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Carolina Vegetation Survey
Stratum Method Name ? Carolina Vegetation Survey
Reference ? CVS Protocol
Stratum Method Description ? Stratum heights are constructed to reflect the vegetation of the plot. Foliage is then determined to belong to a stratum based only on height of the foliage, not the individual. Lifeform is not considered. An individual's foliage may be broken into different strata.
Accession Code ? VB.SM.1.CAROLINAVEGETAT
Count of Observations using this method 243
Stratum Types:
Stratum Index ?Stratum Name ?Stratum Description ?
E Emergent Foliage generally greater than 35m high
H Herb Foliage generally less than 0.5m high
S Shrub Foliage generally 0.5-6m high
C Canopy Foliage generally 15-35m high
U Understory Foliage generally 6-15m high