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Abies concolor / Acer grandidentatum Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies concolor / Acer grandidentatum Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This forest association has been reported from mountains in Utah, New Mexico and Arizona along the Mogollon Rim. Elevation ranges from 1525-2590 m (5000-8500 feet) This mesic community generally occurs on steep, lower slopes and benches with northern aspects and in narrow canyons and ravines. Soils are generally deep, coarse textured alluvium. Abies concolor and Pseudotsuga menziesii codominate the upper tree canopy with the subcanopy or tall-shrub layer dominated by Acer grandidentatum, Quercus gambelii, and Acer negundo. Pinus strobiformis, Pinus ponderosa, Populus tremuloides, and Juglans major may also be present. The short-shrub layer is variable. The herbaceous layer is moderately dense and may include Carex siccata (= Carex foenea), Bromus ciliatus var. ciliatus, Bromus ciliatus var. richardsonii (= Bromus richardsonii), Koeleria macrantha, Thalictrum fendleri, and Aquilegia chrysantha. This association transitions to Abies concolor / Quercus gambelii Forest (CEGL000261) in the drier uplands and to riparian types adjacent to streams. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.24410.ABIESCONCOLORAC
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: White Fir / Bigtooth Maple Forest
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.688307 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL000241
  Scientific: Abies concolor / Acer grandidentatum Forest
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Abies concolor / Acer grandidentatum Forest