Forest Habitat Types of Montana

Forest Habitat Types of Montana
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Total Pages : 190
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ISBN-10 : MINN:31951D03001434T
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Book Synopsis Forest Habitat Types of Montana by : Robert D. Pfister

Download or read book Forest Habitat Types of Montana written by Robert D. Pfister and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A land-classification system based upon potential natural vegetation is presented for the forests of Montana. It is based on an intensive 4-year study and reconnaissance sampling of about 1,500 stands. A hierarchical classification of forest sites was developed using the habitat type concept. A total of 9 climax series, 64 habitat types, and 37 additional phases of habitat types are defined. A diagnostic key is provided for field identification of the types based on indicator species used in development of the classification.


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