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Pinus ponderosa / Elymus glaucus Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Pinus ponderosa / Elymus glaucus Forest Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This is open woodland with 30-40% Pinus ponderosa cover. Pseudotsuga menziesii is common, especially on northern slopes, and is increasing with fire suppression. Shrubs are infrequent, with Symphoricarpos albus being the most common. Elymus glaucus is the dominant herbaceous species. Achillea millefolium is also common. Topography ranges from undulating to steep slopes ranging from 2-20% with slope position from low to bottom. The aspect is usually southerly, although stands on northern aspects occur. The elevation ranges from 2500-5000 feet. Effective rooting depth of the soil is 20-36 inches, up to 48 inches in some stands.  Accession Code: VB.CC.27136.PINUSPONDEROSAE 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: Pinus ponderosa Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Ponderosa Pine / Blue Wild Rye Forest   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.688785 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL000184   Scientific: Pinus ponderosa / Elymus glaucus Forest (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Pinus ponderosa / Elymus glaucus Forest