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Research article - Peer-reviewed, 2001

Point relascope sampling: A new way to assess downed coarse woody debris

Gove, Jeffrey H.; Ducey, Mark J.; Ståhl, Göran; Hedström Ringvall, Anna

Abstract

This article presents a practical review of one of two recently developed methods for sampling downed coarse woody debris in forest stands. The method discussed here, point relascope sampling, is closely related to the familiar horizontal point sampling and this relationship is demonstrated throughout. Formulas, worked examples, and guidelines for the field implementation of the technique are presented.

Keywords

biodiversity; biometrics; sampling

Published in

Journal of Forestry
2001, volume: 99, number: 4, pages: 4-11
Publisher: SOC AMER FORESTERS

Authors' information

Gove, Jeffrey H.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Ducey, Mark J.
University of New Hampshire
Ståhl, Göran
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Forest Resource Management
Hedström Ringvall, Anna
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Forest Resource Management

UKÄ Subject classification

Forest Science

URI (permanent link to this page)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/41908