Arctic Scrub Loamy Warm Hillslopes

Description

This reference state is developed and characterized using available vegetation models, most notably United States Department of Agriculture - Soil Conservation Service range surveys (SCS, 1984; Swanson et al., 1985).

The reference state describes two distinct vegetative communities supported by a fire cycle regime. This ecological site is primarily found on warmer, southern aspects. Vegetation grows to taller heights than similar communities at colder aspects and higher elevations.

There is no indication of an alternate grazing state on this site. Targeted data collection may be able to address whether grazing or browsing in the reference state result in an alternate state.

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