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Join us on November 14th – 15th, 2011 in Freising, Germany for decisions from the PCG meeting on drafting the new LAI manual for ICP Forests monitoring. The manual will cover direct and indirect methods, sampling design, data handling, and more. Led by expert Lisa, the workshop will include a new group of responsible experts.
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Workshop for drafting ICP Forests LAI manual November 14th – 15th 2011 Freising, Germany
Decisions from the PCG Meeting • The new LAI manual should include all LAI methods within the ICP Forests monitoring • Direct method from litterfall part • Indirect methods • A new group of responsible experts • Group leader Lisa or another expert • Included in EP on Meteorology or in EP on Crown Condition
Contents 1. Introduction 2. Scope and application 3. Objectives 4. Location of measurements and sampling 4.1 Sampling design 4.2 Sampling equipment 4.3 Sample collection, transport and storage 5. Measurements 5.1 Variables measured and reporting units 5.2 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Contents 6. Data handling 6.1. Data submission procedures and forms 6.2. Data validation 6.3. Transmission to co-ordinating centres 6.4. Data processing guidelines 6.5. Data reporting 7. References 8. Annexes