This habitat description is reprinted by permission from the report: Kiilsgaard, C. 1999. "Land Cover Type Descriptions, Oregon Gap Analysis (1998 Land Cover for Oregon)." Oregon Natural Heritage Program, Portland, OR.
ALPINE FELL and SNOWFIELDS (129)
Geographic Distribution. This cover type depicts the non-vegetated areas above upper treeline in the highest mountains throughout the state. Persistent snow cover and rock talus slopes dominate the local landscape. Found in above timberline environments on the higher peaks and ranges of the Cascades, Steens, and ranges in northeastern Oregon.