Sandy Loam Upland 6-10" p.z.
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Description
This state is degraded due to a loss of hydrologic function due to increased size of bare ground patches and connected, reduced soil stability and active rill formation and water flow patterns.
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Mechanism
The introduction of non-native annual grasses and forbs creates an irreversible change in the plant community.
Mechanism
Improper Grazing result in a decline of perennial herbaceous cover, especially of more desirable forage species. Loss of hydrologic function due to increased size of bare ground patches, reduced soil stability and active rill formation and water flow patterns.
Mechanism
Prolong drought, Continous Improper Grazing and/or fire event result in a significant decline of shrub and perennial grass cover, especially of more desirable forage species.
Mechanism
This pathway may be possible over time with removal of all surface disturbance and allow for natural plant regeneration, if a nearby seed source is available. However, this may take several years to decades to occur. Accelerated vegetation practices, such as range planting and prescribed grazing may be needed to restore the site.
Mechanism
Prolong drought, Continous Improper Grazing and/or fire event result in a significant decline or loss of shrub and perennial grass cover, especially of more desirable forage species
Mechanism
May be possible thru the complete removal of all surface disurbances, reseeding, Time/Rest for perennial plant establishment, prescribed grazing. Herbicide treatment may be needed if noxious/invasive species are present. This pathway may not be feasible to implement due to time, cost and marginal climate for seeding.
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