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A.616 | EcoArt 2002
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Name: A.616
Reference: EcoArt 2002
Description: Woodlands in this alliance are dominated by ~Quercus laceyi$ and occur on canyon slopes of the southwestern Edwards Plateau (Balcones Canyonlands) of Texas. Canopies are 6-12 m high and dominated by ~Quercus laceyi$ with lesser amounts of ~Juniperus ashei$, which becomes more important in the understory. ~Quercus buckleyi, Ulmus crassifolia, Quercus muehlenbergii$, and ~Quercus fusiformis$ may occur as minor components in the canopy, while ~Ilex vomitoria, Callicarpa americana, Ptelea trifoliata, Ungnadia speciosa, Ilex decidua$, and ~Cornus drummondii$ may be variously present in the understory. These open woodlands occur as small stands, generally less than 10 ha, often interspersed with grassy openings. They are found on rocky canyon slopes or on shallow soils that have developed over limestone. This alliance is known from the southern and southwestern portion of the Edwards Plateau of central Texas and is threatened by conversion to pasture, residential development, and by the pressures of deer overpopulation and the overstocking of livestock. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.2257.A616
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Mar-2005
     
  • status: accepted
  • Community's Parent: II.B.2.N.a
  • This Community's Level: Alliance
  • This Community's Children: [none]
Names:   Scientific: QUERCUS LACEYI WOODLAND ALLIANCE
  Code: A.616
  Common: Lacey Oak Woodland Alliance
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Quercus laceyi Woodland Alliance