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An Overview of the Ecological Effects of Tracked Vehicles on Major U.S. (United States) Army Installations

Authors: William D. Goran; L. L. Radke; W. D. Severinghaus; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
Abstract:
Various levels of field studies were done on 12 U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) installations to provide a general overview of ecological disturbance caused by U.S. Army tactical vehicle training. Detailed quantitative data were obtained from Forts Polk, Knox, Hood, and Lewis; supplementary semi-quantitative and qualitative studies were done at Forts Benning, Bliss, Carson, Drum, Irwin, Riley, and Stewart, and at Yakima Firing Range.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Final rept.
Pages: 81
Report Date: FEB 1983
Report Number: A496621
Keywords relating to this report:
*DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
*ECOLOGY
*ECOSYSTEMS
*ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
*MILITARY FACILITIES
*TRACKED VEHICLES
ARMY PLANNING
BIRDS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
INSTALLATION
MAMMALS
PLANT GROWTH
SOIL EROSION
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