Plot level results of the monitoring programme on strict forest reserves in Flanders (Belgium) – vegetation

This dataset comprises vegetation data from the monitoring program on strict forest reserves in Flanders (Belgium). The collection and processing methodology for the data are described in Vandekerkhove et al., 2021. The dataset includes data from 947 square plots of 16 x 16 m, distributed across 15 different forest reserves. The data covers one to three consecutive forest inventories conducted with a 10-year interval. The "plotinfo.csv" file contains precise coordinates of the plot centres, forest reserve names, survey numbers, survey years, and other relevant variables. Detailed descriptions of these variables can be found in the "_metadata_plotinfo.xlsx" file. The "vegetation_by_plot.csv" file provides data on a per-plot basis, including the number of species in the herb layer, cumulative coverage of all species in the herb layer, and total cover of the moss layer, herbaceous layer, shrub layer (2-8m height), and tree layer (> 8m height). Since 2015, the percentage of bare soil resulting from disturbance by game is also recorded. The "herblayer_by_plot.csv" file contains per-plot data on the coverage of each vascular plant species estimated using the Londo scale. Data on browsing has been included since 2015. For descriptions of the variables used in these files, please refer to the "_metadata_plotlevel_results_veg.xlsx" file. For any inquiries or further information, please contact [e-mail] or [e-mail] provided csv-files will be updated if required to address any issues or include data from additional surveys. Please check for updated versions periodically. For terms of use, please see below.

本数据集源自比利时弗拉芒地区（Flanders）严格保护森林保护区的监测项目所采集的植被数据。本数据集的采集与处理方法详见Vandekerkhove等人2021年的研究成果。本数据集包含947个16×16米的方形样地数据，样地分布于15处不同的森林保护区。本次数据集涵盖了以10年为间隔开展的1至3次连续森林调查数据。"plotinfo.csv"文件包含样地中心精确坐标、森林保护区名称、调查编号、调查年份及其他相关变量。上述变量的详细说明可查阅"_metadata_plotinfo.xlsx"文件。"vegetation_by_plot.csv"文件按样地提供植被数据，涵盖草本层物种数量、所有草本层物种的总盖度，以及苔藓层、草本层、灌木层（高度2-8米）和乔木层（高度>8米）的总盖度。自2015年起，数据集还记录了由野生动物活动造成的裸土占比。"herblayer_by_plot.csv"文件按样地提供各维管植物物种的盖度数据，盖度采用Londo等级（Londo scale）进行估算。自2015年起，数据集还纳入了啃食相关数据。上述文件中所使用变量的详细说明，请参阅"_metadata_plotlevel_results_veg.xlsx"文件。如有任何咨询或进一步需求，请联系[e-mail]或[e-mail]。本数据集所提供的CSV文件将根据需要进行更新，以修复相关问题或纳入新增调查数据。请定期查看数据集的更新版本。使用条款详见下文。