Acknowledgements 



This project was a cooperative effort of the Kootenai National 

 Forest and the Montana Natural Heritage Program. Field sampling 

 was conducted by the author, Keith Ledford, Paul Muehlhausen, Doug 

 Perkinson, and Dave Genter. I am most appreciative for the logistical 

 support, planning, and editing of this report by Doug Perkinson and 

 Dave Genter. 



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

 office were especially supportive with equipment and lodging. 

 Thanks to rangers and staff at the Cabinet Ranger District and Plains 

 Ranger District for occassional lodging and facilities during the study. 



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