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Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

A dense forest with tall trees and lush green undergrowth.

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in the lowlands of the Willamette Valley. Bordering this habitat at upper elevations is Montane Mixed Conifer Forest.

 

Flora

Dominant species

Douglas-fir Bigleaf maple
Red alder

Understory

Western hemlock Western red cedar

Shrubs and forbs

Vine maple Salal
Sword fern Oregon grape

 

Fauna

Black tailed deer Douglas squirrel
Roosevelt elk Northern flying squirrel
Raccoon Cougar
Bobcat Great horned owl
Coopers hawk Stellar jay
Hairy woodpecker Chestnut backed chickadee
Pileated woodpecker Pacific tree frog