Comparing pollen records from three lakes in different geological substrates highlights the influence of geology and climate on long-term vegetation development.

"Also, some tree species like subalpine fir often survive spruce beetle attacks. That means that forest insects represent a more benign threat to lynx compared to broad-scale, high-severity wildfire." ...

The MRS maintains a list of plant (primarily vascular), mammal, and bird species that have been observed in the area around the MRS up to Niwot Ridge, including subalpine forests (lodgepole, aspen, ...