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Bonanza Creek LTER: Yearly Seedfall Summary from 1957 to Present in the Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest near Fairbanks, Alaska

General Information
Data Package:
Local Identifier:knb-lter-bnz.14.29
Title:Bonanza Creek LTER: Yearly Seedfall Summary from 1957 to Present in the Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest near Fairbanks, Alaska
Alternate Identifier:DOI PLACE HOLDER
Abstract:

The Yearly Seedfall Summary dataset includes seed counts and germination rates of Picea glauca, Picea mariana, Betula neoalaskana (papyrifera), Picea mariana, Larix larciana, Alnus crispa, and Alnus tenuifolia. Seeds are collected in .25m^2 trays located on the forest floor of the a selected set of LTER successional sites. Germination takes plaace in the BECRU lab facility at UAF.

Short Name:knb-lter-bnz.14.29
Publication Date:2021-09-22
For more information:
Visit: http://www.lter.uaf.edu/data/data-detail/id/14

Time Period
Begin:
1957-06-02
End:
2019-06-01

People and Organizations
Contact:Data Manager (Bonanza Creek LTER) [  email ]
Creator:Van Cleve, Keith 
Creator:Chapin, F Stuart (Primary Investigator (retired))
Creator:Ruess, Roger (Primary Investigator)
Organization:Bonanza Creek LTER
Associate:Hollingsworth, Jamie (Bonanza Creek LTER Site Manager, Associated party)
Associate:Johnstone, Jill (Associate Professor, Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Associated party)
Associate:Olson, Karl (Technician, Associated party)
Associate:Winterstein, Mark (M.S. Candidate, Associated party)

Data Entities
Data Table Name:
14_BNZ_SeedCountandGermination_2019.csv
Description:
Seed counts from trays.
Other Name:
14_BNZ_SeedCountandGermination_2019_SitesHistory.txt
Description:
Table listing historical counts of tray numbers at each site by year.
Other Name:
14_BNZ_SeedCountandGermination_2019_Corrections.txt
Description:
Notes from data QAQC work in 2021
Other Name:
14_BNZ_SeedCountandGermination_2019_CompleteSpreadsheet.xlsx
Description:
Full spreadsheet file with pivot tables and other supplementary files.
Detailed Metadata

Data Entities

Data Table

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Name:14_BNZ_SeedCountandGermination_2019.csv
Description:Seed counts from trays.
Number of Columns:15

Table Structure
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Table Column Descriptions
 SiteSeedYearTraySizeTrayNoSpeciesSppCombo#Seeds#Seeds /m2# of seeds in germ test#Viable#Viable/m2Viability%Test Used for ViablilityCollections/SeedyearNotes
Column Name:Site  
SeedYear  
TraySize  
TrayNo  
Species  
SppCombo  
#Seeds  
#Seeds /m2  
# of seeds in germ test  
#Viable  
#Viable/m2  
Viability%  
Test Used for Viablility  
Collections/Seedyear  
Notes  
Definition:Name of site where sample was taken.Year represented by dataSize of seed traySeed Tray NumberSpecies which the seed count representsA general group that combines similar species. In some cases Picea mariana has a been assigned to the sppCombo of Picea glauca where there was an isolated occurrence (not there before or after)The # of seeds of this species counted from this tray.The sum of all seeds for each unique species/seed year/seed tray combination divided by the total tray area (multiple collections per seed year are combined)The number of seeds tested in the germination test.A count of the individuals which sprouted in germintation trialsThe sum of all germinated seeds for each unique species/seed year/seed tray combination divided by the total tray area (multiple collections per seed year are combined)Number of viable seeds divided by the number seeds tested multilied by 100.This field describes the method used to test the viability of the seeds. Indicates the number of collections made for that seed year.Notes
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Measurement Values Domain:
DefinitionName of site where sample was taken.
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UnitmeterSquared
Typereal
DefinitionSeed Tray Number
DefinitionSpecies which the seed count represents
DefinitionA general group that combines similar species. In some cases Picea mariana has a been assigned to the sppCombo of Picea glauca where there was an isolated occurrence (not there before or after)
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Code Definition
CodeG
DefinitionGermination test
Source
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Code F
DefinitionCutting test to determine if they were filled
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Non-Categorized Data Resource

Name:14_BNZ_SeedCountandGermination_2019_SitesHistory.txt
Entity Type:txt file
Description:Table listing historical counts of tray numbers at each site by year.
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Object Name:14_BNZ_SeedCountandGermination_2019_SitesHistory.txt
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Data:https://pasta-s.lternet.edu/package/data/eml/knb-lter-bnz/14/29/1f947df6fc3603ce8214dd821504457c

