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 West-Central Alberta (Special Report (Canadian Forest Service), 9)

Science & Math

Beckingham, J.D.

Archibald, J.H.

Corns, I. G. W.

Nature & Ecology

Univ of British Columbia Pr

A forest eco-system classification for a west-central Alberta study area was designed using vegetation, soil and forest productivity information to describe 30 ecosystem associations. Management interpretations were made for harvest season and method; site preparation intensity; soil compaction, puddling and erosion; reforestation species, method and limitations; frost heave; type and severity of vegetational competition; windthrow; snowshoe hare damage; and potential site productivity in site index and mean annual increment. Colour photos and drawings are presented for 80 common forest plants.

Field Guide to Forest Ecosystems of West-Central Alberta

Biological Sciences

UBC Press

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