Published 2004
by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station in Portland, OR .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | Carl E. Fiedler ... [et al.]. |
| Series | General technical report PNW ;, GTR-622, General technical report PNW ;, 622. |
| Contributions | Fiedler, Carl E. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | SD421.32.M9 S87 2004 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 48 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL3378362M |
| LC Control Number | 2004483252 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 57215055 |
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