Very Steep Skeletal Hillslopes
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- Transition T1.a More details
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Mechanism
This transition occurs when heavy or prolonged rainfall events occur following ground fires. These conditions cause the steep, unvegetated hillslopes to be vulnerable to erosion, with consequent rill and gully formation and therefore a loss of soil and productivity.
Mechanism
This transition occurs when undesirable invasive plants reach a critical threshold and inundate the area.
Restoration pathway R3.a
Mechanism
This restoration pathway can occur with successfully executed weed management programs.
Mechanism
This transition occurs when heavy or prolonged rainfall events occur following ground fires. These conditions cause the steep, unvegetated hillslopes to be vulnerable to erosion, with consequent rill and gully formation and therefore a loss of soil and productivity.
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