Proper survey methods for research of aquatic plantecology and management

摘要

Although there are well-established methods used by foresters, land managers, and plant ecologists to collect data on diverse stands of plants in the terrestrial environment, the same standardization has been largely lacking for aquatic plant communities. Commonly-accepted methods not only lead to repeatability, but also assist in defining what is being measured when communicating results across the country. Standardized methods are of great utility in surveying and monitoring for operational aquatic plant management programs, as well as for research on the effects of aquatic system manipulation and management.