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Site ID: BCEFM2
Description: This is a lowland black spruce site.
Directions: Drive to the T at mile 5 of BCEF road and turn east at the junction. Continue for 600m, then turn south. Continue for 2km then park. The site is 500m east of the road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of 'Mature'.
Location: BCEF
Site ID: BDI1
Description: In 1969 this site burned in the Big Denver fire. It is now a birch stand.
Directions: Elliott Highway MP 141.2. Site on the north side of the Elliott.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of 'Intermediate'.
Location: Elliott Hwy, near Manley Hotsprings
Site ID: BDI2
Description: In 1969 this site burned in the Big Denver fire. It is now a birch stand with a thick black spruce understory.
Directions: Elliott Highway MP 140. Site on the south side of the Elliott.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of 'Intermediate'.
Location: Elliott Hwy, near Manley Hotsprings
Site ID: BDI3
Description: In 1969 this site burned in the Big Denver fire. It is now a mixed stand comprised of aspen and black spruce.
Directions: Elliott Highway MP 139.4. Site on the north side of the Elliott.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of 'Intermediate'.
Location: Elliott Hwy, near Manley Hotsprings
Site ID: BDI4
Description: In 1969 this site burned in the Big Denver fire. It is now an aspen stand.
Directions: Elliott Highway MP 138.3. Site on the north side of the Elliott.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of 'Intermediate'.
Location: Elliott Hwy, near Manley Hotsprings
Site ID: BDI5
Description: In 2015 this site burned in the Baker fire. Prior to the fire, it was a mixed stand dominated by aspen with some black spruce.
Directions: Elliott Highway MP 136.5. Site on the north side of the Elliott.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate". After burning in 2015, it was reclassified as "Young". Note that some data sets were collected immediately preceding the fire at this site.
Location: Elliott Hwy, near Manley Hotsprings
Site ID: BDI6
Description: In 2015 this site burned in the Baker fire. Prior to the fire it was an open black spruce stand.
Directions: Elliott Highway MP 136. Site on the north side of the Elliott.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of 'Intermediate'. After burning in 2015, it was reclassified as 'Young'. Note that some data sets were collected immediately preceding the fire at this site.
Location: Elliott Hwy, near Manley Hotsprings
Site ID: BDI7
Description: In 1969 this site burned in the Big Denver fire. It is now a birch stand.
Directions: Elliott Highway MP 126.6. Site on the south side of the Elliott.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of 'Intermediate'.
Location: Elliott Hwy, near Manley Hotsprings
Site ID: BDI8
Description: In 1969 this site burned in the Big Denver fire. It is now a mixed stand with birch and black spruce.
Directions: Elliott Highway MP 126.1. Site on the south side of the Elliott.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of 'Intermediate'.
Location: Elliott Hwy, near Manley Hotsprings
Site ID: BDM1
Description: This is a mesic, black spruce site.
Directions: Elliott Highway MP 128.7. Site on the south side of the Elliott.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Was purposefully collocated with a site originally established by Heather Alexander. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent site: BD69T2.
Location: Elliott Hwy, near Manley Hotsprings
Site ID: BFY1
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Boundary fire.
Directions: This site is located on the Poker Flat Rocket Range (restricted access). Follow the main road 3.1 miles to its end at the top of the hill. Site is 230m NE.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: BF71.
Location: Poker Flat Rocket Range
Site ID: BFY10
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Boundary fire.
Directions: This site is located on the Poker Flat Rocket Range (restricted access). Follow the main road 2.6 miles toward its end at the top of the hill. Site is 140m north of the road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of 'Young'. Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: BF73.
Location: Poker Flat Rocket Range
Site ID: BFY11
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Boundary fire. In its last inventory (2014), the site was dominated by sapling birch.
Directions: Follow road into CPCRW (MP 31 Steese Hwy) for 1.4 miles. Site is on the east side of the road, 110m up-slope.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: BF82.
Location: CPCRW
Site ID: BFY12
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Boundary fire. In its last inventory (2014), the site was dominated by sapling birch.
Directions: Follow road into CPCRW (MP 31 Steese Hwy) for 1.3 miles. Site is on the east side of the road, 100m up-slope.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: BF83.
