1995 Midwest Oak Savanna and Woodland Ecosystems Conferences

MIDWEST OAK ECOSYSTEMS RECOVERY PLAN: A CALL TO ACTION Literature Cited Appendix A: Natural Community Classification Appendix B: Sample Conservation and Recovery Plans Appendix C: Society for Ecological Restoration-Policies Appendix D: Indicator Plant Species (Southern WI)  Appendix E: Research Questions and Topics

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