Frigid Xeric Lava Plains 12-16 PZ
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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Transition T1A
Conversion to cropland/pastureland
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Restoration pathway R2A
Intensive forest restoration practices
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
Target ecosystem state
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Description
A dry forested community, this site occurs across the landscape as a mosaic of plant community phases characterized by variation in forest structural stage (tree age, density and cover) and plant community. Pathways between these phases are defined by historic fire and insect disturbance regimes. The Reference Community within this state is an open, mature, savanna-like ponderosa pine stand represented by Community Phase 1.4. Historical evidence suggests that this community type was much more common prior to selective logging and widespread fire suppression which can alter fire regimes and lead to a greater frequency of high severity fire. Given the likelihood that this state, even in the best condition and highest potential, will almost always include at least some component of exotic species regardless of management inputs, this may also be referred to as the “current potential state”. In this document, the term “reference state” is used synonymously with “current potential state” for the sake of simplicity.
Submodel
States 1 and 5 (additional transitions)
1.1. Stand Initiation
1.5. Mature Forest, closed canopy
Mechanism
Site with favorable soils may be converted to pasture or cropland.
Model keys
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