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Methods
The methods followed in the creation of the dataset, including description of field, laboratory and processing steps, and quality control procedures
Current Methods
Sample site establishment
Four sites were established for vegetation sampling so that each site may be accurately relocoated for re-study in future years for comparative purposes. Each sample site (20x30m) is subdivided into a 10x10 grid of 100 intersections, spaced 2x3m apart. A random number array determined the x, y coordinates of grid intersections to be sampled. Frequency and cover data were gathered in addition to general observations.
Dataset Fields
Detailed documentation of the fields comprising the dataset, including the type of measurement, units where applicable, and any controlled vocabularies or code lists present in the data
Field Name Caption Description Additional Information azimuth azimuth Azimuth
Interval Units: date date Date
DateTime Date/Time Format: other elevationfeet elevationfeet elevation feet
Interval Units: round1 round1 round1
Interval Units: round2 round2 round2
Interval Units: round3 round3 round3
Interval Units: samplesiteorquadratnumber samplesiteorquadratnumber Sample site or quadrat number
Nominal SiteCounter SiteCounter Nominal traillocation traillocation Trail location
Nominal Sampling Equipment
Equipment and software used to collect data, including how that equipment was used.
Current Equipment
Laser theodolite
Started: 1991-06-01Laser theodolite (Nikeon DTM-5 Total Survey Stystem) to survey each quadrat.
Laser theodolite
Started: 1991-06-01Laser theodolite (Nikeon DTM-5 Total Survey Stystem) to survey each quadrat.
Site Characteristics
The spatial extent of the dataset site coverage, and descriptions of the spatial extent and context for the data collection
- Site Description
West slope of Mt. Mansfield above 2500 feet. Sites at Thunderbolt Gap, West Chin Top, West Chin Low and Summit Saddle.