Developing an ecosystem diversity framework for landscape assessment

Robert D. Pfister; Michael D. Sweet

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Developing an ecosystem diversity framework for landscape assessment

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Robert D. Pfister, Michael D. Sweet

Year:

2000

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Smith, Helen Y., ed. 2000. The Bitterroot Ecosystem Management Research Project: What we have learned: symposium proceedings; 1999 May 18-20; Missoula, MT. Proc. RMRS-P-17. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 91-96

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Abstract

Ecological diversity is being addressed in various research and management efforts, but a common foundation is not explicitly defined or displayed. A formal Ecosystem Diversity Framework (EDF) would improve landscape analysis and communication across multiple scales. The EDF represents a multiple-component vegetation classification system with inherent flexibility for a broad range of applications. Examples are drawn from experience in the Bitterroot Ecosystem Management Research Project to demonstrate concepts and applications. Continuing work will address integration of evolving protocols in western Montana.

Parent Publication

The Bitterroot Ecosystem Management Research Project: What we have learned

Keywords

ecosystem management, forest succession, social sciences, ecological diversity, Ecosystem Diversity Framework (EDF

Citation

Pfister, Robert D.; Sweet, Michael D. 2000. Developing an ecosystem diversity framework for landscape assessment. In: Smith, Helen Y., ed. 2000. The Bitterroot Ecosystem Management Research Project: What we have learned: symposium proceedings; 1999 May 18-20; Missoula, MT. Proc. RMRS-P-17. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 91-96