Mesic Colluvium Warm Aspect
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Description
The reference state for this site most likely includes elements of the NatureServe systems South-Central Interior Mesophytic Forest with Allegheny-Cumberland Dry Oak Forest and Woodland (Hardwood) occurring in drier, warmer positions.
Description
Pastureland/Hay and Cropland is important in this PES and constitute a significant amount of acreage across the MLRA. At the scale of PES, all managed land is covered under one descriptive state. However, they obviously differ widely. Further projects should identify and refine the importance of each land-use to the site.
Description
Forest pests such as the hemlock woolly adelgid and the American chestnut blight could have a significant negative impact on this site. Management recommendations should be made only on a site-specific basis and should consider existing conditions. Exotic pest plants may also be an issue in places and should be considered in planning.
Mechanism
Conversion from native forest to agricultural production (pasture/hay and cropland). Explicit inputs will vary widely based on the specific site, past history and future management goals.
Mechanism
Abandonment (~100 years until reversion to forest); control of non-native plants and pests where needed
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