Broad Floodplain Riparian Complex
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
Select a transition or restoration pathway
- Transition T1-2 More details
- Transition T1-3 More details
- Restoration pathway R2-1 More details
- Transition T2-3 More details
- Restoration pathway R3-1 More details
- Transition T3-2 More details
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
Target ecosystem state
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Mechanism
Vegetation removal and crops cultivated
Relevant conservation practices
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Clearing and Snagging |
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Land Clearing |
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Invasive Plant Species Control |
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Herbaceous Weed Control |
Mechanism
Tree removal, hayland establishment
Relevant conservation practices
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Clearing and Snagging |
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Riparian Herbaceous Cover |
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Riparian Forest Buffer |
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Land Clearing |
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Invasive Plant Species Control |
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Riparian forest buffer, terrestrial and aquatic wildlife habitat |
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Herbaceous Weed Control |
Mechanism
floodplain restoration via self-restoration, or active restoration with mgmt and plantings
Relevant conservation practices
| Practice | External resources |
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Brush Management |
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Clearing and Snagging |
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Riparian Herbaceous Cover |
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Riparian Forest Buffer |
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Tree/Shrub Site Preparation |
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Recreation Area Improvement |
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Trails and Walkways |
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Tree/Shrub Establishment |
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Wetland Wildlife Habitat Management |
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Early Successional Habitat Development/Management |
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Wetland Restoration |
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Riparian Buffers - Vegetative |
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Restoration and Management of Natural Ecosystems |
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Native Plant Community Restoration and Management |
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Invasive Plant Species Control |
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Invasive Species Pest Management |
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Extending riparian forest buffers for water quality protection and wildlife habitat |
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Riparian forest buffer, terrestrial and aquatic wildlife habitat |
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Restoration and Management of Rare or Declining Habitats |
Relevant conservation practices
| Practice | External resources |
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Clearing and Snagging |
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Riparian Herbaceous Cover |
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Riparian Forest Buffer |
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Early Successional Habitat Development/Management |
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Riparian Buffers - Vegetative |
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Extending riparian forest buffers for water quality protection and wildlife habitat |
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Improve the plant diversity and structure of non-cropped areas for wildlife food and habitat |
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Non-forested riparian zone enhancement for fish and wildlife |
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Wildlife corridors |
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Multi-species Native Perennials for Biomass/Wildlife Habitat |
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Monitoring and Evaluation |
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Establish pollinator and/or beneficial insect habitat |
Mechanism
Floodplain Restoration: self-restoration or assisted restoration via plantings, mgmt
Relevant conservation practices
| Practice | External resources |
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Brush Management |
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Riparian Forest Buffer |
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Tree/Shrub Site Preparation |
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Tree/Shrub Establishment |
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Restoration and Management of Rare and Declining Habitats |
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Wetland Wildlife Habitat Management |
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Wetland Enhancement |
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Record Keeping |
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Riparian Buffers - Vegetative |
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Restoration and Management of Natural Ecosystems |
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Native Plant Community Restoration and Management |
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Invasive Plant Species Control |
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Extending riparian forest buffers for water quality protection and wildlife habitat |
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Riparian forest buffer, terrestrial and aquatic wildlife habitat |
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Wildlife corridors |
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Restoration and Management of Rare or Declining Habitats |
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