Measurements for terrestrial vegetation

Publication Type:

Book

Authors:

Charles D Bonham

Source:

Wiley-Blackwell, West Sussex, UK, p.238 pp (2013)

Call Number:

B13BON01IDUS

URL:

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118534540

Abstract:

Measurements for Terrestrial Vegetation, 2nd Edition presents up-to-date methods for analyzing species frequency, plant cover, density and biomass data. Each method is presented in detail with a full discussion of its strengths and weaknesses from field applications through statistical characteristics of bias and use of the correct probability distribution to describe and analyze data. This practical book also covers the use of satellite imagery to obtain measurement data on cover, density and biomass. Field data collection includes current applications of statistical sampling and analysis designs that should be used to obtain and analyze these data. This new and thoroughly updated edition of a classic text will be essential reading for everyone involved in measuring and assessing vegetation and plant biomass, including researchers and practitioners in vegetation science, plant ecology, forestry, global change scientists and conservation scientists.