Guidelines for measuring the physical, chemical, and biological condition of wilderness ecosystems

Douglas G Fox; J. Christopher Bernabo; Betsy Hood

doi:10.2737/RM-GTR-146

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Guidelines for measuring the physical, chemical, and biological condition of wilderness ecosystems

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Authors:

Douglas G Fox, J. Christopher Bernabo, Betsy Hood

Year:

1987

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/RM-GTR-146

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. RM-146. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 48 p.

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Abstract

Guidelines include a large number of specific measures to characterize the existing condition of wilderness resources. Measures involve the atmospheric environment, water chemistry and biology, geology and soils, and flora. Where possible, measures are coordinated with existing long-term monitoring programs. Application of the measures will allow more effective evaluation of proposed new air pollution sources.

Keywords

monitoring, wilderness, baseline conditions, air pollution, atmospheric deposition

Citation

Fox, Douglas G; Bernabo, J. Christopher; Hood, Betsy. 1987. Guidelines for measuring the physical, chemical, and biological condition of wilderness ecosystems. Gen. Tech. Rep. RM-146. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 48 p.