ALPINE SLOPE
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Description
The reference state plant community is dominated by woody species such as wax currant and common juniper in association with low-growing grasses and forbs. Common grasses include slender wheatgrass, Letterman's needlegrass and bluegrasses. Ross' sedge and dunhead sedge are the most prevalent grass-like plants. Potential vegetative composition is about 45% grasses, 35% forbs and 20% shrubs and trees. Approximate ground cover (basal and crown) is 15 to 25 percent.
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Description
The current potential state plant community is dominated by woody species such as wax currant and common juniper in association with low-growing grasses and forbs. It also has non-native species in the community, like cheatgrass. Common grasses include slender wheatgrass, Letterman's needlegrass and bluegrasses. Ross' sedge and dunhead sedge are the most prevalent grass-like plants. Potential vegetative composition is about 45% grasses, 35% forbs and 20% shrubs and trees. Approximate ground cover (basal and crown) is 15 to 25 percent.
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