National fire scar SURVEY

Preserving the Record of Fire History

Purpose: Remnant old fire-scarred trees (logs, stumps, snags, living trees) hold critical information about the past, but are disappearing rapidly due to decay and fire consumption. This Survey123 app is to be used by anyone to record old fire-scarred trees and stumps in the field. Your survey information goes into a centralized database and contributes to a national understanding of historical fire regimes and forest ecology. Information can be contributed by anyone for any location with a phone, tablet, or other smart device. See download instructions below.

Several images depicting the NFS survey including a logo in addition to a researcher beside a tree in a forest.

Download instructions

1. Download the free ESRI Survey123 app to your device.

2. Open the Survey123 app, click continue without signing in.

3. While using your device, click on this link to download the National Fire Scar Survey: https://arcg.is/1iq0v9.

At the bottom of the survey, please enter your name in the Notes Section

The National Fire Scar Survey should now be viewable in Survey123.

4. Select this survey, then select “collect” to add a new record.

Survey Use and Tips:

The survey field should be self-explanatory, but here are some tips on its use:

  • To complete the survey, be sure to scroll to bottom and select green bar with check mark.
  • Your information can either be submitted immediately if you have cell service (select Send Now at close of survey) or save in the outbox (select Save in Outbox) to send later via wifi or cell service.
  • The survey can be used in the field without service.
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