Dry to mesic sites support mesic graminoid, graminoid herbaceous, and low scrub graminoid communities. Nonsphagnaceous mosses are common in all of these community types. Lichens may be common or absent. Feathermosses form a patchy layer on the ground. Mosses and floating or submerged aquatic plants may be abundant.
Mosses are common.
Wildfire Occurrence of wildfires in the Cook Inlet Ecoregion is low. Size of burns vary from less than 1 ha to 2,270 ha, averaging 160 ha. The Cook Inlet Ecoregion is the most populated region in Alaska. Summer and winter recreational activities occur extensively throughout the region. Agricultural activities are limited largely to the Susitna Valley, but also occur on the Kenai Peninsula.