time with or without treatment 



C - plot is part of series of replicated plots system- 

 atically or randomly located within occurrence to 

 describe the occurrence 



E - plot is part of series of replicated plots system- 

 atically or randomly located in treatment or 

 control area to measure vegetation change with 

 treatment over time 



F - plot is part of predetermined stratified sampling 

 design (e.g., gradsect) 



Character 2 - photo taken of plot? Enter Y or N. 



Character 3 - permanency and location of plot. Enter one of 

 the following: 



N - plot not permanent, the exact location unknown 



P - permanent plot marked with stakes or measurements 

 to permanent features, and location and layout are 

 marked on map 



L - plot not permanent, but location accurately marked 

 on 1:24,000 or larger scale map or aerial photo to 

 about 100 feet 



G - plot not permanent, and location known only within 

 general geographic area 



Characters 4 and 5 - for use with re-measurement plots. Enter 

 re-measurement ascension number (e.g., 01 for initial measure- 

 ment; 06 for sixth measurement) . Leave blank otherwise. 



PHOTOS 



Indicate how many photos were taken of the plot and any 

 details regarding the photo (s) , e.g., "One photo taken looking 

 N across entire plot". 



DIRECTIONS 



Directions to Plot - enter precise directions to the plot 

 using a readily locatable landmark (e.g., a city, a major 

 highway, etc.) as the starting point on a state or local road 

 map. Use clear complete sentences that will be understandable 

 to someone who is unfamiliar with the area, needs to get to 

 the plot, and has only your directions to follow. Cite dis- 



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