Rangelands of North America Pinyon-Juniper Woodlands Famartin – Wikipedia.org Global Rangelands Project

Location and Distribution Juniper is one of the most popular species for bonsai trees. Sagebrush and pinyon have been used as well. Ragesoss - Wikipedia www.hirts.com Ragesoss - Wikipedia Global Rangelands Project

Vegetation Distribution Historic area estimated to cover 42-136 million ac (17-55 million ha). Limited by drought and frost Dominate species is variable by geographic distribution and topographic location Great Basin Colorado Plateau Southwest Juniper vs. Pinyon Juniper is more drought tolerant and frost tolerant than Pinyon Juniper often dominant at the lowest (drought) and highest (frost) elevations Pinyon usually dominate mid-elevation Be sure to state where any photographs/maps come from or who they are created by in this section in addition to extra information. Global Rangelands Project

Most western US states, especially Nevada and the four corners states 4 Corners states = Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico Transitional vegetation Bounded by desert grasslands or shrublands at low elevations and montane forests at high elevations Be sure to state where any photographs/maps come from or who they are created by in this section in addition to extra information. Global Rangelands Project

Physical Characteristics When inserting the caption, make it fun but appropriate. Altering phrases such as “lions, tigers, and bears, oh my!” are a good way to incorporate a little humor into a presentation to break things up. The “Jardine Juniper” in Logan Canyon, Utah is estimated to be over 1,500 years old, making it the oldest known rocky mountain juniper. Global Rangelands Project

Climate A winter/spring precipitation regime in the Great Basin. Winter/summer on Colorado Plateau. Summer monsoonal pattern in Southern end of ecosystem (AZ and NM) Temperatures range widely depending on elevation Global Rangelands Project

Climate A winter/spring precipitation regime in the Great Basin. Minden, NV www.USclimatedata.com Global Rangelands Project

Climate Winter/summer on Colorado Plateau. Cortez, CO www.USclimatedata.com Global Rangelands Project

Climate Summer monsoonal pattern in Southern end of ecosystem (AZ and NM) Albuquerque, NM www.USclimatedata.com Global Rangelands Project

Topography Topography in this ecosystem extremely varied. Great Basin Pinyon-Juniper woodlands found in low mountains and foothills. Colorado Plateau woodlands on mesas and plateaus. Southwest woodlands found in rolling hills and grassy savannas. Bob Bolton – Summitpost.org Be sure to state where any photographs/maps come from or who they are created by in this section in addition to extra information. J Dykstra - Wikipedia Global Rangelands Project

Juniper berries are used in European and Scandinavian cuisine. Plants and Animals When inserting the caption, make it fun but appropriate. Altering phrases such as “lions, tigers, and bears, oh my!” are a good way to incorporate a little humor into a presentation to break things up. Juniper berries are used in European and Scandinavian cuisine. USDA– Wikipedia.org Global Rangelands Project

Major Plants Western Juniper (Juniperus grandis) Utah Juniper (Juniperus osteosperma) Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) Single-leaf pinyon (Pinus monophylla) Famartin - Wikipedia Be sure to state where any photographs/maps come from or who they are created by in this section in addition to extra information. Walter Siegmund - Wikipedia Plants.usda.gov Global Rangelands Project

Current Plant Communities Three main types of plant communities Persistent Pinyon-Juniper Woodlands Pinyon-Juniper Savannas Wooded Shrublands Al Schneider - USDA Global Rangelands Project

Persistent Pinyon-Juniper Woodlands Found throughout the west Canopy can be dominated by pinyon or juniper or a mix of both Understory characterized by low plant cover Global Rangelands Project

Pinyon Juniper Savannas Characterized by a continuous grass understory Savanna and open woodlands Canopy can be dominated by pinyon or juniper or a mix of both Global Rangelands Project

Wooded Shrublands Prevalent in the Great Basin Precipitation is winter dominated Canopy can be dominated by pinyon or juniper or a mix of both Understory of shrub steppe Global Rangelands Project

Animals Pinyon-Juniper woodlands offer good shelter and cover for animals to hide from predators. Many different animals depend on juniper berries or pine nuts for part of their diet. Msulis - Wikipedia Forest Service - Wikipedia Howcheng - Wikipedia Global Rangelands Project

Long-Term Trend Slowly have spread out of historic range Displacement of other rangeland vegetation types Pinyon-Juniper Woodland in Surprise Canyon: Taken By Jimmy Global Rangelands Project