Protocols
4 protocols
NRCS soil characterization methods (Plantae)
Random plot establishment along elevational gradients followed by soil coring and root extraction to quantify coarse and fine root biomass allocation patterns. Ground cover composition is estimated to...
Pika occupancy sign surveys (Mammalia)
Standardized searches for fresh pika sign including visual and auditory detection of individuals and fresh food caches (haypiles) to determine current site occupancy. Sites without initial detection r...
line-intercept technique
Systematic point sampling along transects to quantify vegetation composition and forage quality metrics. Modified from standard methods described in Wilkening et al. 2011.
tree mass measurement
Direct measurement of aboveground biomass on 673 trees across five tropical countries. Compilation of tree mass dataset including 101 trees greater than 100 cm in diameter.