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The far east, and to a lesser extent the far north, is higher in elevation and more rough in terrain than the central grassland, and although these regions are often called "mountainous" the peaks are older and eroded and more accurately referred to as highlands. These regions are where most of Alva's mineral resources are located, as well as its deposits of oil shale. The highlands also have some forests, including several large clonal colonies of aspen that are among the oldest and largest living organisms on the planet. Today, these aspen are threatened by industrial activity and development in the region.