General Classification Handbook for Floodplain Vegetation in Large River Systems
General Classification Handbook for Floodplain Vegetation in Large River Systems by Larry R. Robinson is published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform and was released on June 16, 2014. This 56-page handbook provides a detailed overview of the Long Term Resource Monitoring Program (LTRMP) General Wetland Vegetation Classification System, developed through a collaborative effort involving multiple states and federal agencies focused on the Upper Mississippi River System.
Readers will find a comprehensive description of the classification system, which includes 31 general classes used to create land cover and land use maps across this diverse river system. The handbook outlines the evolution of the classification system, the mapping process, and offers detailed descriptions of each class. Additionally, it serves as a pictorial guide, showcasing how these classes appear in the field and on color-infrared aerial photographs, making it a valuable resource for those interested in engineering, environmental science, and technology related to floodplain vegetation.
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This handbook describes the Long Term Resource Monitoring Program (LTRMP) General Wetland Vegetation Classification System developed as part of a multi-state and Federal partnership for the Upper Mississippi River System. This classification system consists of 31 general classes and has been used to create systemic land cover/land use maps throughout this diverse river system. In addition, it describes the evolution of the General Wetland Vegetation Classification System, discusses the process of creating a map, and describes each of the 31 general classes in detail. This handbook also acts as a pictorial guide to illustrate each of the general classes as they may appear in the field, as well as on color-infrared aerial photographs.
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