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CEGL005534 Pseudotsuga menziesii - (Alnus rubra, Tsuga heterophylla) / Rubus spectabilis Forest
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Douglas-fir - (Red Alder, Western Hemlock) / Salmonberry Forest
Colloquial Name: No Data Available
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This is conifer-dominated or mixed conifer-hardwood association occurs in Oregon and Washington. The canopy is dominated by Pseudotsuga menziesii, Alnus rubra, and/or Tsuga heterophylla. One or more of the conifers is always at least codominant. The well-developed shrub layer is dominated or codominated by Rubus spectabilis. Gaultheria shallon or Acer circinatum are sometimes codominant. The well-developed herb layer is dominated or codominated by Polystichum munitum. Oxalis oregana can be codominant in the western Olympics. Claytonia sibirica and Galium triflorum are usually present. As defined, this association does not occur on floodplains. Sites are on lower slopes or toeslopes or valley bottoms with moist, but not wet, soils but are otherwise not well-described in Washington. Most of these stands are relatively young in age, having regenerated after fire, blowdown or logging.
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: The canopy is dominated by Pseudotsuga menziesii, Alnus rubra, and/or Tsuga heterophylla. One or more of the conifers is always at least codominant. The well-developed shrub layer is dominated or codominated by Rubus spectabilis. Gaultheria shallon or Acer circinatum are sometimes codominant. The well-developed herb layer is dominated or codominated by Polystichum munitum. Oxalis oregana can be codominant in the western Olympics. Claytonia sibirica (= Montia sibirica) and Galium triflorum are usually present.
Dynamics: No Data Available
Environmental Description: No Data Available
Geographic Range: No Data Available
Nations: US
States/Provinces: OR, WA
Plot Analysis Summary:
http://vegbank.org/natureserve/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.942422
Confidence Level: Low - Poorly Documented
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: GNR
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.2 Cool Temperate Forest & Woodland Formation | F008 | 1.B.2 |
| Division | 1.B.2.Nd Vancouverian Forest & Woodland Division | D192 | 1.B.2.Nd |
| Macrogroup | 1.B.2.Nd.3 Western Hemlock - Sitka Spruce - Redwood Rainforest Macrogroup | M024 | 1.B.2.Nd.3 |
| Group | 1.B.2.Nd.3.c Douglas-fir - Western Hemlock / Salal Rainforest Group | G240 | 1.B.2.Nd.3.c |
| Alliance | A3377 Western Hemlock - Douglas-fir / Salmonberry Mesic Forest Alliance | A3377 | 1.B.2.Nd.3.c |
| Association | CEGL005534 Douglas-fir - (Red Alder, Western Hemlock) / Salmonberry Forest | CEGL005534 | 1.B.2.Nd.3.c |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: = Pseudotsuga menziesii-(Alnus rubra-Tsuga heterophylla)/Rubus spectabilis (Meidinger et al. 2005) [PNWCOAST_158]
= Pseudotsuga menziesii-(Alnus rubra-Tsuga heterophylla)/Rubus spectabilis Forest (Crawford et al. 2009) [PNWCOAST_158]
> Tsuga heterophylla / Acer circinatum - Rubus spectabilis (Kagan et al. 2004)
> Tsuga heterophylla / Gaultheria shallon - Rubus spectabilis (Kagan et al. 2004)
> Tsuga heterophylla / Rubus spectabilis (Kagan et al. 2004)
> Western hemlock / salmonberry (TSHE/RUSP) (Hemstrom and Logan 1986)
> Western hemlock / salmonberry - salal (TSHE/RUSP-GASH) (Hemstrom and Logan 1986)
> Western hemlock / salmonberry - vine maple (TSHE/RUSP-ACCI) (Hemstrom and Logan 1986)
= Pseudotsuga menziesii-(Alnus rubra-Tsuga heterophylla)/Rubus spectabilis Forest (Crawford et al. 2009) [PNWCOAST_158]
> Tsuga heterophylla / Acer circinatum - Rubus spectabilis (Kagan et al. 2004)
> Tsuga heterophylla / Gaultheria shallon - Rubus spectabilis (Kagan et al. 2004)
> Tsuga heterophylla / Rubus spectabilis (Kagan et al. 2004)
> Western hemlock / salmonberry (TSHE/RUSP) (Hemstrom and Logan 1986)
> Western hemlock / salmonberry - salal (TSHE/RUSP-GASH) (Hemstrom and Logan 1986)
> Western hemlock / salmonberry - vine maple (TSHE/RUSP-ACCI) (Hemstrom and Logan 1986)
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