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Site Location (Site Data)

Definition:

Observation:

• Describe the location of the site so that it can easily be identified on a topographical map or in the field.

Entry rules:

1. The description of the site location should be as detailed as possible.
2. Enter place names in full.
3. Do not use abbreviations except, if necessary, in the following cases:
   
   

   •	standard abbreviations for metric units (m, km);
   •	standard abbreviations for cardinal points and derived terms (N, S, E, W, NE, SW, etc.).

4. Note the information clearly, concisely and consistently.
   Example

   	Site Name	Waterfall campground
   	Site Location	The site lies 15 km NW of the winter campground on the west bank of the Salmon River, 0.5 km south of the old guard post.

5. If you know the latitude and longitude of the site, enter them in this field.