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Terrestrial Sampling: Bernal - Bobier - Calleja - Casabuena

Three methods for terrestrial sampling are described: transect method, quadrat method, and point-square method. The transect method involves counting species along horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines. The quadrat method divides the sampling area into boxes to count species. The point-square method assigns points in horizontal, vertical, and diagonal orientations and records species counts. These methods are used to estimate population densities and analyze gradients and distributions of plant and animal species.

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Terrestrial Sampling: Bernal - Bobier - Calleja - Casabuena

Three methods for terrestrial sampling are described: transect method, quadrat method, and point-square method. The transect method involves counting species along horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines. The quadrat method divides the sampling area into boxes to count species. The point-square method assigns points in horizontal, vertical, and diagonal orientations and records species counts. These methods are used to estimate population densities and analyze gradients and distributions of plant and animal species.

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TERRESTRIAL SAMPLING

BERNAL - BOBIER - CALLEJA - CASABUENA


INTRO
METHOD
The present species quadrats were then
Square points were
were counted and divided into three
made for every square
recorded each totalling nine
quadrants

The species are counted Relative abundance


and recorded separately was computed.
• TRANSECT METHOD
Horizontal- 10 trees Vertical- 8 trees Diagonal- 7 trees

• QUADRAT METHOD
2/ 8 boxes: 1 tree

• POINT SQUARE METHOD


Horizontal- Point 1 N: 0 E: 4 W: 1 S: 3
Point 2 N: 0 E: 3 W: 4 S: 3
Point 3 N: 0 E: 2 W:4 S: 3
Vertical- Point 1 N: 0 E: 3 W: 2 S: 1
Point 2 N: 0 E: 2 W:4 S: 3
Point 3 N: 1 E: 3 W: 1 S: 2
Diagonal- Point 1 N: 4 E: 2 W: 2 S: 5
Point 2 N: 1 E: 1 W: 1 S: 1
Point 3 N: 3 E: 2 W: 3 S: 4
DISCUSSION

Line transect sampling - to estimate population density. The


probability density of perpendicular sighting distances are modeled to
derive an estimate population density.
- to illustrate a particular gradient or linear pattern along which
communities of plants and, or animals change.
Quadrat Method- to define samples areas within the study are. Also used to
define a fixed area, called a plot; within which species characters can be
measured.
- While originally square, modern quadrats can be rectangular,
circular, irregular, etc., It is suitable for sampling plants, slow-
moving animals, and some aquatic organisms.

Point-quarter method- a random distribution of the organisms in the area


to be sampled. Uniform or clumped distribution will yield erroneous results.
- A plotless technique to estimate density. It assumes that the key
species follow a random spatial pattern, and is sensitive to bias. It
requires extra field effort and computational input than many of the
other distance methods.
Conclusion

• The transect method is usually used when there are different vegetation from
one point to another in the sampling site.

• The factors to be considered in relation to the use of quadrats are the


distribution of plants, shape and size of the quadrat and the total of
observations needed to compute for an accurate estimate of density.

• Long thin quadrats are preferred than square or circular ones of the same
area.

• Different quadrat sizes have different vegetation type required.

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