Clayey Upland 10-14" p.z.
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Current ecosystem state
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Description
This state, which includes the Historic Climax Plant Community is a grassland site with scattered shrubs and trees. Plant species most likely to invade or increase on the site are big sagebrush, broom snakeweed, juniper and annuals.
Submodel
Description
This site is a grassland with increased shrubs, scattered trees and non-native annual species.
Submodel
Mechanism
Fire exclusion/Lack of natural fire, favorable precipitation for trees/shrubs, Unmanaged grazing.
Mechanism
Heavy ground disturbance, unmanaged grazing, exclusion of fire.
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