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Analyzing Lichen Indicator Data in the Forest Inventory and Analysis Program - Softcover

Will-Wolf

 
9781505907261: Analyzing Lichen Indicator Data in the Forest Inventory and Analysis Program
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1505907268 ISBN 13: 9781505907261
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

Lichens are one of several forest health indicators sampled every year for a subset of plots on the permanent grid established by the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. This report reviews analysis procedures for standard FIA lichen indicator data. Analyses of lichen data contribute to state, regional, and national reports that evaluate spatial pattern and temporal trends in forest biodiversity, air quality, and climate. Data collection and management follow standard national protocols. A lichen species richness index (the number of species per FIA plot) is available for all areas soon after data collection. Air quality and climate indexes (for defined regional gradients and based on lichen species composition at plots) are developed from an FIA lichen gradient model. Critical steps in standard data analysis include screening plots to exclude biased data, selection of appropriate populations, then analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data.

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Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1505907268
ISBN 13 
9781505907261
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
70