Drop Disk/Vegetation Sward Height

Follow the directions provided by the Royal Geographical Society. See "Vegetation sward height".

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Instructions for building this tool at http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Schools/Fieldwork+and+local+learning/Local+learning/Fieldwork+in+the+local+area/Make+your+own+fieldwork+equipment.htm. The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is Less than $20. It may take A few hours.

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About this tool
Description

Use this tool to find the average level of vegetation sward.

Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Size & weight Large: This tool is over 12 inches in at least one dimension.
Between 1lb and 5lb (a small dog weighs about 5lb)
Expected lifetime Should last more or less forever
Topics Nature & Outdoors, Ecology & Environment
Tool updated Dec. 30, 2018, 6:19 p.m.