Grand Canyon National Park is considered to be semi-arid desert, - TopicsExpress



          

Grand Canyon National Park is considered to be semi-arid desert, but distinct habitats are located at different elevations along the 8,000 foot elevation gradient. Near the Colorado River, riparian vegetation and sandy beaches prevail. Just above the river corridor a desert scrub community exists complete with a wide variety of cacti and warm desert scrub species. A pinyon pine and juniper forest grows above the desert scrub up to 6,200 feet, while between 6,200 feet and 8,200 feet ponderosa pine is abundant. On the North Rim at elevations above 8,200 feet, a spruce-fir forest tops out the park. us-parks/grand-canyon-national-park/natural-features.html
Posted on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 19:36:46 +0000

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