Field sampling and data analysis methods for development of ecological land classifications: an application on the Manistee National Forest.

George E. Host; Carl W. Ramm; Eunice A. Padley; Kurt S. Pregitzer; James B. Hart; David T. Cleland

doi:10.2737/NC-GTR-162

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Field sampling and data analysis methods for development of ecological land classifications: an application on the Manistee National Forest.

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Authors:

George E. Host, Carl W. Ramm, Eunice A. Padley, Kurt S. Pregitzer, James B. Hart, David T. Cleland

Year:

1993

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-GTR-162

Source:

General Technical Report NC-162. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Presents technical documentation for development of an Ecological Classification System for the Manistee National Forest in northwest Lower Michigan, and suggests procedures applicable to other ecological land classification projects. Includes discussion of sampling design, field data collection, data summarization and analyses, development of classification units, and validation.

Keywords

multivariate methods, ordination, ground flora, soils, physiography

Citation

Host, George E.; Ramm, Carl W.; Padley, Eunice A.; Pregitzer, Kurt S.; Hart, James B.; Cleland, David T. 1993. Field sampling and data analysis methods for development of ecological land classifications: an application on the Manistee National Forest. General Technical Report NC-162. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station