Bonham Measurements for Terrestrial Vegetation

2. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-118-53452-6
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 264 Seiten, E-Book

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, forestry,global 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 inmethodology
The companion website for this book can be foundat www.wiley.com/go/bonham/measurements

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bonham, Charles D.

Über Autor(innen)

Charles D. Bonham is Professor Emeritus of Rangeland Science, Colorado State University, USA.