The LANDFIRE Data Distribution Site (DDS) is the primary online portal where land managers, researchers, and others can view, customize, and download detailed spatial data on vegetation, wildland fuels, fire history, and landscape conditions across the U.S.. It acts as a dynamic map interface, allowing users to define areas of interest, extract specific data layers (like disturbance, fuel models, or vegetation types), and get data in formats suitable for analysis in GIS software like ArcGIS, supporting applications from wildfire risk modeling to wildlife habitat management.

Key Functions of the LANDFIRE DDS:

• Data Access & Delivery: Provides free, public access to LANDFIRE's comprehensive geospatial data products.

• Customization: Lets users select specific geographic extents and data layers for extraction.

• Format & Projection Options: Offers tools to modify data formats and projections for easier integration with GIS software.

• Discovery & Use: Serves as the central point to find data for various applications, including:
• Modeling wildfire behavior and risk.
• Assessing habitat and species ranges.
• Understanding landscape changes from disturbances (e.g., fires, storms).
• Restoration planning and assessing vegetation departure from historical conditions.