Vegetation

Vegetation

Source: David Patte/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, CC 2.0

Vegetation can refer to either the plants or plant communities that occupy a given area.

Articles & Stories

Classification of Wildlife Habitats
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At-risk Wetland Plant Associations
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Coastal Vegetation and Plant Ecology
Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a...
Deschutes Basin Wetlands and Riparian Areas
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Uplands in the Deschutes Basin
The word "uplands" is used to describe the higher-elevation areas between river and stream valleys...
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Western Landscapes Map Viewer

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Oregon Department of Administrative Services Geospatial Enterprise Office (DAS-GEO)

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is the central administrative agency of state... more

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Animals and Plants

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