Acknowledgments 



This project was a cooperative effort of the Kootenai National 

 Forest and the Montana Natural Heritage Program. Field sampling 

 was conducted by the author, Geoff FitzGerald, Connie Jacobs, 

 Brad Higginson, Tim Linehan and Associates, and Doug Perkinson. 

 I am appreciative for the logistical support, planning and 

 editing of this report by Doug Perkinson and Dave Center. Also, 

 the Montana Natural Heritage Program staff were supportive and 

 provided follow-through in a timely manner. 



Don Skaar and his staff at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Libby 

 field office, and Wayne Kasworm and his staff (same base) were 

 especially supportive with equipment and lodging. Lewis Young of 

 the Eureka Ranger District readily provided information and 

 suggestions pertinent to achieving the study objectives. Also, 

 my thanks to the rangers and staff at the Fortine Ranger District 

 for providing occasional lodging and facilities during the study. 



