Willamette National Forest (Geographic Keyword)
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Pollen analysis was undertaken on four samples from modern vegetation communities, as well as sub-surface samples from two different areas. Pollen analysis of the modern control samples was used to define the pollen record for modern vegetation communities which will assist in interpreting paleoenvironmental records. Sub-surface examination of the pollen record was designed to provide information concerning prehistoric vegetation, as well as pollen preservation and the potential of detailed...
POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF SOIL SAMPLES AT SITE 35LA343 WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST, OREGON (1996)
The Rigdon Meadows Site (35LA343) is located within the Rigdon Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest, Oregon. The site covers approximately three acres and extends beyond the meadow into the adjacent and surrounding forest. Both prehistoric and historic artifacts are noted at this site. Four stratigraphic soil samples were recovered from a test unit immediately adjacent to Rigdon meadows, and were submitted for pollen and phytolith analysis. The pollen and phytolith record help...