Colorado Gap Analysis Project
Colorado Land Cover Classification System
Juniper woodland type
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Colorado Gap Analysis Project
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| Dominant Species: | Juniper (Juniperus monosperma, Juniperus osteosperma, Juniperus scopulorum) |
| Description: | Woodland dominated by species of Juniper. Junipers must comprise more than 25% of the total vegetative cover. Often occurs with mountain mahogany, sagebrush and limber pine. |
| Distribution: | Foothills and rocky outcrops throughout Colorado. |
| Elevation Range: | 1525-2130m (5000-7000') |
| Diagnostic Species: | Juniperus monosperma, Juniperus osteosperma, Juniperus scopulorum |
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