SUBALPINE CRYOSOLIC SOILS IN BANFF AND JASPER NATIONAL PARKS
Cryosolic soils have been identified on forested, upper subalpine, north facing slopes in eastern Banff and Jasper National Parks. Soil morphology and soil and air temperatures all confirm the presence of permafrost.
Published in: | Canadian Journal of Soil Science |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Canadian Science Publishing
1980
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/cjss80-063 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.4141/cjss80-063 |
Summary: | Cryosolic soils have been identified on forested, upper subalpine, north facing slopes in eastern Banff and Jasper National Parks. Soil morphology and soil and air temperatures all confirm the presence of permafrost. |
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