title: Diversity, complexity and interactions: an overview of Rocky Mountain forest ecosystems.
abstract: This overview of Rocky Mountain forest ecosystems characterizes some of the major types, processes and management issues in the region. There are large ranges in edaphic conditions and striking environmental gradients, all interacting to influence the distribution of species, the nature of communities and disturbance regimes. The discussion focuses on the central role of disturbance and how understanding disturbance regimes influences the search for effective approaches to stewardship.
authors.affiliation: Department of Forest, Range and Wildlife Sciences and Ecology Center, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322-5230, USA. FAKPB@cc.usu.edu
authors.forename: James N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Long
mesh_terms: D044822:Biodiversity; D017753:Ecosystem; D009656:North America; D014197:Trees