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Tsuga mertensiana - Pinus contorta var. murrayana - Pinus monticola Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Tsuga mertensiana - Pinus contorta var. murrayana - Pinus monticola Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This forest association is currently only known from Yosemite National Park in California, and the following description is based on occurrences there. Additional information will be added as it becomes available. Stands are found at mid to high elevations (2470-2925 m [8100-9600 feet]) on flat to steep slopes (0-32°). These slopes are on all aspects; however, they are predominantly found on north-, northwest- and east-facing slopes. Soils are poorly developed to moderately well-developed with textures ranging from rocky gravel to gravelly loam. These soils are well-drained and depth ranges from shallow to deep. Parent material is granitic. Stands are characterized by <i>Tsuga mertensiana, Pinus contorta</i>, and <i>Pinus monticola</i>; however, <i>Tsuga mertensiana</i> is most abundant. <i>Abies magnifica</i> is occasionally present in the overstory. The understory herb and shrub layers are open and include <i>Juncus</i> sp., <i>Lupinus</i> sp., <i>Ribes montigenum, Arctostaphylos nevadensis, Carex</i> sp., <i>Salix</i> sp., and a variety of other species contributing to minor cover. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.32482.CEGL008691
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 17-Nov-2014 to: 01-May-2019
     
  • status: accepted
  • This Community's Level: association
  • This Community's Children: [none]
Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.689350 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: Mountain Hemlock - Sierra Lodgepole Pine - Western White Pine Forest
  Scientific: Tsuga mertensiana - Pinus contorta var. murrayana - Pinus monticola Forest
  Code: CEGL008691