12.2 Additional Learning Resources

For further reading and learning materials on vegetation monitoring topics, explore the following material:

The following reading materials discuss general and in-depth monitoring concepts and practices. Click the link to read the following materials.

Sampling Vegetation Attributes

Coulloudon, B., K. Eshelman, J. Gianola, N. Habrich, L. Hughes, et al. 1996. Sampling Vegetation AttributesLinks to an external site.. Technical Reference 1734-4. Bureau of Land Management. Denver, Colorado. USDI, BLM

Vegetation Description and Analysis: A Pratctical Approach

Kent, M., and P. Coker. 1992. Vegetation Description and Analysis: A Practical Approach. John Wiley & Son, New York, NY. pp 77-111.

Measurements for Terrestrial Vegetation

Bonham, C.D. 1989. Measurements for terrestrial vegetation. John Wiley & Son, New York, NY. pp 49-88.

Range Research: Basic Problems and Techniques

Cook, C.W., and J. Stubbendieck. (eds). 1986. Range research: Basic problems and techniques. Society for Range Management, Denver, CO. pp 215-216.

Monitoring Manual: Volume 2

Herrick, J.E., J.W. Van Zee, K.M. Havstad, L.M. Burkett and W.G. Whitford. 2009. Monitoring manual for grassland, shrubland and savanna ecosystems. Volume II.Links to an external site. Tucson, Arizona: The University of Arizona Press.

The University of Arizona-Rangelands West provides an excellent online resource with information about Rangeland Inventory, Monitoring, and EvaluationLinks to an external site. and specifically about Species CompositionLinks to an external site..

Vegetation Measurement and Monitoring