Location: CPCRW
Site ID: BFY13
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Boundary fire. In its last inventory (2014), the site was dominated by sapling birch.
Directions: Follow road into CPCRW (MP 31 Steese Hwy) for 0.8 miles. Site is on the east side of the road, 200m up-slope.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young".
Location: CPCRW
Site ID: BFY4
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Boundary fire. In its last inventory (2014), the site was dominated by sapling birch.
Directions: Follow road into CPCRW (MP 31 Steese Hwy) for 1.5 miles. Site is on the east side of the road, approximately 150m up-slope.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: BF81.
Location: CPCRW
Site ID: BFY6
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Boundary fire. In its last inventory (2014), the site was dominated by sapling birch.
Directions: This site is located on the Poker Flat Rocket Range (restricted access). It can be accessed from mile 30.3 of the Steese Highway, south side.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of 'Young'. Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: BF77.
Location: Poker Flat Rocket Range
Site ID: BFY7
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Boundary fire.
Directions: Follow road into CPCRW (MP 31 Steese Hwy) for 1.7 miles. Site is on the east side of the road, approximately 150m from the sharp corner.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: BF84.
Location: CPCRW
Site ID: BFY8
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Boundary fire.
Directions: Mile 1.5 of Nome Creek Road. Site is approximately 100m south of road. Note that while this site is accessible with a highway vehicle during the summer, snowmachines are needed for winter access.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: BF61.
Location: Nome Creek
Site ID: BFY9
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Boundary fire. It is currently a black spruce stand. Many relic trees exist.
Directions: Mile 1.3 of Nome Creek Road. Site is approximately 400m north of road. Note that while this site is accessible with a highway vehicle during the summer, snowmachines are needed for winter access.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: BF63.
Location: Nome Creek
Site ID: DCM1
Description: This is a mixed stand, composed mainly of black spruce with some white spruce.
Directions: MP 88.8 Dalton Highway, 250m west of road. Parking at pipeline access, MP 88.5.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DCY1
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 59 Dalton Highway, east side of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC54.
Location: Dalton Hwy, near Yukon River
Site ID: DCY10
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 85.8 Dalton Highway,150m west of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC37.
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DCY12
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 90.7 Dalton Highway, 300m east of road. Parking at pipeline access, MP 90.7.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC33.
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DCY13
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 81.9 Dalton Highway, approximately 150m east of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC41.
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DCY14
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire
Directions: MP 79.4 Dalton Highway, approximately 150m east of road. Parking at No Name Creek, MP 79.1.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC47.
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DCY15
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 78.5 Dalton Highway, approximately 150m east of road. Parking at sandy pullout, on opposite side of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC48.
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DCY16
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 75.4 Dalton Highway, approximately 150m west of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC52.
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DCY17
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 57.7 Dalton Highway, approximately 150m east of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC55.
Location: Dalton Hwy, near Yukon River
Site ID: DCY2
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 86.5 Dalton Highway. Turn west onto gravel pit access road, continue 250m. Site is 146m perpendicular to gravel pit access road, on north side.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC36.
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DCY3
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 75.3 Dalton Highway, approximately 150m west of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC53.
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DCY4
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 78.1 Dalton Highway, approximately 150m east of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC49.
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DCY5
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 78.6 Dalton Highway, approximately 150m east of road. Parking at sandy pullout, on opposite side of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC46.
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DCY6
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 80.7 Dalton Highway, approximately 150m east of road. Parking at pipeline access road, MP 80.6.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC44.
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DCY7
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 81.6 Dalton Highway, approximately 150m east of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC42.
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DCY8
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 82.6 Dalton Highway, approximately 150m west of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC40.
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DCY9
Description: In 2004 this site burned in the Dall City fire.
Directions: MP 82.9 Dalton Highway, approximately 150m east of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2014 with the age class designation of "Young". Most young sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with existing sites from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent JFSP site: DC39.
Location: Dalton Hwy, between Yukon River and Coldfoot
Site ID: DDM1
Description: This is a mesic-subhygric, black spruce site.
