Boulder Flats
Circle-spoke model
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Characteristics and indicators
The Reference State is characterized by two plant community phases; Reference Plant Community (Perennial Grassland), and At Risk Plant Community (Grassland with Blue Grama). These plant communities, and the various secessional stages between them, represent the natural range of variability due to the disturbance regimes applicable to this site. This site has a landscape appearance of terraces and benches adjacent to the Arkansas River with the presence of large boulders scatted on the surface.
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