Concepts

The identity, abundance, and relative proportions of plant species within a defined area or habitat

High fidelity remote sensing data collection using hyperspectral sensors to capture contiguous spectral bands for vegetation and surface characterization

The species assemblage and relative abundances of aquatic invertebrates in a habitat, used as indicators of ecosystem condition and habitat quality

Preserved plant specimens that are picked in the field, pressed flat, dried and attached to archival-grade paper with relevant information recorded, then stored in climate-controlled cabinets