Directions: This site is located in the Donnelly Training area, unit 512 (restricted access). From Richardson Hwy, turn east at MP 252.5, and continue east for 0.5miles. Site is 400m south.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Some mature sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with a site network originally established by Teresa Hollingsworth. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent TKN site: TKN0126.
Location: Donnelly Dome
Site ID: DDM2
Description: This is a xeric, black spruce site.
Directions: This site is located in the Donnelly Training area, unit 513 (restricted access). From Richardson Hwy, turn east at MP 257.5 (Meadows Road), and continue east for 2 miles. At the T, turn south and continue for 2 miles. Site is approximately 150m to the east.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Some mature sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with a site network originally established by Teresa Hollingsworth. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent TKN site: TKN0124.
Location: Donnelly Dome
Site ID: FP5A
Description: This is a subxeric-mesic, black spruce site on the Tanana River floodplain.
Directions: FP5A is located on the east side of Seven Mile Island, directly across the Tanana River from the termination of BCEF Road.
Site History: This study site was established in 1987 as an LTER site. In 2013, this site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: Tanana R., W side of Seven Mile Island behind Yarie clearcut
Site ID: FP5C
Description: FP5C is located on an older terrace of the Tanana River on the south side of the river opposite Sam Charley Island. The climate station and neighboring research plots were burned in August of 2010 by the Willow Creek Wildfire.
Directions: South side of the Tanana River opposite Sam Charley Island complex.
Site History: The study site was established in 1987 as an LTER site and is adjacent to a permanent plot established by L.A. Viereck (LAV #1133) in 1965. Soil and air temperature measurements at the site were started in 1992. In 2013, this site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) with the age class designation of "Young".
Location: Tanana R., S side of river opposite Sam Charley Island
Site ID: FP5D
Description: This is a mesic, black spruce site on the Tanana River floodplain.
Directions: FP5D is located on the north side of the Tanana River across from the Sam Charlie Island complex.
Site History: This study site was established in 1987 as an LTER site. In 2013, this site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: N side of Tanana R. behind Sam Charley I.
Site ID: GRI1
Description: In 1947 this site burned in the Gerstle River fire. It is now an open black spruce stand with some birch. Permafrost is currently present at this site.
Directions: This site is inside the Gerstle River training area (restricted access). At MP 1393.2 of the Alaska Highway, just before the Gerstle River bridge, turn SW (right) on to access road for the Gerstle River Training Area. Continue 3.7 miles to the training area boundary. From here ATVs may be desirable, but are not always needed. Follow trail leading SW for 2.4 miles. Site is 100m west of trail.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Gerstle River
Site ID: GRI2
Description: In 1947 this site burned in the Gerstle River fire. It is now dominated by aspen with an understory of black spruce.
Directions: This site is inside the Gerstle River training area (restricted access). At MP 1393.2 of the Alaska Highway, just before the Gerstle River bridge, turn SW (right) on to access road for the Gerstle River Training Area. Continue 3.7 miles to the training area boundary. From here ATVs may be desirable, but are not always needed. Follow trail leading SW for 1.3km. Site is 90m NW of trail.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Gerstle River
Site ID: GRI3
Description: In 1947 this site burned in the Gerstle River fire. It is now comprised mainly of black spruce with some aspen.
Directions: This site is inside the Gerstle River training area (restricted access). At MP 1393.2 of the Alaska Highway, just before the Gerstle River bridge, turn SW (right) on to access road for the Gerstle River Training Area. Continue 3.7 miles to the training are
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Gerstle River
Site ID: GRI4
Description: In 1947 this site burned in the Gerstle River fire. It is now a mixed stand comprised of black spruce and birch.
Directions: This site is inside the Gerstle River training area (restricted access). At MP 1393.2 of the Alaska Highway, just before the Gerstle River bridge, turn SW (right) on to access road for the Gerstle River Training Area. Continue 3.7 miles to the training area boundary. Follow road leading NW for 0.25 miles to a trail branching west. Park here and continue by foot or ATV 750m along trail. Site is 50m north of trail.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Gerstle River
Site ID: GRI5
Description: In 1947 this site burned in the Gerstle River fire. Its overstory is now dominated by aspen and its understory by black spruce.
