Lithic Thermic Foothills
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
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Mechanism
This transition occurs after invasive plants posing extreme economic/environmental issues become established.
Mechanism
This transition occurs after planting of commercial agriculture products. This transition can range from highly intensive operations that plow and disrupt the solum to no-till operations (dry farming or otherwise). The hydrology may also be significantly altered in this transition.
Mechanism
This restoration pathway occurs with integrated weed management. May require mowing, herbicides, and/or biological control.
Mechanism
This restoration pathway occurs with land use change to pasture land. This transition likely requires seeding of grasses and possibly weed management.
Mechanism
This transition occurs after abandoning agricultural operations or mismanagement of farming that allows for noxious weeds to establish. The natural succession tends to produce plant communities of lesser economic importance or value.
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