Factors influencing woodlands of southwestern North Dakota

Michele M. Girard; Harold Goetz; Ardell J. Bjugstad

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Factors influencing woodlands of southwestern North Dakota

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Michele M. Girard, Harold Goetz, Ardell J. Bjugstad

Year:

1987

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Prairie Naturalist. 19(3): 189-198.

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Abstract

Literature pertaining to woodlands of southwestern North Dakota is reviewed. Woodland species composition and distribution, and factors influencing woodland ecosystems such as climate, logging, fire, and grazing are described. Potential management and improvement techniques using vegetation and livestock manipulation have been suggested.

Keywords

woodlands, North Dakota, ecosystems, climate, logging, fire, grazing

Citation

Girard, Michele M.; Goetz, Harold; Bjugstad, Ardell J. 1987. Factors influencing woodlands of southwestern North Dakota. Prairie Naturalist. 19(3): 189-198.