Survey Protocols For Survey and Manage Component 2: Bryophytes
Appendix A: Survey Strategy 2 Field Form
Table C-3 Species, Bryophyte and Lichen Survey Strategy 2 Field Form
Directions for the Bryophyte and Lichen Survey Strategy 2 Field Form
Land Ownership: indicate the name of the Forest and Ranger District or BLM District and Resource Area
Land Allocations: If known, specify if this location is in a Late-successional Reserve, Managed Late-successional Area, matrix, Adaptive Management Area, Area of Critical Environmental Concern, Research Natural Area, Botanical Special Interest Area, Riparian Reserve, Wildrrness. Circle all that apply. If other, describe.
Quad Name(s): full name(s) of the quadrangles used (do not abbreviate), circle either 7.5 or 15 min. scale
Location: Provide clear and detailed directions, sufficient to relocate population. Give directions from general to specific, except list the Survey site name first. Be sure to include road numbers, mileages from road junctions, and distance and azimuth (0-360 degrees) from the road. Make it clear which part is driving and which part is walking. Map the location on the appropriate topographic map (7.5 or 15 min.) and label with quad name, township, range, and section.
Specific Location: fill in the appropriate Meridian. (Willamette or Diablo Meridian) and either the UTM x and y coordinates and UTM Zone or the latitude/longitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds
Stand Structure/Composition: provide a brief description of the stand structure and or composition including dominant species of overstory and understory
Plant Association: fill in the correct plant association if known, and name of plant association guide used
Successional Stage: fill in the appropriate successional stage (i.e., young, mature, old growth) and include stand age, if known
Substrate: This information is needed for the identification of most bryophytes because substrate plays an important role in determining where a species will grow. Additional information will also help us to broaden our understanding of where these species occur and will help to confirm that the identification was correct. Specify soil characteristics with regard to duff or organic content and soil texture, parent material (rock type), and landform. If epiphytic, provide the name of the host tree or shrub species.
Aspect: record in degrees azimuth (0-360)
Collector: name of the person who collected the material
Surveyor: name of the person completing the survey
Coll. Number: number that the individual who collected the material assigned to the collection, number should correspond to their field notebook.
Identification by: nameof the person who verified the identification of the material
Location of Voucher: Voucher specimens should be forwarded to the Interagency Regional Bryologist/Lichenologist, who will deposit them in the appropriate Regional Herbarium. If duplicates remain on the local USFS District or BLM Resource Area then also specify that location. If specimen is in a personal collection, provide the name of the individual.
3 Oct. 1997
