Wet Lacustrine Forest
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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Transition T1A
Disturbance; no management inputs.
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Transition T1B
Clearing; site prep; seeding; weed control; hydrology modifications; agricultural management
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Restoration pathway R2A
Restore hydrology; planting desired species; brush/weed control; long-term management inputs
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Transition T2A
Clearing; site prep; weed control; planting; hydrology modifications; agricultural management
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Transition T3A
Abandonment
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
Target ecosystem state
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Description
Historically, this state is a wet deciduous forest with a major oak component. Species included swamp white oak, pin oak, silver maple, green ash, red maple, sweetgum, cottonwood and black gum. The understory was an array of wet tolerant understory native species that varied in density and species richness depending on topography, drainage, presence/absence of flooding. Today, most sites have had the oaks removed and the hydrology modified. Maples and ash are common.
Submodel
Description
This phase is characterized by canopy disturbance such as clearing the site or removal of high value tree species (usually oaks) with little to no timber standing improvement activities following the harvest or disturbance. The result is often a mixed deciduous woodland without a major oak component. Common species are often am mix of red maple, silver maple, green ash, cottonwood, sweetgum, and hackberry. Numerous non-native species can invade these states. Hydrology may have been altered. Species will depend on disturbance severity/length and seed sources.
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. Species planted will depend on landowners management objectives.
Submodel
Mechanism
Removal of high value timber; specifically, the removal of oaks. Little or no post-harvest timber stand management. Disturbance often results in the introduction of non-native species.
Mechanism
Clearing of mature high-quality forest for conversion to agricultural production. Landowners should be aware of wetland protection requirements prior to clearing.
Mechanism
Restoration of site would include planting of oaks and timber stand improvement activities to insure high value trees thrive. Long-term management efforts to control invasive species. Restoration of natural hydrology may be needed.
Mechanism
Transition from forest to agricultural state. Activities and species planted would be determined by the landowner’s production objectives. Landowners should be aware of wetland protection requirements prior to clearing.
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