1. Cataloging Diversity PLEC Database

2. VS. Why Use Access?

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

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

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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. PLEC/Amazonia Sample Database

12. Kevin coffey E-mail: Kcoffey@NYBG.Org New York Botanical Garden