Table 1 Objectives of the monitoring and measurements at plot and transect scalesa in the Combuscat and MatoSeg projects. Figure 2 provides detail of plot and transect arrangement
From: Composition and structure of Mediterranean shrublands for fuel characterization
Objective | Measurement | Scalea | Project(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
General information | General description, geographic coordinates, photographs, and field notes | Plot | Both |
Semi-quantitative information on shrubland structure | Visual cover and height per strata | Plot | Both |
Quantitative information on fuel load and characteristics | Crown diameters and height of woody individuals | L-shaped belt transect | Both |
Herb height and litter thickness | L-shaped belt transect | Both | |
Quantitative information on woody composition | List of woody plant species in the L-shaped 20 m2 transect | L-shaped belt transect | Both |
Quantitative information on species-area composition | List of vascular plant species in the 20 1-m2, 20 m2, and 400-m2 areas | Plot and belt transect | Matoseg |