Plant survey of current vegetation: desert vegetation in the central Arizona-Phoenix area
Author(s):
- Arthur Stiles, School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University - West
- Kevin Fantozzi, Department of Life Sciences, Arizona State University - West
- Samuel Scheiner, National Science Foundation
- John Briggs, School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University
Abstract:
An extensive survey was conducted to assess the species diversity of natural desert vegetation around the CAP-LTER study area. Remnant patch habitats (mostly parks and preserves) occurring within the urban matrix / fringe were emphasized. Three outlying areas (White Tank mountains west of town, Union Hills north of town, and Usery Mountain Park east of town) were surveyed for comparison.
Keywords:
Temporal Coverage:
1998-01-01 to 2000-12-31Geographic Coverage:
Geographic Description: Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding Sonoran Desert in Arizona, USABounding Coordinates:
Longitude:-112.538847 to -111.581443
Latitude:33.799832 to 33.298366
Contact:
Information Manager, Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University,POB 875402,TEMPE
caplter.data@asu.edu
Methods used in producing this dataset: Show
Data Files (7) :
Tabular: 11_quadcounds_1.csv
Description: frequency of plants in quadrats along transects
Column | Description | Type | Units |
---|---|---|---|
taxon | Abbreviation of scientific name |
string | |
transect_id | abbreviation and ID numbers to identify
transects |
string | |
quadrat_id | Individual ID for specific quadrats |
string | |
frequency | Frequency |
smallint | dimensionless |
Tabular: 11_quadrats_1.csv
Description:
Column | Description | Type | Units |
---|---|---|---|
transect_id | Abbreviation and ID numbers to identify
transects. |
string | |
quadrat_id | Unique IDs for different quadrats. |
string | |
comments | Extra notes |
ntext | |
size | Size of quadrat |
string | squareMeter |
Tabular: 11_transects_1.csv
Description: description and location of transects
Column | Description | Type | Units |
---|---|---|---|
transect_id | Abbreviation and ID numbers to identify
transects. |
string | |
old_transect_id | transect ID used in initial studies (for reference
only) |
string | |
sample_date | Date sample was taken |
datetime | Format: MM/DD/YYYY |
area | Area of transects |
string | |
habitat | Habitat description |
ntext | |
description | Description of transect |
ntext | |
spacing | Spacing between quadrats |
string | meter |
UTMx | X coordinate in UTM |
integer | dimensionless |
UTMy | Y coordinate in UTM |
integer | dimensionless |
lat | Latitude |
float | degree |
long | Longitude |
float | degree |
studyArea | General area |
string | |
trajectory | Cardinal direction of the transect. |
string |
Tabular: 11_taxa_1.csv
Description:
Column | Description | Type | Units |
---|---|---|---|
taxon | Abbreviation of specie's scientific
name |
string | |
taxon_id | Internal ID |
integer | |
common_name | Common species name |
string | |
scientific | Scientific name |
string |
Tabular: 11_quadpres_1.csv
Description: plant species present in quadrats
Column | Description | Type | Units |
---|---|---|---|
taxon | Abbreviation of scientific name |
string | |
transect_id | Abbreviation of area and numbers identifying specific
transects |
string | |
quadrat_id | Identification of the quadrats |
string |
Tabular: 11_subquadpres_1.csv
Description: plant species present in subquadrats
Column | Description | Type | Units |
---|---|---|---|
subquad_id | Numbers assigned to individual
subquadrats |
string | |
taxon | Abbreviation of scientific name |
string | |
transect_id | Identification of transects run |
string | |
quadrat_id | Identification of quadrats used |
string |
Tabular: 11_subquadrats_1.csv
Description:
Column | Description | Type | Units |
---|---|---|---|
subquad_id | Numbers assigned to individual
subquadrats |
string | |
transect_id | Identification of individual
transects |
string | |
quadrat_id | Idenfication of quadrats used |
string | |
comments | Extra Notes |
ntext | |
size | Size of the subquadrats |
smallint | squareMeter |