Reconnaissance of the forests of Oxford County, Maine, with special reference to the effects of fire, wind, soils and glaciation
- HF-ID: HF1951-01
- Category: Research Files
- Creator: Abbott, Herschel G.
- Date: 1951
- Location: Oxford County (ME)
- Media: Paper
- Contents:
- Thesis (2 copies). 8.5 inches x 11 inches.
- Keywords: fires, geology, off forest, soil
- Abstract:
- This report will first present a somewhat detailed description of the area in which the investigations were made. This description is followed by an attempt to show relationship between the glacial deposits and timber types with the observed fossil frost forms receiving brief attention. A generalized statement as to land use history and a discussion of the evidence of fire and wind as observed on the ground and in historical records constitute the remaining body of the
- text. Following a summary of the results obtained from the investigation, conclusions are stated regarding the relationship of glacial deposits to the timber types and the significance of the ecological factors of fire and wind.
- Archives Location: Middle Room
- Access: Active
- Administrative Notes:
- 2026: HF-ID changed from HF 1951-01and02 to HF 1951-01.