Gentry transects were established to monitor the vegetation abundance, cover and structure of the mid-stratum and subordinate stratum of the core 1 ha plot in the Samford Peri-Urban site in 2012 and 2017.
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Gentry surveys were conducted using the methodology outline in theTERN vegetation monitoring protocols.
Mid-Stratum Gentry survey
Six Gentry transects were established within the 1 hectare plot. All woody plant species >1.5 m high, with a diameter at breast height (DBH) >1 cm and <10 cm, and within 1 m either side of the transect line were measured. DBH, height and crown area were recorded for each identified plant species.
Sub-Stratum Gentry survey
Six Gentry transects were established within the 1 hectare plot. Ten 1 m x 1 m quadrats were established at 5 m intervals along each transect. The total projected cover of plants <1.5 m and >10 cm high with a DBH <1.0 cm (grasses, herbs and woody plants) was estimated, as was the projective cover of dominant grasses, herbs and woody plants.
Mid-Stratum Gentry survey
Six Gentry transects were established within the 1 hectare plot. All woody plant species >1.5 m high, with a diameter at breast height (DBH) >1 cm and <10 cm, and within 1 m either side of the transect line were measured. DBH, height and crown area were recorded for each identified plant species.
Sub-Stratum Gentry survey
Six Gentry transects were established within the 1 hectare plot. Ten 1 m x 1 m quadrats were established at 5 m intervals along each transect. The total projected cover of plants <1.5 m and >10 cm high with a DBH <1.0 cm (grasses, herbs and woody plants) was estimated, as was the projective cover of dominant grasses, herbs and woody plants.
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