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Community AC-U3 <br />Dry Oak Forest <br />Quaiitative Rat�k: CD <br />Nonnative Shrub Rank: 22 <br />This dry oak forest is located in the southeast portion of Acorn Park. Yt is characterized by <br />mostly tall, straight trees that typically have touching crowns. Most of these oaks are over 16 <br />inches in diameter and appear to be in good health. Where gaps do exist in the canopy, they <br />have been, or soon will be filled by young, fast-growing tree species includin� quaking aspen <br />and cottonwood. The shrub layer is very thick and similar in composition to AC-U-2, with <br />European and glossy buckthorn comrr�on. Likewise, the �round layer is sparse with species <br />common in disturbed woodlands prevalent. Overall, this forest has greaE potential to improve if <br />actively managed to reduce nannative shrub levels and reintroduce appropriate processes and <br />species. It represents the best opportt�nity to manage an upland natural community in Acorn <br />Park. <br />Cit�� of Roseville 69 <br />Parks Natt�rnl Resource Manageuae�zt <br />