GRS will host a workshop on "Field Data Collection for the Development of Vegetation Cover Estimates" on Saturday, November 5th at the SAF 2011 National Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii.
This workshop is designed to take the participant through a review of data collection methodologies, definitions, and pro and cons of different methodologies designed to assist the participant in designing and/or selecting the most appropriate reference data collection processes to suit their particular natural resource information needs.
Methodologies presented will include ocular estimates, fixed area sampling, transect sampling, point sampling, and combinations of these approaches. The concepts of cover, closure, and frequency will be discussed. Techniques used to develop estimates of canopy cover and/or closure, trees per acre, quadratic mean diameter, average crown diameter, canopy structure, and species composition will be included. The estimation of categorical estimates will also be addressed, as well a discussion of potential bias and cost.
For more information contact GRS or visit the SAF National Convention website at SAFNET.org.
