Dear ECOLOG-LIST,
We are preparing a study on the effects of snow cover dynamics on vegetation
dynamics. From my background reading I understand that in most studies Federal
Snow Sampling Tubes are used to measure snow depth and density (we plan to
sample many stations so we cannot use any of the stationary tools).
Does anyone have experience with Federal Snow Sampling Tubes? The only supplier
that I could identify is Rickly Hydrological Company in Ohio and just minimal
equipment to sample snow up 1.5 m would cost us ca. $US 1,800.- Are there other
suppliers out there that might be cheaper?
Did maybe some of you not use the standardized Federal Snow Sampling Tubes? If
so, what did you use instead and what was your experience with it?
Thanks a lot for your feedback.
Best regards, Michael Drescher
Faculty of Forestry
University of Toronto
