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Plant Response To The Barstow To Las Vegas Motorcycle Race Of November, 1974, Candace E. Horsley
Plant Response To The Barstow To Las Vegas Motorcycle Race Of November, 1974, Candace E. Horsley
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The purpose of this study was to determine the disturbance spectrum of the perennial plant vegetation by the Barstow to Las Vegas motorcycle race. Transects were taken at the pit area, starting line, and at various locations along the race course. Measurements were also taken in undisturbed control sites near the test areas, the topographic and bio tic features being judged as equal. Methods employed consisted of aerial photograph analysis just before and after the race. On site ground measurements were taken four years after the 1974 motorocycle event. Measurements of diversity, stability, productivity, and community quality were calculated. The …