Directions: This site is inside the Gerstle River training area (restricted access). At MP 1393.2 of the Alaska Highway, just before the Gerstle River bridge, turn SW (right) on to access road for the Gerstle River Training Area. Continue 3.7 miles to the training area boundary. Follow road leading NW for 0.85 miles to a trail branching SW. Park here and continue by foot or ATV 700m along this trail to a second trail forking west. Continue west for 590m. Site is 90m to the north of trail.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Gerstle River
Site ID: GRI6
Description: In 1947 this site burned in the Gerstle River fire. It is now a mixed stand of black spruce and aspen.
Directions: At MP 1393.2 of the Alaska Highway, just before the Gerstle River bridge, turnSW (right) on to access road for the training area. Continue 3.7 miles to the training area boundary. Follow road leading NW for 0.9 miles. Site is 140m NE of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Gerstle River
Site ID: GRI7
Description: In 1947 this site burned in the Gerstle River fire. Its overstory is now dominated by aspen, and it has an open black spruce understory.
Directions: At MP 1393.2 of the Alaska Highway, just before the Gerstle River bridge, turn SW (right) on to access road for the training area. Continue 3.7 miles to the training area boundary. Follow road leading NW for 1.1 miles. Site is 110m NE of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Gerstle River
Site ID: GRM1
Description: This is a mesic, black spruce site.
Directions: Park in pullout on Alaska Highway MP 1370.2. Site is 120m north.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Some mature sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with a site network originally established by Teresa Hollingsworth. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent TKN site: TKN0118.
Location: Gerstle River
Site ID: GRM2
Description: This mature black spruce stand is located adjacent to other intermediate Gerstle River GR sites, in an area that did not burn in the 1947 Gerstle fire.
Directions: This site is inside the Gerstle River training area (restricted access). At MP 1393.2 of the Alaska Highway, just before the Gerstle River bridge, turn SW (right) onto access road for the training area. Continue 3.7 miles to the training area boundary. From here ATVs may be desirable, but are not always needed. Follow trail leading SW for 1.5km to trail branching NW. Follow trail 190m to its terminus. Site is 170m WNW.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: Gerstle River
Site ID: GRM3
Description: This is a mesic-subhygric, black spruce site.
Directions: At MP 1393.2 of the Alaska Highway, just before the Gerstle River bridge, turn SW (right) onto access road for the training area. Continue 0.85 miles a road leading NW, and park at junction. Site is 100m south. A trail exists directly across from junction on SE side of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Some mature sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with a site network originally established by Teresa Hollingsworth. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent TKN site: TKN0120.
Location: Gerstle River
Site ID: GRM4
Description: This is a subxeric-mesic, black spruce site.
Directions: At MP 1393.2 of the Alaska Highway, just before the Gerstle River bridge, turn SW (right) onto access road for the training area. Continue 0.85 miles a road leading NW, and park at junction. Walk 90m on the road leading NW. Site is 40m NE.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Some mature sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with a site network originally established by Teresa Hollingsworth. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent TKN site: TKN0119.
Location: Gerstle River
Site ID: GSI1
Description: In 1966 this site burned in the Goldstream fire. It is now a black spruce stand.
Directions: Standard Creek Road mile 7.9. Follow trail leading SW for 140m. Site is 40m SE.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Goldstream
Site ID: GSI2
Description: In 1966 this site burned in the Goldstream fire. It is now an open black spruce stand.
Directions: Standard Creek Road mile 8.1. Site is 75m west of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Goldstream
Site ID: GSI3
Description: In 1966 this site burned in the Goldstream fire. It is now a black spruce stand.
Directions: Standard Creek Road mile 11. Site is 140m north of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Goldstream
Site ID: GSM1
Description: This is a lowland black spruce site.
Directions: At mile 5 of Standard Creek Road, turn east (left). Continue for 0.25 miles and park at intersection with old road leading south. Walk 225m down road leading south. Site is 90m west.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: Goldstream
Site ID: GSM2
Description: This is a xeric, black spruce site.
