Forest land comprises 3-5 % of the Northern Plains (NP). Bur oak communities represent 10-15 % of these forest lands. The purpose of this study is to determine the key characteristics of these forested types. Those include: Plant associations, soil characteristics, and the hydrologic function of these areas. Forest Inventory Analysis data was used to determine locations of Bur Oak forests within the NP.  Plant association data were collected during vegetation transects and monitoring. Soil profiles established the characteristics necessary to describe key elements of the bur oak forests. Climate data was used to determine precipitation zones associated with the bur oak communities. The draft Ecological Site Description will include the following information: Major Land Resource Area (MLRA) within the NP, a State and Transition Model, physiographic and landscape features, plant community associations, and biomass production.
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