fieldsite
A fieldsite is a location where fieldwork is conducted outside a traditional laboratory to collect observations, measurements, or materials. It can be a natural environment such as a forest, river, desert, or coastline, or a built setting like archaeological trenches, meteorological stations, or residential sites. Fieldsites support research across disciplines including ecology, geology, anthropology, archaeology, environmental science, and geography.
Fieldsites vary in duration and complexity. Some are short-term study plots or episodic sampling events, while
Ethics, permits, and governance are integral to fieldwork. Access may require permissions from landowners or managing
Data management is a central concern at fieldsites. Field data are typically diverse and may include measurements,