Cataloging Diversity PLEC Database

VS. Why Use Access?

AccessExcel Yes No Limited No Spread Sheets Query and Sort Data Link Tables/Relationships Create Reports and Forms VS.

SampleAreas PlotDescriptions SpeciesData UtilityData TreeData Database Structure From Zarin et al, 1999, PLEC N&V No. 14 Linking Tables With Relationships

Sample Area Table Contains General Data Describing Each Sample Area including: Land Use Stage Location Researcher Sample Area Number* Access

The plots within each sample area are linked to the sample area table by a unique number assigned to each entry in the sample area table. Access

Plot Description Table Plot Size Contains a description of each plot within each sample area number including: Elevation Soil Type Plot Number* Access

Within each plot, tables can be created to hold more specific data Data are linked by a unique plot number designated to each plot entry Plot Number Access

Species Data Data can be recorded on individuals and species within each plot, including: Abundance of Species DBH and Height of Trees Species Utility Species ID Number* Access

Species List In order to avoid problems with misspellings and inconsistency with names, a species list can be created. A species list can contain: Common Name Scientific Name Family Species ID Number* AccessExcel

PLEC/Amazonia Sample Database

Kevin coffey New York Botanical Garden