This state represents a full departure from the native reference state as a result of human-caused impacts. Urban sprawl and construction of roadways will increase susceptibility to non-native species, restrict natural disturbances, and reduce habitat.
This pathway represents human-influenced disturbance from urban sprawl or other development or from road construction. The plant community and habitat are diminished or completely lost.
This pathway represents restoration of the native plant community and removal of man-made structures. Native seed sources and extensive management and mitigation of brush and non-native species are needed to restore the community.
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The Ecosystem Dynamics Interpretive Tool is an information system framework developed by the USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and New Mexico State University.
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