Modifications to the Upper Mississippi River and Their Effects on Floodplain Forests
Yin Y and Nelson JC. 1995. Modifications to the Upper Mississippi River and Their Effects on Floodplain Forests. LTRMP 95-TOO3. National Biological Service. Onalaska, Wisconsin
A discussion of the floodplain forest ecosystem is followed by an examination of the upper Mississippi River from its natural state to the present. The presettlement forest contrasts with the present floodplain system, both in the open river and impounded reaches. Finally, the paper looks at the diminishing floodplain forests, the regeneration of pioneer forests, and possible future approaches.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Yin, Yao; Nelson, John
- Date of Issue
- 1995-02
- Publisher
- National Biological Service
- Units
- MISS
- Keywords
- Ecology, Floodplain, Forest, Hydrology, Land Use, Natural Resource Management