27Sampling plan information for regional functions

27 Sampling plan information for regional functions

A sampling plan that is prepared when a regional function is developed, updated or validated in accordance with Subdivision 12 to Subdivision 16 must include the following information:

(a) a description of the intended allometric domain to be sampled;

(b) details of the selection process for biomass sample plots, including seed numbers used by the pseudo-random number generator when undertaking processes such as:

(i) generating a grid overlay; and
(ii) selecting grid intersections as intended location coordinates for biomass sample plots;

(c) the number of grid intersections that occur wholly within the biomass sites;

(d) details of the selection process for biomass sample trees, including:

(i) size classes; and
(ii) number of trees within each size class; and
(iii) seed numbers used by the pseudo-random number generator when selecting biomass sample trees;

(e) maps showing:

(i) the location and extent of biomass sample sites; and
(ii) the location of biomass sample plots as established by actual location coordinates and as sampled in accordance with section 70; and
(iii) the grid overlay applied to the biomass sample sites; and
(iv) the randomly selected grid intersections defining the intended location coordinates of biomass sample plots;

(f) the intended location coordinates and actual location coordinates of biomass sample plots;

(g) the actual location coordinates of biomass sample trees;

(h) target and actual plot sizes for each biomass sample plot.