FLORIDA GEOGRAPHIC DATA LIBRARY DOCUMENTATION

TITLE: FLORIDA STATE PARK MANAGEMENT ZONES - FEBRUARY 2015

Geodataset Name:       STPARK_MZONES_FEB15
Geodataset Type:       SHAPEFILE
Geodataset Feature:    Polygon
Feature Count:         4975
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
State Park Management Zones are divisions of land within Florida State Parks based on factors such as Natural Community types, physical boundaries, land use and geography. This is an update to the FGDL layer STPARK_MZONES_AUG13.shp
DATA SOURCE(S):                    Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks
SCALE OF ORIGINAL SOURCE MAPS:     24000
GEODATASET EXTENT:                 State of Florida
PUBLICATION DATE: 20150216 TIME PERIOD OF CONTENT: 20150212 DOWNLOAD LINK: http://www.fgdl.org/metadataexplorer/explorer.jsp

FEATURE ATTRIBUTE TABLES:

Datafile Name: STPARK_MZONES_FEB15.DBF
ITEM NAME WIDTH TYPE
OBJECTID
4 OID
Shape
4 Geometry
UNIT_ID
7 String
ZONE_ID
50 String
SITE_NAME
150 String
MANAGEMENT
50 String
ACREAGE
8 Double
CREATOR
150 String
CR_DATE
36 Date
EDITOR
150 String
ED_DATE
36 Date
LAST_BURN
36 Date
DESCRIPT
85 String
FGDLAQDATE
36 Date
AUTOID
4 Integer
SHAPE.AREA
0 Double
SHAPE.LEN
0 Double

FEATURE ATTRIBUTE TABLES CODES AND VALUES:

Item
Item Description
OBJECTID Internal feature number.

Shape Feature geometry.

UNIT_ID FPS Park Unit Code.

ZONE_ID Mangement Zone Code.

SITE_NAME Park Name.

MANAGEMENT The type of management activity for the zone.

ACREAGE Management zone acreage.

CREATOR Person who created data in database.

CR_DATE Date of feature creation.

EDITOR Person who last edited feature.

ED_DATE Date feature was last edited.

LAST_BURN Date of last burn.

DESCRIPT GeoPlan added field based on SITE_NAME.

FGDLAQDATE The date GeoPlan acquired the data from the Source.

AUTOID Unique ID added by GeoPlan

SHAPE.AREA Area in meters

SHAPE.LEN Perimeter in meters

The attributes are the individual park names and their unit code, the management 
zone code, the acreage of the zone, the type of management activity for the zone, 
and the acreage of the area actively managed within the zone.
USER NOTES:
The dataset comprises all 171 Florida State Parks and Trails.
This data is provided 'as is' by GeoPlan and is complete to our
knowledge.
GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within
the original data.
Natural and Cultural Resource Management in
Florida State Parks
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/bncr/forms/LandManagement.pdf

Management of natural and cultural resources in Florida State Parks is two-fold,
encompassing natural resources such as forests, springs, seagrass beds and beach dunes,
and cultural treasures such as Native American burial sites and historic forts. Florida law
requires the Florida Park Service to acquire lands which represent the  original domain  of
the state and to conserve these lands and historic sites for all time. These special places
require active management to preserve the natural and cultural values for which they were acquired.

Florida s ecosystems evolved under dynamic natural processes associated with fire,
hydrology, and a delicate ecological balance between native species. The resource
management goal of the Florida Park Service is to restore the original landscapes of the state
by reestablishing these processes. This  natural systems management  ensures that park
visitors have the opportunity to experience The Real Florida SM as early Floridians did.

Before there were roads, canals or big cities, lightning-set fires swept across Florida s
landscape. Native Americans also set fires to improve the land for hunting and gathering
food. Over thousands of years habitats evolved under the influence of fire. Today, most
lightning fires are extinguished to protect lives and property. As a result, many fire-dependent
habitats and their associated plant and animal species are in decline.
Today, prescribed fire mimics natural fire and can help prevent devastating wildfires. Park
staff, guided by detailed plans called prescriptions, conduct prescribed burns as a regular and
important part of their land management activities. Prescribed fire is a safe way to apply a
natural process, ensure ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk.
To learn more about the role of prescribed fire, visit www.goodfires.org.

