Forest habitat types of northern Idaho: a second approximation

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A land classification system based upon potentially climax natural vegetation has been developed for the forests of northern Idaho. The system is based on reconnaissance and detailed sampling of approximately 1,100 stands. The habitat type concept of Daubenmire is used to construct a hierarchical taxonomic classification of forest sites. A total of eight climax series, 46 habitat types, and 60 additional phases of habitat types are defined. A dichotomous key, based on indicator species used in development of the classification, is provided for field identification of the syntaxonomic units. In addition to site (forest environments) classification, descriptions of mature plant communities are provided, accompanied by tables to portray the distribution of important species. Potential timber productivity and climatic characteristics are also provided for the habitat types and phases. Preliminary implications for natural resource management are included based on field observations and published information.

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Suggested citation: Cooper, Stephen V.; Neiman, Kenneth E.; Roberts, David W. Rev. 1991. Forest habitat types of northern Idaho: a second approximation. Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-236. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 143 p.

SWAP (2/19/2016) citation:
Cooper SV, Neiman KE, Roberts DW. 1991. Forest habitat types of northern Idaho: a second approximation. Ogden (UT): US Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 143 p. GTR-INT-236. [accessed 2015 Dec 04]. http://treesearch.fs.fed.us/pubs/download/24623.pdf.