Limestone/Sandstone Upland 6-10" p.z. Saline
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Current ecosystem state
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Description
The reference state includes the historic climax plant community that evolved over time with the soil forming process and long term changes in climatic conditions of the area. It is the native plant community that is best adapted to the unique combination of environmental factors associated with the site.
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State 2
Natives / Introduced State
Description
This state is very similar to the reference state, but exotic annuals have been introduced into the site. Observations to date indicate once these exotic annuals have been introduced into the plant community they cannot be removed completely, for an extended period of time, from the plant community.
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