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Studies of permanent plots are becoming increasingly important today as
a tool for passive environmental monitoring and for controlling the
efficiency in nature conservation. Therefore further sophistication of the
method and a basis for the interpretation of collected data are needed. The
three main problem areas are: the representativity of the data, the
interdependence of result and method used, and the distinction between
fluctuations and succession. The aim of the study is to provide a basis for
the design of permanent plots, for data collection as well as for data
interpretation.
This study analyses the spatial, seasonal, annual and weather induced variability in this temperate grassland. The significance of different diversity theories explaining this variability is discussed. The appropriateness of different sampling methods are evaluated and numerous recommendations for the work with permanent plots are given.
This study analyses the spatial, seasonal, annual and weather induced variability in this temperate grassland. The significance of different diversity theories explaining this variability is discussed. The appropriateness of different sampling methods are evaluated and numerous recommendations for the work with permanent plots are given.