Microbial Processes > Long-Term Soil Productivity (LTSP) Study > Forest Locations > Diamond Lake LTSP

Site/Soil Description:

• Elevation averages 1146 meters.
• The topography is relatively flat (slopes average < 10%).
• Soils are Typic Haploxerult with a sandy loam texture and are derived from "popcorn" pumice. Pumice is at least 3 m thick.

Stand Description:

• Forest type is 120+ year old Douglas-fir with a minor climax community of western hemlock and white fir.
• Understory brush consists of vine maple, rhododendron, ribies, and chinquapin.
• Understory forbs species consist of twinflower, prince's pine, vanilla leaf, wild rose, oregon grape, trilium, violet, and trailing blackberry.
• Before harvest small pockets of dwarf mistletoe were detected.

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