Distance Measurements in Vegetation Study
Ashby WC. 1972. Distance Measurements in Vegetation Study. Ecology. 53(5):980-982
Plotless vegetation sampling including the quarter method results in a systematic bias if measurements 'to the tree' are used in place of to the center of the tree trunk. Widely used references show 'to the tree' measurements which lead to overestimates of density, productivity, and other parameters.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Ashby, William
- Units
- SODN
- Keywords
- Forestry, Methods (General Field)