Non-native species, often referred to as  exotic,  can out-compete and displace native
species. Just as our ecosystems evolved with fire, Florida s native plants and animals
evolved with one another. Some exotic species are invasive and have few natural controls.
Exotic species can destroy sensitive habitats and compete with native species for food. Wild
hogs damage natural areas with their destructive rooting behavior. Plant species such as
cogongrass can alter fire behavior, complicating efforts to restore ecosystems.
Park staff are trained to remove exotic species in order to restore ecological balance and
preserve the diversity of Florida s native species.
To learn more about exotic species, visit www.floridainvasives.org.

As part of the Florida Park Service s mission to preserve cultural resources, park staff protect
the structures which were acquired for their historic significance, as well as those which are
part of our park heritage. Most historic structures in state parks are used in daily park
operations while others are restored and maintained for interpretive purposes.
Park staff monitor the integrity of historic buildings and assist in preparing detailed plans for
their rehabilitation or restoration. Staff are trained to preserve park buildings by performing
routine but necessary maintenance such as re-roofing, painting, and window repairs in a
manner which protects the historic values of the building.
To learn more about preserving historic structures visit www.floridatrust.org.

State park archaeological sites are managed to protect them from natural and human threats.
Natural processes which can damage archaeological resources include erosion, burrowing
animals and aggressive plant growth. Human activities such as construction, trespassing and
looting also threaten these sites and often cause damage which is beyond repair.
Park staff are trained to recognize the different types of archaeological sites in their parks and
to use best management practices to protect them. This includes monitoring of any ground disturbing
activities such as facility construction or infrastructure improvements to ensure
sites are protected.
To learn more about archaeology in Florida, visit www.flpublicarchaeology.org.

Florida State Parks are home to more than 275 species of plants and animals considered
endangered, threatened, or imperiled. Sometimes these species need extra help to ensure
their survival. Park staff protect sea turtle nests, reintroduce endangered plant and animal
species, and sometimes take steps to limit human access to sensitive nesting and foraging
areas.
Park staff follow scientific monitoring protocols to keep an eye on the health and well-being of
species like the ghost orchid, Florida scrub-jay, Anastasia Island beach mouse and dozens of
other imperiled plant and animal species.
To learn more about Florida s imperiled plant and animal species, visit
http://fnai.org/fieldguides.cfm.

State Park Management Zones were created to sub-divide park lands into areas 
that best facilitate the management of the park lands for conservation and 
recreation.

This data is provided 'as is' and its horizontal positional accuracy
has not been verified by GeoPlan

This data is provided 'as is' and its vertical positional accuracy
has not been verified by GeoPlan

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REFERENCES:
Florida Park Service:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/

Florida Division of Recreation and Parks
https://www.floridastateparks.org/

Natural and Cultural Resource Management in
Florida State Parks
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/bncr/forms/LandManagement.pdf

DATA LINEAGE SUMMARY:
Dataset was created by digitizing on screen using 2005 -2009 imagery in Albers HARN. 
A separate dataset was created for each park then merged together.
Process Date: 20110308

