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CBS05 Estimates of vegetation structure and composition collected on Konza Prairie watersheds and on the nearby Rannell’s Preserve

Abstract: 

Data set includes estimates of vegetation structure and composition collected during ~monthly sampling events on Konza Prairie watersheds and on the nearby Rannell’s Preserve. Vegetation data were collected from three (prior to 2017) or 10 randomly-selected locations on each watershed; two from outside the 10-ha plot (see project abstract) and one inside the plot. We sampled vegetation on each watershed once a month, during May, June, and July. Additional vegetation data were collected from bird nest sites within ~3 days of nests failing. We used 5 sets of Daubenmire frame measures to determine percent cover of major plant functional groups (at the center of the plot and 5 m from center at the 4 cardinal directions). We estimated visual obstruction by placing a Robel Pole in the middle, and 5 m from the middle of the plot in each of the 4 cardinal directions. For each pole placement, we stood 4 m away with eye 1 m above the ground in each of 4 directions, and counting the highest 5-cm segment not completely obscured by vegetation. At nests, we also estimated the slope and aspect in the center of each plot. 

Core Areas: 

Data set ID: 

115

Short name: 

CBS05

Related sites: 

1B
1D
2A
2D
C1A
C3A
C3B
C3C
C3SA
C3SB
C3SC
K1A
K1B
K2A
N1A
N20A
N1B
N2A
N2B
N4D
N1B

Data sources: 

CBS051

Methods: 

Location of Sampling Stations: Konza watersheds and nearby Rannell’s Preserve.
Frequency of Sampling: ~Monthly.

Codes Used:
Observer    Full name
ADC    Austin Carter
ADT    Alaina D Thomas
AJH    Alex J Henry
AJM    Andrew Mayer
ALW    Aja L Wong
AMC    Amanda Moraes Charpinel
ASS    Amie S. Sommers
BJR    Breyana J Ramsey
BNP    Blair Pfeifer
BRR    Braiam R Rosado
CES    Chelsea E Sink
CRW    Caitie Weichmann
DBW    Danny Wells
DCA    Dakota C Allen
DCS    Darrien C Savage
DDH    Destiney D Hett
DJS    Dylan J Smith
ECB    Emma Blackwood
EJW    Emily J Williams
ENS    (Elizabeth) Liz N. Sroor
ETH    Edwin T Harris
HCM    Henry Castro-Miller
HN    Hunter Nedland
JLG    Joanna Gresham
JMG    Jackie M Gehrt
JMS    Joseph Schmit
JN    Jessica Nyguyen
KAU    Kailyn Underwood
KET    Katelyn E Thompson
KJP    Kevin J Perozeni
KLK    Kristin Kersten
KMS    Katy M. Silber
LTA    Lauren T Angermayer
MDR    Miriam Reynaldo
MKW    Mary Kate Wilcox
MLG    Michaela L Gustafson
MRB    Maddie R. Ball
MW    Mariel Winnerman
NAB    Natasha A Bergevine
NAW    Nathalie Wright
RCD    Ryan Donnelly
SKW    Sarah K Winnicki
SVR    Suzy V Replogle Curnutt
VRG    Victoria Gaa

 
Veg Plot Location:
Center Center of point
N North of point
E East of point
S South of point
W West of point

For additional metadata information see: http://lter.konza.ksu.edu/sites/default/files/DC.pdf
For additional methods information see: http://lter.konza.ksu.edu/sites/default/files/MM.pdf

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