Publications – Del Meidinger

This researcher no longer works for the B.C. Government.

Publications

Research papers listed in order of publication date.

• 2016 to 2020
• 2006 to 2010
• 2000 to 2005
• 1999 and earlier

2016 to 2020:

2017:

• MacKenzie, W.H. and  D.V.Meidinger. 2017.  The Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification Approach: an ecological framework for vegetation classification. Phytocoenologia 48(2): 203-213.

2006 to 2010:

2009:

• Campbell, E.M., S.C. Saunders, K.D. Coates, D.V. Meidinger, A. MacKinnon, G.A. O'Neill, D.J. MacKillop, S.C. DeLong, and D.G. Morgan. 2009. Ecological resilience and complexity: a theoretical framework for understanding and managing British Columbia’s forest ecosystems in a changing climate. B.C. Min. For. Range, For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. Tech. Rep. 055.

2007:

• Erickson, W.R. and D.V. Meidinger. 2007. Garry Oak (Quercus garryana) Plant Communities in British Columbia: A Guide to Identification. B.C. Min. For. Range, For. Prac. Br., Victoria B.C.

2006:

• Spittlehouse, D.L., M. Eng, A. Hamann, D. Meidinger, and T. Wang. 2006. Spatial climate data and assessment of climate change impacts on forest ecosystems. Final Report for Forest Science Program Project Y062149, Res. Br., BC Min. Forests and Range, Victoria, 34 pp.
• Walton, A. and D. Meidinger. 2006. Capturing expert knowledge for ecosystem mapping using Bayesian networks. Can. J. For. Res. 36(12):3087-3103

2000 to 2005:

2005:

• Meidinger, D., J. Pojar, and S. Mah. 2005. Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification. In Forestry Handbook - 5th ed. S.B Watts and L. Tolland (editors). UBC Press. Vancouver, BC. pp. 48-119
• Meidinger, D.V., W.H. MacKenzie, and A.P. Walton. 2005. BECWeb: Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classfification Program Website. B.C. Min. For. Range, For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C.

2003:

• DeLong, S. and D. Meidinger. 2003. Ecological variability of high elevation forests in central British Columbia. For. Chron. 79(2):259-262.
• Meidinger, D. 2003. Protocol for Accuracy Assessment of Ecosystem Maps. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Tech. Rep. 011.

2002:

• Douglas, G.W., D.V. Meidinger, and J. Pojar (Editors). 2002. Illustrated flora of British Columbia, volume 8: general summary, maps and keys. B.C. Min. Sustain. Res. Manage., and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. 457 pp.

2001:

• Douglas, G.W., D.V. Meidinger, and J. Pojar (Editors). 2001. Illustrated flora of British Columbia, volume 6: monocotyledons (Acoraceae through Najadaceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. 361 pp.
• Douglas, G.W., D.V. Meidinger, and J. Pojar (Editors). 2001. Illustrated flora of British Columbia, volume 7: monocotyledons (Orchidaceae through Zosteraceae). B.C. Min. Sustain. Res. Manage., and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. 379 pp.

2000:

• Meidinger, D., B. Enns, A. Banner, and C. Jones. 2000. EcoGen: A model for predictive ecosystem mapping. In: Proceedings, From science to management and back: a science forum for southern interior ecosystems of British Columbia. C. Hollstedt, K. Sutherland, and T. Innes (editors). Southern Interior Forest Extension and Research Partnership, Kamloops, B.C., pp. 45-47. 
• Douglas, G.W. and D.V. Meidinger. 2000. Saxifragaceae. In: Douglas et al. (eds). Illustrated flora of British Columbia Volume 5: Dicotyledons (Salicaceae through Zygophyllaceae) and Pteridophytes. B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. Pp. 64-112.
• Douglas, G.W., D.V. Meidinger, and J. Pojar (Editors). 2000. Illustrated flora of British Columbia, volume 5: dicotyledons (Salicaceae through Zygophyllaceae) and pteridophytes. B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. 389 pp.

1999 and earlier:

1999:

