Attribute survey in West England Forest District

Attribute survey plots will be established and assessed following the method based on both the Forest Mensuration handbook 2006 and the Forestry Commission Survey Handbook, 3rd edition 2007.

The method will include:

Plot navigation, numbering and size choice:

Circular plots will always be used of the same size Marking plot centres.

Data collection to include:

Species

Planting year

Top Height

Stocking

Original planting spacing Open ground

Map changes

General comments

Data presentation will include:

The field form, map and AP will be stapled together and returned.

All documentation will be filled in a clear and legible way

Grid references will be supplied for all plots

All species will be recorded, the use of MC and MB is not permitted unless classified as a very minor component <10% All calculation will be completed and recorded accurately

Remarks pertinent to each plot will be recorded

Each component will be accounted for in general comments

Biosecurity guidelines will be complied with

All paper work will be returned to Forest Research, Fineshade Any major map anomalies will be noted