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Ecological site F030XC284NV
Pinus longaeva-Pinus flexilis/Juniperus communis var. depressa/Carex rossii
Last updated: 4/26/2024
Accessed: 11/13/2024
General information
Provisional. A provisional ecological site description has undergone quality control and quality assurance review. It contains a working state and transition model and enough information to identify the ecological site.
Classification relationships
Nachlinger, J. and G.A. Reese. 1996. Plant Community Classification of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Clark and Nye Counties. The Nature Conservancy, Reno, Nevada. - Limber pine - Bristlecone pine Assocation.
Ecological site concept
This forest site occurs on north-facing upper back slopes of mountains generally in concave positions. Slopes range from 30 to 75 percent, but slope gradients of 50 percent are typical. Elevations range from 9000 to 10800 feet.
This is a group concept and provisional STM that also covers the following ecological sites: F030XC289NV, F030XC291NV
Associated sites
F030XC282NV |
Abies concolor var. concolor/Ribes cereum Occurs at lower elevations. White fir site. |
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F030XC285NV |
Pinus longaeva/Salvia dorrii ssp. dorrii var. clokeyi-Ribes montigenum/Achnatherum lettermanii-Carex rossii Occurs on drier slopes. Great Basin bristlecone pine site. |
F030XC289NV |
Pinus flexilis-Pinus longaeva/Ribes cereum-Juniperus communis var. depressa Occurs at lower elevations with higher cover of white fir. |
Similar sites
F030XC289NV |
Pinus flexilis-Pinus longaeva/Ribes cereum-Juniperus communis var. depressa Occurs at lower elevations with higher cover of white fir. |
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Table 1. Dominant plant species
Tree |
(1) Pinus longaeva |
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Shrub |
(1) Juniperus communis var. depressa |
Herbaceous |
(1) Carex rossii |
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