Place

Sign: Island Pine Forest

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Sign: Island Pine Forest

Quick Facts

This community is usually found on north-facing slopes at higher elevations, where summer fog is heavy and frequent. It is often interspersed with island chaparral and island woodland communities.

There are two types of pines in this community, the Santa Rosa Island Torrey pine (found only on Santa Rosa Island) and the Bishop pine.

Channel Islands National Park

Last updated: May 6, 2021