Non-Categorized Data Resource

Name:14_BNZ_SeedCountandGermination_2019_Corrections.txt
Entity Type:txt file
Description:Notes from data QAQC work in 2021
Physical Structure Description:
Object Name:14_BNZ_SeedCountandGermination_2019_Corrections.txt
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Format Name:txt file
Data:https://pasta-s.lternet.edu/package/data/eml/knb-lter-bnz/14/29/e6593a1bdd9bd433a78f428d1056fd80

Non-Categorized Data Resource

Name:14_BNZ_SeedCountandGermination_2019_CompleteSpreadsheet.xlsx
Entity Type:xlsx file
Description:Full spreadsheet file with pivot tables and other supplementary files.
Physical Structure Description:
Object Name:14_BNZ_SeedCountandGermination_2019_CompleteSpreadsheet.xlsx
Externally Defined Format:
Format Name:xlsx file
Data:https://pasta-s.lternet.edu/package/data/eml/knb-lter-bnz/14/29/0548d76f08e3b1ab5caf864c0d2cd5a7

Data Package Usage Rights

Data Use

This work has been produced as part of the Long Term Ecological Research Program and data users should adhere to the Data Use Agreement of the Long Term Ecological Research Network.

Citation

It is considered a matter of professional ethics to acknowledge the work of other scientists. Thus, the Data User should properly cite the Data Set in any publications or in the metadata of any derived data products that were produced using the Data Set. Citation should take the following general form: Creator(s), Year of Data Publication, Title of Dataset, Publisher, Dataset identifier, Dataset URL, Dataset DOI. For Example: Van Cleve, Keith; Chapin, F. Stuart; Ruess, Roger W. 2016. Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest: Hourly Temperature (sample, min, max) at 50 cm and 150 cm from 1988 to Present, Bonanza Creek LTER - University of Alaska Fairbanks. BNZ:1, http://www.lter.uaf.edu/data/data-detail/id/1. doi:10.6073/pasta/725db90d86686be13e6d6b2da5d61217.

Acknowledgement

The Data User should acknowledge any institutional support or specific funding awards referenced in the metadata accompanying this dataset in any publications where the Data Set contributed significantly to its content. Acknowledgements should identify the supporting party, the party that received the support, and any identifying information such as grant numbers. For example: Data are provided by the Bonanza Creek LTER, a partnership between the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the U.S. Forest Service. Significant funding for collection of these data was provided by the National Science Foundation Long-Term Ecological Research program (NSF Grant numbers DEB-1636476, DEB-1026415, DEB-0620579, DEB-0423442, DEB-0080609, DEB-9810217, DEB-9211769, DEB-8702629) and by the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station (Agreement # RJVA-PNW-01-JV-11261952-231).

Notification

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Collaboration

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Disclaimer

While substantial efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of data and documentation contained in this Data Set, complete accuracy of data and metadata cannot be guaranteed. All data and metadata are made available in its present condition. The Data User holds all parties involved in the production or distribution of the Data Set harmless for damages resulting from its use or interpretation.

Keywords

By Thesaurus:
Primary Productionseedfall, seed production, reproduction

Methods and Protocols

These methods, instrumentation and/or protocols apply to all data in this dataset:

Methods and protocols used in the collection of this data package
Description:

Methods

Six seed trays are placed within each of the 8 LTER control plots at BCEF. Seed trays are 0.5 m x 0.5 m wooden frames constructed of 1" x 4" boards with fine screen stapled to the bottom side. The inside of the trays are lined with nylon mosquito netting. Seeds are collected in labeled paper bags separately by tray in the spring as soon after snowmelt as possible (usually in May) and sometimes in the fall just before freeze-up. Seedfall collections are removed to the lab and frozen until after the field season. Each sample is then sorted and all seeds counted. The first 100 seeds of each species is placed in a petri dish and allowed to germinate in the growth chamber. Annual stand summaries by site are produced. The seed year represents the year that the seeds were produced.

Sampling Area and Study Extent
Sampling Description:

