Aspen [Populus tremuloides] community types on the Bridger-Teton national forest in western Wyoming [including a key with indicator species]

Authors

Andrew P. Youngblood
Walter F. Mueggler

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, Ogden, Utah

Issue

USDA Forest Service Research Paper INT-272

Publication Date

1981

Abstract

A classification system is presented for aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.) dominated forests on the Bridger-Teton National Forest in western Wyoming. Twenty-six aspen community types are defined and described. A diagnostic key that utilizes indicator plant species is provided for field identification of the community types. Vegetation composition, environment, productivity, relationship to surrounding vegetation, and successional status are discussed. Tables are provided for detailed comparisons.

Recommended Citation

Youngblood, Andrew P. and Mueggler, Walter F., "Aspen [Populus tremuloides] community types on the Bridger-Teton national forest in western Wyoming [including a key with indicator species]" (1981). Aspen Bibliography. Paper 4381.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/aspen_bib/4381