Colorado Gap Analysis Project
Colorado Land Cover Classification System
Shrub dominated wetland/riparian type
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Colorado Gap Analysis Project
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| Dominant Species: | Any shrub dominated riparian area. |
| Description: | Riparian or wetland areas where shrubs comprise more than 25% of the vegetative cover and trees comprise less than 25%. Shrubs often include various willow species but other shrubs (hawthorn, wild plum, birch, alder, greasewood or sagebrush) may be present or dominant. Includes willow dominated subalpine riparian zones. |
| Distribution: | Throughout the state of Colorado. |
| Elevation Range: | 950-3650m (3100-12000') |
| Diagnostic Species: | Salix sp., Betula sp., Alnus sp. |
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