Dry Alluvium Forest
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Management practices/drivers
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Description
This is the diagnostic plant community for this site. In reference condition, this site was dominated by sugar maple, basswood, and black walnut. An earlier successional phase of this site is comprised largely of shrubs and pioneering species. Stand replacing events were very uncommon. Small gap disturbance was the most common disturbance event that allowed propagation of these species.
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 portion of the historic acres are used for forage and pasture.
Submodel
Mechanism
Establishment of invasive species with not management to control them will move the site towards the Invaded State.
Mechanism
The site is converted to the Agriculture State (#3) after the woody species are removed, the crops planted, and implementation of agricultural practices. For this site, cool season forage and pasture is more common than row crop agriculture.
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
Removal of trees and other woody species. Install drainage system (if warranted), prepare the site for planting the agricultural crop, and regular agricultural practices.
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