Silty Eolian 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; tillage; weed control; agricultural management
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Restoration pathway R2A
Planting; brush/weed control; long-term forest management
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Transition T2A
Clearing; site prep; planting; weed control; agricultural management
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Transition T3A
Abandonment; no management inputs
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
Target ecosystem state
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Description
The reference community of a mature, oak-hickory, forest with a variety of oak and hickory species possible including Quercus rubra, Quercus alba, Quercus macrocarpa, Carya ovata, Carya cordiformis, and Carya alba. Associates may include black walnut, American hophornbeam, tulip poplar, sugar maple, red maple, American elm, and white ash. Numerous species compose the understory.
Submodel
Description
The site has incurred substantial disturbances changing the species composition. Often the disturbance is selective harvesting or clearing. Species regeneration will depend on the type and severity of the disturbance, as well as the available seed source and any post management activities. Various species may be present.
Submodel
Description
This state is characterized by the conversion of the site to agricultural use. Most common practice is row crop production, often a corn and soybean rotation . A small portion of the historic acres are used for forage and pasture. Species will depend upon landowner objectives and management goals.
Submodel
Mechanism
Large scale disturbance (clearing, oak removal) followed by no management. Site will transition based on natural regeneration. The disturbance usually introduces non-native plants. Species will depend on the type and intensity of disturbance and available seed sources.
Mechanism
Forest conversion to agricultural production. Management inputs and species planted will depend upon landowner objectives.
Mechanism
Restoration of site would include planting of oaks and long-term brush/weed control and timber stand improvement activities to insure oak and hickories thrive.
Mechanism
Transition from forest to agricultural state. Activities would be determined by the landowner’s production objectives.
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