FED/MAC Data

Soil Moisture


Gravimetric soil moisture was sampled on a 200x200m grids at two sites at the NEF: 1) the radar tower site, and 2) the hemlock site. Plots were marked with centers at every 50 feet for a total of 16 plots at each site. Plot centers were located and triplicate samples were taken representing topographic low and high areas across the plot. Samples of the surface mineral soil (below the organic mat), and at 5 and 15 cm were taken. The percent water by weight is given.

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