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Pinus jeffreyi - Pinus monticola / Arctostaphylos nevadensis Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Pinus jeffreyi - Pinus monticola / Arctostaphylos nevadensis Woodland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This woodland has diverse tree species with highly variable heights and diameters within stands, but is usually underlain by a sparse understory. It thrives on a high variety of habitats in the Klamath-Siskiyou region of Oregon and may also occur in California. Elevation ranges from 680-1870 m (2220-6140 feet). Sites are found on slopes of 1-51% on all aspects. Soils are typically ultrabasic with 46% cover of rocks. The multi-layer tree canopy is dominated by <i>Pinus jeffreyi</i> with an average of 19% cover. Other overstory trees include <i>Pinus monticola</i> (4%), <i>Calocedrus decurrens</i> (5%), and <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> (44%). Understory trees are <i>Pinus jeffreyi</i> (17%), <i>Pinus monticola</i> (9%), <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> (6%), and <i>Chamaecyparis lawsoniana</i> (3%). <i>Arctostaphylos nevadensis</i> occupies 17% of the understory. Sites show little evidence of fire. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.33082.CEGL000818
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]
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  Translated: Jeffrey Pine - Western White Pine / Pinemat Manzanita Woodland
  Scientific: Pinus jeffreyi - Pinus monticola / Arctostaphylos nevadensis Woodland
  Code: CEGL000818