Photo courtesy of UWSP taken on 07/24/2019 in Burnett County, WI.
Photo courtesy of UWSP taken on 08/17/2019 in Douglas County, WI.
Photo courtesy of UWSP taken on 07/23/2019 in Kewaunee County, WI.
Description
The reference state includes three community phases that are part of the mosaic of norther acid peatlands. We chose three distinct community phases to represent the Reference state: a forested phase, shrub phase, and open bog phase. Other communities may exist within this ecological site if they lack similar hydrology. In addition, many sites may exhibit characteristics of multiple community phases. These community phases are not necessarily linear success but may develop in that fashion.
Submodel
1.1. Forest Phase
1.2. Intermediate Open Phase
1.3. Open Phase
Model keys
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