Sampling methods

Currently supported:

  • Quadrat frequency (most configurations including nested frequency)
  • Quadrat canopy cover (using direct estimation or using cover classes such as Daubenmire)
  • Line intercept (cover or gap)
  • Density
  • Point methods including:
    1. Point ground cover
    2. Line-point intercept
    3. Clustered point sampling associated with quadrat sample frames or multi-point sample frames
  • Dry-Weight-Rank
  • Fetch
  • Various weight/production sampling and estimation methods including:
    1. Clipping
    2. Comparative Yield
    3. Double-Sampling
    4. Weight-Unit Sampling
  • Various grazing utilization methods including:
    1. Grazed Class
    2. Ocular Estimates
  • Landscape Appearance
  • Stubble Height
  • Robel Pole/Visual Obstruction
  • Generic values including:
    1. Dimensional measurements of any kind
    2. Generic checklists
  • Qualitative assessment (limited)