Portland Basin Bogs and Fens
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
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Description
Bogs and fens
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Description
Marshes and swamps
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Mechanism
This transition represents a change in water regime to more inflow and outflow from the site or to increased water depth. Causes include beaver dam impoundment, dredging, mining activity, or changes in local surface hydrology.
Mechanism
This transition represents drainage of an area to lower the water table enough to grow the selected crop. Practices can include ditching, installing tile drainage, diverting water inflows, and removing woody material.
Mechanism
This transition represents reduction in period of inundation and restoration of freshwater influence through such processes as accretion of sediment and decaying organic matter.
Mechanism
This transition represents drainage of an area to lower the water table enough to grow the selected crop. Practices can include ditching, installing tile drainage, diverting water inflows, and removing woody material.
Mechanism
This restoration pathway represents restoring the water regime through depth control structures and/or management of water inflows and outflows.
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