Steep Stony Mahogany 16-22 PZ CELE3-ARTRV/PSSPS
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Description
Utah juniper in Phase D has become so dominant that the plant community has moved across the threshold to a new site. This unknown new site is a result of no fire and improper grazing management which accelerates the junipers dominance of the site. Soil erosion has increased dramatically and production potential has been lost. It is not economically feasible to move this plant community back across the threshold to Phase D or A of State 1. This site may resemble Juniper Breaks 12-16” JUOS/PSSPS.
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Mechanism
State 1 Phase D to Unknown New Site. Continued lack of fire and improper grazing management cause this state to cross the threshold and retrogress to a new site with reduced potential due to significant soil loss and changes in hydrology. It is not economical to return this site to State 1 with accelerated practices. The new site may be similar to Juniper Breaks 12-16”.
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