Salty Bottomland
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Description
Based on the description under Grazing, we expect this community to be rich in palatable grasses such as vine-mesquite, western wheatgrass, bottlebrush squirreltail, and blue grama. Likewise, less-palatable species such as alkali sacaton, giant sacaton, inland saltgrass would not be dominant.
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Description
Based on the description under Grazing, we expect this state to dominated by grasses such as alkali sacaton, giant sacaton, and inland saltgrass; as well as by various shrubs. Likewise, vine-mesquite, western wheatgrass, bottlebrush squirreltail, and blue grama would be diminished. This phase occurs where the site has been significantly impacted by grazing, resulting in reduced ground cover and increased erosion.
Mechanism
Season-long grazing providing little rest and recovery for preferred grazed plants during critical growing periods, coupled with high utilization.
Mechanism
Legacy text:
"Restoration pathway resulting from the implementation of prescribed grazing."
It should be noted that prescribed grazing alone may not effectively diminish woody plants here. Brush control may also be required. Future work on this ESD should seek to clarify this.
Relevant conservation practices
| Practice | External resources |
|---|---|
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Grazing Management Plan - Applied |
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