The Changing Forests of Central Oklahoma: A Look at the Composition of the Cross Timbers Prior to Euro-American Settlement, in the 1950's, and Today

Prior to Euro-American settlement, the Cross Timbers of the Southern Plains marked the edge of “civilization,” beyond which lay a prairie ecosystem ruled primarily by Plains Indian tribes. War, trade, and pasture for cattle brought an increased Euro-American presence by the middle of the 19th centur...

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Main Authors: Richard E. Thomas, Bruce W. Hoagland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oklahoma Native Plant Society 2011-12-01
Series:Oklahoma Native Plant Record
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Online Access:http://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/ONPR/article/view/448/418