Description: This point feature class is to be used to collect data such has building corners (to determine distances from open water, wetlands, easements, stream centerlines, etc). Edge of lot can be used to record survey stakes and other property corner markings. Fence corner points record the corners and bends in a fence line. The timber harvest temporary bridge location is used to record a stream crossing location in the field. The wetland point feature can be used to record the location of wetland flags found in the field as well as EIR delineated wetland points.
Description: This layer shows the locations of protective signs marking the limits of Forest Conservation, Forest Buffer, and Critical Area Easements. Additionally locations for "Trees for your Future" signs and at grade markers may be recorded. The sign type, sign condition, post type, post condition, general comments, inspector, and date information are all recorded.
Description: Specimen trees can be marked in the field to verify their locations on plans, and are trees that measure 30 inches DBH or greater. Tree clearing is to be used to document trees that have been cut down, usually by marking the location of a stump. The trees to be removed point feature is used to mark trees that have been approved for cutting or removal within easements or within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area.
Description: The limit of disturbance line may be used to collect data in the field regarding the Limit of Disturbance at construction sites, which may include the boundaries of silt and super silt fences, as well as the actual limits of disturbance to the soil and vegetation. This data may include approved limits of disturbance as well as unauthorized disturbance, which can include but is not limited to: grading, vegetation removal, fill, wetland fill, and tree removal.
Description: Trail locations can be marked in the field to determine their location in relation to natural features as well as protective easements. 4x4 trails are wide enough to carry a passenger vehicle and typically consist of a double track. All terrain vehicle (ATV) trails are narrower in width and typically carry ATVs and motorcycles. A foot path consists of a narrow trail with a varrying array of surface types, from bare dirt to gravel/mulch. A gravel trail consists of a gravel hardpack, and varies in width. Haul roads are specific to timber harvests and are used to move logs to the landing area to be loaded onto trucks.
Description: Used to collect data to show the edge of a property line or lot, the centerline of streams not shown on the County hydrology layer, timber harvest streamside management zone (the no-cut boundary zone adjacen to a stream or wetland), and the edge of wetlands as determined by EIR in the field.
Description: The forest line shows the edge of forest as determined in the field with a GPS unit. This can be categorized as the dripline of the forest canopy, the edge of the forest floor, and or the edge of unimproved land under a forest canopy. The data can be used to determine of trees and/or understory vegetation have been cut or removed, as well as to determine if the dripline or forest edge shown on development plans accurately reflect field conditions.
Description: This feature class is used to collect data on current mowing conditions at a specific site. The limits of mowing can be used to determine the size of disturbance to a forest conservation, forest buffer, and or critical area easement. This layer can also be used to determine if mowing lines have changed over time, before and after a correction notice has been sent, for example. This layer can be used to record the limits of other vegetation clearing as well, from fallow field, tall grass and weeds, as well as understory vegetation.