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Tvpical aspen transition strin;,er <br />The only continuous stands of the Spruce/Fir Vegetation C'onu1uu1ity are found along tlic <br />Deep Creek drainage. There are small pockets along the Dry Fork and Lick Creek <br />drainages. There are also small isolated pockets in other areas. Elevations nominally <br />rmige from 6,800 to 8,000+ l ct. This community tends to lie comparatively dense and <br />supported by soils reflecting more mesic conditions. Dominant tree species include <br />Friglemann spruce (PiCM Crigelmainiii). Colorado blue spruce (Piero 171111,i'CIIS), and <br />subalpine fir (Abit's lusioc•arpu) at higher elevations. Dominant understory species <br />include bearberry (Araostul.)ht•los uru-w-si) and a variety ofother shrubs and herbaceous <br />species common to the Oak Vegetation Community, but at lower densities. As with other <br />vegetation communities dominating drainages, a comparatiycly narrow riparian zone <br />including a small channel and associated wetland fringe is typically present. Rubble land <br />is also common within this vegetation community.