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

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

Maintenance:

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