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Ecological site EX043B23B170

Steep Stony Upland (SStU) Absaroka Upper Foothills

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T1-2 - Frequent and severe grazing with the change in fire frequency, drought, and other significant impacts to the herbaceous cover force this transition.
T1-3 - Fire, drought, and other major disturbances with a seed source present aid in this transition.
T2-3 - Continued frequent and severe use patterns, significant soil disturbance, drought, and other catastrophic events with a seed source present will transition this site to the Invaded State.
R3-4 - An integrated weed management plan with a native seeding and long-term prescribed grazing aids the transition of this site.
T4-3 - Lack of management, continued disturbance, failure of a reclamation process, or catastrophic events with seed source present will transition this community to the invaded state.
CP1.1-1.2 - Moderate, continuous season-long grazing will convert the Reference Community Phase, and prolonged drought will exacerbate this transition.
CP1.2-1.1 - Prescribed Grazing with rest and time will allow the tall-stature and desired grasses to regain vigor and sagebrush to recover.

State 2 submodel, plant communities

CP3.1-3.2 - Severe and frequent grazing (continuous season-long) alone, or with drought, fire or other disturbance, will encourage invasive species when a seed source is present.

State 4 submodel, plant communities