A SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF NATURAL PLANT COMMUNITIES 
IN 11 MIDWESTERN STATES 
Prepared by Arnold J. Heerwagen, range conservationist (retired), 
Soil Conservation Service 
Publications listed in this bibliography describe natural plant communities in the 
following states: 
Illinois Michigan North Dakota 
Indiana Minnesota South Dakota 
Iowa Missouri Wisconsin 
Kansas Nebraska 
Only those studies actually conducted in the states listed and those studies made 
for larger areas but specifically referring to plant communities in the states listed are 
included. 
With only a few exceptions, the studies are restricted to those describing the nature 
of past and present plant communities and the response of these communities to varia- 
tions in such factors as soil, climate, drought, grazing, and fire. A few studies describing 
underground plant parts and the phenology of species are included. Taxonomic keys and 
lists of flora are not included. 
Although the list is reasonably comprehensive, some worthy publications have 
undoubtedly been omitted. Students of natural plant communities will also want to refer 
to a number of excellent studies of similar vegetation in adjacent states and Canada. 
