Colorado Gap Analysis Project

Colorado Gap Analysis Project
Colorado Land Cover Classification System

Meadow tundra type

 National Gap Analysis Project

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(The following was taken verbatim from Thompson et al. 1996)
Dominant Species: Dominance various
Description: This type includes graminoid and forb dominated vegetation that occurs above upper treeline in the alpine zone. Common species include various sedges (Carex sp.), low growing willows (Salix sp.), grasses and forbs.
Distribution: Above timberline throughout the state of Colorado.
Elevation Range: Above timberline
Diagnostic Species: Carex sp., Salix sp.
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