Forest habitat types of central Idaho

Robert Steele; Robert D. Pfister; Russell A. Ryker; Jay A. Kittams

doi:10.2737/INT-GTR-114

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Forest habitat types of central Idaho

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Authors:

Robert Steele, Robert D. Pfister, Russell A. Ryker, Jay A. Kittams

Year:

1981

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/INT-GTR-114

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-GTR-114. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 138 p.

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Abstract

A land-classification system based upon potential natural vegetation is presented for the forests of central Idaho. It is based on reconnaissance sampling of about 800 stands. A hierarchical taxonomic classification of forest sites was developed using the habitat type concept. A total of eight climax series, 64 habitat types, and 55 additional phases of habitat types are defined and described. A diagnostic key is provided for field identification of the types based on indicator species used in development of the classification.

Keywords

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

Citation

Steele, Robert; Pfister, Robert D.; Ryker, Russell A.; Kittams, Jay A. 1981. Forest habitat types of central Idaho. Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-GTR-114. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 138 p.