Desert Alkali Clay Loam (Alkali Sacaton)
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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- Transition T1A More details
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
Target ecosystem state
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Description
The dominant aspect of this state is alkali sacaton, black greasewood and shadscale. The community dynamics are driven by fire, drought, herbivory or other disturbances.
Submodel
Description
Similar to State 1 with the presence of non-native species.
Submodel
Description
Native grasses have largely been depleted through excessive grazing over a number of years. Presence and dominance of non-native species lowers the resiliency of this state to return to State 2.
Submodel
Mechanism
Introduction of non-native species such as cheatgrass and halogeton.
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