Citation
Ledo A., . Protocol for inventory of mapped plots in tropical forest. pp. 240-247. ISSN 0128-1283
Abstract
Inventorying field mapped plots can be difficult in tropical forest because visibility and access are limited due to high density of woody plants. Additionally steep slopes and frequent presence of fog further complicate field measurements in mountain areas. The objective of this study was to propose a detailed field census protocol. The method described allowed inventory of mapped 1-ha plots in a montane cloud forest with little cost and time. The inventory also included the recording of some environmental conditions namely light soil coverage temperature and humidity. A detailed explanation dealing with species identification in the forest is also included. The method can be extended to different tropical as well as temperate forest ecosystems. Finally a summary and comparison with different inventories focusing on mapped trees are given along with a number of recommendations.
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Abstract
Inventorying field mapped plots can be difficult in tropical forest because visibility and access are limited due to high density of woody plants. Additionally steep slopes and frequent presence of fog further complicate field measurements in mountain areas. The objective of this study was to propose a detailed field census protocol. The method described allowed inventory of mapped 1-ha plots in a montane cloud forest with little cost and time. The inventory also included the recording of some environmental conditions namely light soil coverage temperature and humidity. A detailed explanation dealing with species identification in the forest is also included. The method can be extended to different tropical as well as temperate forest ecosystems. Finally a summary and comparison with different inventories focusing on mapped trees are given along with a number of recommendations.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| AGROVOC Term: | Forest inventories |
| AGROVOC Term: | Tropical forests |
| AGROVOC Term: | Plots |
| AGROVOC Term: | Wood density |
| AGROVOC Term: | Mountain areas |
| AGROVOC Term: | Ecosystems |
| AGROVOC Term: | Ecological factors |
| AGROVOC Term: | Field experiments |
| AGROVOC Term: | Spatial information |
| AGROVOC Term: | Gps (global positioning systems) |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 06:27 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/21545 |
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