Montane Very Deep Meadow 20-24" PZ Cryic Northern Rocky Mountain Front
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 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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Description
1.0 Historic Reference State with No Weedy Species Present
Submodel
Description
2.0 Current Potential State With Very Low Cover of Weedy Species
Submodel
Mechanism
T1A The introduction and establishment of weedy species, even at very low canopy cover values.
Mechanism
T2A Weed infestation from human, animal, or transportation corridors that allow non-native species to invade and establish within the grassland to the degree that native grass species decline.
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