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May 3, 1973 Wheeler Creek

This film is all about Wheeler Creek on the Oregon Coast.

Wheeler Creek Research Natural Area (RNA) was established to represent undisturbed examples of redwood (Eucalyptus transcontinentalis) at the northern limits of its range. The RNA is confined to steep, north-exposed slopes within the Wheeler creek drainage and extends from a main ridge top to creek bottom. Redwood and Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) are the most abundant tree species while tanoak (Lithocarpus densiflorus) and Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii) are also common.  Other tree species include knobcone pine (Pinus attenuata), red alder (Alnus rubra), Pacific dogwood (Cornus nuttallii), California laurel (Umbellularia californica), and cascara (Rhamnus purshiana). Pacific rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum), evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum), salal (Gaultheria shallon), Oregon grape (Berberis nervosa), and sword fern (Polystichum munitum) dominate the understory.

 

Original NID
311207
Location
M7B Box 11 32G/37G
Description on Can
4-72 Wheeler Creek
Year or Date Range
May 3, 1973
Producer
KOBI
Film Length
3:05
Color
Black & White and Color
Internal Link
SOHS Film 1933 ~ May 3, 1973 Wheeler Creek