Ed, One of the problems that I see is the resolution of the map. For example, the oak-hickory forest goes up the Connecticut River Valley in Massachusetts whereas the map shows the area as being Northern Hardwood. So, perhaps we need to have a map with better boundaries.
Gary On Oct 24, 2008, at 1:39 PM, Edward Frank wrote: People, Upon rereading my post, I want to clarify, I am not proposing we adopt strict boundaries that must always be used. I am just suggesting we look at the question of regional boundaries be considered when we make comparisons of different areas. Are we comparing like areas with like areas? Are we including or excluding areas that should or should not be included? I think it at least deserves consideration and periodic reconsideration as we grow our data set. Certainly the boundaries should be broken down to be what is most appropriate for what question you are asking. Ed Join me in the Eastern Native Tree Society at http://www.nativetreesociety.org and in the Primal Forests - Ancient Trees Community at: http://primalforests.ning.com/ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Eastern Native Tree Society http://www.nativetreesociety.org You are subscribed to the Google Groups "ENTSTrees" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/entstrees?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
