Kankakee Acidic Interdunes
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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- Transition T1A More details
- Transition T1B More details
- Restoration pathway R2 More details
- Transition T2A More details
- Restoration pathway R3 More details
- Restoration pathway T3A More details
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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 consists of oak flatwoods and prairies.
Submodel
States 1 and 5 (additional transitions)
1.1. Dry-mesophytic Forest
1.5. Mesophytic Forest
Description
[Alternative States to be developed; refer to component communities.]
Submodel
Mechanism
Remove domesticated species; restore native species.
Relevant conservation practices
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Brush Management |
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Tree/Shrub Site Preparation |
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Tree/Shrub Establishment |
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Restoration and Management of Rare and Declining Habitats |
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Upland Wildlife Habitat Management |
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Herbaceous Weed Control |
Mechanism
Control invasive species; restore native species
Relevant conservation practices
| Practice | External resources |
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Brush Management |
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Tree/Shrub Site Preparation |
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Tree/Shrub Establishment |
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Restoration and Management of Rare and Declining Habitats |
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Upland Wildlife Habitat Management |
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Herbaceous Weed Control |
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