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.
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: Forest Sciences Department, University of British Columbia 2001
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
Tundra
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/710
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Summary: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 understanding of the habitats and composition of these plant communities. Forestry, Faculty of Forest Sciences, Department of Reviewed Faculty

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