JoBoSo / Create-GAS-Batch-Load-File

This ETL program transforms data tables published in the BC Ministry of Forests' Coast and Interior Appraisal Manuals into a CSV file for the purpose of loading it into the General Appraisal System, which calculates stumpage rates based on timber appraisals submitted by Foresters across the province.

Obtaining Input Data

• Data is sourced from the Coast and Interior Appraisal Manuals (CAM and IAM) on the BC Government Website

Preparing Input Data

• The PDFs can be converted to word docs and the required data tables can then be copied and pasted in the Input_CSVs folder
  • CAM_7_3.xlsx contains Table 7-3: Average Sawlog Rates for Salvaged Timber ($/m3) in the CAM
  • IAM_6_4.xlsx contains Table 6-4: Coniferous Average Sawlog Stumpage Rates for Salvage of Damaged Timber in $/m3 in the IAM
  • IAM_6_4a.xlsx contains IAM Table 6-4a: Coniferous Average Sawlog Stumpage Rates for Salvage of Fire Damaged Timber in $/m3 in the IAM
  • IAM_6_5.xlsx contains IAM Table 6-5: Coniferous Average Sawlog Stumpage Rates for Salvage of Post- Harvest Material in $/m3 in the IAM

Producing the GAS Batch Load File

• Assuming the table format remains consistent with previous versions, create_batch_load_csv.py can be run to produce the batch load file for the General Appraisal System (GAS).