Moist Dense Till
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 reference community is considered to be an oak-hickory forest characterized by red oak, white oak, mockernut hickory, red maple, American beech, tuliptree, maple-leaved viburnum, shadbush, witch-hazel, spicebush false Solomon's-seal, and wood ferns.
Characteristics and indicators
Site was not cleared or cultivated historically.
Submodel
Description
Removal of trees of commercial value. Invasive species may be present.
Submodel
Description
Invasive species abundant. Minimally managed forest.
Submodel
Description
Site converted to pasture for livestock grazing or hay production.
Resilience management
Must be managed (grazed, mowed, etc.) to maintain pastureland.
Submodel
Mechanism
Land use conversion.
Relevant conservation practices
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Land Clearing |
Relevant conservation practices
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Forest Stand Improvement |
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Forest Land Management |
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Prescribed Forestry |
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Forest Management Plan - Written |
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Forest Management Plan - Applied |
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Forest stand improvement for habitat and soil quality |
Mechanism
Land use conversion
Relevant conservation practices
| Practice | External resources |
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Land Clearing |
Mechanism
Invasive species management/removal.
Relevant conservation practices
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Invasive Plant Species Control |
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Invasive Species Pest Management |
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Biological suppression and other non-chemical techniques to manage brush, weeds and invasive species |
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Biological suppression and other non-chemical techniques to manage herbaceous weeds invasive species |
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