• Douglas, G.W., D.V. Meidinger, and J. Pojar (Editors). 1999. Illustrated flora of British Columbia, volume 3: dicotyledons (Diapensiaceae through Onagraceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. 423 pp.
• Douglas, G.W., D.V. Meidinger, and J. Pojar (Editors). 1999. Illustrated flora of British Columbia, volume 4: dicotyledons (Orobanchaceae through Rubiaceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. 427 pp.
• Meidinger, D.V. 1999. Ericaceae. In: Douglas et al. (eds). Illustrated flora of British Columbia Volume 3: Dicotyledons (Diapensiaceae through Onagraceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. Pp. 14-55.
• Douglas, G.W. and D.V. Meidinger. 1999. Pyrolaceae. In: Douglas et al. (eds). Illustrated flora of British Columbia Volume 4: Dicotyledons (Orobanchaceae through Rubiaceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. Pp. 156-166.
• Douglas, G.W. and D.V. Meidinger. 1999. Ranunculaceae. In: Douglas et al. (eds). Illustrated flora of British Columbia Volume 4: Dicotyledons (Orobanchaceae through Rubiaceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. Pp. 166-252.
• Douglas, G.W. and D.V. Meidinger. 1999. Lamiaceae. In: Douglas et al. (eds). Illustrated flora of British Columbia Volume 3: Dicotyledons (Diapensiaceae through Onagraceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. Pp. 254-294.
• Meidinger, D.V. 1999. Monotropaceae. In: Douglas et al. (eds). Illustrated flora of British Columbia Volume 3: Dicotyledons (Diapensiaceae through Onagraceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. Pp. 324-328.
• Douglas, G.W. and D.V. Meidinger. 1999. Nyctaginaceae. In: Douglas et al. (eds). Illustrated flora of British Columbia Volume 3: Dicotyledons (Diapensiaceae through Onagraceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. Pp. 330-333.
• Douglas, G.W. and D.V. Meidinger. 1999. Onagraceae. In: Douglas et al. (eds). Illustrated flora of British Columbia Volume 3: Dicotyledons (Diapensiaceae through Onagraceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. Pp. 340-379.

1998:

• Meidinger, D.V. 1998. Gymnosperms. In: Douglas et al. (eds). Illustrated flora of British Columbia Volume 1: Gymnosperms and Dicotyledons (Aceraceae through Asteraceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. Pp. 6-27.
• Meidinger, D.V. and G.B. Straley. 1998. Brassicaceae. In: Douglas et al. (eds). Illustrated flora of British Columbia Volume 2: Dicotyledons (Balsaminaceae through Cuscutaceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. Pp. 66-190.
• Douglas, G.W., G.B. Straley, D.V. Meidinger, and J. Pojar (Editors). 1998. Illustrated flora of British Columbia, volume 1: gymnosperms and dicotyledons (Aceraceae through Asteraceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. 436 pp.
• Douglas, G.W., G.B. Straley, D.V. Meidinger, and J. Pojar (Editors). 1998. Illustrated flora of British Columbia, volume 2: dicotyledons (Balsaminaceae through Cuscutaceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. 401 pp.

1996:

• Banner, A., D.V. Meidinger, E.C. Lea, R.E. Maxwell, and B.C. von Sacken. 1996. Ecosystem mapping methods for British Columbia. Environ. Monit. Assess. 39(1-3):97-117.
• Britton, G.M., D.V. Meidinger, and A. Banner. 1996. The Development of an ecological classification data management and analysis system for British Columbia. Environ. Monit. Assess. 39(1-3):365-372.
• Klinka, K., H. Qian, J. Pojar, and D.V. Meidinger. 1996. Classification of natural forest communities of coastal British Columbia, Canada. Vegetatio 125(2):149-168.

1994:

• Douglas, G.W., G.B. Straley, and D.V. Meidinger (Editors). 1994. The Vascular Plants of British Columbia: Part 4: Monocotyledons. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 4.
• Douglas, G.W., J. Pojar, D.V. Meidinger, and K. McKeown. 1994. Rare vascular plant collections from the St. Elias Mountains, northwestern British Columbia. Can. Field Nat. 108(4):391-396.
• Goward, T., B. McCune, and D.V. Meidinger. 1994. The Lichens of British Columbia Illustrated Keys Part 1 - Foliose and Squamulose Species. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Special Report Series 8.

1992:

• MacKinnon, A., D. Meidinger, and K. Klinka. 1992. Use of the biogeoclimatic ecosystem classification system in British Columbia. For. Chron. 68(1):100-120.
• Pojar, J., E.H. Hamilton, D.V. Meidinger, and A. Nicholson. 1992. Old growth forests and biological diversity in British Columbia. In: Landscape Approaches to Wildlife and Ecosystem Management. pp. 85-97. G.B. Ingram and M.R. Moss (editors). Proceedings of the Second Symposium of the Canadian Society for Landscape Ecology and Management: Univ. B.C. Vancouver, B.C. May 1990.

1991:

