Outwash Upland
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 R2A More details
- Transition T2A More details
- Restoration pathway R3A More details
- Restoration pathway R3B 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
This is the diagnostic plant community for this site. White oak and red are the dominant canopy tree species. This site is naturally dominated by stable, uneven-aged forests with the canopy dynamics being driven by gap-phase regeneration. This lends towards the canopy containing a diverse number of species.
Submodel
Description
This phase is characterized by the removal of the more marketable tree species, primarily oaks and sugar maple. The resulting tree species, beech, basswood, hickory and elm become the dominant species in the canopy.
Submodel
Description
This state is characterized by the conversion of the site to agricultural use. Most common practice is to use the site for corn and soybean rotations of various types. A portion of the historic acres are used for forage and pasture.
Submodel
Mechanism
Removal of highly marketable tree species, primarily oaks and sugar maples will move the site towards State 2.
Mechanism
Removal of trees and other woody species. Install drainage system (if warranted), prepare the site for planting the agricultural crop, and regular agricultural practices move the site towards State 3.
Mechanism
Restoration Pathway R2A
Prescribed tree thinning to give competitive advantage to desired species and fire move the site back to the reference state.
Mechanism
All trees removed, the site prepared, tillage and planting of the agricultural crop.
Mechanism
Removal of drainage system (if warranted), site preparation, and tree planting.
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