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Ecological site R030XA031CA
Sodic Dunes 5-7" P.Z.
Last updated: 10/21/2024
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.
Ecological site concept
This site occurs on shallow dunes and sand ridges over lacustrine sediments on basin floors. Elevations are 2270 to 2375 feet. Slopes range from 0 to 15 percent.
The soils that characterize this site are very deep and somewhat excessively drained. They are formed in eolian deposits overlying lacustrine sediments. Surface textures are sands. The subsoils are sands about 17 inches thick. The substratum is fine sandy loam, sandy clay loam, and very fine sandy loam to 60 inches or more.
Associated sites
R030XA019CA |
Dune 5-7" p.z. Dune 5-7 |
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R030XA025CA |
Saline Bottom Saline Bottom |
Similar sites
R030XA025CA |
Saline Bottom Saline Bottom [ATCO, ATSP dominant species] |
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R030XA019CA |
Dune 5-7" p.z. Dune 5-7 |
Table 1. Dominant plant species
Tree |
Not specified |
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Shrub |
(1) Atriplex canescens |
Herbaceous |
(1) Sporobolus airoides |
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