Clay Loam Upland 8-12" 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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Submodel
Mechanism
Continous unmanaged grazing and/or a long-term dry weather cycle will negatively impact the perennial herbaceous component of the plant community. Shrubs will largely be unaffected and continue to expand in canopy cover. Climatic shift toward higher amounts of winter rainfall and lesser amounts summer rainfall favors shrub and, in particular, succulent growth.
Mechanism
Continous unmanaged grazing and repeated burning to remove undesirable old growth from tobosa. Some situations may have arisen from cultivation and abandonment of irrigated farming.
Mechanism
Managed grazing and, as needed, woody species control and/or native species seeding.
Relevant conservation practices
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Brush Management |
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Range Planting |
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Upland Wildlife Habitat Management |
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Prescribed Grazing |
Mechanism
Long-term unmanaged grazing negatively impacts above-ground herbaceous growth and causes soil compaction limiting root development. Animal trailing and soil surface compaction compound the affect of plant community changes (increased shrub/decreased perennial grass community) to increase surface water run-off.
Mechanism
Restoration of this state involves a mechanical woody species control and native herbaceous species planting plus control structures to inhibit gully and rill erosion.
Relevant conservation practices
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Brush Management |
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Critical Area Planting |
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Grade Stabilization Structure |
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Access Control |
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Grazing Land Mechanical Treatment |
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Range Planting |
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Heavy Use Area Protection |
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Upland Wildlife Habitat Management |
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Grade Stabilization Structure-Tire Bales |
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Prescribed Grazing |
Mechanism
Restoration of this state involves a broad spectrum approach to slow erosion and provide short-term infiltration during native seed (in situ or planted) establishment. Projects involve treating the compacted areas with contour ripping, mulching, and native seed planting; rills and gullies should be treated with mechanical control structures.
Relevant conservation practices
| Practice | External resources |
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Brush Management |
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Critical Area Planting |
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Grade Stabilization Structure |
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Access Control |
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Mulching |
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Grazing Land Mechanical Treatment |
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Range Planting |
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Rock Barrier |
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Heavy Use Area Protection |
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Upland Wildlife Habitat Management |
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Livestock Use Area Protection |
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Grade Stabilization Structure-Tire Bales |
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Prescribed Grazing |
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Road/Trail/Landing Closure and Treatment |
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Grazing Management Plan - Written |
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Grazing Management Plan - Applied |
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