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

Rangeland Vegetation Map Products in Oregon
The following is a curated list of vegetation map products (as of February 2019) that are most...
Uplands in the Deschutes Basin
The word "uplands" is used to describe the higher-elevation areas between river and stream valleys...
Classification of Wildlife Habitats
When defining wildlife habitats, biologists generally consider both the type of vegetation and...
At-risk Wetland Plant Associations
At-risk Wetland Plant AssociationsSince 1975, the Oregon Biodiversity Information Center (ORBIC),...
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...
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Maps and Tools

Western Landscapes Map Viewer

Explore data and maps from a variety of sources to learn more about natural resources and land... more

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Up-to-date list of OE tools

Data Collections

Rangeland Vegetation Map Products in Oregon
A curated list of vegetation map products (as of February 2019) that are most applicable to upland... more
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Animals and Plants