Monterey Pine Forest
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A organizational summary, by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.
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Monterey pine forest description
- Monterey pine (Pinus radiata) is native to closed-cone coniferous forest within three distinct coastal areas in Central California. The Monterey pine is an evergreen conifer growing to heighs between 15 and 30 meters, with needles mostly 8-15 centimeters long and generally in bundles of three[1]. It's cones are asymmetrical, remain attached to branches for years and often open in response to fire or high temperatures
- Monterey pine forest occurs within low elevations that are subject to marine climate influences and common are associated with sediments of marine origin. Soils in Monterey pine forest are often acidic with a distinct clay layer<http://www.elkhornsloughctp.org/factsheet/factsheet.php?SPECIES_ID=35Elkhorn Slough Coastal Training Program. 2006. Pinus radiata fact sheet</ref>
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References
- ↑ Matthews, M.A. 2006. An illustrated field key to the flowering plants of Monterey County: California Native Plant Society
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