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Ponderosa Pine

The forests on the eastern flank of the Cascades at one time were more predominantly Ponderosa pine. Today, as a result of fire suppression and harvest activities, the once open, park-like forests have all but disappeared.

More about Ponderosa Pine Ecological Systems

East Cascades Oak-Ponderosa Pine Forest and Woodland

East Cascades Mesic Montane Mixed-Conifer Forest and Woodland

Disappearing Landscapes: Ponderosa Pine

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