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Ecological site F039XA004NM
Pinus ponderosa-Juniperus deppeana/Quercus gambelii/Festuca arizonica
Last updated: 4/03/2020
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.
Figure 1. Mapped extent
Areas shown in blue indicate the maximum mapped extent of this ecological site. Other ecological sites likely occur within the highlighted areas. It is also possible for this ecological site to occur outside of highlighted areas if detailed soil survey has not been completed or recently updated.
Ecological site concept
This site occurs in mixed alluvium derived from metamorphic and sedimentary rock. It occurs on shoulders and side slopes of canyons. It is predominately covered with trees with little understory.
Table 1. Dominant plant species
Tree |
(1) Pinus ponderosa |
---|---|
Shrub |
(1) Quercus gambelii |
Herbaceous |
(1) Festuca arizonica |
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