Sampling Frequency

Collected annually in the spring

Sampling Extent:
Sampling Site: 
Description:FP1A -- FP1A is located on a low early successional terrace (1.8 - 2 m above winter low river level) adjacent to the Tanana River. Vegetation establishment occurred in 1982 to 1983. Significant bank erosion has occurred since the establishment of the study area, resulting in loss of some study plots.. Site alternate names: 211, GPIIC, Gravel Pit Willow, BCII, IIIAC, IIIAT, IIIBC, IIIBT
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -148.2576912Latitude (degree): 64.69859835
Sampling Site: 
Description:FP2A -- FP2A is located adjacent to the LTER-2 weather station on a terrace that formed ca 1965.. Site alternate names: 221, GPIVC, GP4C, BCIV, VAC, VAT
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -148.2524731Latitude (degree): 64.69878244
Sampling Site: 
Description:FP3A -- Mixed Balsam Poplar and White Spruce (Open Populus balsamifera-Picea glauca community). Site alternate names: 231, FSL-LD-FP3A_poplar
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -148.15094Latitude (degree): 64.72322993
Sampling Site: 
Description:FP4A -- Mature white spruce. Site alternate names: 241, SMVIIIC, FSL-LD-FP4A_ws, VIIIWS, VIIIAC
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -148.2368605Latitude (degree): 64.67878586
Sampling Site: 
Description:FP5A -- This is a subxeric-mesic, black spruce site on the Tanana River floodplain.. Site alternate names: 251, BCEFM1
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -148.2490622Latitude (degree): 64.68147876
Sampling Site: 
Description:UP1A -- UP1A was established to follow the development of vegetation following the burning of a well developed 200 year old white spruce stand on a south facing slope. The vegetation has progressed from an herbaceous community following the fire to an open hardwood stand.. Site alternate names: 111, Midslope White Spruce (MW), Rosie Creek Fire studies: Gregory stand #806, Zasada stand: Bonanza Creek #2 (white spruce seed study), Reserve West (Juday), FSL-LD-UP1A_ws
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -148.3027284Latitude (degree): 64.73554387
Sampling Site: 
Description:UP2A -- Closed Mixed White Spruce - Paper Birch Stand. Site alternate names: 121, LTER #121, FSL-LD-UP2A_birch
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -148.35568Latitude (degree): 64.69546067
Sampling Site: 
Description:UP3A -- Mature white spruce spruce stand on a south-facing slope. Site alternate names: 131, LTER #131, Tower site: Parks Hwy, South side: Gregory stand #148, Zasada stand: Bonanza Creek - 1 (seed studies), Semi-intensive site #12, Juday, Parks Loop West, Tower Site, FSL-LD-UP3A_ws
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -148.2795018Latitude (degree): 64.76742521
Sampling Site: 
Description:UP4A -- This is a subxeric-mesic, black spruce site.. Site alternate names: BCEFM4
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -148.2986802Latitude (degree): 64.76810641
Sampling Site: 
Description:HR1A -- This is a meteorological site near the crest of Helmer's Ridge, just west of the C4 basin, and at an elevation of approximately 610 meters. Site alternate names: Helmer's Ridge, Helmer's, Helmers, HELM, 400, HR1, CPCRWY1
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -147.5435743Latitude (degree): 65.17091866
Sampling Site: 
Description:TKN0136 -- . Site alternate names: BF81
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -147.47343427Latitude (degree): 65.148641974
Sampling Site: 
Description:FP5C -- FP5C is located on an older terrace of the Tanana River on the south side of the river opposite Sam Charley Island. The climate station and neighboring research plots were burned in August of 2010 by the Willow Creek Wildfire.. Site alternate names: 253, BCEFY3
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -148.1472629Latitude (degree): 64.71361404
Sampling Site: 
Description:UP4C -- This is a subhygric, black spruce site.. Site alternate names: CPCRWM1
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -147.4913325Latitude (degree): 65.15393372
Sampling Site: 
Description:JFSP_SITE_BF84 -- Parf of the Joint Fire Science Project. Site alternate names:
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -147Latitude (degree): 65
Sampling Site: 
Description:JFSP_SITE_BF86 -- Parf of the Joint Fire Science Project. Site alternate names:
Site Coordinates:
Longitude (degree): -147Latitude (degree): 65

