Coniferous forest habitat types of central and southern Utah

Andrew P. Youngblood; Ronald L. Mauk

doi:10.2737/INT-GTR-187

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Coniferous forest habitat types of central and southern Utah

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Authors:

Andrew P. Youngblood, Ronald L. Mauk

Year:

1985

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/INT-GTR-187

Source:

General Technical Report INT-187. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 89 p.

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Abstract

A land-classification system based upon potential natural vegetation is presented for the coniferous forests of central and southern Utah. It is based on reconnaissance sampling of about 720 stands. A hierarchical taxonomic classification of forest sites was developed using the habitat type concept. Seven climax series, 37 habitat types, and six additional phases of habitat types are defined and described. A diagnostic key, using conspicuous indicator species, provides for field identification of the types.

Keywords

forest vegetation, Utah, habitat types, plant communities, forest ecology, forest management, classification

Citation

Youngblood, Andrew P.; Mauk, Ronald L. 1985. Coniferous forest habitat types of central and southern Utah. General Technical Report INT-187. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 89 p.