Consolidated Stand Tables and Biodiversity Data Base for Southwestern Forest Habitat Types

摘要

The initial descriptive phase of forest habitat type classification in the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, and southern Colorado) has been completed and published. To provide a foundation for future research into the biodiversity, structure, and dynamics of these forest communities, stand tables consolidating over 2,000 field plots, stratified by 11 different climax forest tree series, have been compiled. The data upon which the tables are based are made available in a computerized format, accessible by microcomputer. A suite of computer programs is also provided for manipulating the data base to meet individual research needs. An archive of noncomputerized information on stand structure, site productivity, soil analysis, plus descriptive materials such as photographs and maps has also been created.