Circumneutral Cliffs and Talus Ecological System
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The Circumneutral Cliffs and Talus Ecological System in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is found on steep, rocky slopes or cliffs overlooking the Potomac River. Soil can be sparse because of all the rock fragments and rock outcrops, but it is very fertile due to high levels of calcium.
Natural Communities in This Ecological System
Circumneutral Cliffs and Talus Ecological System in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Classification
Abbreviated Name: Circumneutral Cliffs and Talus (North-Central Appalachian)
Official Name: North-Central Appalachian Circumneutral Cliff and Talus
Ecological System Code: CES202.603