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Abies concolor / Quercus gambelii Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies concolor / Quercus gambelii Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This forest association has been reported from mountains in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and in Arizona. Stands occur along the Mogollon Rim north to the Wasatch Range and east to the southern Rocky Mountains. Elevations range from 1680-2930 m (5500-9600 feet). This community is widespread and often occurs on middle and lower slopes and all aspects except south and southwestern. <i>Abies concolor</i> and <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> typically codominate the upper tree canopy. <i>Pinus ponderosa, Pinus strobiformis</i>, and <i>Juniperus</i> spp. may also be present. <i>Quercus gambelii</i> dominates the subcanopy and undergrowth. Other shrub species may include <i>Amelanchier alnifolia, Symphoricarpos oreophilus, Robinia neomexicana</i>, and <i>Mahonia repens</i>. The sparse to moderately dense herbaceous layer is typically composed of <i>Carex rossii, Poa fendleriana, Lathyrus lanszwertii var. leucanthus (= Lathyrus arizonicus), Thalictrum fendleri</i>, and <i>Achillea millefolium</i>. Stands transition to ~<i>Pinus ponderosa / Quercus gambelii</i> Woodland (CEGL000870)$$ in drier sites. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.34455.CEGL000261
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.2.688021 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: White Fir / Gambel Oak Forest
  Scientific: Abies concolor / Quercus gambelii Forest
  Code: CEGL000261