Subarctic Scrub Scrub Tundra Loamy Plains and Hills

Description

The reference state supports one community phase, which is distinguished by the developed structure and dominance of the vegetation and by its ecological function and stability. The reference community phase is stable scrubland, which is likely due to the relatively stable landforms and lack of a disturbance regime.

This report provides baseline inventory data for the vegetation in this ecological site. Future data collection is needed to provide further information about existing plant communities and the disturbance regimes that would result in transitions from one community to another. Common and scientific names are from the USDA PLANTS database. Community phases are characterized by the Alaska Vegetation Classification System (Viereck et al., 1992).

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