Chapter 38: Terrestrial Vegetation
STUDY AUTHORS: Three Parameters Plus Inc.; HDR Alaska, Inc.
Meteorology Study
These chapters discuss dominant vegetation types as well as typical plant-species composition and distribution, as determined based on existing literature, extensive field work, and aerial photography. Maps present groupings of vegetation types across the study areas.
Elements
- Field crews collected data at 139 locations in the Cook Inlet drainages, identifying vegetation types, taking photos and recording site characteristics like topography.