Thermic Granitic Foothills
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Mechanism
This transition occurs after decades of little to no disturbance agents (including management) which builds up fuels. A high severity, stand replacing fire may then trigger an abrupt change in plant/animal communities and hydrological and nutrient cycling. Shrubs adapted to the new fire regime, sprout and seed at a much higher rate than the tree component.
Mechanism
This transition occurs after active grazing and/or brush management suppresses woody vegetation, resulting in loss of overstory trees and a dominance of annuals.
Mechanism
This transition occurs as undesirable invasive annual grasses and forbs gain a foothold (> 25% cover).
Mechanism
This restoration pathway occurs after active brush management, chemical treatment, followed up with tree planting.
Mechanism
This transition occurs with active (often repeated) brush management or annual burning/chemical treatment.
Mechanism
This restoration pathway occurs with tree planting, often requires shade screens, and seedling protection from browsers to be successful.
Mechanism
This transition occurs after invasive plants posing extreme economic/environmental issues become established.
Mechanism
This restoration pathway occurs with integrated weed management. May require mowing, herbicides, and/or biological control.
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