How to Collect Quantitative Land Cover Sample Site Data Students must first follow the first four steps for collecting qualitative land cover sample site data and they can then perform step five, Biometry. If the site from the previous protocol is a forest or woodlawn site, students must discover the height, circumference, the dominant and sub-dominant species identification, the crown closure and the ground cover. Students must additionally discover if the site is covered by herbaceous vegetation.
Students identify the dominant type of vegetation in their sample site and record the data.