Riparian vegetation % cover (DP1.20191.001)

This data product contains the quality-controlled, native sampling resolution data from the stream canopy cover component of NEON's riparian habitat assessment protocol. Using a modified convex densiometer, 1/3 (17 points) of the view field is used to measure the riparian canopy cover at wadeable stream sites. For additional details, see the user guide, protocols, and science design listed in the Documentation section in this data product's details webpage. Latency: The expected time from data and/or sample collection in the field to data publication is as follows, for each of the data tables (in days) in the downloaded data package. See the Data Product User Guide for more information. rip_percentComposition: 30