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Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)

WebThe Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) is an index of plant “greenness” or photosynthetic activity, and is one of the most commonly used vegetation indices. …

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Tools & Databases

WebDatabase for Inventory, Monitoring, and Assessment (DIMA) The Database for Inventory, Monitoring and Assessment is a highly customizable software tool for data collection, …

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Rangeland Health Assessment

Webcontributed by Jason Karl and Karen Colson. Description and Uses. Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health is a qualitative home#assessment protocol for determining the …

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5.1 Indicators and Methods

WebVideo Presentation Learning Guide Ecosystem Attributes In order to understand the importance of indicators and methods, it is necessary to first know about ecosystem …

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12.1 Plant Community Composition, Diversity, and Similarity

WebDiversity is defined as the distribution and abundance of different plants and animals within an area. Thus, it is an attribute comprised of two components — richness and evenness. …

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Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health

WebThe Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (IIRH) protocol is designed for assessing ecosystem function on rangelands and woodlands. The protocol was developed by an …

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10.1 Biomass and Production Overview

WebBiomass: Total amount of living plants and animals above and below ground in an area at a given time. Phytomass: Total amount of plant biomass in an area, including attached …

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Benchmarks – Assessment, Inventory, & Monitoring Toolbox

WebBenchmarks are a key component of every monitoring objective. Benchmarks are indicator values, or ranges of values, that establish desired conditions and are meaningful for …

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References – Assessment, Inventory, & Monitoring Toolbox

WebProtocols. Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland and Savanna Ecosystems Volume I. The Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland and Savanna Ecosystems is a two …

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Ocular Cover Estimate (Plot- Based)

WebVisual or Ocular Cover Estimates in Plots are widely used because they are relatively simple and rapid to use. This method works better than other methods, such as point or line …

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Methods & Manuals

WebMethods and Manuals. Natural systems are inherently variable across space and time – a fact that makes inventory, assessment, and monitoring very challenging. For this reason …

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6.1 Density Overview

WebDensity is a measure of the number of individuals within a unit area . Since density measurements may be done on plant parts or other counting units, a more inclusive …

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Training Classes

WebAvailable Training Classes for Inventory, Monitoring, and Assessment. Core Methods Field Training. Training in the Core Methods used to gather data in the field.

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Lotic Training – Assessment, Inventory, & Monitoring Toolbox

WebTraining specifics: Lotic AIM field methods training is six days long, with 4-8 hours of online pre-training exercises. Technicians are required to attend all six days of training, while …

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Other Monitoring & Assessment Manuals

WebThe goal of the Habitat Assessment Framework is to provide policy makers, resource managers, and specialists with a framework for the conservation of sagebrush …

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Landscape Toolbox

WebThe objective of the Landscape Toolbox project is to show how, by organizing management questions and information by scale, different methods and technologies can be used …

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Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna …

Webii Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems 2nd Edition Date:

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BLM AIM Strategy (Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring)

WebThe Bureau of Land Management’s AIM (Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring) strategy, published in 2011, was developed to allow land managers to gather data in a consistent …

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