Classification of the forest vegetation on the National Forests of Arizona and New Mexico

Robert R. Alexander; Frank Ronco

doi:10.2737/RM-RN-469

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Classification of the forest vegetation on the National Forests of Arizona and New Mexico

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Robert R. Alexander, Frank Ronco

Year:

1987

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/RM-RN-469

Source:

Res. Note RM-469. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 10 p.

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Abstract

Forest vegetation classified by habitat types and community types in Arizona and New Mexico are tabulated. Eleven series and 123 habitat and community types are identified; however, these habitat types and community types have been grouped into a lesser number of categories having similar characteristics or synonymous names. The table includes the name, location, relative site, successional status, tree and principal undergrowth associates, and the authority.

Keywords

vegetation classification, habitat type, community type, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus ponderosa, Pinus strobiformis, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Picea pungens, Abies concolor, Pinus flexilis, Picea engelmannii, Abies lasiocarpa, Pinus aristata

Citation

Alexander, Robert R.; Ronco, Frank, Jr. 1987. Classification of the forest vegetation on the National Forests of Arizona and New Mexico. Res. Note RM-469. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 10 p.