Seedling DataSeedling Data

National Manual Version 1.61

Section 6.0

Seedling Count ProcedureSeedling Count Procedure

• Record every seedling species on the microplot by condition

• Count up to five individuals of each species by condition

• Planted and natural seedlings must be 1.0 ft in length

• Longleaf pine must be 0.5 inch at the root collar

• Only count stump sprouts as one seedling

Microplot NumberMicroplot Number

1 Center microplot2 North microplot3 Southeast microplot4 Southwest microplot

Condition Class NumberCondition Class Number

Record the Condition Number of each seedling species

SpeciesSpecies

Record the appropriate species code

Seedling CountSeedling Count

• Record up to 5 individuals of each species in each condition

• If more than 5 seedlings, record “6”

Plot Sheet ExamplePlot Sheet Example

• Microplot one has two conditions

• Red maple on both conditions

Plot Sheet ExamplePlot Sheet Example

• Microplot two has two conditions

• More than five loblolly pine and two red maple seedlings

• No seedling tally on Condition 2

Plot Sheet ExamplePlot Sheet Example

• Microplot three has one condition

• Five loblolly pine and three red maple seedlings

Plot Sheet ExamplePlot Sheet Example

• Microplot four has one condition

• More than five red maple and loblolly pine seedlings

• There are more red maples than loblolly pine

Questions?Questions?