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CEGL007301 Tsuga heterophylla / Gaultheria shallon / Polystichum munitum - Blechnum spicant Forest

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Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Western Hemlock / Salal / Western Swordfern - Deer Fern Forest

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Hierarchy Level:  Association

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Nations: US

States/Provinces:  WA




Confidence Level: Low - Poorly Documented

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Grank: GNR

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Synonomy: = Tsuga heterophylla/Gaultheria shallon/Polystichum munitum-Blechnum spicant (Meidinger et al. 2005) [PNWCOAST_222]

Concept Author(s): D. Meidinger et al. (2005)

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  • Meidinger, D., C. Chappell, C. Cadrin, G. Kittel, C. McCain, K. Boggs, J. Kagan, G. Cushon, A. Banner, and T. DeMeo. 2005. International Vegetation Classification of the Pacific Northwest: International correlation of temperate coastal forest plant associations of Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska. Contributors: B.C. Ministry of Forests, USDA Forest Service, B.C. Conservation Data Centre, Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Washington Natural Heritage Program, and Oregon Natural Heritage Information Center.
  • Western Ecology Working Group of NatureServe. No date. International Ecological Classification Standard: International Vegetation Classification. Terrestrial Vegetation. NatureServe, Boulder, CO.