Objectives |
Vegetation: |
A phytosociological study of South Australia:
1. To undertake a floristic survey with constant sampling density such that all parts of the study area are equally and well represented.
2. To appraise the use of recently-developed techniques for floristic analysis to Australian temperate / semi-arid sclerophyllous vegetation.
3. To produce a framework floristic classification for the study area, with emphasis on mallee vegetation.
4. To examine the patterns of vegetation types and the distribution of dominant species in relation to important environmental gradients as possible causal factors.
5. To assess the value of floristic survey and numerical analysis for development and implementation of vegetation conservation strategies.
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Fauna: |
*** No fauna survey objectives recorded |
Methodology |
Vegetation: |
Complete list of plant species in a 50 x 20m quadrat using a modified Hult-Sernander cover abundance scale. Score; abundance: +; minor, 1; < 6.25%, 2; 6.25 - 12.5%, 3; 12.5 - 25%, 4; 25 - 50%, 5; 50 - 100%. |
Fauna: |
*** No vertebrate methodology recorded |