Wet Sandy Interdune
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Current ecosystem state
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Description
This is the reference plant community for this site and it had two community phases. The reference phase was herbaceous dominated due to nearly annual flooding and a 2-5 year fire interval. Longer fire interval would allow some woody species to invade.
Submodel
Description
This site has largely been converted to agricultural use. Roughly 75% of the historic acres are now in row crop agricultural use. Most common is a corn and soybean rotation of various types. Roughly 5% of the site is not used to grow hay or cool season forage and used for grazing.
Submodel
Description
This state is characterized by interrupted drainage and removal of historical vegetation. Both contribute to site being comprised of largely weedy species that will progress to tree dominance.
Submodel
Mechanism
Natural drainage altered/"improved" and no fire or woody species management
Mechanism
Remove drainage system, plant appropriate species, frequent fires.
Mechanism
Remove the drainage in place. Prescribed fire followed with seeding of desired species.
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