Estimating sample size for a small-quadrat method of botanical survey for application in Mixed Bushveld

Abstract

Reports the results of a study conducted to determine an appropriate sample size for a small-quadrat method of botanical survey for application in the Mixed Bushveld of South Africa. Species density and grass density were measured using a small-quadrat method in eight plant communities in the Nylsvley Nature Reserve. Illustrates with a table

Keywords: Botanical surveys; Grass density; Grasslands; Mixed Bushveld; Nylsvley Nature Reserve; Quadrat size species density; Small-quadrat method; Species density; Species richness; botany; sample size; method; survey; south africa

African Journal of Range & Forage Science, Vol. 14, Iss 3, p.87-89