Measurements for Terrestrial Vegetation

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. Provides a comprehensive catalogue of sampling, surveying and measuring techniques in vegetation science Updated to include new technologies and developments in the field New coverage of prediction models for large areas, including satellite mapping and remote sensing techniques Includes up-to-date applications of statistical sampling and analysis designs used to obtain and analyse data Reviews the strengths and weaknesses of each technique, allowing an informed choice of alternative approaches Clear diagrams to explain best-practice in methodology The companion website for this book can be found at wiley.com/go/bonham/measurements

Measurements for Terrestrial Vegetation, 2ndEdition presents up-to-date methods for analyzing speciesfrequency, plant cover, density and biomass data. Each method ispresented in detail with a full discussion of its strengths andweaknesses from field applications through statisticalcharacteristics of bias and use of the correct probabilitydistribution to describe and analyze data. This practical book alsocovers the use of satellite imagery to obtain measurement data oncover, density and biomass. Field data collection includes currentapplications of statistical sampling and analysis designs thatshould be used to obtain and analyze these data.This new and thoroughly updated edition of a classic text willbe essential reading for everyone involved in measuring andassessing vegetation and plant biomass, including researchers andpractitioners in vegetation science, plant ecology, forestryglobal change scientists and conservation scientists.* Provides a comprehensive catalogue of sampling, surveying andmeasuring techniques in vegetation science* Updated to include new technologies and developments in thefield* New coverage of prediction models for large areas, includingsatellite mapping and remote sensing techniques* Includes up-to-date applications of statistical sampling andanalysis designs used to obtain and analyse data Reviews thestrengths and weaknesses of each technique, allowing an informedchoice of alternative approaches* Clear diagrams to explain best-practice inmethodologyThe companion website for this book can be foundat wiley.com/go/bonham/measurements