An important lichen of southeastern Montana rangelands

James G. McCracken; Lynn E. Alexander; Daniel Uresk

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An important lichen of southeastern Montana rangelands

Formally Refereed

Authors:

James G. McCracken, Lynn E. Alexander, Daniel Uresk

Year:

1983

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Journal of Range Management. 36(1): 35-37.

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Abstract

The lichen (Parmelia chlorochroa) was most abundant in sagebrush and grassland vegetation associations, less so in the pine, and absent in riparian types. It was significantly associated with drier sites and bare ground. Lichens appear to have value in reducing erosion, as indicators of intensive grazing, and in contributing to the nutrient quality of soils.

Keywords

Parmelia chlorochroa, erosion, grazing, nutrients, soils

Citation

McCracken, James G.; Alexander, Lynn E.; Uresk, Daniel W. 1983. An important lichen of southeastern Montana rangelands. Journal of Range Management. 36(1): 35-37.