A multi-scale evaluation of pack stock effects on subalpine meadow plant communities in the Sierra Nevada
Fig 2
Moving averages of cover (%) for the 10 most dominant plant species along a gradient of soil volumetric water content (Water content) across all species plots (n = 1322).
Shaded background represents moving average cover for all species present. Soil water content values are expressed as standard deviations (s.d.) from individual meadow means. Values run from driest plots on left (-3.0) to wettest plots on right (3.0). The moving average window width = 0.25 s.d. Vertical lines indicate breaks used to delineate individual vegetation community types (Dry, Intermediate, and Wet).