Realm: Terrestrial
Climate: Temperate
Biome: Temperate grasslands, savannas and shrublands
Central latitude: 49.351110
Central longitude: 120.119170
Duration: 7 years, from 2009 to 2015
1152 records
64 distinct species
Across the time series
Asteraceae is the most frequently occurring species
Methods
For long-term fixed observation plots, 10 randomly selected replicate plots with an area of 1m x 1m are surveyed. In each plot, all plant species are identified, surveyed, and recorded.
Plant height is measured using a ruler. For each species, 5 randomly selected plants are measured for height, and their average value is calculated.
Biomass is collected using the sampling method. Plants of each species are cut at ground level, dried at 65°C until a constant weight is achieved, and then weighed using an electronic balance.
The observation period spans from late July to early August, which is during the growing season.
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