Clayey Upland
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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Transition T1A
Site is logged
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Restoration pathway R2A
Restoration inputs; forest stand management
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Description
This state is a mesic, mixed mature forest on clayey soils with a highly variable canopy composition. Some sites may be predominately deciduous and other areas predominately coniferous depending on succession phase (MN DNR, 2005). Multiple tree species can be co-dominant on this site.
Submodel
Description
Removal of canopy species for timber harvest creates an open canopy and a highly disturbed understory. Shrubs will dominate post logging. A very dense shrub layer can impede tree regeneration. Heavy machinery are a common seed source for introduction of non-native species.
Submodel
Mechanism
This transition represents the removal of canopy species and severe understory disturbance through logging.
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