Ponderosa Pine Forest
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Description
This state is dominated by open stands of ponderosa pine. On the cooler northern slopes of this site, the stands are thicker and may include Douglas-fir. On the lower elevations, pinyon pine and juniper (sp.) will be found. On the lower elevation and more southern aspects of this site, the site may grade into pinyon-juniper sites.
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Mechanism
If the fire frequency or intensity of fire on this site has becomes more frequent and intense. Gambel oak forms dense thickets by extensive root sprouting after crown fires.
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