Clayey Upland
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Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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Description
This community is a shortleaf pine / mixed oak and hickory forest.
Submodel
Description
Species depend on management objectives. Numerous species of warm season, cool season, native and non-native grasses may be utilized on these sites. Forbs and legume may be added to improve pasture quality. Information on pasture production for soils in this group can be found in NRCS County Soil Surveys.
Submodel
Description
This is a successional state that is characterized by tree seedling and sapling, various native and non-native shrubs, and a wide variety of native and non-native grasses, forbs, herbs and vines. Variation in community composition will occur based on slope and aspect.
Species on site, especially grasses, will be dependent upon the characteristics of the previous state (pasture or woodland), past disturbances, on-going disturbances, nearby seed sources, and management inputs, if applicable. Therefore, many species, both cool and warm season grasses, native and non-native grasses, may be on these sites.
This state is often found when a pasture has been abandoned and the natural succession is moving the community toward a woodland state. These communities often have a high level of benefits for wildlife and pollinators, and are often managed as such.
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Mechanism
Forest management inputs will be required to transition to a restored pine-oak forest. Practices may include tree planting, brush control, non-native plant control, prescribed burning, and timber stand improvement work. Inputs will be determined by the plant community on site, the degree of succession, available seed sources, and management objectives.
Relevant conservation practices
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Brush Management |
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Tree/Shrub Establishment |
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Forest Stand Improvement |
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Restoration and Management of Natural Ecosystems |
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