Spruce & Fir Forest Stock Photos
Forest Pictures
Old Growth Spruce & Fir Has Less Diversity
Old growth spruce and fir forest is a tinderbox looking for a mactch. There are tons of dead and downed vegetation per acre and a fire would spread really fast. The wonder is it hasn't already happened.
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Old Growth Spruce & FirOld growth forest is not very diverse. As you can see in this picture, there is some grass and fresh growth on the near side, which is along a road. As you go deeper into the forest there is not much ground cover. This … MORE>>> |
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Bristlecone Pine On Sandia CrestThese Bristlecone pines are growing on a west facing slope at 10,600” elevation. There is about 3,500” vertical feet of drop from the top of the distant mountain to where the trees end out on the plains. You can tell the prevailing wind is the … MORE>>> |
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Aspen Trees Mixed with ConifersAspen trees are the first to come back after a fire. They sprout quickly from root suckers. However, they are not shade tolerant. Spruce are shade tolerant and can sprout under an aspen canopy. The spruce grow slowly, but over time they shade … MORE>>> |
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Bristlecone Pine Over AlbuquerqueThese old (150+) bristlecone pines are growing at 10,500”. The city of Albuquerque, which you can see in the distance, is about 5,000” feet lower. The La Luz trail comes up in the valley between these trees and the rock outcrops. The race course starts at 7,500” and … MORE>>> |