Loamy Upland
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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Transition T1A
Absence of disturbance and natural regeneration over time, may be coupled with excessive grazing pressure
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Transition T1B
Extensive soil disturbance followed by seeding
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Restoration pathway R2A
Adequate rest from defoliation and removal of woody canopy, followed by reintroduction of historic disturbance regimes
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Transition T2A
Extensive soil disturbance followed by seeding
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Transition T3A
Loss of soil and site stability
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
Target ecosystem state
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Submodel
Mechanism
Long term abusive grazing practices coupled with invasion from woody species may transition the site to State 2.
Mechanism
Through cultivation and planting the site will be transitioned to State 3.
Mechanism
With the introduction of prescribed fire or alternative brush management, the site may be restored back to State 1. Careful grazing management is also required to ensure productive prescribed fires.
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