Claypan Upland (South)
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Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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Description
This is the reference or diagnostic community for the site. The description is based on early range site descriptions, clipping data, professional consensus of experienced range specialists, and analysis of field work.
Submodel
Description
The description for this plant community is derived from analysis of limited field data and professional consensus of range trained individuals.
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Mechanism
Without brush management or prescribed fire, woody species may encroach on this site. Continuous abusive grazing may compound this issue by reducing fuel loads available for prescribed fire.
Mechanism
Many of these sites have been cultivated for crop production in the past. Some are still in production and others have been planted to introduced pasture species.
Mechanism
With the implementation of brush management and prescribed fire, the site may transition back to reference conditions. Careful grazing management will be required during and after the restoration.
Mechanism
Many of these sites have been cultivated for crop production in the past. Some are still in production and others have been planted to introduced pasture species.
Mechanism
Ending cultivation with a continued brush management or prescribed fire program can result in woody species encroachment and dominance.
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