Monitoring Levels

The Network of Plots organizes information into different monitoring levels,
according to the intensity, frequency, and type of data collected in the field.

regular

Regular Monitoring

Regular monitoring aims to track the condition, growth, and dynamics of trees over time, through periodic field data collection campaigns.

  • Dendrometric measurements
  • Growth assessment
  • Periodic monitoring of stands

Intensive

Intensive Monitoring

Intensive monitoring allows for the understanding of the ecophysiological processes of trees and their response to soil, climate, and surrounding environmental conditions.

  • Fixed dendrometers
  • Sap flow sensors
  • Soil moisture

  • Precipitation and temperature

experimental

Experimental Plots

Experimental plots are oriented towards testing silvicultural interventions, management practices, or forest responses to specific disturbance conditions, allowing for the comparison of results and supporting future decisions.

  • Management trials
  • Avaliação de respostas a perturbações
  • Assessment of responses to disturbances