SEDL / STP / STP843-EB / STP35227S

Mapping—Surface or Ground Surveys

Raschke, RL
Aquatic biologist, Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Services Division, Ecological Support Branch, Athens, GA

Pages: 4    Published: Jan 1984

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Abstract

Preparation of vegetation maps from ground surveys as the first step in a field study is discussed. Depending upon the degree of accuracy required, various types of equipment are suggested for use in a mapping survey. Details are presented on station or point selections with a discussion of procedures and calculation of angles and distances using an illustrated example. Additional information is presented about kinds of information, explanatory material, and symbols used in constructing vegetation maps.