VegBank Data Dictionary
| Table (DB Name) | taxonImportance |
| Table | Taxon Importance |
| Field | Basal Area |
| DB Field Name | basalArea |
| Req'd? | no |
| Data Type | Float |
| Misc Flag | n/a |
| List? | no |
| Definition | Total basal area of the species in m2/ha (potentially limitied to one stratum if stratum_ID has a value). |