The Lichen Genus Peltigera (lichenized Ascomycetes) in Alberta
The Lichen Genus Peltigera (lichenized Ascomycetes) in Alberta

Author: Bernard Goffinet

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 66

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Floristic treatment of species of the genus Peltigera, the first made in light of recent taxonomic developments. The report summarizes the diversity of the genus occurring in Alberta and makes available a comprehensive key to the local species. A morphological description is provided for all species and each is illustrated by photographs. All Albertan specimens examined were mapped. A discussion on variation and some information on ecology and distribution in Alberta follows each description. General distribution patterns for North America are based on literature and additional North American collections examined.

Field Guide to Ecosites of West-central Alberta
Field Guide to Ecosites of West-central Alberta

Author: John David Beckingham

Publisher: Canadian Forest Service

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 710

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An ecological classification system was developed for west-central Alberta through the analysis of vegetation, soil, site, and forest productivity information. The hierarchical classification system has three levels - ecosite, ecosite phase and plant community type. Forty-four ecosites are described with further detail provided by subdivision into ecosite and ecosite phase and plant community type. A soil type classification system that describes 17 soil types was also developed. Management interpretations were made for drought, excess moisture, soil rutting hazard, soil compaction hazard, puddling hazard, soil erosion hazard, frost heave hazard, soil temperature limitations, vegetation competition, and windthrow hazard. Colour photos and drawings for 106 common plants of west-central Alberta are presented. An index listing common and scientific names of illustrated plants is included. Keys to ecological variables, definitions of soil horizon designations, and a glossary are also included.

Field Guide to Ecosites of Northern Alberta
Field Guide to Ecosites of Northern Alberta

Author: John David Beckingham

Publisher: Canadian Forest Service

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 542

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An ecological classification system was developed for Northern Alberta through the analysis of vegetation, soil, site, and forest productivity information. The hierarchical classification system has three levels - ecosite, ecosite phase and plant community type. Thirty-eight ecosites are described with further detail provided by subdivision into ecosite and ecosite phase and plant community type. A soil type classification system that describes 17 soil types was also developed. Management interpretations were made for drought, excess moisture, soil rutting hazard, soil compaction hazard, puddling hazard, soil erosion hazard, frost heave hazard, soil temperature limitations, vegetation competition, and windthrow hazard. Colour photos and drawings for 87 common plants of northern Alberta are presented.

Field Guide to Ecosites of Southwestern Alberta
Field Guide to Ecosites of Southwestern Alberta

Author: J. H. Archibald

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 552

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This ecological classification system was developed for southwestern Alberta through the analysis of vegetation, soil, site, and forest productivity information. The hierarchical classification system has three 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 seventeen soil types was also developed and is presented here. Management interpretations are made for drought, excess moisture, soil rutting hazard, soil compaction hazard, puddling hazard, soil erosion hazard, frost heave hazard, soil temperature limitations, vegetation competition, and windthrow hazard. Color photos and drawings are presented for 112 common plants of southwestern Alberta, and an index listing common and scientific names of illustrated plants is included. Keys to ecological variables, definitions of soil horizon designations, and a glossary are also included.