Estimation of horizontal cover
Issue Date
2001-01-01Keywords
Picea glaucaforest inventory
visual estimation
stand density
methodology
stand structure
Betula papyrifera
estimation
spatial distribution
point samplesvegetation managementwildlife habitats
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Collins, W. B., & Becker, E. F. (2001). Estimation of horizontal cover. Journal of Range Management, 54(1), 67-70.Publisher
Society for Range ManagementJournal
Journal of Range ManagementAdditional Links
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A method was developed to provide ecologists with an objective and efficient means for point sampling horizontal cover. This method produced estimates significantly (p < 0.05) more precise than cover pole and checkerboard methods, reducing variability among observers. The new method was significantly (p < 0.05) faster, than the other techniques. Factors affecting variability of measurements were reviewed.Type
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