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Plot Description Method

URI: http://linked.data.gov.au/def/ausplots-cv/cd3ceed2-a820-472b-aace-6a52469cc9cb

Also known as Plot Description Method

Date created: not supplied
Date modified: 2020-06-29

Member of

• Soil Assessment Methods

Purpose

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Scope

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Definition

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Equipment

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Time required

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Instructions

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Additional notes

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Source

White, A., Sparrow, B., Leitch, E., Flitton, R., Foulkes, J., Lowe, A., and Caddy-Retalic, S. (2012) AusPlots-Rangelands Survey Protocols Manual, Version 1.2.9, pp. 46-47. Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) and University of Adelaide. Available for free download at http://tern.org.au/AusPlots-Rangelands-Survey-Protocols-Manual-pg23944.html

Parameter

• erosion extent

• condition of soil surface when dry

• surface strew size

• dominant outcrop lithology

• mass flowering event exists

• microrelief

• state of erosion

• drainage type

• site disturbance type

• vegetation condition

• landform pattern

• accelerated erosion type

• climatic condition

• surface strew lithology

• landform element

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