Acidic Peaty Depression
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Description
Plant species dominants: Black spruce-tamarick/leatherleaf-sheep laurel/three seeded sedge-pitcherplant/Magellan’s peat moss.
Tree canopy cover can vary from 20-90% (Edinger 2014) depending on habitat conditions. Shrubs in the heath family (Ericaceous) which are adapted to soils with low fertility or acidic conditions are common in areas with decreased tree canopy. Ponding, beaver activity insect damage, or tree fall are some natural disturbances within the state.
Submodel
Description
Black spruce-tamarick/leatherleaf-sheep laurel/reed grass
Non-native and invasive reed grass (Phragmites australis) is present.
Mechanism
Invasive plant species control
Relevant conservation practices
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Invasive Plant Species Control |
Mechanism
Restoration and management of rare and declining habitats; wetland restoration
Relevant conservation practices
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Restoration and Management of Rare and Declining Habitats |
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Wetland Restoration |
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