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The Oak Vegetation Community is represented at lower elevations in the LMA, <br />notably around Lick Creek. Gambel oak (Quercus gambelii) is the dominant species. <br />Shrubs which can be co- or sub -dominant depending upon growing conditions include <br />snowberry (Symphoricarpos oreophilus or S. rotundifolius) and serviceberry <br />(Amelanchier alnifolia). Herbaceous species such as lupine (Lupinus argenteus), <br />white -flowered peavine (Lathyrus leucanthus), and various upland sedge (Carex) species <br />are common in the understory (Johnston, 1997). Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is also <br />a common community component while small, sub -dominant aspen (Populus <br />tremuloides) stands may become established in wetter areas where this community <br />borders the aspen community. <br />The Aspen Vegetation Community adjoins Gambel oak, and is at the next higher <br />elevation. The dominant tree species is aspen. Shrubs which can be co- or sub -dominant <br />depending upon growing conditions include snowberry (Symphoricarpos oreophilus or S. <br />rotundifolius) and serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia). Common understory species <br />include Woods rose (Rosa woodsii), mountain brome (Bromus marginatus), elk sedge <br />(Carex geyeri), white- flowered peavine, Fendler meadow -rue (Thalictrum fendleri), and <br />American vetch (Vicia americans) (Johnston, 1997) <br />Typical vegetation in mature aspen stand on 30-40% slopes. Snowberry <br />(Symphoricarpos rotundifolius) is the primary understory species at this particular <br />location. <br />