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High elevation white pines can facilitate the establishment of other tree species by providing wind protection, shade and affecting snow distributions.


Whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis)

Whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis)This pine is called whitebark because the bark has a white color to it especially when the tree is young.

The seeds of whitebark pine are an extremely important food source for a variety of wildlife such as Clark 's nutcracker, grizzly bears, squirrels and many others.

 

Foxtail pine (Pinus balfouriana)
Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva)
Limber pine (Pinus flexilis)
Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine (Pinus aristata)



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