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line-intercept technique

Subcategory: vegetation monitoring
Standard reference: Wilkening et al. (2011)
Papers: 4 | Mentions: 5

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Description

Systematic point sampling along transects to quantify vegetation composition and forage quality metrics. Modified from standard methods described in Wilkening et al. 2011.

Output Measurements

  • vegetation cover percentages
  • species composition
  • forb diversity
  • gram:forb ratios

Papers Using This Protocol (4)

article

Determinants of pika population density vs. occupancy in the Southern Rocky Mountains

2014Ecological Applicationsusing
article

Patterns of selective caching behavior of a generalist herbivore, the American Pika (<i>Ochotona princeps</i>)

2013Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Researchusing
student_paper

The value of dihydrogen monoxide to a jumping mouse: habitat use and preference in <i>Zapus princeps</i>.

2012using
student_paper

Spatial distribution of mule deer (<i>Odocoileus hemionus</i>): Effects of plant palatability and habitat structure

2011using