public read cn=submitters,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org all cn=pn_vic_alpine,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org read 1431329893772 Dr John Morgan La Trobe University Plant Ecologist

Department of Ecology, Evolution and Environment La Trobe University Bundoora Vic 3086 Australia

03 9479 2226 J.Morgan@latrobe.edu.au This Victorian Alpine Plot Network Road Transects 4WD Track Data Package comprises transect-based vegetation data along the Springs-Bogong Jack Saddle Track in the South-East Highlands, Australia. These data have been used against background quadrat data to test a hypothesis about roads as vectors for dispersal of invasive species. Plots are located at altitudinally stratified intervals along two altitudinally-stratified transects. The transects follow major roads and management tracks in the Victorian Alps. Each track is divided into sectors in which plots are situated. Within each plot, all species are identified and are assigned abundance and cover scores. The Alpine Summit plots study, which commenced in 2001, forms part of the collection of data packages by the Victorian Alpine Plot Network. A synopsis of related data packages which have been collected as part of the Victorian Alpine Plot Network’s full program is provided at http://www.ltern.org.au/index.php/ltern-plot-networks/victorian-alpine. Vegetation structure Plant species composition Plant species abundance Individual plants LTERN Monitoring Themes 0602 ANZSRC-FOR Biological Classification > Plants Biosphere > Biosphere > Terrestrial Ecosystems > Alpine/Tundra GCMD Alpine National Park Species richness Compositional changes Weed invasion Altitudinal gradient Keyword list CC-BY-4_0 Spatial coordinates for site names are available at https://www.ltern.org.au/knb/metacat/ltern.143/html (Victorian Alpine Plot Network (Alpine Summit Plots): Plot Details - Spatial Coordinates for Lowland-to-highland Roadside Transects 4WD Track Data, South-East Highlands, Australia). Victorian Alpine Plot Network Lowland-to-highland 4WD Track Transects Data 146.4542 147.30667 -36.7325 -37.13255 2014 2015 Species Acacia obliquinervia Species Acaena echinata Species Acaena novaezelandiae Species Acetosella vulgaris Species Acrothamnus montanus Species Agrostis capillaris sl Species Agrostis venusta Species Anthosachne scabra Species Anthoxanthum odoratum Species Argyrotegium fordianum Species Arthropodium milleflorum Species Asperula gunnii Species Asperula pusilla Species Asterolasia trymalioides Species Baeckea gunniana Species Bossiaea foliosa Species Brachyscome decipiens Species Brachyscome nivalis Species Carex appressa Species Carex breviculmis Species Carex gaudichaudiana Species Carex hebes Species Carex jackiana Species Cerastium glomeratum Species Cerastium vulgare Species Chrysocephalum semipapposum Species Cirsium vulgare Species Coprosma hirtella Species Cotula alpina Species Craspedia gracilis Species Craspedia jamesii Species Daviesia latifolia Species Deyeuxia carinata Species Deyeuxia crassiuscula Species Dianella tasmanica Species Dichondra repens Species Empodisma minus Species Epacris celata Species Epacris gunnii Species Epacris paludosa Species Epilobium billardiereanum sl Species Epilobium ciliatum Species Eucalyptus delegatensis Species Eucalyptus pauciflora sl Species Festuca rubra Species Geranium potentilloides sl Species Gonocarpus micranthus Species Gonocarpus montanus Species Grevillea australis Species Grevillea victoriae Species Helichrysum rutidolepis Species Holcus lanatus Species Hovea montana Species Hydrocotyle algida Species Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Species Hypericum japonicum Species Hypericum perforatum Species Hypochaeris radicata Species Isolepis spp Species Juncus falcatus Species Kunzea muelleri Species Leptinella filicula Species Leptorhynchos squamatus Species Luzula acutifolia Species Luzula modesta Species Luzula spp Species Melicytus dentatus Species Microseris lanceolata Species Olearia algida Species Olearia brevipedunculata Species Olearia frostii Species Olearia phlogopappa subsp flavescens Species Olearia phlogopappa subsp phlogopappa Species Oreomyrrhis ciliata Species Oreomyrrhis eriopoda Species Oxylobium ellipticum Species Ozothamnus alpinus Species Ozothamnus cupressoides Species Ozothamnus secundiflorus Species Pappochroma nitidum Species Phebalium squamulosum Species Pimelea alpina Species Pimelea axiflora Species Pimelea ligustrina Species Plantago euryphylla Species Poa costiniana Species Poa ensiformis Species Poa fawcettiae Species Poa helmsii Species Poa hiemata Species Poa hothamensis Species Poa pratensis Species Podolobium alpestre Species Polyscias sambucifolia Species Polystichum proliferum Species Prostanthera cuneata Species Prostanthera lasianthos Species Prunella vulgaris Species Pteridium esculentum Species Ranunculus victoriensis Species Rubus fruticosus spp agg Species Rubus parvifolius Species Rytidosperma alpicola Species Rytidosperma nudiflorum Species Rytidosperma penicillatum Species Scaevola hookeri Species Scleranthus biflorus Species Scleranthus singuliflorus Species Senecio gunnii Species Senecio pinnatifolius sl Species Spergularia rubra Species Stellaria pungens Species Taraxacum officinale spp agg Species Trachymene humilis subsp breviscapa Species Trifolium repens Species Trisetum spicatum Species Verbascum spp Species Veronica derwentiana Species Veronica serpyllifolia Species Viola betonicifolia Species Viola fuscoviolacea Species Wahlenbergia ceracea Species Wahlenbergia spp Species Xerochrysum subundulatum 1431327008374

