TD027
Radial thickness of structural-anatomical components of woody plant parts, 1985-2005

CREATOR(S): Mark E. Harmon

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S): Mark E. Harmon

ORIGINATOR(S): Mark E. Harmon

OTHER RESEARCHER(S): Becky Fasth

DATA SET CONTACT PERSON: Mark E. Harmon

METADATA CREATION DATE:

1 Jan 2002

MOST RECENT METADATA REVIEW DATE:

17 Dec 2012

KEYWORDS:

Organic matter, Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER), tissue samples, wood, organic matter, logs, roots

PURPOSE:

This data set was created in conjunction with other studies conducted on coarse and fine woody debris. It is intended as a reference dataset on the radial thickness of woody plant tisssues.

METHODS:

Experimental Design - TD027:

Description: Samples were systematically cut along stems, branches, and roots of trees with bark and sapwood remaining. Radial thickness of each tissue was measured. These samples are associated with other studies(TD14 and TD21).

Field Methods - TD027:

Description: Cross-sections of wood were cut with a chainsaw or radial arm saw. Tissue thicknesses were measured using an electronic caliper or ruler. All samples were fresh at time of measurement. Average thicknesses were calculated for each cross-section.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Reference data set on the radial thickness of woody plant tisssues.

TAXONOMIC SYSTEM:

Garrison et al., 1976

GEOGRAPHIC EXTENT:

Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Mexico, Russia.

ELEVATION_MINIMUM (meters):

ELEVATION_MAXIMUM (meters):

MEASUREMENT FREQUENCY:

irregular

PROGRESS DESCRIPTION:

Complete

UPDATE FREQUENCY DESCRIPTION:

notPlanned

CURRENTNESS REFERENCE:

Ground condition