
Fig. 23. An almost pure stand of crowberry, Empetrum nigrum, on 
the narrow strip of land between Big Lake and the sea. Note the old 
polar bear trail (at least 75 years since used) which bisects the picture. 
7/19/57. 

Fig. 24. These exposed stems and roots of willow are the result of 
browsing, trampling and pawing by reindeer. 7/18/57. 
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