The sampling regime consists of two altitudinal transect with plots located at altitudinal intervals along the transects. The transects follow major roads and management tracks in the Victorian Alps.The two road-side transects are: 1) Springs Track 2) Fainter North Springs Track is divided into 6 altitudinal sectors. These are spaced according to a simple formula: (highest altitude - lowest altitude) /5. In each sector, one quadrat, 2 m x 50 m, is placed parallel to the 4WD track. Fainter North is divided into 3 altitudinal sectors. These are spaced according to a simple formula: (highest altitude - lowest altitude) /2. In each sector, two quadrats, each 2 m x 50 m, is placed parallel to the 4WD track. Cover and abundance scores are measured for all plant species in each plot.

Within each quadrat, we identify all species and assign an abundance score (where 1 = 1-10 individuals, 2 = 10-100 individuals, 3 = >100 individuals) and a cover score (1 = <1%, 2 = 1-5% and 3 = >5%).

These data aim to document the distribution of exotic (and native) species from foothills to mountain summits along transport corridors. The data collection protocol follows the guidelines of the Mountain Invasion Research Network (MIREN; http://www.mountaininvasions.org/). The aim is to determine which exotic (and native) species are where on mountain roadsides and are using these data against background quadrat data collected over past years and decades to test hypotheses about roads as vectors for dispersal of invasive species. University of Melbourne Data Owner 1431327008374 Principal Investigator Professor Ary Hoffmann The University of Melbourne

Bio21 Institute, Departments of Zoology and Genetics The University of Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Vic 3010 Australia

