UN APPEL AUX ECOLOGISTES POUR TRANSCRIPTION, DISTRIBUTION ET PRESAVATION DES DONNEES AU RELEVE PHYTOSOCIOLOGIQUE

Abstract

During an ecological investigation, field data taken at the time of the survey are of prime importance and should be written in readable from for the purpose of reference. After a scientific report concerning the vegetation surveyed has been published, there remain usually some data not included therein but which might be useful for some other workers. Therefore, to promote the study of plant communities most efficiently. I appeal to the ecologists concerned that the field data taken during a vegetational survey should be copied, distributed, preserved, and open to public. Another important reason is that field data are sometimes lost or misplaced by the worker. Data of geographically separated regions are necessary when comparing their plant communities, even though an individuals reserch may be limited to a certain geographically or politically restricted area. Although many difficulties are met with I earnestly desire its realisation and any opinion will be welcomed.