Frigid Till Uplands
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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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 state maintains optimal ecological function and structure with minimal management. Plant community variability occurs with natural disturbances such as ice storms, high wind, insects, and weather extremes.
Submodel
Description
Invasive species (i.e Japanese barberry, multiflora rose, garlic mustard, autumn olive, bush honesuckle,) common within the forest understory.
Submodel
Description
Introduced grasses and forbs for grazing, hay production, or wildlife habitat.
Resilience management
Managed to maintain grassland. Mowing, prescribed fire, and/or livestock grazing required to maintain resiliency.
Submodel
Relevant conservation practices
| Practice | External resources |
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Land Clearing |
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Forage and Biomass Planting |
Relevant conservation practices
| Practice | External resources |
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Land Clearing |
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