Mojavean Pinyon-Juniper Woodland

Background

Description and distribution  Description and distribution. This community is an open woodland dominated by Pinus monophylla, with an open shrubby understory of species commonly found in adjacent nonforested stands. Understories are more diverse in shrubs than most pinyon-juniper types, and may actually exceed tree cover. Dominant shrubs include sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) and mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifolius). It typically occurs between 4,000 and 8,000 feet in elevation in desert mountain ranges. It often intergrades with Mojavean juniper woodland and scrub. In the plan area, approximately 30,666 acres occurs in the Little San Bernardino Mountains; 99% of which is within Joshua Tree National Park. Associated covered species. The species associated with this community is the gray vireo.