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1.1_01B

Ecological site DX032X01B172

Stony Upland (StU) Big Horn Basin Rim

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T1-2 - Frequent and severe grazing (yearlong grazing) or compaction from surface traffic, will weaken the mid-stature grasses and allow threadleaf sedge to increase.
T1-3 - Frequent and severe grazing as well as prolonged drought weakens the woody cover reducing the community to a grass dominated canopy.
T2-4 - Drought with or without hoof impact or mechanical soil impact to displace the sod opens the niche for invasive species to establish.
T3-4 - Disturbance to the soil surface provides the opportunity for invasive species to find their niche in a community.
R4-5 - Integrated weed management, seeding and grazing management will establish a community similar to Reference.
T5-4 - Any disturbance to or failure in reclaiming the community leaves this State at risk to invasion.

State 1 submodel, plant communities

State 2 submodel, plant communities

State 3 submodel, plant communities

State 4 submodel, plant communities

State 5 submodel, plant communities