Sandstone Upland 6-10" p.z. Sodic
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Description
This plant community is characterized by a increase of mound saltbush and some forbs. As the surface is reduced of perennial plant cover the site tend to become more sodic. This favors the increase of mound saltbush and decline of galleta, alkali sacaton and shadscale.
Mechanism
Continuous heavy grazing/improper grazing management, drought, establishment of native and non-native annuals. Loss of perennial herbaceous cover leads to increased bare ground and decrease of surface resistance to wind/water erosion. This allows for increased rills, sheet flow and wind erosion.
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