13. FIELD DOCUMENTATION & PHOTOS

Use a copy of the Field Data Form (Appendix 2) for each seed collection made and fill out all the data fields.  Please make sure you use the Seed Collection Reference Number as described in Section 14 below.

Complete the field data form and send one copy to the data manager or email it to mary_byrne@blm.gov as soon as possible to document collection of the species.  Hold one copy in the office where the collection took place, and send the original with the seeds to the appropriate seed cleaning facility, RBG, Kew or the Bend Seed Extractory. 

Digital photos of the species being collected should also be made while in the field.  At least three photos should be taken for each collection:

1. Landscape Level/Population
2. Individual Plant
3. Material Collected (seed) 

Instructions on how to properly name the files are included in Section 14 below.