Yellow Nutsedge Density Category and Hog Disturbance Events in Disturbed and Undisturbed Plots (1997-2009) on McQueens Inlet, St. Catherine's GA

Yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus) culm density was randomly subsampled at McQueen’s Inlet, St. Catherine's Island, GA. In 1997, a 0.1 ha area was surveyed for hog disturbances. Disturbances were designated as 'disturbed' (Exp) plots and were paired with 'undisturbed' plots. These paired plots were randomly subsampled from 1997-2009 for culm density. Culm density categories were assigned using the following classes (number per 0.1 m2): Class 1: 0-2, Class 2: 3-8, and Class 3: >8. Occurrence of a hog disturbance event in the experimental 'disturbed' plot was also noted. No hog disturbances occurred in control 'undisturbed' plots.