Ecological site group description

Provisional. A provisional ecological site description has undergone quality control and quality assurance review. It contains a working state and transition model and enough information to identify the ecological site.

Physiography

This ESG is located on alluvial flats, relict stabilized gypsum dunes, and basin floors.

Climate

This ESG is characterized by the aridic moisture regime.

Vegetation dynamics

The modal ecological site for this ESG is R042BB006NM Gyp Upland, Desert Shrub.

Major Land Resource Area

MLRA 042A
Trans-Pecos Mountains, Plateaus, and Basins

Subclasses

• R042AB734TX–Salty Clay Hill, Hot Desert Shrub
• R042AB739TX–Clay Hill, Hot Desert Shrub
• R042AB747TX–Salty Clay Fan, Hot Desert Shrub
• R042AC250TX–Loamy, Desert Grassland

Correlated Map Unit Components

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Stage

Provisional

Contributors

Curtis Talbot