Directions: At mile 5 of Standard Creek Road, turn east (left). Continue for 0.25 miles and park at intersection with old road leading south. Walk 125m down road leading south. Site is 50m west.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Some mature sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with a site network originally established by Teresa Hollingsworth. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent TKN site: TKN0131.
Location: Standard Creek
Site ID: GSM3
Description: This is a subhygric, black spruce site. The organic layer at this here is over 3.5m deep.
Directions: This site is off Ballaine Road. Park either in pullout 300m SE of Goldstream Creek bridge, or on shoulder just west of it. Site is accessed by foot from trail at Ballaine Road, 150m west of Goldstream Creek bridge. Walk 570m along trail. Site is 120m west.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Some mature sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with a site network originally established by Teresa Hollingsworth. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent TKN site: TKN0040.
Location: Goldstream
Site ID: GSM4
Description: This is a subxeric-mesic, black spruce site.
Directions: Murphy Dome Road mile 12.5. Site is 420m NE of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Some mature sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with a site network originally established by Teresa Hollingsworth. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent TKN site: TKN0043.
Location: Murphy Dome
Site ID: GSM5
Description: This is a subxeric, black spruce site.
Directions: At MP 3.5 Elliott Highway, turn west (left) onto Old Murphy Dome road. Continue 0.3 miles. Site is 255m NW.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Some mature sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with a site network originally established by Teresa Hollingsworth. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent TKN site: TKN0024.
Location: Murphy Dome
Site ID: HR1A
Description: This is a meteorological site near the crest of Helmer's Ridge, just west of the C4 basin, and at an elevation of approximately 610 meters
Directions: Traveling north from the confluence of Poker and Caribou Creeks, take a left at the T junction. From this point, the trail is only suitable for off-road vehicles. Immediately past the C4 bridge, the Helmer's Ridge trail branches off to the right. Follow this trail for about 3km to the site. Site is on north side of trail.
Site History: Precipitation data has been collected at this site since 1983. A sensor for air temperature was added in March 1992. The site was upgraded in June 2001 with the addition of a tipping bucket rain gage. Various problems with the instrumentation have led to some large gaps in the data record. The site must be visited periodically to download the data from a Campbell datalogger. In 2013, this site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) with the age class designation of "Young".
Location: CPCRW
Site ID: LGI1
Description: In 1958 this site burned in the Livengood fire. It is now an open, mixed stand of black and white spruce.
Directions: Parking at MP 80.5 Elliott Highway (gravel pit on north side of road). Site is 300m south.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Livengood
Site ID: LGI2
Description: In 1958 this site burned in the Livengood fire. It is now a mixed stand composed mainly of black spruce, with some birch and white spruce.
Directions: Elliott Highway MP 78.2. Site is 90m south.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Livengood
Site ID: MDI1
Description: In 1958 this site burned in the Murphy Dome fire. It is now a black spruce stand with a birch component.
Directions: Park at bridge on Cache Creek Road, mile 11.1. Continue on foot or ATV across bridge and along road 1.25km. Site is 150m east of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Murphy Dome
Site ID: MDI2
Description: In 1958 this site burned in the Murphy Dome fire. It is now a mixed black spruce / birch stand.
Directions: Park at bridge on Cache Creek Road, mile 11.1. Continue on foot or ATV across bridge and along road 790m. Site is 110m west of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Murphy Dome
Site ID: MDI3
Description: In 1958 this site burned in the Murphy Dome fire. It is now a birch stand with black spruce component.
Directions: Park at bridge on Cache Creek Road, mile 11.1. Continue on foot or ATV across bridge and along road 840m. Site is 200m east of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Murphy Dome
Site ID: MDI4
Description: In 1958 this site burned in the Murphy Dome fire. It is now a dense, mixed stand composed mainly of black spruce with some birch and aspen.
Directions: Cache Creek Road, mile 9.3. Site is 110m south of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Murphy Dome
Site ID: MDI5
Description: In 1958 this site burned in the Murphy Dome fire. It is now an open black spruce stand.
Directions: Park at bridge on Cache Creek Road, mile 11.1. Continue on foot or ATV across bridge and along road 240m. Site is 140m west of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Murphy Dome
Site ID: MDM1
Description: This mature black spruce stand is located adjacent to the other Murphy Dome MD sites, in an area that did not burn in the 1958 Murphy Dome fire.
