Disturbance characteristics and overstory composition of an old-growth shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata Mill.) forest in the Ozark Highlands, Missouri, USA
Disturbance characteristics and overstory composition of an old-growth shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata Mill.) forest in the Ozark Highlands, Missouri, USA
Stambaugh, M.C.; Muzika, R.M.; Guyette, R.P.
Natural Areas Journal 22(2): 108-119
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0885-8608
The Eck Memorial Natural Area is the largest old-growth shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) forest in Missouri, USA. The objectives of this study were to characterize vegetation, examine historic and contemporary disturbances, and describe potential vegetation changes for this natural area. Shortleaf pine was the most important tree species at the site and had the highest single species basal area (8.1 m2 ha-1).