Time Period
Begin:
1957-06-02
End:
2019-06-01

People and Organizations

Publishers:
Organization:Environmental Data Initiative
Email Address:
info@environmentaldatainitiative.org
Web Address:
https://environmentaldatainitiative.org
Creators:
Individual: Keith Van Cleve
Address:
Forest Soils Laboratory University of Alaska Fairbanks O'Neill Bldg,
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7200 United States
Email Address:
kvancl@rockisland.com
Individual: F Stuart Chapin
Position:Primary Investigator (retired)
Address:
Institute of Arctic Biology: University of Alaska Fairbanks,
Fairbanks, AK 99775 United States
Phone:
(907) 455-6408 (voice)
Phone:
(907) 474-6967 (fax)
Email Address:
terry.chapin@alaska.edu
Web Address:
https://sites.google.com/alaska.edu/f-stuart-chapin-iii-terry/
Individual: Roger Ruess
Position:Primary Investigator
Address:
Institute of Arctic Biology University of Alaska Fairbanks P.O. Box 757000,
Fairbanks, AK 99775-0180 United States
Phone:
(907) 474-7153 (voice)
Phone:
(907) 474-6967 (fax)
Email Address:
rwruess@alaska.edu
Web Address:
http://people.iab.uaf.edu/roger_ruess
Organization:Bonanza Creek LTER
Address:
Boreal Ecology Cooperative Research Unit ,
University of Alaska Fairbanks,
P.O. Box 756780 ,
Fairbanks, AK 99775 USA
Phone:
907-474-6364 (voice)
Phone:
907-474-6251 (fax)
Email Address:
uaf-bnz-im-team@alaska.edu
Web Address:
http://www.lter.uaf.edu
Contacts:
Organization:Bonanza Creek LTER
Position:Data Manager
Address:
Boreal Ecology Cooperative Research Unit ,
University of Alaska Fairbanks,
P.O. Box 756780 ,
Fairbanks, AK 99775 USA
Phone:
907-474-6364 (voice)
Phone:
907-474-6251 (fax)
Email Address:
uaf-bnz-im-team@alaska.edu
Web Address:
http://www.lter.uaf.edu
Associated Parties:
Individual: Jamie Hollingsworth
Position:Bonanza Creek LTER Site Manager
Address:
Boreal Ecology Cooperative Research Unit University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management P.O. Box 756780,
Fairbanks, AK 99775 United States
Phone:
(907) 474-7470 (voice)
Phone:
(907) 474-6251 (fax)
Role:Associated party
Individual: Jill Johnstone
Position:Associate Professor, Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan
Address:
Department of Biology; University of Saskatchewan; 112 Science Place,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5E2 Canada
Phone:
(306) 966-4421 (voice)
Phone:
(306) 966-4461 (fax)
Role:Associated party
Individual: Karl Olson
Position:Technician
Address:
Institute of Arctic Biology University of Alaska Fairbanks P.O. Box 757000,
Fairbanks, AK 99775 United States
Phone:
(907) 474-5104 (voice)
Role:Associated party
Individual: Mark Winterstein
Position:M.S. Candidate
Address:
132 Arctic Health Research Building University of Alaska Fairbanks,
Fairbanks, AK 99775 USA
Phone:
(907) 474-2652 (voice)
Role:Associated party
Metadata Providers:
Organization:Bonanza Creek LTER
Position:Data Manager
Address:
Boreal Ecology Cooperative Research Unit ,
University of Alaska Fairbanks,
P.O. Box 756780 ,
Fairbanks, AK 99775 USA
Phone:
907-474-6364 (voice)
Phone:
907-474-6251 (fax)
Email Address:
uaf-bnz-im-team@alaska.edu
Web Address:
http://www.lter.uaf.edu

Temporal, Geographic and Taxonomic Coverage

Temporal, Geographic and/or Taxonomic information that applies to all data in this dataset:

Time Period
Begin:
1957-06-02
End:
2019-06-01
Geographic Region:
Description:Dataset geographic description information is unavailable. {datafile/geoCoverage is empty}
Bounding Coordinates:
Northern:  64.76810641Southern:  64.67834557
Western:  -148.3537914Eastern:  -148.1468545

Project

Parent Project Information:

Title:The Bonanza Creek LTER
Personnel:
Individual: Keith Van Cleve
Organization:Bonanza Creek LTER
Position:Lead Principal Investigator
Role:Principal Investigator
Individual: F.S. Stuart Chapin
Organization:Bonanza Creek LTER
Position:Lead Principal Investigator
Address:
Department of Biology and Wildlife; Institute of Arctic Biology: University of Alaska Fairbanks 193 Arctic Health P.O. Box 757000,
Fairbanks, AK 99775 United States
Phone:
(907) 455-6408 (voice)
Phone:
(907) 474-6967 (fax)
Email Address:
terry.chapin@alaska.edu
Web Address:
http://terrychapin.org/
Role:Principal Investigator
Individual: Roger W. Ruess
Organization:Bonanza Creek LTER
Position:Lead Principal Investigator
Address:
Institute of Arctic Biology University of Alaska Fairbanks P.O. Box 757000,
Fairbanks, AK 99775-0180 United States
Phone:
(907) 474-7153 (voice)
Phone:
(907) 474-6967 (fax)
Email Address:
rwruess@alaska.edu
Web Address:
http://www.iab.uaf.edu/~roger_ruess/
Role:Principal Investigator
Funding:

NSF Grant numbers DEB-1636476, DEB-1026415, DEB-0620579, DEB-0423442, DEB-0080609, DEB-9810217, DEB-9211769, DEB-8702629

USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station (Agreement # RJVA-PNW-01-JV-11261952-231)

Maintenance

Maintenance:
Description:

Status

Ongoing

Frequency:
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