Ecological classification of riparian areas in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways [No Date]
Buck CE, Grabner KW, Nigh TA. Ecological classification of riparian areas in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways [No Date]. United States Geological Survey; Missouri Department of Conservation
The purpose of this study was to develop an ecological classification system within the riparian zone of the park and to provide a framework for long-term monitoring. Our specific objectives were to (1) identify and describe vegetation and environmental relationships within the riparian zone of the Jacks Fork and Current rivers, (2) develop Ecological Land types (ELTs)and Ecological Land type Phases (ELTPs) for use in the Missouri Ecological Classification System Project (ELTs and ELTPs are site-level land units described by similarities in vegetation,soil, geology, and landform between 10 to 100 acres [3.5 to 35 ha] in size [Meinert et al. 1997]),and (3) establish a set of permanent plots for long-term monitoring of riparian ecosystems on OZAR. Products include detailed information on plot location and establishment, baseline vegetation and environmental data, and a multifactor riparian classification system for OZAR.