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Abies magnifica - Pinus monticola Forest | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Abies magnifica - Pinus monticola Forest Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: These forests are located at higher elevations throughout the central and southern Sierra Nevada, California. This association most frequently occurs above 2590 m (8500 feet) in elevation. Aspects can be varied, but sites typically face northeast and northwest. Most stands are on slopes that are somewhat steep or less. This association occurs predominantly on ridges and upper and middle slope positions where microrelief is smooth and uniform. Soils are generally derived from granite, but parent materials may be volcanic, sedimentary, metamorphic, or mixed. Stands are moderately dense forests with little understory vegetation. Tree cover is significantly higher than other stands with <i>Pinus monticola</i>. Overstory layers are characterized by the presence of <i>Pinus monticola</i> in a mix with <i>Abies magnifica</i>. In rare stands <i>Pinus monticola</i> may comprise nearly 50% of the crown cover, but generally red fir has the highest cover values. Understories are quite open. The shrub layer is essentially absent. The sparse forb component is distinguished by the presence of <i>Eucephalus breweri</i> and <i>Arabis platysperma</i>, indicating dry sites. <i>Monardella odoratissima</i> and <i>Erysimum capitatum var. perenne</i> are other herbs that may be present. Conifer regeneration is high, dominated by <i>Abies magnifica</i>.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:36661-{4267D35B-C8FD-45E5-B671-8A2CD29E08B2} 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.2.688950 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL008613   Translated: California Red Fir - Western White Pine Forest   Scientific: Abies magnifica - Pinus monticola Forest (convergence) and Synonyms: (similar) Abies magnifica - Pinus monticola Forest (similar) Abies magnifica - Pinus monticola Forest (similar) CEGL008613