Clay Loam 14-19 PZ
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
Select a transition or restoration pathway
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Transition T1A
Absence of disturbance and natural regeneration over time coupled with excessive grazing pressure
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Restoration pathway R2A
Reintroduction of natural disturbance regimes
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Transition T2A
Absence of disturbance and natural regeneration over time, coupled with drought conditions
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Transition T3A
Removal of woody canopy followed by rangeland seeding
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Transition T4A
Absence of disturbance and natural regeneration over time coupled with excessive grazing pressure
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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
With heavy abusive grazing, no brush management, brush invasion, no fires, and drought conditions, the Midgrass Savannah State will transition to the Shortgrass Savannah State.
Mechanism
With prescribed grazing, brush management, individual plant treatment (IPT), range planting, and prescribed burning conservation practices, the Shortgrass Savannah State can be reverted back to the Midgrass Savannah State.
Relevant conservation practices
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Brush Management |
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Prescribed Burning |
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Prescribed Grazing |
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Range Planting |
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Planned Grazing System |
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Native Plant Community Restoration and Management |
Mechanism
With heavy abusive grazing, no brush management, brush invasion, no fires, and drought conditions, the Shortgrass Savannah State will transition to the Mesquite Complex State.
Mechanism
With heavy abusive grazing, no brush management, brush invasion, no fires, and drought conditions, the Mesquite Complex State can be transitioned to the Reclamation State.
Mechanism
With heavy abusive grazing, no brush management, brush invasion, no fires, and drought conditions, the Reclamation State State will transition to the Mesquite Complex State.
Relevant conservation practices
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Brush Management |
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Prescribed Burning |
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Prescribed Grazing |
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Range Planting |
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Planned Grazing System |
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Native Plant Community Restoration and Management |
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