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Can I read Field guide to ecosites of southwestern Alberta on EtoBox?
Field guide to ecosites of southwestern Alberta by Archibald, J. H. is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Field guide to ecosites of southwestern Alberta about?
Describes an ecological classification system developed for the ecoregions of south-western Alberta through analysis of vegetation, soil, site, and forest productivity information. The classification system has three hierarchical levels: ecosite, ecosite phase, and plant community type. Thirty- seven ecosites are described, with further detail provided by subdivision into ecosite phase and plant community type. A soil type classification system that describes 17 soil types is also developed. Forest management interpretations are made for drought, excess moisture, soil rutting hazard, compaction hazard, puddling hazard, soil erosion hazard frost heave hazard, soil temperature limitations, vegetation competition, and windthrow hazard. Includes photos and drawings of 112 common plants of south-western Alberta ecoregions and a glossary
Who reads Field guide to ecosites of southwestern Alberta?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Archibald, J. H.
- Publisher
- Canadian Forest Service, Northwest Region, Northern Forestry Centre, c1996.
- Published
- 1996
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780660164397
- Category
- nonfiction