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Abies concolor / Symphoricarpos mollis Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies concolor / Symphoricarpos mollis Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This is a coniferous community found at cool, dry sites. It is widely distributed in Oregon's Klamath-Siskiyou region and may also occur in adjacent California. Stands are found at elevation of 1070-1980 m (3500-6500 feet) on a variety of slopes and aspects. Surprisingly little is documented about the soils character except that they are deep and often of granodiorite, gabbros or of mixed volcanic origin. <i>Abies concolor</i> and <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> are the most common species in the tree canopy cover averaging 35% and 24%, respectively. <i>Symphoricarpos mollis</i> is the most common shrub and averages 4% cover. No other shrub or herb species has more than 2% cover. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.34451.CEGL000027
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: White Fir / Creeping Snowberry Forest
  Code: CEGL000027
  Scientific: Abies concolor / Symphoricarpos mollis Forest