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Picea sitchensis / Sphagnum spp. Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Picea sitchensis / Sphagnum spp. Woodland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This plant association is found primarily on peatlands occurring on distal outwash, uplifted tidal flats, and moraines in the rainforests of south-central Alaska and extending into southeastern Alaska. It is a late-seral association that appears relatively stable. Stands are dominated by Picea sitchensis or Tsuga mertensiana and regeneration is common for both conifer species. Trees are typically less than 6 m (20 feet) tall and 13-40 cm (5-16 inches) in diameter. Downed logs are uncommon. The shrub layer is dominated by Myrica gale and Vaccinium species. Common dwarf-shrubs are Empetrum nigrum and Vaccinium oxycoccos (= Oxycoccus palustris). Common forbs are Cornus canadensis and Rubus arcticus. The two most common sedges are Carex aquatilis var. dives (= Carex sitchensis) and Eriophorum angustifolium.  Accession Code: VB.CC.24018.PICEASITCHENSIS Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Picea sitchensis Saturated Woodland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Sitka Spruce / Peatmoss species Woodland   Code: CEGL003270   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.688232 NatureServe Explorer   Scientific: Picea sitchensis / Sphagnum spp. Woodland (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Picea sitchensis / Sphagnum spp. Woodland