Ecological Systems: Sandsage ShrublandApril 19, 2011These shrublands dominate sandy areas on Colorado’s eastern plains, where they often intermingle with shortgrass prairie to form […]
Southeast Colorado Canyon Country ViewsMarch 16, 2011On February 28th, CNHP Director Dave Anderson, Ecologist/ Conservation Planner Renée Rondeau, and FWCB Department Head Ken Wilson […]
Ecological Systems: Shrub-SteppeMarch 10, 2011The term steppe generally refers to a treeless, grassy plain. In Colorado, these semi-arid shrubby grasslands are found […]
Ecological Systems: GreasewoodFebruary 8, 2011The Greasewood ecological system accounts for less than 450,000 acres in Colorado, where it is typically found near […]
Ecological Systems: Salt ShrubJanuary 21, 2011Salt shrubland ecosystem types are typically dominated by saltbush species or other shrubs tolerant of saline or alkaline […]
Ecological Systems: Foothills ShrublandDecember 28, 2010Foothill shrublands in Colorado are found in the Rocky Mountain foothills, ridges, canyons and lower mountain slopes, and […]