Spatial Patterns in the Natural Communities of Chippewa and Flambeau River Islands

Abstract

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is steward for 98 islands on the Chippewa and Flambeau Rivers. The BLM conducted a survey of plant communities and other basic conditions on the islands. This study looks at the spatial distribution of habitats on these islands, which can facilitate management practices by identifying at-risk ecosystems, possible habitat for threatened species, and areas with recreation potential.