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Ecological site R058AY708MT
Loamy 10-14
Accessed: 04/29/2024
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Draft. A draft ecological site description is either incomplete or has not undergone quality control and quality assurance review.
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Ecosystem states
| T1A | - | Prolonged drought, improper grazing, or a combination of these factors |
|---|---|---|
| T1B | - | Introduction of non-native invasive species (annual bromes, crested wheatgrass, noxious weeds, etc.) |
| T1C | - | Conversion to cropland |
| R2A | - | Proper grazing management in combination with rangeland seeding, grazing land mechanical treatment, and timely moisture (management intensive and costly) |
| T2A | - | Introduction of non-native invasive species (annual bromes, crested wheatgrass, noxious weeds, etc.) |
| T2B | - | Conversion to cropland |
| T3A | - | Conversion to cropland |
| T4A | - | Cessation of annual cropping |
| T5A | - | Conversion to cropland |
State 1 submodel, plant communities
| P1.1a | - | Fire |
|---|---|---|
| P1.1b | - | Drought, improper grazing management |
| P1.2a | - | Approximately 30 years post-fire regrowth |
| P1.2b | - | Drought, improper grazing management, multiple fires in close succession |
| P1.3b | - | Normal or above average precip., proper grazing management |
| P1.3a | - | Fire |
| P1.4b | - | Normal or above average precip., proper grazing management |
| P1.4a | - | Approximately 30 years post-fire regrowth |
State 2 submodel, plant communities
| P2.1a | - | Fire |
|---|---|---|
| P2.2a | - | Approximately 30 years post-fire regrowth |