordinates
West Bounding Coordinate-124.514369
East Bounding Coordinate-113.435959
North Bounding Coordinate42.087162
South Bounding Coordinate32.413430

Keywords
Theme
Theme Keyword Thesaurusnone
Theme Keywordenvironment
Theme Keywordboundaries
Theme Keywordplants
Theme Keywordanimals
Theme Keywordconservation

Theme
Theme Keyword Thesaurusnone
Theme Keywordbiota
Theme KeywordCNDDB
Theme KeywordNDDB

Place
Place Keyword Thesaurusnone
Place KeywordCalifornia

Access Constraints
                        Limited to subscribers
                      
Use Constraints
                        The CNDDB is offered on a yearly subscription basis; it includes monthly downloadable spatial data and access to an online version of RareFind. We offer the entire statewide dataset along with the GIS shapefile for use in many popular GIS software packages. All are available to subscribers on CD.  

The rate for Commercial, Non-profit and Government subscribers is $600 for the initial subscription year and $400 for subsequent renewal years. However, should the subscription lapse 6 months or more from the established anniversary month (i.e., month of initial subscription), subscription will commence again at the initial start-up rate of $600. 

Organizations can make as many copies of the data and application as necessary for their internal use but cannot make copies for distribution outside of their organization.
                      
Point of Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife, Biogeographic Data Branch
Contact PositionInformation Services
Contact Address
Address Typemailing address
Address1700 9th Street
CitySacramento
State or ProvinceCA
Postal Code95811
CountryUNITED STATES

Contact Voice Telephone(916) 322-2493
Contact Facsimile Telephone(916) 324-0475
Contact Electronic Mail AddressBDB@wildlife.ca.gov
Hours of Service8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST

Data Set Credit
                        California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Natural Diversity Database
                      
Native Data Set Environment
Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 4; ESRI ArcCatalog 10.3.1.4959

Spatial Reference 

Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
Geodetic Model
Horizontal Datum NameNorth American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid NameGeodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major Axis6378137.000000
Denominator of Flattening Ratio298.257222

Entities and Attributes 

Detailed Description
Entity Type
Entity Type LabelCNDDB
Entity Type Definition
Element Occurrences (EOs) representing positive sightings of rare, native species.

Attribute
Attribute LabelFID
Attribute Definition
Internal feature number.
Attribute Definition SourceESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute
Attribute LabelShape
Attribute Definition
Feature geometry.
Attribute Definition SourceESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute
Attribute LabelELMTYPE
Attribute Definition
Element Type describes the type of element and uses the following codes:
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain Value1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Plant (ELMCODEs beginning with "P" or "N")
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain Value2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Animal (ELMCODEs beginning with "A" or "I")
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain Value3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Terrestrial community (ELMCODEs beginning with "CT")
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain Value4
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Aquatic community (ELMCODEs beginning with "CA", "CE", "CL", "CM" or "CR")

Overview Description
Entity and Attribute Overview
                            This dataset can display positive sightings of rare plants and animals, and terrestrial and aquatic communities. The symbolic display of the dataset is typically based on three data fields which designate the certainty (ACC_CLASS) that the scientist determines based on the the accuracy of the reported location of the occurrence, the type of occurrence (ELMTYPE), and how many occurrences share the same spatial feature (EOCOUNT). Additional fields describe the listing status, ranking, location, site description and source references, to name a few.
                          

Distribution Information 

Distributor
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife, Biogeographic Data Branch
Contact Address
Address Typemailing address
Address1700 9th Street
CitySacramento
State or ProvinceCA
Postal Code95811
CountryUNITED STATES

Contact Voice Telephone(916) 322-2493
Contact Facsimile Telephone(916) 324-0475
Hours of Service8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST

Resource DescriptionDownloadable Data
Standard Order Process
Fees$600 first year/$400 renewal
Ordering Instructions
                            Order form at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/biogeodata/cnddb/subscribe.asp

The cost for the statewide dataset is $600.  A subscription includes access to CNDDB data via web applications on the CDFW website.  The GIS digital layer is also available to subscription customers and included on the CD ROM. Renewing customers pay $400 per year without a break in service.

You are invoiced directly from our accounting department after the products have been sent to you.  You do not need to pay up front; but invoices are due and payable upon presentation - no terms are available.  Delinquent accounts will be denied additional services until the balance has been paid.

NOTE:  There is a 50% cancellation charge if you cancel your order after we have already processed your request and generated our products.  There is a no-return policy on products already delivered.
                          
TurnaroundTwo weeks


Available Time Period
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar DateBeginning of Each Month


Metadata Reference 

Metadata Date2016-10-01
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife, Biogeographic Data Branch
Contact Address
Address Typemailing address
Address1700 9th Street
CitySacramento
State or ProvinceCA
Postal Code95811
CountryUNITED STATES

Contact Voice Telephone(916) 322-2493
Contact Facsimile Telephone(916) 324-0475
Contact Electronic Mail AddressBDB@wildlife.ca.gov
Hours of Service9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST

Metadata Standard NameFGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard VersionFGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata Time Conventionlocal time