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Identifying Reference Conditions for Riparian Areas of Ohio

Special Circular 192

October 2003
Special Circular 192
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center


P. Charles Goebel
School of Natural Resources
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
David M. Hix
School of Natural Resources
The Ohio State University
Marie E. Semko-Duncan
School of Natural Resources
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center

Contents

Abstract
Introduction
Riparian Areas and Reference Conditions
Methods
Summary of Different Survey Types
Riparian Reference Conditions by Ecoregion Conclusions
Literature Cited

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