was used for high vegetation. Cover data were collected u6ing cover classes 

 (Daubenmire, 1968). The 0.25-square meter point-intercept board was used for 

 lower vegetation. 



Species lists and community distinctions were made for each belt during 

 fieldwork. Blomass data were collected in typically healthy and senescent 

 stands of Ammophila breviligulata at each belt using a buoyancy board 

 (Woodhouse and Hanes, 1976). Ten samples were selected at random within each 

 stand. The buoyancy board has been calibrated for Ammophila breviligulata on 

 Cape Cod (Brodhead and Godfrey, 1979; Fig. 109). Vegetation data were com- 

 piled and are presented as bar graphs associated with an elevation transect. 



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