• Pojar, J., K. Klinka, and D.A. Demarchi. 1991. Coastal Western Hemlock Zone. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 6, pp. 95-112.
• Pojar, J., K. Klinka, and D.A. Demarchi. 1991. Mountain Hemlock Zone. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 7, pp. 113-124.
• Coupe, R.A., A.C. Stewart, and B.M. Wikeem. 1991. Engelmann Spruce - Subalpine Fir Zone. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 15, pp. 223-236.
• DeLong, C., R.M. Annas, and A.C. Stewart. 1991. Boreal White and Black Spruce Zone. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 16, pp. 237-250.
• Douglas, G.W., G.B. Straley, and D.V. Meidinger (Editors). 1991. The Vascular Plants of British Columbia: Part 3: Dicotyledons (Primulaceae through Zygophyllaceae) and Pteridophytes. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 3.
• Hope, G.D., D.A. Lloyd, W.R. Mitchell, W.R. Erickson, W.L. Harper, and B.M. Wikeem. 1991. Ponderosa Pine Zone. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 9, pp. 139-151.
• Hope, G.D., W.R. Mitchell, D.A. Lloyd, W.L. Harper, and B.M. Wikeem. 1991. Montane Spruce Zone. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 12, pp. 183-194.
• Hope, G.D., W.R. Mitchell, D.A. Lloyd, W.R. Erickson, W.L. Harper, and B.M. Wikeem. 1991. Interior Douglas-fir Zone. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 10, pp. 153-166.
• Ketcheson, M.V., T.F. Braumandl, D.V. Meidinger, G.F. Utzig, D.A. Demarchi, and B.M. Wikeem. 1991. Interior Cedar - Hemlock Zone. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 11, pp. 167-181.
• Klinka, K., J. Pojar, and D.V. Meidinger. 1991. Revision of biogeoclimatic units of coastal British Columbia. Northwest Sci. 65(1):32-47. 
• MacKinnon, A., W.L. Harper, S.C. Chatwin , and B.M. Wikeem. 1991. Resource values. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 4, pp. 69-79.
• Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6.
• Meidinger, D.V., J. Pojar, and W.L. Harper. 1991. Sub-Boreal Spruce Zone. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 14, pp. 209-221.
• Nicholson, A., E. Hamilton, W.L. Harper, and B.M. Wikeem. 1991. Bunchgrass Zone. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 8, pp. 125-137.
• Pojar, J. 1991. Non-tidal Wetlands. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 19, pp. 275-280.
• Pojar, J. and A.C. Stewart. 1991. Alpine Tundra Zone. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 18, pp. 263-274.
• Pojar, J. and A.C. Stewart. 1991. Spruce - Willow - Birch Zone. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 17, pp. 251-262.
• Pojar, J. and D.V. Meidinger. 1991. British Columbia: The environmental setting. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 3, pp. 39-67.
• Pojar, J. and D.V. Meidinger. 1991. Introduction. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 1, pp. 1-8.
• Pojar, J., D.V. Meidinger, and K. Klinka. 1991. Concepts. In: Meidinger, D.V. and J. Pojar (Compilers and editors). 1991. Ecosystems of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 6. Chap. 2, pp. 9-37
• Spittlehouse, D.L. and D.V. Meidinger. 1991. The effect of climate change on forest ecosystems in British Columbia. Northwest Environ. J. 7(2):347 [Abstract].

1990:

• Klinka, K., M.C. Feller, R.N. Green, D.V. Meidinger, J. Pojar, J. Worrall, and D.P. Lavender. 1990. Ecological principles: applications. (Chapter 6) In: Regenerating British Columbia's Forests. D.P. Lavender et. al. (editors). Univ. B.C. Press, Vancouver, B.C., pp. 55-73.
• Douglas, G.W., G.B. Straley, and D.V. Meidinger (Editors). 1990. The Vascular Plants of British Columbia: Part 2: Dicotyledons (Diapensiaceae through Portulacaceae). B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 2.
• Luttmerding, H.A., D.A. Demarchi, E.C. Lea, D.V. Meidinger, and T. Vold. 1990. Describing ecosystems in the field: second edition: MOE manual 11. B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For. Victoria, B.C. 
• MacKinnon, A., S.C. DeLong, and D.V. Meidinger. 1990. A Field Guide for Identification and Interpretation of Ecosystems of the Northwest Portion of the Prince George Forest Region. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 21.

1989:

• Douglas, G.W., G.B. Straley, and D.V. Meidinger (Editors). 1989. The Vascular Plants of British Columbia: Part 1: Gymnosperms and Dicotyledons (Aceraceae through Cucurbitaceae). B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Spec. Rep. Ser. 1.
• Meidinger, D.V., A.J. McLeod, A. MacKinnon, S.C. DeLong, and G.D. Hope. 1988. A Field Guide for Identification and Interpretation of Ecosystems of the Rocky Mountain Trench, Prince George Forest Region. B.C. Min. For. and Lands, Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 15.

1987:

• Meidinger, D.V., E.H. Hamilton, and T. Fleming. 1987. Ecosystem classification program data processing system user's guide version 2.0. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Res. Rep. RR87006-HQ.
• Meidinger, D.V. (compiler). 1987. Recommended vernacular names for common plants of British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. Res. Rep. R87002-HQ.
• Pojar, J., K. Klinka, and D.V. Meidinger. 1987. Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification in British Columbia. For. Ecol. Manage. 22(1-2):119-154.

1984:

• Meidinger, D.V., G.D. Hope, and A.J. McLeod. 1984. Classification and interpretation of some ecosystems of the Rocky Mountain Trench, Prince George forest region, British Columbia (first approximation). B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria B.C. Land Manag. Rep. 22. 

1983:

• Klinka, K., R.N. Green, D.V. Meidinger, and D.S. McLennan. 1983. Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. (Brochure)

1982:

• Pojar, J., R. Love, D.V. Meidinger, and R.K. Scagel. 1982. Some common plants of the sub-boreal spruce zone. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 6.