Rich Till Upland Frigid
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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
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Description
The reference community coincides with Rich Northern Hardwood Forest and New York's Maple-Basswood Rich Mesic Forest (Thompson and Sorenson 2005 and Edinger et al., 2014).
Wind, ice storms, and insects are common natural disturbances which will lead to openings and allow early successional plants to emerge. The site is susceptible to establishment of invasive species such as oriental bittersweet, barberry, multi-flora rose, bush honeysuckle, etc. especially in areas along roads, trails, clearings, and landings. The site can be managed for timber harvest and in low relief areas is suitable to conversion to agriculture (pastureland, hayland, cropland). However, cleared land has long term impact on the native flora's ability to reestablish readily (Thompson and Sorenson, 2000).
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 |
Mechanism
Ecological restoration. Removing invasives, outplanting natives.
Relevant conservation practices
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Forest Stand Improvement |
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Forest Land Management |
Mechanism
Land use conversion
Relevant conservation practices
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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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