A classification of forest environments in the south Umpqua Basin.

Don Minore

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A classification of forest environments in the south Umpqua Basin.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Don Minore

Year:

1972

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

Source:

Res. Pap. PNW-RP-129. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 34 p

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Abstract

Forest environments are classified by elevation, temperature, moisture, potential solar radiation, and soil type. Broad elevation classes are derived from topographic maps or altimeter measurements, measured temperature and moisture conditions are related to vegetation by using plant indicator species (illustrated), and tabular values are employed in estimating potential solar radiation. A series key is included for identifying soil types. Future correlations of silvicultural practices with environmental classes will facilitate optimal prescription for each forest environment in the basin.

Keywords

classification, environment, indicator plants, temperature, moisture, solar radiation, soil series

Citation

Minore, Don. 1972. A classification of forest environments in the south Umpqua Basin. Res. Pap. PNW-RP-129. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 34 p