Moist Sandy Forest
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Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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Transition T1A
Disturbance of site
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Restoration pathway R2A
Management activities ; restore to the reference site
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
Target ecosystem state
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Description
The reference state is a coniferous woodland composed of pine and spruce with a mix of hardwood species such as aspen and paper birch. Canopy cover is variable and ranges from patchy to continuous. Dominant canopy species include jack pine, black spruce, red pine, and in some cases, white pine.
Submodel
Description
This is a woodland state characterized by anthropogenic disturbances such as logging. Human activities are often a conduit for the introduction and spread of invasive species.
The type, severity, and duration of the disturbance will perpetuate variability in the early successional plant community. Seed sources and management activities will also influence plant regeneration. Future field study is needed to develop a more detailed and diagnostic list of plant species for this state.
Characteristics and indicators
Site disturbance; logging and/or invasive plant species.
Submodel
Mechanism
Disturbance of site through anthropogenic activities such as road building, dam construction, and logging.
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