Although terrestrial lichens and bryophytes are common in upland plant communities of the Blue
Mountains in northeast Oregon, research on cryptogam communities in this region is wanting. Studies have
shown that lichens and bryophytes can reduce soil erosion and increase soil fertility in other semiarid
habitats of North America. Understanding...
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paddock shape from USFS, Starkey Experimental Forest. AmandaHardman 26NOV2006.Projected in NAD 1927, UTM
Although terrestrial lichens and bryophytes are common in upland plant communities of the Blue
Mountains in northeast Oregon, research on cryptogam communities in this region is wanting. Studies have
shown that lichens and bryophytes can reduce soil erosion and increase soil fertility in other semiarid
habitats of North America. Understanding...
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. Created A. Hardman, 28NOV200. Data sources include USFS, USGS, and the Oregon
Although terrestrial lichens and bryophytes are common in upland plant communities of the Blue
Mountains in northeast Oregon, research on cryptogam communities in this region is wanting. Studies have
shown that lichens and bryophytes can reduce soil erosion and increase soil fertility in other semiarid
habitats of North America. Understanding...
Full Text:
AmandaHardman 30NOV2006 with soil data fromthe NRCS. Soil coverage is incomplete for this area Starkey
Although terrestrial lichens and bryophytes are common in upland plant communities of the Blue
Mountains in northeast Oregon, research on cryptogam communities in this region is wanting. Studies have
shown that lichens and bryophytes can reduce soil erosion and increase soil fertility in other semiarid
habitats of North America. Understanding...
Full Text:
Experimental Forest Area
AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESES OF
AmandaHardman for the degree of Master of Science
Although terrestrial lichens and bryophytes are common in upland plant communities of the Blue
Mountains in northeast Oregon, research on cryptogam communities in this region is wanting. Studies have
shown that lichens and bryophytes can reduce soil erosion and increase soil fertility in other semiarid
habitats of North America. Understanding...
This report assesses how current management actions are adhering to the original mandate set by the Wilderness Act of 1964 by monitoring the five qualities of Wilderness character (untrammeled, natural, undeveloped, opportunities for solitude/unconfined recreation, and other features of value) as they pertain to this specific Wilderness area.