Vascular Plants of the Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine

Study Extent

The territory of Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Most observations took place at the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park.

Sampling

This dataset aggregates data from direct observations. Occurrences collected during the Park’s inventory and monitoring program, maintained by the National Park’s research staff. Most records had direct references to the occurrences, exact dates and places, checklists for territories. The scientific fieldwork methodology used in our research for determining plant types and their projected cover on the study site using the Braun-Blanquet method was detailed and systematic. The sequence of actions we followed during our fieldwork described in Step description.

Method steps

1. Location and Selection of Study Plot (Area): We chose a research location that held scientific interest and was relevant to our objectives, then established the boundaries of the study plot, determining its geographical coordinates and size.
2. Primary Vegetation Assessment: We noted the soil types and microclimatic conditions at the study site - and complied a preliminary list of the main plant species that could be present on the study plot.
3. Data Collection: All visible plants within each quadrat frame were documented. The projected cover percentage of each visible plant was precisely measured within the quadrat frame.
4. Data Recording and Documentation: Collected data were recorded in field notes and compiled for subsequent analysis. Photographic documentation was captured to support our observations and plant documentation.
5. Laboratory Analysis: After concluding fieldwork on the study site, plant samples were brought to the laboratory. Further measurements and analyses, including species identification, were carried out in the laboratory.
6. Data Processing and Analysis: Collected data underwent statistical analysis and interpretation to obtain results regarding the projected plant cover on the study plot.
7. Plant Sample Archiving: Plant samples were preserved for future research and archived in the appropriate botanical herbarium of Slobozanskyi Nature Nathional Park.
8. Dataset creation: All data obtained was entered into an electronic field journal in the form of an Excel table and, over time, translated to the DarwinCore terms. We aligned taxonomy with GBIF Backbone Taxonomy.

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1. Ericaceae
   rank: family
2. Celastrales
   rank: order
3. Liliopsida
   rank: class
4. Poaceae
   rank: family
5. Fabaceae
   rank: family
6. Caryophyllales
   rank: order
7. Tracheophyta
   rank: phylum
8. Pinopsida
   rank: class
9. Asterales
   rank: order
10. Rhamnaceae
    rank: family
11. Rosaceae
    rank: family
12. Plantae
    rank: kingdom
13. Dennstaedtiaceae
    rank: family
14. Cyperaceae
    rank: family
15. Ericales
    rank: order
16. Rosales
    rank: order
17. Fabales
    rank: order
18. Magnoliopsida
    rank: class
19. Fagales
    rank: order
20. Asparagaceae
    rank: family
21. Betulaceae
    rank: family
22. Pinales
    rank: order
23. Caryophyllaceae
    rank: family
24. Pinaceae
    rank: family
25. Poales
    rank: order
26. Polypodiopsida
    rank: class
27. Celastraceae
    rank: family
28. Malpighiales
    rank: order
29. Asteraceae
    rank: family
30. Salicaceae
    rank: family
31. Asparagales
    rank: order
32. Polypodiales
    rank: order

The territory of Krasnokutsk territorial commune (hromada), Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Most observations took place at the Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park.