Copper Mountain
Status
Established
Year Established
1987
Location
Station
State
Idaho
National Forest Regions
Intermountain Region (R4)
44.183333, -112.833333
Copper Mountain Research Natural Area
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
550ac (223ha)
Elevation Range
8,320' (2,536m) - 10,303' (3,140m)
Primary Features
Copper Mountain was selected as a potential RNA because of its diverse alpine vegetation on calcareous substrate. A majority of the RNA is comprised of graminoid-dominated vegetation that ranges from sedge turf on exposed, wind-deflation sites to mesic grasslands. A diverse assemblage of grasses and forbs, including six species of Poa occur in these sedge and grassland types. Other alpine habitats include rocky summits and talus.
Last updated January 31, 2023