Exotic Plants of the Northern Rocky Mountain Environmental Zones

Abstract

Exotic plants occur in national parks and forests throughout the northern Rocky Mountains. We report here progress on a study to determine their physiological and ecological ranges within major environmental zone of the region. To date, we have clarified objectives, refined methodology, and sampled 80-85% of initial sites chosen in Glacier NP. We begin data analysis in January, and will sample in both Grand Teton and Glacier in the coming summer.