Vegetation and soil monitoring protocol for the Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network, Version 3
Perles S, Finley J, Manning D, Marshall M. 2014. Vegetation and soil monitoring protocol for the Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network, Version 3. Natural Resource Report. NPS/ERMN/NRR—2014/758. National Park Service. Fort Collins, Colorado
The Vegetation and Soil Monitoring Protocol consists of a narrative (this report) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that outline specific data collection details of the monitoring protocol. The latest versions of the SOPs and additional supporting information can be accessed online at the National Park Service's Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network website (http://http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ermn/monitor/vegetation.cfm). This protocol outlines the justification, objectives, and procedures developed for long-term monitoring of vegetation and soil throughout the National Parks Service’s (NPS) Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network (ERMN) within the Inventory and Monitoring Program. Included in this protocol are: (1) background, rationale, and objectives for monitoring of vegetation and soil, (2) sampling design, (3) field methods, (4) data management, analysis, and reporting, (5) personnel requirements and training, and (6) operational requirements. Monitoring of vegetation and associated components provides information on several high-priority vital signs in the ERMN parks. The Forest, Woodland, Shrubland, and Riparian Vegetation vital sign was ranked as the highest priority in the vital signs selection process. This protocol primarily details how the Vegetation vital sign will be monitored. However, the protocol will also collect information on two other vital signs: Soil Function and Dynamics; and Status and Trends of Invasive/Exotic Plants, Animals, and Diseases.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Perles, Stephanie; Finley, James; Manning, Douglas; Marshall, Matthew
- Date of Issue
- 2014-01
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- ERMN , IMDP , NRSS
- Keywords
- Deer, exotic plant species, Forest, Forest Health, herbaceous vegetation, Invasive Species, Long Term Monitoring, Monitoring, Plant diversity, Protocol, Soil, Soil Chemistry, Trees, Vegetation, White-Tailed Deer
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Geology and Soils | Soil Quality | Soil Function and Dynamics , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Invasive Species | Invasive/Exotic plants , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Infestations and Disease | Insect Pests , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Infestations and Disease | Plant Diseases , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Forest/Woodland Communities
Series
Other versions
- Vegetation and soil monitoring protocol for the Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network, Version 2
- Vegetation and Soil Monitoring Protocol for the Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network, Version 2 Draft
- Vegetation Monitoring Protocol for the Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network, Version 1.0
See also
- SOP Collection: Version 6.0 (2013-2014). ERMN Vegetation and Soil Monitoring Protocol, Standard Operating Procedures
- SOP Collection: Version 8.0 (2017). ERMN Vegetation and Soil Monitoring Protocol, Standard Operating Procedures
- SOP Collection: Version 9.0 (2018). ERMN Vegetation and Soil Monitoring Protocol, Standard Operating Procedures
- SOP Collection: Version 11.0 (2022). ERMN Vegetation and Soil Monitoring Protocol, Standard Operating Procedures
- SOP Collection: Version 12.0 (2023). ERMN Vegetation and Soil Monitoring Protocol, Standard Operating Procedures
- SOP Collection: Version 13.0 (2024). ERMN Vegetation and Soil Monitoring Protocol, Standard Operating Procedures
- SOP Collection: Version 10.0 (2019). ERMN Vegetation and Soil Monitoring Program Standard Operating Procedures
- SOP Collection: Version 7.0 (2015-2016). ERMN Vegetation and Soil Monitoring Protocol, Standard Operating Procedures