Backswamp Group
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Description
This state represents post-cultivation conditions, with flood control or drainage, that may best fit within land-use models in future work. Inundation is reduced, but soil saturation still occurs. Weedy invasive species are usually present and competitive.
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Mechanism
This pathway represents conversion to agricultural use. Artificial drainage reduces inundation, but the soil still experiences saturation. Tillage oxidizes organic soil materials, causing the land surface to sink.
Mechanism
This pathway represents a high energy flood that destroys the plant community and either exposes or deposits sandy and gravelly material. Soil litter layer is removed. This pathway requires a migrating stream channel to move across the site.
Mechanism
This pathway represents restoration of natural hydrology, weed control (if needed), and replanting or inducing germination of native species from seed.
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