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Desert Ecology Plot Network: Plot Details - Spatial Coordinates, Simpson Desert, Western Queensland

Citation

Wardle, G; Dickman, C (): Desert Ecology Plot Network: Plot Details - Spatial Coordinates, Simpson Desert, Western Queensland. Long Term Ecological Research Network. http://www.ltern.org.au/knb/metacat/ltern2.3.69/html

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Identifier
docid
ltern2.3.69
Data Creators
Individual
Professor Glenda Wardle
Position
Plot Leader
Organization
The University of Sydney
Individual
Professor Chris Dickman
Position
Plot Leader
Organization
The University of Sydney
Abstract

This plot details and spatial coordinates data package comprises plot data for the 24 plots (or grids) situated within the 12 core sites used in the Desert Ecology Plot Network study design. These plots are spaced between 0.5-2 km apart. The network program uses these sites/plots to quantitatively track long-term shifts in biodiversity and ecological processes in relation to key drivers, including unpredictable rainfall and droughts, fire, feral predators and grazing. A synopsis of related data packages which have been collected as part of the Desert Ecology's full program is provided at http://www.ltern.org.au/index.php/ltern-plot-networks/desert-ecology

Contacts for Questions on the Use and Interpretation of Data
Individual
Professor Glenda Wardle
Position
Plot Leader
Organization
The University of Sydney
Address
Heydon-Laurence Building A08
The University of Sydney
Sydney. NSW 2006
Australia
Phone
voice
02 9351 7113 or 0425 382 205
Email Address
glenda.wardle@sydney.edu.au
Individual
Professor Chris Dickman
Position
Plot Leader
Organization
The University of Sydney
Address
Heydon-Laurence Building A08
The University of Sydney
Sydney. NSW 2060
Australia
Phone
voice
02 9351 2318
Email Address
chris.dickman@sydney.edu.au
Individual
Dr Aaron Greenville
Position
Research Associate
Organization
The University of Sydney
Address
Heydon-Laurence Building A08
The University of Sydney
Sydney. NSW 2006
Australia
Phone
voice
02 9351 8577
Email Address
aaron.greenville@sydney.edu.au
Individual
Mr Bobby Tamayo
Position
Operational Manager
Organization
The University of Sydney
Address
Heydon-Laurence Building A08
The University of Sydney
Sydney. NSW 2060
Australia
Phone
voice
02 9351 8577
Email Address
bobby.tamayo@sydney.edu.au
Project Information and Data Owners
Title
Desert Ecology Plot Network Research Group
Personnel
Role
Data Owner
Individual
Professor Glenda Wardle
Position
Plot Leader
Organization
The University of Sydney
Role
Data Owner
Individual
Professor Chris Dickman
Position
Plot Leader
Organization
The University of Sydney
Role
Plot Network Contact
Individual
Dr Aaron Greenville
Position
Research Associate
Organization
The University of Sydney
Role
Plot Network Contact
Individual
Mr Bobby Tamayo
Position
Operational Manager
Organization
The University of Sydney
Funding

Since 2012 this project has been part of the Long Term Ecological Research Network (LTERN). This work was supported by the Australian Government’s Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Network (www.tern.org.au) – an Australian research infrastructure facility established under the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy and Education Infrastructure Fund–Super Science Initiative through the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education.

Methods and Sampling Information
Methods
Method Step 1
Description
Plot Set-up

The network program uses 12 sites which are spaced at least 15 km apart, each comprising at least two 1-ha trapping grids, or plots which are spaced between 0.5-2 km apart. Additional grids have been used at some of the sites. Trapping grids are set out with thirty-six traps arrayed in a grid covering 1 ha; each grid comprises 6 lines of 6 traps spaced 20 m apart. GPS points recorded at trap closest to access road. The datum is GDA94 and lat/long is provided in decimal degrees.

Instrument
  • Garmin GPS
Sampling
Study Extent Description

Each of the 24 trapping grids is set out with thirty-six traps arrayed in a grid covering 1 ha; each grid comprises 6 lines of 6 traps spaced 20 m apart.

Sampling Description

Other elements of the plot network’s full program share the sampling structure and core sites/plot/grid configuration of this study design.

Keywords and Subject Categories
Keyword List
  • Plot setup
  • Survey structure
Geographic Coverage
Geographic Description
Simpson Desert, Western Queensland.
Bounding Coordinates
West
137.86511 degrees
 
East
138.60589 degrees
 
North
-23.20549 degrees
 
South
-23.99417 degrees
 
Intellectual Rights, Licence and Usage Conditions

CC-BY-4_0 Special Conditions: Data users must request permission from the Data Provider (Glenda Wardle or Chris Dickman) before access to latitudinal and longitudinal data is granted.

Data Table
derg_plot_details_spatial_coordinates_p56t182.csv
Name
derg_plot_details_spatial_coordinates_p56t182.csv
Attribute Information
site_grid
Name
site_grid
Definition
Site and trapping grid code
Measurement Type
nominal
Measurement Domain
Text Domain
Definition
Character
dec_lat
Name
dec_lat
Definition
Latitude in decimal degree GDA94
Measurement Type
ratio
Measurement Domain
Standard Unit
degree
Number Type
real
dec_long
Name
dec_long
Definition
Longitude decimal degree GDA94
Measurement Type
ratio
Measurement Domain
Standard Unit
degree
Number Type
real
site_name
Name
site_name
Definition
Name of site
Measurement Type
nominal
Measurement Domain
Text Domain
Definition
Character
property
Name
property
Definition
Property site/plot is located on
Measurement Type
nominal
Measurement Domain
Text Domain
Definition
Character
method
Name
method
Definition
Type of survey technique
Measurement Type
nominal
Measurement Domain
Text Domain
Definition
Character
Number Of Records
41
Physical Structure Description
Object Name
derg_plot_details_spatial_coordinates_p56t182.csv
Size
3021 byte
Text Format
Number of Header Lines
1
Record Delimiter
#x0A
Attribute Orientation
column
Simple Delimited
Field Delimiter
,
Distribution
Online
URL
ltern6.242.1
Access
Access Control
Auth System
knb
Order
allowFirst
Allow:
PermissionPrincipal
[all] cn=submitters,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org
[read] cn=pn_desert_ecology,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org
Additional Metadata Links
additionalLinks
Additional Metadata : additionalLinks
Metadata
additionalLinks
url
@name
Desert Ecology Plot Network Homepage
http://www.ltern.org.au/index.php/ltern-plot-networks/desert-ecology
Access
Access Control
Auth System
knb
Order
allowFirst
Allow:
PermissionPrincipal
[read] public
[all] cn=submitters,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org
[read] cn=pn_desert_ecology,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org