Plot Leader Dr Henrik Wahren Department of Botany, La Trobe University

Department of Botany La Trobe University Bundoora Vic 3086 Australia

c.wahren@latrobe.edu.au Content Provider Parks Victoria, Mt Hotham Alpine Resort. Since 2012 this project has been part of the Long Term Ecological Research Network (LTERN). LTERN is a Facility within the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN). TERN is supported by the Australian Government through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy. vasp_4WD_track_monitoring_all_abundance_2015_p586t1285.csv Abundance score for all sites (Springs Track, Fainter North) vasp_4WD_track_monitoring_all_abundance_2015_p586t1285.csv 47329 1 #x0A column , ecogrid://knb/ltern6.270.1 cn=submitters,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org all cn=pn_vic_alpine,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org read cn=allusers,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org read origin Origin of species Native Species is native Exotic Species is exotic species_name Scientific name Character site_name Site identifier Character abundance Species abundance score (NA means species not observed) 1 1-10 individuals 2 10-100 individuals 3 >100 individuals 919 vasp_4WD_track_monitoring_all_cover_2015_p586t1286.csv Cover score for all sites (Springs Track, Fainter North) vasp_4WD_track_monitoring_all_cover_2015_p586t1286.csv 47325 1 #x0A column , ecogrid://knb/ltern6.271.1 cn=submitters,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org all cn=pn_vic_alpine,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org read cn=allusers,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org read origin Origin of species Native Species is native Exotic Species is exotic species_name Scientific name Character site_name Site identifier Character cover Species cover score (NA means species not observed) 1 <1% 2 1-5% 3 >5% 919 vasp_4WD_track_monitoring_all_environmental_factors_2015_p586t1281.csv Environmental factors for all sites (Springs Track, Fainter North) vasp_4WD_track_monitoring_all_environmental_factors_2015_p586t1281.csv 1129 1 #x0A column , ecogrid://knb/ltern6.272.1 cn=submitters,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org all cn=pn_vic_alpine,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org read cn=allusers,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org read site_name Site identifier Character year_of_last_fire Year of last fire YYYY fire_history_confidence_pc Confidence interval percentage for fire history number whole disturbance_type_s Disturbance type Character disturbance_intensity_categorical Disturbance intensity 1 none 2 some 3 severe herbivores_list_species Herbivores (list species) number whole herbivore_disturb_cov_class Disturbance intensity (herbivore disturbance) cover class 1 none 2 some 3 severe bare_ground_pc Bare ground cover (%) number whole vegetation_pc Vegetation cover (%) number whole forest_canopy_pc Forest canopy cover (%) number whole fenced_yes_no Site was fenced off or not yes Site was fenced off no Site was not fenced off 13 vasp_4WD_track_monitoring_all_site_details_2015_p586t1282.csv Site details for all sites (Springs Track, Fainter North) vasp_4WD_track_monitoring_all_site_details_2015_p586t1282.csv 1953 1 #x0A column , ecogrid://knb/ltern6.273.1 cn=submitters,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org all cn=pn_vic_alpine,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org read cn=allusers,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org read site_name Site identifier Character site_region Site region Character project Project name Character date Date of survey YYYY-MM-DD road_type Road type Character quadrat_type Quadrat type Character quad_length_m Quadrat length meter whole quad_width_m Quadrat width meter whole altitude_m Altitude meter whole road_verge_width_m Road verge width meter real plant_community Plant community Character geology_cat Geology (category) Character aspect_deg Aspect degree whole slope_deg Slope degree whole topography_cat Topography catagory (US = Upper slope, MS = Mid-slope, LS = Lower slope) Character 13 vasp_4WD_track_monitoring_all_abundance_2015_p586t1295.zip ZIP file of abundance scores in wide format (one CSV file per site) vasp_4WD_track_monitoring_all_abundance_2015_p586t1295.zip 2752 application/octet-stream ecogrid://knb/ltern6.274.3 cn=submitters,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org all cn=pn_vic_alpine,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org read cn=allusers,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org read Other vasp_4WD_track_monitoring_all_cover_2015_p586t1296.zip ZIP file of cover scores in wide format (one CSV file per site) vasp_4WD_track_monitoring_all_cover_2015_p586t1296.zip 2731 application/octet-stream ecogrid://knb/ltern6.275.3 cn=submitters,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org all cn=pn_vic_alpine,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org read cn=allusers,o=unaffiliated,dc=ecoinformatics,dc=org read Other http://www.ltern.org.au/ltern-plot-networks/victorian-alpine