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The approximate minimum search times in one meadow for a pair of field assistants
| Patch size (m2) | Search time (min) |
|---|---|
| <500 | 5 |
| 500–2,000 | 10 |
| 2,000–10,000 | 15 |
| 10,000–20,000 | 20 |
| 20,000–50,000 | 30 |
| >50,000 | Enough to cover the entire area |
The search time is specified for six different size classes of meadows.
