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Central Okanagan Broadleaf Woodlands (BW)
Broadleaf woodland ecosystems occur on sites where succession has resulted
in a broadleaf overstory in the climax stage.
Aspen Copse Ecosystems (BW:ac)
Aspen copse ecosystems occur in broad, moist depressions in grassland
areas. They are typically small ecosystems with trembling aspen overstories
and shrubby understories dominated by common snowberry and roses. Soils
are medium-textured. These sites are rich as the yearly input of leaf
litter is quickly decomposed and mixed into the upper soil horizon by
soil organisms.
Aspen Seepage Ecosystems
(BW:as)
Aspen seepage ecosystems occur on slopes with subsurface seepage in
a matrix of coniferous forests. These ecosystems are moist and rich
as a result of nutrient inputs from seepage and the annual input of
leaf litter. They have trembling aspen overstories and diverse, shrubby
understories. Soils are typically medium-textured.
Status of Broadleaf Woodlands
Broadleaf woodland ecosystems are isolated and uncommon; covering only
0.3% of the study area (95 ha). All broadleaf woodland ecosystems are
a high priority for conservation.
For more detail see the Technical Report.
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