Directions: Park at bridge on Cache Creek Road, mile 11.1. Continue on foot or ATV across bridge and along road 2km. Site is 150m east of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: Murphy Dome
Site ID: NRM1
Description: This is a lowland black spruce site.
Directions: This site can be accessed via Nenana Ridge Road. Drive approximately 15 miles. Hike 1.7km from road down slope to site.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: Nenana Ridge
Site ID: NRM2
Description: This is a mesic-subhygric, black spruce site.
Directions: Nenana Ridge Road, mile 3. Site is 140m east of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: Nenana Ridge
Site ID: SL1A
Description: In the summer of 2001 the Survey line fire burned a section of the Tanana flats just south of BCEF. This site was set up to match the rest of the floodplain successional sites except that instead of flooding the disturbance is fire. Before this site was burned it was and open black spruce forest with a feathermoss dominated ground cover.
Directions: This site is located on the south side of the Tanana River, just upstream of Crooked Creek. Follow the footpath approximately 400m to site.
Site History: SL1B was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Young".
Location: SW of Fairbanks on the Tanana River
Site ID: SL1B
Description: In the summer of 2001 the Survey Line fire burned a section of the Tanana flats just south of BCEF. This site was set up to match the rest of the floodplain successional sites. Before the burn this site was an open black spruce forest with a predominantly cotton grass tussock ground cover.
Directions: This site is located on the south side of the Tanana River, just downstream of Crooked Creek.
Site History: SL1B was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Young".
Location: SW of Fairbanks on the Tanana River
Site ID: TRM1
Description: This is a subxeric-mesic, black spruce site.
Directions: Elliott Highway MP 35.1. Site is 140m west of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Some mature sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with a site network originally established by Teresa Hollingsworth. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent TKN site: TKN0139.
Location: Elliott Highway before turnoff to Manley Hotsprings
Site ID: TRM2
Description: This is a subhygric, black spruce site.
Directions: Site can be accessed via ATV by parking at the Tatalina River bridge (MP 44.8 Elliott Highway). Ride to the pipeline access road at MP 44.9 and follow it west 0.6 miles to pipeline. Ride SE toward Tatalina River. Cross River and continue south on trail 0.9 miles.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: Tatalina River
Site ID: TRM3
Description: This is a subhygric, black spruce site.
Directions: Site can be accessed via ATV by parking at the Tatalina River bridge (MP 44.8 Elliott Highway). Ride to the pipeline access road at MP 44.9 and follow it west 0.6 miles to pipeline. Ride SE toward Tatalina River. Cross River and continue south on trail 0.7 miles.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: Tatalina River
Site ID: TRM4
Description: This is a mesic, black spruce site.
Directions: Elliott Highway MP 51.9. Site is 150m west of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Some mature sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with a site network originally established by Teresa Hollingsworth. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent TKN site: TKN0137.
Location: Elliott Highway before turnoff to Manley Hotsprings
Site ID: UP4A
Description: This is a subxeric-mesic, black spruce site.
Directions: UP4A is accessed via the power line right-of-way on the north side of the Parks highway at MP 339.1. Approximately 600m up the right-of-way there is a trailing leading north to the side.
Site History: This study site was established in 2004 as an LTER site. In 2013, this site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: BCEF
Site ID: UP4B
Description: This is a subxeric-mesic, black spruce site.
Directions: UP4B is located on the north side of the Parks Highway at MP 339.5. Perpendicular to the highway, the site is 170m downslope.
Site History: This study site was established in 2004 as an LTER site. In 2013, this site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: BCEF
Site ID: UP4C
Description: This is a subhygric, black spruce site.
Directions: UP4C is located about 200m north of the confluence of Caribou and Poker Creeks in CPCRW.
Site History: This study site was established in 2004 as an LTER site. In 2013, this site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: CPCRW
Site ID: UP4D
Description: This is a subxeric, black spruce site.
