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Oregon’s diverse plants include over 3,300 species of flowering plants, 35 species of conifers, and many ferns, mosses and liverworts; plus diverse seaweeds and algae.

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Wetland Plants and Fungi
Surf grass (Phyllospadix) in the intertidal zone(Gayle Hansen, Newport, Oregon) About one-third (...
At-risk Wetland Plant Associations
At-risk Wetland Plant AssociationsSince 1975, the Oregon Biodiversity Information Center (ORBIC),...
Oregon Conservation Strategy: Blueprint for Statewide Conservation
Meadowlark (courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) The Conservation Strategy charts a...
Coastal Vegetation and Plant Ecology
Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a...
Effects of Wildfire on Vegetation
Risk to vegetation will depend on the fire regime as well as the characteristics of the plants and...
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Oregon Explorer Map Viewer

With hundreds of map layers available to draw from, you can use the Oregon Explorer Map Viewer... more

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Oregon Department of Administrative Services Geospatial Enterprise Office (DAS-GEO)

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is the central administrative agency of state... more

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Landscapes and Ecosystems