Research Natural Areas in Colorado, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, andParts of Wyoming

摘要

The purpose of the Research Natural Area system is to provide a representativerange of undisturbed sites for research, monitoring, biodiversity protection, and as reference areas for management activities on public lands administered by the USDA Forest Service. The publication describes the location, significant features, climate, flora, fauna, and published research for the 16 Research Natural Areas established through 1993 on Forest Service lands in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.