Wet Meadow
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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Transition T1A
Improperly managed grazing
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Transition T1B
Improperly managed grazing and lack of fire
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Transition T2A
Further improperly managed grazing, lack of fire
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Transition T3A
High severity fire
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
Target ecosystem state
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Description
This is the Reference Plant Community given an unaltered disturbance regime. It is highly likely that the Reference 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
Description
In this state, the site is being managed for livestock grazing. This may lead to altered plant community composition and production where plants adapted to grazing disturbance may increase while those sensitive to disturbance may decrease. Additionally, impacts to the abiotic conditions of the site may occur as soil is compacted due to hoof trampling or eroded due to an increase in bare ground.
Submodel
Description
In this state conifer encroachment has progressed to an extent that is fundamentally altering ecological processes. Competition for soil moisture, nutrients, and light, as well as a potential shift in fire dynamics will likely occur.
Submodel
Mechanism
Improperly managed grazing and lack of fire leading to encroachment of conifer species
Mechanism
Further improperly managed grazing, lack of fire leading to encroachment of conifer species
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