Cascade Range foothills

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The Cascade Range foothills are the lower, rolling upland slopes at the western base of the Cascade Mountains, transitioning between the high peaks and the surrounding lowland valleys.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf foothills
physiographic region
characterizedBy dissected terrain
moderate elevations
rolling upland slopes
climateInfluencedBy marine west coast climate
orographic precipitation from the Cascades
contains logging roads and forest road networks
small rural communities in some areas
drainedBy tributary streams of major regional rivers
experiences land-use pressure from expanding metropolitan regions
formsEcotoneBetween lowland agricultural valleys
montane and subalpine zones of the Cascades
geologicallyAssociatedWith Cascade Volcanic Arc
surface form: Cascade volcanic arc

glacially influenced landforms
volcanic rocks
hasRelativeElevation higher than surrounding lowland valleys
lower than main Cascade crest
hasVegetationType coniferous forests
mixed conifer–hardwood forests
importantFor timber production
watershed protection
wildlife habitat connectivity
locatedIn British Columbia
California, United States
surface form: California

Canada
North America
Oregon
Pacific Northwest
United States of America
surface form: United States

Washington
surface form: Washington State
locatedOnWesternSideOf Cascade Range
partOf Cascade Range
subjectTo landslide hazards in steep areas
wildfire risk
supportsLandUse commercial forestry
grazing in some areas
recreation
rural residential development
topographicallyBetween Cascade Range high peaks
adjacent lowland valleys
usedFor hiking
hunting
mountain biking
off-highway vehicle recreation in designated areas

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Molalla, Oregon locatedNear Cascade Range foothills
Central Valley northBoundary Cascade Range foothills