We use a TruPulse 360R for stem mapping, and it works quite well. Works in 10cm increments, and is usually hits that quite well in terms of accuracy. It has an optional brush filter which works wonders, though you generally need somebody at the target with a little reflector (we use a little highway type reflector, nothing fancy) to get it to work. Very fast, and has an azimuth output for mapping. That also works well though you need to either use a non-magnetic tripod or monitor/correct for any metal in the tripod with a compass from time to time.
--------------------------- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Southeast Ph: 907-796-6410 brian.b...@uas.alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com On Mon, Apr 18, 2016 at 1:26 PM, jacob heiling < jacob.michael.heil...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello, > > Does anyone have experience using rangefinders (such as Nikon Forestry > Pro) and distance meters (such as DeWalt DW030P) to measure the distance > between shrubby plants? > > Any insight regarding the relative merits of either with respect to > accuracy, precision, or issues associated with leaf interference would be > most welcome. > > Many thanks, > Jacob > > -- > > Jacob M Heiling, PhD student, RE Irwin Lab > Ecology Department > North Carolina State University > Raleigh, North Carolina > jacobmheiling.weebly.com >
