Vegetation Monitoring at Barataria Preserve, Louisiana: 2021 Trip Report and Brief
Carlson JE. 2022. Vegetation Monitoring at Barataria Preserve, Louisiana: 2021 Trip Report and Brief. Gulf Coast I&M Network, Lafayette, LA
This report, accompanied by a 2-page summary as a resource brief, presents the background and findings for the 2021 sampling trip for terrestrial vegetation monitoring at the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte NHP&Pres. The 2021 event targeted 12 plots, of which 11 were sampled successfully. Key metrics include species richness for both native and invasive species, per-species relative frequency, and per-species percent cover in nested subplots. Data are also collected on tree growth, recruitment and mortality.