Mixed shrubland (primarily Arctostaphylos viscida) with emergent Pinus ponderosa and Pinus sabiniana. Shrubs below 1/2 meter include Salvia & Chamaebatia, below 2 meters include A. viscida, and ~2-4 meters include Quercus wislizeni and Heteromeles arbutifolia. Pinus ponderosa and Arctostaphylos viscida are consistent throughout stand. Stand has variable burn history.
Overall Taxon Cover Values are Automatically Calculated?
no
Plot Quality Fields:
Plot Validation Level
(2) classification plot: sufficient for inclusion in a classification revision
Overall Plot Vegetation Fields:
Shrub Height
1.5
m
Field Height
0.25
m
Shrub Cover
39
%
Field Cover
4
%
Dominant Stratum
Shrub
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Stand is extensive and has internal variations at draws/drainages that may be separately delineated. Stand was surveyed from a public road and the boundary is vague.