Clayey Upland 16-20" p.z.
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
Target ecosystem state
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Mechanism
Interactions of drought, fire and continuous grazing; introduction of non-native annual species
Mechanism
continuous heavy grazing, persistent low perennial grass cover, introduction of Alligator juniper, lack of fire
Mechanism
continuous heavy grazing, loss of grass cover due to drought, fire, grazing; persistent reduced infiltration and limited recruitment of perennial grasses
Mechanism
brush management, prescribed grazing/no grazing, range seeding, maintenance of juniper control
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