Ecological site group 042AESG33
Gypsum Thornscrub
Last updated: 03/06/2025
Accessed: 05/10/2025
Ecological site group description
Key Characteristics
None specified
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
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Stage
Provisional
Contributors
Curtis Talbot
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