Req 8c6c2 — Marking Off Nested Plots
8c6c2.
Mark off nested plots and inventory two different kinds of plant communities.
A nested plot places a smaller study area inside a larger one so you can compare different vegetation layers using a consistent layout. In this project, the largest plot is for trees, the middle plot is for trees and shrubs, and the smallest plot is for the ground layer.
Use stakes, flagging, measuring tape, or other clear markers. Label the corners so you know exactly where each plot begins and ends.