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The global range of Saxifraga tempestiva currently comprises 

 thirteen locations in southwestern Montana where it is endemic. 

 Four populations of Saxifraga tempestiva are currently known from 

 the Goat Flat Proposed Research Natural Area. 



The Goat Flat Proposed Research Natural Area lies within 

 both the Upper Subalpine and Alpine vegetation zones. Forests are 

 dominated by Picea engelmannii , Abies lasiocarpa and Larix 

 lyallii . Moist, species-rich herb meadows occur at low elevation 

 near Storm Lake and a variety of herb and dwarf shrub vegetation 

 types occur above treeline in the alpine tundra. Eleven major 

 vegetation types are recognized preliminarily but additional 

 types occur in the area. 



Additional survey work is needed for both the flora and the 

 vegetation of the Goat Flat Proposed Research Natural Area. 



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