9:15 A.M. - Consideration of Presentation Giving an Update on the Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Derivatives Available to the Public

Summary

This presentation provides an update on the availability of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) derivatives for public use, specifically highlighting datasets for 18 counties in California. These products, funded by state and federal agencies and created by various geospatial firms, offer detailed topographic information (ground and building elevations, slope, aspect) and vegetation analysis (tree height, canopy cover, understory fuels). The data is accessible through county viewers, such as the Lake County GIS viewer, and dedicated websites like pacificvegmap.org. New datasets, including 1-foot elevation contours for Lake County and future statewide wildfire, ecosystem resilience, and risk assessment (WERK) data from NASA, are also discussed. The WERK initiative will provide annual tracking of land cover change, building footprints, and tree mortality, with fine-scale vegetation maps and fuel models expected for Lake County by 2027 to aid in wildfire hazard planning.

Citizen Impact

Residents can access detailed topographical and vegetation data for their properties, which can be useful for planning, land management, and understanding wildfire risk. Future datasets will provide enhanced tools for local wildfire hazard planning.

Confidence

high