Measurements for Terrestrial Vegetation / Edition 1

by Charles D. Bonham

Overview

Introduces the four commonly-used measures of vegetation and their associated units and integrates them into a practical statistical variability point of view. Presents comprehensive coverage of frequency, cover, density, and biomass measurements and considers the special case of measures of vegetation characteristics obtained via remote sensing. Provides a balanced view of conceptual and practical characteristics of measurement procedures. Includes references to numerous case studies and illustrates the differences in estimates of individual measures obtained by various techniques and units.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471048800
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	06/26/1989
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.56(w) x 9.51(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

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

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Table of Contents

Units for Measurements.
Statistical Concepts for Field Sampling.
Frequency and Cover.
Density.
Biomass.
Monitoring and Evaluation.
Remote Sensing.
Appendix.
Index.

Editorial Reviews

In summary, this book is excellent for describing the methods for measuring vegetative attributes (frequency, cover, density, and biomass) and the sampling design that will provide unbiased estimates for the attribute measured.”  (Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, 1 November 2014

“Summing Up: Recommended.  Upper-division undergraduates through professionals.”  (Choice, 1 February 2014)

 

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