A century of meteorological observations at Fort Valley Experimental Forest: A cooperative observer program success story

Abstract

Meteorological observations at Fort Valley Experimental Forest began with its establishment as early silvicultural research made heavy use of meteorological data. The Fort Valley weather data represent the longest climatological record for northern Arizona with records dating back to 1909. Importance of long-term meteorological records and access to the weather record are described.

Parent Publication

• Fort Valley Experimental Forest-A Century of Research 1908-2008

Citation

Huebner, Daniel P.; Olberding, Susan D.; Peterson, Byron; DeSimone, Dino. 2008. A century of meteorological observations at Fort Valley Experimental Forest: A cooperative observer program success story. In: Olberding, Susan D., and Moore, Margaret M., tech. coords. Fort Valley Experimental Forest-A Century of Research 1908-2008. Conference Proceedings; August 7-9, 2008; Flagstaff, AZ. Proc. RMRS-P-55. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 183-185