Plant Demographic Studies in Sagebrush -- Grass Communities
Entry ID: USDA0171

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Summary
Abstract: Data were collected to test the following hypotheses: (1)
Grazing decreases plant longevity; (2) Semi-logarithmic model
best describes plant population survivorship curve, and, (3)
Recruitment to semi-desert plant populations occurs in pulses.


Collection Organization: USDA/FS - U.S. International Biological
Program

Collection Methodology: Pantograph charts.

Collection Frequency: Annually from 1930-1956 and 1973.

Update Characteristics: No longer collected, therefore no update.

LANGUAGE:

English
ACCESS/AVAILABILITY:

Data Center: USDA Forest Service
Dissemination Media: Hard copy
Access Instructions: Contact the data center.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 49.0   S: 42.0   E: -111.0   W: -117.0

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1930-01-01
Stop Date: 1973-12-31
Originating Center
Data Center
Rocky Mountain Research Station, Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/

Data Center Personnel
Name: NEIL E. WEST
Phone: 1-801-750-2572
Email: new369 at cc.usu.edu
Contact Address:
USDA Forest Service
Utah State University
College of Natural Resources
Rangeland Resources
City: Logan
Province or State: UT
Postal Code: 84322-8230
Country: USA
Personnel
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 1-801-750-2572
Email: new369 at cc.usu.edu
Contact Address:
USDA Forest Service
Utah State University
College of Natural Resources
Rangeland Resources
City: Logan
Province or State: UT
Postal Code: 84322-8230
Country: USA
Publications/References
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:

Neil E. West, K.H. Rea, and R.O. Harniss, (1979). Plant
Demographic Studies in Sagebrush Grass Communities in
Southeastern Idaho, Ecology, Vol. 60, P. 376-388.
Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date: 2003-10-28

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