Directions: Traveling north from the confluence of Poker and Caribou Creeks, take a left at the 'T' junction. From this point, the trail is only suitable for off-road vehicles. Immediately past the C4 bridge, the Helmer's Ridge trail branches off to the right(NE). Follow this trail (firebreak) for about 3km to the top of the ridge, then another 400m to the site. Site is on south side of trail.
Site History: This study site was established in 2004 as an LTER site. In 2013, this site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: CPCRW
Site ID: WCM1
Description: This is a subhygric, black spruce site.
Directions: Park at pipeline access road on Elliott Highway MP 20.75. Continue on ATV 2.9 miles to pipeline. Site is 200m SW.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: Washington Creek
Site ID: WCM2
Description: This is a mesic-subhygric, black spruce site.
Directions: Park at pipeline access road on Elliott Highway MP 20.75. Continue on ATV 2.6 miles down access road to trail on NW side of road. Follow trail 0.5 miles. Site is 100m east.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature".
Location: Washington Creek
Site ID: WCM3
Description: This is a mesic-subhygric, black spruce site.
Directions: Elliott Highway MP 18.7. Site is 150m east of road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Some mature sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with a site network originally established by Teresa Hollingsworth. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent TKN site: TKN0015.
Location: Washington Creek
Site ID: WCM4
Description: This is a subxeric, black spruce site.
Directions: Park in pullout at MP 20 Elliott highway. Continue back south on the highway via ATV 0.4 miles to a trail branching north. Continue on this trail 0.9 miles. Site is 50m to east.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Some mature sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with a site network originally established by Teresa Hollingsworth. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent TKN site: TKN0012.
Location: Washington Creek
Site ID: WDI1
Description: In 1971 this site burned in the Wickersham Dome fire. It is now a black spruce stand.
Directions: From Wickersham Dome pull out at MP 27 Elliott Highway, drive SW to pipeline gate. Park here. Continue on ATV 3.5 miles to valley bottom. Either ride or hike 0.7 miles to site.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Wickersham Dome
Site ID: WDI2
Description: In 1971 this site burned in the Wickersham Dome fire. It is now a birch stand with some black spruce.
Directions: From Wickersham Dome pull out at MP 27 Elliott Highway, drive SW to pipeline gate. Park here. Continue on ATV 3.2 miles towards valley bottom. Site is 710m SE.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Wickersham Dome
Site ID: WDI3
Description: In 1971 this site burned in the Wickersham Dome fire. It is now a black spruce stand with some birch.
Directions: From Wickersham Dome pull out at MP 27 Elliott Highway, drive SW to pipeline gate. Park here. Continue on ATV 3.2 miles towards valley bottom. Site is 610m SE.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Wickersham Dome
Site ID: WDI4
Description: In 1971 this site burned in the Wickersham Dome fire. It is now a birch stand with some black spruce.
Directions: From Wickersham Dome pull out at MP 27 Elliott Highway, drive SW to pipeline gate. Park here. Continue on ATV 3.2 miles towards valley bottom. Site is 510m SE.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Wickersham Dome
Site ID: WDI5
Description: In 1971 this site burned in the Wickersham Dome fire. It is now a mixed aspen / black spruce stand with some birch.
Directions: From Wickersham Dome pull out at MP 27 Elliott Highway, drive SW to pipeline gate. Park here. Continue on ATV 2.4 miles SE. Site is 180m SW.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Wickersham Dome
Site ID: WDI6
Description: In 1971 this site burned in the Wickersham Dome fire. It is now an aspen stand.
Directions: From Wickersham Dome pull out at MP 27 Elliott Highway, drive SW to pipeline gate. Park here. Continue on ATV 2 miles SE. Site is 170m SW.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2011 with the age class designation of "Intermediate".
Location: Wickersham Dome
Site ID: YRM1
Description: This is a subxeric-mesic, black spruce site.
Directions: Dalton Highway, MP 11.3. Site is 120m NW from road. Parking approximately 300m south along road.
Site History: This site was added to the Regional Site Network (RSN) in 2013 with the age class designation of "Mature". Some mature sites in the RSN, including this one, were purposefully collocated with a site network originally established by Teresa Hollingsworth. Baseline data for this site was collected at the adjacent TKN site: TKN0148.
Location: Dalton Hwy, south of Yukon River
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