Estimation of Habitat Edge Using Line Intersect Sampling |
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accept accurate airphoto amount of edge angle applied appropriate assumption averaging Buffon model CHAPTER cm edge cm/cm² compared Comparison correlation counts demonstrated density section deriving determine developed differences distribution edge configuration edge estimates effect equal Error examined example experimental Figure forest given grid density grid designs grid overlay habitat edge hexagonal hexagonal grid increased Island Known Edge Length Lake least line intersect sampling map wheel mathematical means measured method needed needle normal number of hits parallel grid parallel lines patterns placed population position possible precision predicted problem produce questions random random placement randomly Reject relationship road road length Sand Pit scale Schuerholz grid showed shown significant square standard deviation statistics Table technique tested theoretical theory topographic maps transect density triangular grid triangular placement units values variance various Wildlife Winnipesaukee