Sampling of an environment requires consistent sampling processes. Quadrat plots represent such a sampling process. When sampling an area, quadrat plots are used. Typically, these have been made from 3/4 PVC pipes with 90 degree corners. These are awkward to move around take up too much room. The design we have developed account for these problems while providing consistent quadrat plots.
Materials for 50 cm square plots
4 straight pieces of aluminum tent poles
1.5 meters of 1/8 shock cord
Construction
Thread the shock chord through all four pieces of tent poles
Tie the two ends of the shock chord together (under tension)
Use joined tent poles to create 0ne meter sides follow the same procedure
Materials for 50 cm square plots
4 straight pieces of aluminum tent poles
1.5 meters of 1/8 shock cord
Construction
Thread the shock chord through all four pieces of tent poles
Tie the two ends of the shock chord together (under tension)
Use joined tent poles to create 0ne meter sides follow the same procedure
Thread the shock chord through all four pieces of tent poles Tie the two ends of the shock chord together (under tension) Use joined tent poles to create 0ne meter sides follow the same procedure
Bend the 1/8" rods to 90 degrees at the mid point. Then insert one side of the bent rod into opposite crorners of the quadrat plot. Secure to the shock cord with many wraps of the small elastic bands. You are now ready nto fold up the plot so that it can be carried to your survey site.
Bend the 1/8" rods to 90 degrees at the mid point. Then insert one side of the bent rod into opposite crorners of the quadrat plot. Secure to the shock cord with many wraps of the small elastic bands. You are now ready nto fold up the plot so that it can be carried to your survey site.