Practical Guideline of Terrestrial Ecology

Abstract

In terrestrial ecological practice, several tools are needed to measure biological, physical, and chemical parameters found in the environment. Laboratory equipment commonly used for terrestrial ecosystem measurements includes a thermohygrometer (THM), sound level meter, luxmeter, anemometer, Global Positioning System (GPS), soil tester, auger or soil digger, binoculars, clinometer, slap rope (50 meters and 10 meters), and paralon plot (1x1 meter). Each tool has a specific function. Thermohygrometer is used to measure the temperature and humidity in the air. The sound level meter is used to measure the sound noise level in an area. Luxmeter is used to measure light intensity, either indoors or outdoors. An anemometer is used to measure the intensity of wind speed in the atmosphere. GPS is used to determine the coordinates, altitude, and slope of a geographical area. A soil tester is a tool used to measure soil pH and moisture, while to take soil samples, you can use an auger or soil digger. Binoculars are used for wildlife observation (birds, primates, etc.). Clinometers are used to measure the height of an object, such as trees, cliffs, etc