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1996 Plot Transect Relocation GIS

Entry ID: NBII_SAIN3

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Summary

Abstract: This data set represents efforts to process original data files associated with
the relocation of a set of transects and plots that were originally installed
in 1987 and 1988 on the grassy balds complex of the Roan Mountain Massif [Round
Bald, Engine Gap, Jane Bald, Grassy Ridge, Big Yellow Mountain (also known as
Yellow Mountain), Little Hump Mountain, Bradley Gap, and Hump Mountain (also
known ...

Purpose: The original data documents were generated
from a field effort to determine if plots could be relocated, replace permanent
markers where needed, and collect GPS location data at all transects and plot
relocated. [See the Plot-Transect - 1996 Relocation Roan Mountain Massif Data
Management Project metadata file for more details on the original data
documents.]

Related URL

Link: VIEW EXTENDED METADATA

Geographic Coverage

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Spatial coordinates

N: 36.15

S: 36.09

E: -82.01

W: -82.13

Data Set Citation

Dataset Originator/Creator: Jame Amoroso and Karin Heiman

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA > NORTH CAROLINA

CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA > TENNESSEE

Science Keywords

BIOSPHERE > ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS

LAND SURFACE > LANDSCAPE > LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY

LAND SURFACE > LANDSCAPE > LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT

ISO Topic Category

BIOTA

GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

Use Constraints No warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy or utility of the
data described in this document for general or scientific purposes, nor shall
the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies
both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data. It is
also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the
metadata file associated with these data. NBII, USGS, SAHC, or any of the
other individuals or the respective organizations mentioned in this metadata
document shall not be held liable for any use of the data, including improper
or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein.

Ancillary Keywords

botany, transects and plot, vegetation monitoring

Data Set Progress

COMPLETE

Originating Center

Data Center

Southern Appalachian Information Node, National Biological Information Infrastructure, CBI, Biological Resources Division, USGS, U.S. Department of the Interior

Data Center URL: http://sain.nbii.gov/

Data Center Personnel
Name: THOMAS BURLEY Email: tburley at utk.edu Contact Address: The University of Tennessee Conference Center Building 600 Henley Street, Suite 311 City: Knoxville Province or State: TN Postal Code: 37996 Country: USA