Classification of high-elevation, non-forested plant communities in coastal British Columbia

Classification of high-elevation, non-forested plant communities in coastal British Columbia

Non-forested ecosystems dominate high elevation sites in coastal British Columbia, yet there has never been a comprehensive classification or mapping of all high-elevation community types. The objective of this study is to collate and expand upon previous classifications, and thereby to increase our...

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Main Authors: Klinka, Karel, Chourmouzis, Christine, Brett, Bob, Qian, H.
Language:English
Published: Forest Sciences Department, University of British Columbia 2008
Subjects:
Alpine tundra
Biodiversity
Classification
Coastal British Columbia
Diversity
Ecosystem classification
High-elevation
Mountain ecology
Mountain hemlock
Non-forested plant communities
Parkland
Plant communities
Slope position
Snow
Steep gradient
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/710

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