Ecological site group 051XESG02
Clay Uplands
Last updated: 05/10/2023
Accessed: 11/21/2024
Ecological site group description
Key Characteristics
- Uplands
- <75% bedrock outcrop
- Surface SAR <8
- Gypsum <5% surface and <10% subsurface
- Subsurface EC <8 and surface EC <4
- EC <1.5 surface and <2 subsurface
- Depth >55cm
- Rock <30% surface and <30% subsurface
- Clay >30% surface or >35% subsurface
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.
Physiography
This ESG is located on terraces and mountains.
Climate
This ESG is characterized by the frigid temperature regime and the ustic moisture regime.
Vegetation dynamics
The modal ecological site for this ESG is R051XY283CO Foothills 12-16 PZ.
Major Land Resource Area
MLRA 051X
High Intermountain Valleys
Correlated Map Unit Components
23045186, 23184213, 23185141, 23184794, 23185383
Stage
Provisional
Contributors
Curtis Talbot
Travis Nauman
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