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Separation of Dead and Live Material

The actual components of above-ground biomass that are considered during sampling depend upon the biomass property to sample. Biomass categories that may be identified include:

a. Living, actively growing material.

b. Recent dead - current year's growth which is no longer actively growing.

Sampling Terminology and Theory

Much of the terminology and concepts related to sampling is derived from the theory of statistical inference. People often become uncomfortable with statistical theory, but only an elementary understanding is required to understand the general concepts of sampling and data analysis covered here.

Rangeland Inventory, Monitoring, and Evaluation:
Sampling Concepts

Introduction | General Principles | Sampling Concepts | Vegetation Attributes
Rangeland Evaluation | Management Applications | Chapter Outline