Sandy Upland 6-10" p.z. Warm
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Description
The dominant aspect of this reference plant community is a shrubland with blackbrush and other shrubs, mixed with perennial cool and warm season grasses.
Submodel
Description
The dominant aspect of the plant community in this state is a shrubland with blackbrush and other shrubs, mixed with perennial cool and warm season grasses with the introduction of non-native invasive annuals.
Submodel
Mechanism
Introduction of non-native annuals species creates an irreversible change in the plant community
Mechanism
Unmanaged grazing, prolonged drought, loss of herbaceous cover with severe soil surface disturbace. Loss of soil site stability and biotic integrity, creates bare areas with low soil surface resistance to erosion.
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