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Abies magnifica - Pinus contorta var. murrayana / Hieracium albiflorum Forest | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Abies magnifica - Pinus contorta var. murrayana / Hieracium albiflorum Forest Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: This forest association occurs throughout the central and southern Sierra Nevada in California at all elevations of the upper montane, from 2380 to 2900 m (7800-9500 feet). Aspects are variable, but mostly northeast and northwest. Slopes are gentle or moderate. Stands are typically on benches, lower slopes, and in bottom positions adjacent to and somewhat upslope from flat areas such as meadow complexes or drainage bottoms. Stands in this type have significantly less bare ground and surface gravel as compared to most others in the upper montane of the Sierra Nevada. Microrelief is usually smooth and uniform to gently undulating. Stands of this association are dense, multi-layered forests with understories composed of patches of dense conifer regeneration. Average tree cover is one of the highest in the forests of the upper montane of the Sierra Nevada. The overstory is dominated by <i>Abies magnifica</i> in a mix with <i>Pinus contorta var. murrayana</i>. Understories are sparse; shrub cover is among the lowest in the upper montane forests, and shrubs occur in isolated patches or as scattered individuals. The herb layer usually has a mix of mesic and moist-site indicators, such as <i>Hieracium albiflorum, Viola purpurea, Kelloggia galioides, Osmorhiza berteroi</i>, and <i>Poa bolanderi</i>.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:36660-{EF715636-384E-4A91-BDCA-FDB9557AB1A3} Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 1
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 03-May-2002 to: ongoing
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Abies magnifica var. magnifica - Abies magnifica var. shastensis Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.687043 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL008612   Translated: California Red Fir - Sierra Lodgepole Pine / White Hawkweed Forest   Scientific: Abies magnifica - Pinus contorta var. murrayana / Hieracium albiflorum Forest (convergence) and Synonyms: (similar) CEGL008612 (similar) Abies magnifica - Pinus contorta var. murrayana / Hieracium albiflorum Forest (similar) Abies magnifica - Pinus contorta var. murrayana / Hieracium albiflorum Forest