Natural Resources
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Ecological site R030XA024CA
Outwash Plain
Last updated: 10/21/2024
Accessed: 11/21/2024
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.
Ecological site concept
This site occurs on nearly level axial-stream floodplains and alluvial plains. Elevations are 2300 to 2400 feet. Slopes range from 0 to 1 percent.
The soils that characterize this site are very deep and moderately well drained. They are formed in fan and stream alluvium. Surface textures are fine sandy loams. The underlying material to 60 inches is stratified sandy loams to loamy sand over sandy clay loam. Soils are moderately alkaline.
Please refer to group concept R030XA009CA to view the general concept STM.
Associated sites
R030XA015CA |
Coarse Loamy 5-7" P.Z. Coarse Loamy 5-7 |
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Similar sites
R030XA014CA |
Clay Plain Clay Plain [ATSP dominant species, ATCO co-dominant] |
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Table 1. Dominant plant species
Tree |
Not specified |
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Shrub |
(1) Atriplex polycarpa |
Herbaceous |
Not specified |
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