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Abies lowiana - Pinus lambertiana Forest | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Abies lowiana - Pinus lambertiana Forest
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This forest association is currently only known from Yosemite National Park in California, and the following description is based on occurrences there. Additional information will be added as it becomes available. This association is found between 1525 and 2225 m (5000-7300 feet) in elevation. Typically, stands are on moderate to somewhat steep slopes, although slopes range from flat to steep. Aspects are variable, but most are north, northwest, west, or southwest. Soil depth is also variable, but is generally deep, with textures ranging from gravelly sand to sandy loam. Soils are derived from granitic bedrock. Sites are upland. This association is characterized by a dense canopy dominated by <i>Abies lowiana</i> and <i>Pinus lambertiana</i>. <i>Pinus ponderosa, Quercus kelloggii</i>, and <i>Pinus jeffreyi</i> may also be present. <i>Abies lowiana</i> is generally represented by sapling, pole and mature trees, while the other trees may only be present as mature trees. The shrub layer is generally absent, but shrubs that may be present include <i>Chamaebatia foliolosa, Ceanothus cordulatus</i>, and <i>Arctostaphylos patula</i>. The herb layer is sparse and the herbaceous species are variable. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:36718-{F13364E5-87E0-4428-B916-1B53B7932240}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 05-May-2010 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.688992 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL008679
  Translated: Sierra White Fir - Sugar Pine Forest
  Scientific: Abies lowiana - Pinus lambertiana Forest
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(similar) Abies concolor - Pinus lambertiana Forest
(similar) Abies concolor - Pinus lambertiana Forest