Dry Loess Upland
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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- Transition T 1-2 More details
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- Transition T 1-4 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. In reference condition, this site was dominated by tulip-tree and white oak trees. An early successional phase of this site is comprised largely of shrubs and pioneering species like redbud and dogwood. Stand replacing events were very uncommon. Small gap disturbance was the most common disturbance event that allowed propagation of these species.
Submodel
Description
This phase is characterized by the removal of the more marketable tree species, primarily oaks and black walnut, and occasionally tulip-tree. The resulting tree species, tulip-tree, hickory species, and ash become the dominant species in the canopy.
Submodel
Description
This state is characterized by the establishment and eventual dominance of invasive species in the understory. This greatly reduces the species richness and diversity of the site as a whole. Common invasives for this site include, but are not limited to, species of Asian bush honeysuckle, Callery pear, autumn olive and ailanthus.
Submodel
Description
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 poriton of the historic acres are used for forage and pasture.
Submodel
Mechanism
Removal of highly marketable tree species, primarily oaks and black walnut will move the site towards State 2.
Mechanism
Establishment of non-native invasive species with not management for control or eradication will allow them to become dominant in the understory.
Mechanism
Removal off trees and other wood species. Install drainage system (if warranted), prepare the site for planting the agricultural crop, and regular agricultural practices.
Mechanism
Timber stand improvement practices and planting (if warranted) of desired species.
Mechanism
Establishment of invasive species with no management for control or eradication will allow them to become the dominant species in the understory.
Mechanism
Removal off trees and other wood species. Install drainage system (if warranted), prepare the site for planting the agricultural crop, and regular agricultural practices.
Mechanism
Chemical and mechanical treatment of the invasive species. Planting of desired species may be needed if they are not enough left to recolonize the site.
Mechanism
Chemical and mechanical treatment of the invasive species. Planting of desired species may be needed if they are not enough left to recolonize the site.
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