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Abies magnifica - Pinus monticola / Chrysolepis sempervirens Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies magnifica - Pinus monticola / Chrysolepis sempervirens Forest Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This forest/woodland association is located at higher elevations primarily in the southern and eastern portions of the upper montane in the central and southern Sierra Nevada, California. Yosemite National Park may be near the northern limit of its range. This association typically occurs above 2440 m (8000 feet) with many stands occurring over 2593 m ( 8500 feet) in elevation. Aspects are predominantly northeast and northwest, and the majority of stands are located on upper and middle slopes that are somewhat steep or steeper. Soils are generally derived from granite but may be volcanic or metamorphic in origin and may have evolved in place or formed from alluvium. Soils are typically excessively drained sand or sandy loam that are shallower than most forested sites in the upper montane of the Sierra Nevada. Stands are open with a prominent shrub understory. Overstory composition is characterized by <i>Pinus monticola</i> mixed with <i>Abies magnifica</i>. In some stands, <i>Pinus monticola</i> may reach 50% cover, but in most cases <i>Abies magnifica</i> is the dominant species. <i>Chrysolepis sempervirens</i> is the dominant shrub species. In some cases <i>Arctostaphylos patula</i> is present in substantial amounts, and stands take on the appearance of a mixed shrub plant community. These two shrubs indicate the dry conditions of these stands. The sparse herb layer is composed of widely scattered <i>Arabis platysperma, Penstemon caesius, Pyrola picta</i>, and <i>Erysimum capitatum var. perenne (= Erysimum perenne)</i>.  Accession Code: VB.CC.33354.CEGL008614 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.2.684816 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: California Red Fir - Western White Pine / Bush Chinquapin Forest   Scientific: Abies magnifica - Pinus monticola / Chrysolepis sempervirens Forest   Code: CEGL008614