Shrub growth patterns on Assateague Island: effects of dune stabilization
Clerman RJ. 1978. Shrub growth patterns on Assateague Island: effects of dune stabilization. University of Virginia. Charlottesville, VA
A study of the effects of barrier island stabilization on shrub growth dynamics on Assateague Island from 1972 to 1976, using aerial photography and eigenvector analysis. Includes background information on the island; a description of the study area; data collection and measurement procedures; analysis of data; and discussion of results, including influence of winds, water table depth, and salt spray on shrub distribution.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Clerman, Robert
- Date of Issue
- 1978-05
- Publisher
- University of Virginia
- Units
- ASIS
- Keywords
- Assateague Island National Seashore MD VA, Environmental Impact, Growth, Plant Studies, Stabilization (Erosion Control), Vegetation