Post Oak Flatwoods
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Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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Transition T1A
Site disturbance with no post-management inputs
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Transition T1B
Clearing; site prep; tillage; seeding; agriculture management
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Restoration pathway R2A
Timber stand improvement inputs; brush control; weed control; planting of desired species
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Transition T2A
Clearing; site prep; planting; 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
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Description
Widely scattered post oak (Quercus stellata), blackjack oak (Q. Marilandica), black oak (Q. velutina) and hickories (Carya spp.) were the primary tree species. These species are often stunted in height due to the challenging soil conditions and periods of drought. Ground flora is varied in composition and overall density. Numerous native grasses and herbaceous species were present and species vary depending on the timing and severity of disturbances .
Submodel
Description
This state is typified by a variety of oak and hickory species and other woody species. Ground cover density and composition will vary depending on disturbances and seed sources.
Submodel
Mechanism
Many different disturbance can transition the reference state to a mixed oak - hickory community. Many different species may be present depending on the type and severity of disturbance(s). Non-native plants may also be brought on to the site thereby altering the understory species composition.
Mechanism
Restoration inputs include woody species control, weed control and planting of desired species followed by continued management.
Mechanism
Site abandonment results in a number of native and non-native plant species invading the site. Species will be determined by a number of factors including the type/length of disturbance and the available seed sources. The community will naturally continue toward a return to a mixed woodland disturbed state
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