This is the diagnostic plant community of the site. The dominant species in the canopy are pin oak and swamp white oak, with cottonwood, green ash, and silver maple being common as well. The seasonal change in water presence limited seed germination and diversity of shrubs and ground layer species. The occasional high intensity fires and more regular ground fires help selective for more fire tolerant species, oaks, to become dominant in the canopy.
This phase is characterized by the removal of the more marketable tree species, primarily oak species. The resulting tree species, cottonwood, ash, hickory, become the dominant species in the canopy.
This state is characterized by the conversion of the site to agricultural use. Most common practice is a corn and soybean rotation of various types. A small portion of the historic acres are used for forage and pasture.
Removal of trees and other woody species. Install drainage system (if warranted), prepare the site for planting the agricultural crop, and regular agricultural practices.
Removal off trees and other wood species. Install drainage system (if warranted), prepare the site for planting the agricultural crop, and regular agricultural practices.
Removal of drainage system (if warranted), site preparation, and tree planting.
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