ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 



Funding for field research in 1987, 1988, and 1989 has been 

 provided by the Flathead National Forest. Tom Wittinger, 

 Flathead National Forest, and Angie Evenden, U.S. Forest Service 

 Region 1, have been very supportive of these efforts. Ron 

 Mellem, Flathead National Forest, provided aerial photographs for 

 use during field surveys. Personnel at the Swan Lake Ranger 

 District have provided information and assistance regarding 

 access to certain restricted areas. Peter Lesica provided 

 valuable insights regarding transplant methods. Anne Morley 

 assisted with field surveys and the monitoring studies. 



