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CEGL003076 Pinus radiata Forest
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Monterey Pine Forest
Colloquial Name: No Data Available
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This association is a forest dominated by Pinus radiata found on marine terraces and headlands of the Monterey Peninsula and vicinity in the zone of marine fog incursion. It is found from sea level to 305 m (1000 feet) elevation. Pinus radiata is the sole or dominant species in the canopy. Quercus agrifolia may be important. Stands are variable but may include Pinus muricata, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Pinus attenuata, Sequoia sempervirens, and Arbutus menziesii. Understories are quite variable, depending on substrate. The composition of the shrub layer varies with substrate, but common associates include Arctostaphylos tomentosa, Vaccinium ovatum, Toxicodendron diversilobum, Diplacus aurantiacus ssp. aurantiacus, and Symphoricarpos mollis.
Diagnostic Characteristics: No Data Available
Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available
Classification Comments: No Data Available
Similar NVC Types: No Data Available
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Physiognomy and Structure: No Data Available
Floristics: Vegetation is dominated by the needle-leaved evergreen tree Pinus radiata, with the broad-leaved evergreen tree Quercus agrifolia often present and important. Other conifers that may be present include Pinus muricata, Pinus attenuata and Pseudotsuga menziesii. The broad-leaved evergreen tree Arbutus menziesii is also occasional. The tree canopy is continuous to intermittent, and up to 30 m in height. In the understory, the presence and abundance of shrubs is dependent upon the age and canopy cover of the stand, and therefore ranges from an absence of shrubs to high cover. Common associates include Arctostaphylos tomentosa, Vaccinium ovatum, Toxicodendron diversilobum, Diplacus aurantiacus ssp. aurantiacus, and Symphoricarpos mollis. The herbaceous layer is also variable, from sparse to abundant.
Dynamics: No Data Available
Environmental Description: Stands are found along the central coast of California, at elevations ranging from sea level to 300 m. Annual precipitation is approximately 50 cm, with a distinct summer dry season. Temperatures are cool all year, with little fluctuation. All stands are well within the zone of coastal fogs, which contributes significant moisture in the form of fog drip from foliage. These stands are confined to within 8 km of the coast, on uplifted marine terraces and headlands, on all aspects. Parent materials vary but are derived primarily from shallow marine sediments. Soils are deep, excessively drained sandy loams.
Geographic Range: The natural range of this forest type is about 5400 hectares divided into three areas. Stands occur on the Monterey peninsula and in Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo counties. The stand near Monterey is larger than the other two stands combined. Soils, fog and precipitation have been offered as explanations for the narrow and disjunct natural range of this forest. All stands are within 8 km of the coast.
Nations: MX?,US
States/Provinces: CA, MXBCN?
Plot Analysis Summary:
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Confidence Level: Low - Poorly Documented
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: G1
Greasons: No Data Available
| Type | Name | Database Code | Classification Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | 1 Forest & Woodland Class | C01 | 1 |
| Subclass | 1.B Temperate & Boreal Forest & Woodland Subclass | S15 | 1.B |
| Formation | 1.B.1 Warm Temperate Forest & Woodland Formation | F018 | 1.B.1 |
| Division | 1.B.1.Nc Californian Forest & Woodland Division | D007 | 1.B.1.Nc |
| Macrogroup | 1.B.1.Nc.1 California Live Oak - California Laurel - Western Cypress species Forest & Woodland Macrogroup | M009 | 1.B.1.Nc.1 |
| Group | 1.B.1.Nc.1.b Western Cypress species - Pine species Forest & Woodland Group | G198 | 1.B.1.Nc.1.b |
| Alliance | A4097 Bishop Pine - Monterey Pine Woodland Alliance | A4097 | 1.B.1.Nc.1.b |
| Association | CEGL003076 Monterey Pine Forest | CEGL003076 | 1.B.1.Nc.1.b |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: = Pinus radiata (Monterey pine forest) Alliance (Sawyer et al. 2009) [87.110.00]
= Pinus radiata Forest Alliance (Sawyer and Keeler-Wolf 1995)
= Pinus radiata Forest Alliance (Sawyer and Keeler-Wolf 1995)
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