Explanation of Observation Fields
- Population size estimate: Count plants (if number is low enough to do so easily), or give a rough estimate of population.
Simple abundance: a subjective 5-step score for how abundant the species is at the site.
o Only one plant found
o Rare: plants few and far between at the site, difficult to find
o Occasional: easy to find with some effort put into searching
o Common: easy to find without searching too hard
o Abundant: one of the dominant species in the habitat- Flowering Phenology: What is the reproductive status of the population? Select the choice that makes the most sense for most of the observed population (if needed, you can elaborate in the Notes)
- Associated community: Enter the community type, i.e. calcareous mesophytic forest, bottomland forest, pine barrens, dolomite glade, etc. If you are unsure how to describe the community type, you can simply enter forest, woodland, grassland, etc.
- Associated species: Try to enter the 3 most dominant or characteristic species in the immediate vicinity for each strata. Common names are fine if you do not know the scientific name.
- Threats: This could include anything from disturbance due to logging, development, or digging; invasive species; encroaching woodies (for plants in an open habitat); erosion, etc. If no threats are apparent, leave the field blank.
- Notes: This is freeform, for any additional observational notes or clarification you would like to add.
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