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Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Woodlands
Woodlands
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ECOSYSTEMS > INLAND OREGON > WOODLANDS
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This widespread woodland habitat is characterized by a mixture of big leaf maple, red alder and various conifers including the Douglas-fir and western hemlock. These woodlands be found throughout the western half of Oregon, particularly in the lower elevations of the Coast Range Mountains and the Cascade Mountain Range and on the periphery of valleys. Such woodlands can be found from British Columbia to northern California. 

A diverse understory can include vine maple and salal and provides habitat for a variety of animals.

See Mixed Hardwood Conifer Forests for related information.

Where Can I See Mixed Hardwood Conifer Woodlands in Oregon?

Blue Mountains
​GPS Coordinates: 44.8607683, -121.5300177
Cascade Mountain Range, near Sisters
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​GPS Coordinates: 44.2901002, -121.5767361
Coast Range Mountains near Eddyville, Oregon
​​GPS Coordinates: 44.6345613, -123.7940524

Representative Species for Mixed Hardwood Conifer Woodlands:

Bigleaf maple
Pacific tree frog
Western pileated woodpecker
Cougar
Red alder
Western redcedar
Douglas-fir
Roosevelt elk
Western sword fern
Douglas's squirrel
Western hemlock
Vine maple

​Suggested Activities for These Areas:

Camping
Hiking
Photography and Video
Wildlife spotting
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