LF - Sampling and Analysis of Litterfall
Form: LFA - Litterfall - Mass and area
Form introduced: 2002
Last change: 2024
!Sequence; plot; mass_area_id; start_date_analysis; end_date_analysis; dry_mass; area; other_obs
| POSITION | FIELD | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sequence |
Description: Continuous number to identify the line of the submitted file Format: I |
| 2 | plot M K |
DB Column: code_plot Description: Observation plot number Missing value (NULL): NOT DEFINED Remarks: A unique number (per country) given to the permanent plot during the selection or installation Format: I |
| 3 | mass_area_id |
Description: Unique key that connects one or more samples from LFD with exactly one mass/area result in LFA Missing value (NULL): 0 Remarks: Use this pattern: A_[partner_code][code_plot][survey_year]_[consecutive number for each survey year] Format: C Explanatory Item: 213 Introduced: 2024 |
| 4 | start_date_analysis (DDMMYY) |
Description: Start date of analysis Remarks: E.g. ‘9th October 2012’ = ‘091012’ Format: Date Introduced: 2011 |
| 5 | end_date_analysis (DDMMYY) |
Description: End date of analysis Remarks: E.g. ‘9th October 2012’ = ‘091012’ Format: Date Introduced: 2011 |
| 6 | dry_mass (g) |
DB Column: mass Description: dry mass of 100 leaves or 1000 needles (105°C dried material) Format: F |
| 7 | area (m²) |
Description: Area of 100 leaves or of 1000 needles Format: F |
| 8 | other_obs (FREE TEXT) |
Description: Supplementary comments Missing value (NULL): NOT DEFINED Format: C |