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Spatial and chronological patterns of Purshia tridentata as influenced by Pinus ponderosa overstory

Creator:

Sherman, Robert James

Abstract:

Twelve sites of uniform topography and soils were selected in the Pinus ponderosa/Purshia tridentata/Festuca idahoensis Association. These sites were located in the rain shadow on the east flank of the Oregon Cascades. A fire history in the form of fire scars on ponderosa pine was available for nine of these...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Spatial and developmental patterns of the vegetation of Black Butte, Oregon

Creator:

Sherman, Robert James

Abstract:

Black Butte presents a unique natural laboratory for ecological study. It is a volcanic cone of uniform configuration located in the rain shadow on the east flank of the Oregon Cascades. Soils are of very recent origin with no obvious development of horizons. Physical and chemical analysis revealed little dissimilarity...

Resource Type:

Dissertation