Densiometer

Follow the instructions provided by the Royal Geographical Society. See "Canopy Cover".

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Instructions for building this tool at http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Schools/Fieldwork+and+local+learning/Local+learning/Fieldwork+in+the+local+area/Make+your+own+fieldwork+equipment.htm. The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is Less than $20. It may take A few hours.

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About this tool
Description

Use the densiometer to estimate canopy cover.
Used by these projects The GLOBE Program, Citizen Science Track Trail, Invasive Plant Atlas of the MidSouth, Purple Loosestrife Volunteers
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Size & weight Small: This tool would fit in a 6 inch cube.
Between 1lb and 5lb (a small dog weighs about 5lb)
Expected lifetime Should last more or less forever
Topics Nature & Outdoors, Ecology & Environment
Tool updated Dec. 15, 2017, 12:56 p.m.