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I have sampled twelve replicates. There have been a few issues with collecting data, such as implementing the sampling strategy, systematic sampling. When sampling, there was two instances in which I had to turn around and find another spot to continue, unless I wanted to fall down a cliff. Another issue I have run into is that the past two months, there has been quite a bit of precipitation. This has made it difficult to obtain soil samples that are not uncharacteristically wet.
While collecting my data, I noted that the distribution of sagebrush on hill tops is approximately what I expected. However, there was one quadrant in the valleys where there were more sagebrush than expected.
