Alt Title

An analysis of forest remnants in DeKalb County, Illinois

Publication Date

1966

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Parson, Ruben L.||McConnell, Harold

Degree Name

M.S. (Master of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Earth Science

LCSH

Forests and forestry--Illinois--De Kalb County

Abstract

This investigation was undertaken to explain the geographic distribution of forest remnants in DeKalb County, Illinois. The stream pattern and other variables were visibly associated with the distribution. The problem was to establish the degree of association between these variables. A hypothesis of positive association was developed: (Xₒ²>X².05). A base map (scale one inch to the mile) was constructed with the use of aerial photographs. The map was field checked to eliminate all culturally induced remnants. An overlay of one inch by one inch (one square mile) quadrats was superimposed over the base map. Quadrat counting methods were then employed to produce a statistical population. The observed and estimated frequencies obtained were subjected to chi square and coefficient of contingency tests. In each case the hypothesis was statistically acceptable. Results of the statistical analysis suggest that there is a high degree of association between the variables. The results also suggest that no single variable is responsible for the distribution of the forest remnants. A multifactoral relationship with the environment is implied. Evidence indicates that prairie fires were apparently a dominant factor in the distribution.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.||Includes maps.

Extent

viii, 73 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

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