| Study sites | Location | Elevation (m.a.s.l) | Natural zone | Landform |
| TSO1 | N50˚46'04.08" E100˚11'38.40" | 2407 | High mountain steppe | Summit |
| TSO2 | N50˚45'45.55" E100˚11'46.45" | 2356 | High mountain steppe | Steep slope |
| YS | N50˚13'39.65" E100˚13'39.20" | 1870 | Mountain steppe | Middle slope |
| EL | N49˚59'45.96" E099˚55'44.89" | 1703 | Mountain steppe | Middle slope |