New layer obtained from Div of Parks and inserted as a new layer in DataMiner and MapDirect. Process Date: 20110415
Updated symbology as requested by Div of Parks and changed the display name in DataMiner and MapDirect to - Florida State Parks Management Zones Process Date: 20110531
The individual Management Zones for each park were merged together. Process Date: 20121206
Updated layer obtained from Div Rec & Parks and inserted in ArcSDE/DataMiner. Process Date: 20121218
Updated layer obtained from Div Rec & Parks and inserted in ArcSDE/DataMiner. Process Date: 20130219
TOTAL_ACREAGE field was removed from the attribute table as per a request from the Division of Rec & Parks data stewards. Dates for LAST_BURN were updated in about 300 records. Process Date: 20130219
Updated layer obtained from Div Rec & Parks and updated the same in ArcSDE/DataMiner. Process Date: 20130418
Values in the field LAST_BURN were updated from the BNCR prescribed fire database. This will show the latest prescribed fire date in management zones where prescribed burning was done. Process Date: 20130521
Obtained updated layer from Division of Parks and Rec and updated the layer in SDE and DataMiner. Process Date: 20130822
Obtained updated layer from Division of Parks and Rec and updated the layer in ArcSDE and DataMiner. 33 records updated with values in LAST_BURN field. Process Date: 20131028
Records updated with values in LAST_BURN field Process Date: 20131115
Obtained updated layer from Division of Parks and updated in DataMiner/ArcSDE. Metadata updated Process Date: 20131119
Obtained updated layer from Division of Parks and updated in DataMiner/ArcSDE. Metadata updated. 29 records updated with values in LAST_BURN field. Process Date: 20131226
Obtained updated layer from Division of Parks and updated in DataMiner/ArcSDE. Metadata updated. 32 records updated with values in LAST_BURN field. Process Date: 20140123
Obtained updated layer from Division of Parks and updated in DataMiner/ArcSDE. Metadata updated. 31 records updated with values in LAST_BURN field. Process Date: 20140225
Obtained updated layer from Division of Parks and updated in DataMiner/ArcSDE. Metadata updated. 71 records updated with values in LAST_BURN field. Process Date: 20140324
Updated layer obtained from Div Rec & Parks and inserted into SDE. Values for 72 records were updated in LAST_BURN field. Process Date: 20140428
Updated data obtained from BPR and updated the same in SDE/DataMiner and MapDirect. Data has been migrated to a feature dataset in SDE along with a new topology class. Process Date: 20140620
Updated data obtained from BPR and updated the same in SDE/DataMiner and MapDirect. Data is now being stored as a regular ArcSDE feature class. Process Date: 20140806
Updated data obtained from BPR and updated the same in SDE/DataMiner and MapDirect. Process Date: 20140828
Updated data obtained from BPR and updated the same in the GIS library and MapDirect. Process Date: 20140925
Updated LAST_BURN field. The dates shown represent the last date in which the zone was burned, data provided by BNCR. Process Date: 20141015
Zone edits - new zones created. Process Date: 20141021
Updated data obtained from BPR and updated the same in the GIS library and MapDirect. Process Date: 20141023
Obtained updated layer from Div of Rec and Parks and updated the same the GIS library and MapDirect. Process Date: 20141118
Updated LAST_BURN field. The dates shown represent the last date in which the zone was burned, data provided by BNCR. Process Date: 20150115
Obtained updated layer from Div of Rec and Parks and updated the same the GIS library and MapDirect. Process Date: 20150122
Updated LAST_BURN field. The dates shown represent the last date in which the zone was burned, data provided by BNCR. Zones Edited. Process Date: 20150212
Obtained updated layer from Div of Rec and Parks and updated the same the GIS library and MapDirect. Process Date: 20150216
GeoPlan downloaded this dataset from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's website on February 19th, 2015. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gis/datadir.htm PARKS_MANAGEMENT_ZONES.zip PARKS_MANAGEMENT_ZONES.shp The data was downloaded in shapefile format and was in the following projection: Albers NAD 83 HARN. During the AQ/QC process the following tasks were undertaken: - Redefined the dataset's projection from FDEP Albers to FGDL Albers. - Upcased all records in the table. - A DESCRIPT field was added based on SITE_NAME. - A FGDLAQDATE field was added based on date downloaded from its source. - Renamed file from PARKS_MANAGEMENT_ZONES.shp to stpark_mzones_feb15.shp Process Date: 20150219
MAP PROJECTION PARAMETERS:

Projection                          ALBERS
Datum                               HPGN
Units                               METERS
Spheroid                            GRS1980
1st Standard Parallel               24  0  0.000
2nd Standard Parallel               31 30  0.000
Central Meridian                   -84 00  0.000
Latitude of Projection's Origin     24  0  0.000
False Easting (meters)              400000.00000
False Northing (meters)             0.00000

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Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) OTIS/GIS Section
FDEP
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Tallahassee, FL
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REQUIRED: The telephone number by which individuals can speak to the organization or individual.

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gis/datadir.htm GIS.Librarian@dep.state.fl.us REQUIRED: The person responsible for the metadata information.

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