Ground cover condition worksheet
The step point method is used for both tests. Record results and calculate percentages using
Table 1 and 2. Score results using Table 3 and note these on the Bullseye Score Card.
Table 1. Percentage groundcover
Type
Tally
Total #
Calculation
Plant A
Leaves,
branches divide by
Manure A + B
Rock, gravel =
TOTAL A x 100
Bare ground B = % Groundcover
Table 2. Percentage productive plant coverage
Plant type
Tally
Productive plants
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. A
Non-productive plants
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. B
Total #
Calculation
A
Divide by
A + B
=
x 100
= % Productive
Plant Coverage
Table 3. Scoring results
Results Less than 50% 50% to 70% 70% to 90% More than 95%
Scoring guide Poor Moderate Good Very good
Score 0 1 2 3
Score each result from 0-3 and note this on the Bullseye Score Card.
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