Subalpine - Gwaii Haanas

The subalpine zone of Haida Gwaii occurs between an elevation of 600 to 800m. Permanent plots are monitored every 5 years to detect any changes to the structure and composition of the vegetation community on Yatza Mountain. Metrics include: canopy closure, debris classes, tree species, organic matter and percent cover by species. These parameters will then determine if there is a decline in the % cover of vegetation.