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Mechanism
With heavy continuous seasonal grazing this plant community will move towards the Buffalograss/Blue Grama/Clubmoss Plant Community.
Mechanism
No fire and continuous long season grazing for long periods of time will convert this plant community to the Sagebrush Plant Community
Mechanism
Cropped go-back, seeding of introduced species or invasion of introduced species may lead to an Annual Pioneer Perennial; Introduced or Invaded State.
Mechanism
Cropped go-back, seeding of introduced species or invasion of introduced species may lead to an Annual Pioneer Perennial; Introduced or Invaded State.
Mechanism
Cropped go-back, seeding of introduced species or invasion of introduced species may lead to an Annual Pioneer Perennial; Introduced or Invaded State.
Mechanism
Long-term prescribed grazing, possibly including prescribed burning, and favorable climatic conditions, which allow for adequate plant recovery periods, may cause a shift to the Buffalograss/Blue Grama/Western Wheatgrass Plant Community.
Relevant conservation practices
Practice | External resources |
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Prescribed Burning |
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Prescribed Grazing |
Mechanism
An altered vegetation community can be achieved through mechanical renovation. Renovation creates microrelief that alters the water cycle by increasing infiltration and decreasing runoff. The renovation reduces the sod-bound conditions, increasing the vegetative production potential.
Mechanism
Heavy, continuous season-long grazing, or frequent and severe defoliation (e.g., rodents) will move this plant community to the Annual, Pioneer Perennial Plant Community.
Mechanism
Cropped go-back, seeding of introduced species or invasion of introduced species may lead to an Annual Pioneer Perennial; Introduced or Invaded State.
Mechanism
Cropped go-back, seeding of introduced species or invasion of introduced species may lead to an Annual Pioneer Perennial; Introduced or Invaded State.
Mechanism
Cropped go-back, seeding of introduced species or invasion of introduced species may lead to an Annual Pioneer Perennial; Introduced or Invaded State.
Mechanism
With brush management and long-term prescribed grazing, this plant community may eventually return to the Big Sagebrush/Western Wheatgrass Plant Community.
Relevant conservation practices
Practice | External resources |
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Brush Management |
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Prescribed Grazing |
Mechanism
Cropped go-back, seeding of introduced species or invasion of introduced species may lead to an Annual Pioneer Perennial; Introduced or Invaded State.
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