Sawyer and Keeler-Wolf classification system

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The Sawyer and Keeler-Wolf classification system is an evolving system of classification of vegetation types, plant communities, or .[1]: 114, 138–9 [2][3][4][5] It was first developed in 1995 by and Todd Keeler-Wolf for the California Native Plant Society, in the mission to classify all vegetation in California.[1]: 114  Particular attention was paid to recognizing rare types that were "lumped" into general categories in previous systems, such as the , , and .[1]: 114  It uses constantly updated quantitative measurements of both species diversity and cover to define its types.[1]: 114  It intended to be evolving and to continue to be refined.[1]: 114 

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  1. ^ a b c d e Introduction to California Plant Life, Robert Ornduff, Phyllis M. Faber, Todd Keeler-Wolf, California Natural History Guides No. 69, University of California Press, Ltd., 2003, ISBN 978-0-520-23704-9
  2. ^ Santa Margartia River Recharge and Recovery Enhancement Program, United States Bureau of Reclamation, [1]
  3. ^ Biological Resources Report, Elder and Plunge Creek Project, San Bernardino County Department of Public Works Environmental Management Division, [2]
  4. ^ Placer County Natural Resources Report, Chapter 2: Methods, 2004
  5. ^ Todd Keeler-Wolfe bio, California Native Plant Society, [3]
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