A Landscape Dynamics Model was developed to predict the normal range of variation in vegetative communities on the Plateau. The model helps managers better understand plant community dynamics on the Plateau and can be used to determine how predicted vegetative changes resulting from various management options compare to natural, historic ranges of variation. Funding: USFS, Colorado State University, University of Massachusetts. Completion date: 2003. Principal researchers: Dr. Bill Romme, CSU; Dr. Kevin McGarigal, U of M.

To view the findings from this study, please visit the following link.

www.umass.edu/landeco/research/rmlands/applications/hrv_upl/documents/upl.htm

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