SAMPLING VEGETATION ATTRIBUTES - New Mexico NRCS - US ...
SAMPLING VEGETATION ATTRIBUTES - New Mexico NRCS - US ...
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METHODS—Frequency<br />
The frame is made of 3/8-inch<br />
iron rod and 1-inch angle iron<br />
or 1 1/4-inch x 3/16-inch flat iron.<br />
Quadrat size should be based on local conditions<br />
determined from the pilot study.<br />
QUADRAT<br />
Number Size<br />
Area<br />
1 7.5 x 7.5 cm 56.25 sq cm<br />
2 15.0 x 15.0 cm 225.00 sq cm<br />
3 30.0 x 30.0 cm 900.00 sq cm<br />
4 40.0 x 40.0 cm 1600.00 sq cm<br />
5 50.0 x 50.0 cm 2500.00 sq cm<br />
6 20.0 x 50.0 cm 1000.00 sq cm<br />
40 cm<br />
40 cm<br />
Rangeland Monitoring<br />
Frequency Frame<br />
48 Illustration 6<br />
Prong - 1-inch long<br />
1/8-inch wide<br />
The ends of the tines<br />
(both front and rear)<br />
can be tapered to points as<br />
illustrated. These points can<br />
be used to collect additional<br />
cover data.