Saline Bottom 8-12" p.z.
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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- Transition T1A More details
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- Restoration pathway R2A More details
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- Restoration pathway R3A More details
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
Target ecosystem state
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Mechanism
Long fire-free periods, fire suppression or due to grazing/consumption of fine fuel, allows mesquite unhindered growth.
Mechanism
Conversion to and subsequent abdonment of irrigated cultivation.
Mechanism
Returning fire to the ecosytem will not control mesquite in this State. Mechanical or chemical woody species management is needed. Grazing management and prescribed fire will maintain herbaceous community after brush control is applied.
Relevant conservation practices
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Brush Management |
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Prescribed Burning |
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Upland Wildlife Habitat Management |
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Prescribed Grazing |
Mechanism
Conversion to and subsequent abdonment of irrigated cultivation.
Mechanism
Long-term unmanaged grazing affects soil site stability and hydrologic functioning. Animal trailing and soil surface compaction compound the affect of plant community changes (increased trees/decreased perennial grass community) to increase surface water run-off rather than infiltration.
Mechanism
Long-term unmanaged grazing affects soil site stability and hydrologic functioning. 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 rather than infiltration.
Mechanism
No restoration pathway known at this time. Perhaps development of enhanced native seeding techniques will occur.
Relevant conservation practices
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Brush Management |
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Mulching |
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Grazing Land Mechanical Treatment |
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Range Planting |
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Recreation Area Improvement |
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Recreation Land Grading and Shaping |
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Upland Wildlife Habitat Management |
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Prescribed Grazing |
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Road/Trail/Landing Closure and Treatment |
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