Monitoring Methods

Currently, only methods for monitoring rangelands at the local level have been developed. These methods include a variety of direct resource sampling, inventory, and remote sensing techniques. Methods outlined in the "Interagency Technical Reference: Sampling Vegetation Attributes", include:

• Photographs
• Frequency Methods: Pace Frequency, Quadrat Frequency and Nested Frequency methods
• Dry Weight Rank Method
• Daubenmire Method
• Line Intercept Method
• Step-Point Method
• Point-Intercept Method: Sighting Devices, Pin Frames, and Point Frames
• Cover Board Method
• Density Method
• Double-Weight Sampling
• Harvest Method
• Comparative Yield Method
• Visual Obstruction Method: Robel Pole
• Other Methods
  • Weight Estimate and Ocular Reconnaissance Methods
  • Community Structure Analysis Method
  • Photo Plot Method

Last modified: Monday, 05-Dec-2005 12:18:59 EST