Clayey Thermic Marble Hills
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
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Mechanism
Hydraulic mining, leading to significant loss of soil productivity. Although, this is a legacy effect and is not currently a common ecosystem driver. This type of mining was common in the Sierra Nevada Foothills during the mid to late nineteenth century, the effects of which are still seen today.
Mechanism
This transition occurs after mechanical clearing that results in loss of oak and acorn source. Annual dominated state may be further perpetuated by continual grazing of domestic livestock.
Mechanism
This transition occurs when undesirable plants become established in the understory. State 4 can exist underneath the canopy of oak, or in an annual grassland state.
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 undesirable invasive plants become established.
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