Good Examples and Best Practices |
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Goose Island, Glacier National Park. (NPS Photo)
This page provides links to examples and practices that can be useful in planning and initiating a vegetation inventory project. Many of these examples were done before the new standards and guidelines were established in the 12 Step Guide to Vegetation Inventory Projects. We will be updating these examples as new or improved examples are established.
Calling a Scoping Meeting: Example Memo to NPS Network/Park Staff
Study Plan Development: Link to Example Study Plans for Review
Classification Field Key: Two Example Field Keys Vegetation Type Descriptions: Example from Weir Farm Accuracy Assessment Field Form: Example from Joshua Tree National Park (JOTR) Accuracy Assessment Report: Example from Shenandoah National Park (SHEN) Helpful Examples for Planning a Project Close-out Meeting (aka: Wrap-up): – Meeting Planning, Meeting Agenda PDA's as a Field Tool (website in progress): Link to Notes from the Field: PDA's

