Part 9: Collecting Monitoring Data

Monitoring Rangeland Attributes

There are several methods used to collect range monitoring data. Six of these methods are described below. Each method is ideally suited to assess a particular attribute and some methods can be completed simultaneously.

Listed are the six methods discussed in this sub module along with links to detailed descriptions of each.

Frequency method: Used to measure plant frequency.

Dry-weight rank method: Used primarily for evaluating species composition by weight on your ranch.

Line intercept method: Used to evaluate canopy cover.

Point intercept method: Used to evaluate ground cover; can also be used to determine species composition.

Density method: Used primarily to assess density; can also be used to determine species composition.

Comparative yield method: Used to evaluate production.