Limy Fan 8-12" p.z.
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Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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Target ecosystem state
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Mechanism
Usually results from clearing for irrigated agriculture and subsequent abandonment. Seed source for native shrubs is no longer present.
Mechanism
Introduction of a seed source of non-natives. Possible competition of exotics with native species of forbs or grasses.
Mechanism
Unknown. Possible seeding of creosote bush and white-thorn acacia with weed control.
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