Wet Sandy Bog
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
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Description
This site occurs on gently-sloping, very-poorly drained glacial outwash deposits that are frequently ponded for much or all of the year. Soils are deep loams formed, often with a mucky peat surface layer. These saturated bog soils are acidic to very acidic with few rock fragments. The soil moisture regime is aquic and soil temperature regime is frigid.
This site receives significant inputs of run-in water from surrounding uplands. This results in year-round saturation, extended surface ponding, and ultimately acidification. These water features influence plant community structure and dynamics on this site.
Submodel
Description
Shifts in ecological site composition, functionality, and dynamics driven by natural disturbances, processes, and pressures (may have some anthropogenic influences). More research is needed to determine the extent of the Semi-natural state associated with this ecological site.
Submodel
Description
Shifts in ecological site composition, functionality, and dynamics that are primary driven by anthropogenic disturbances and pressures (may have some associated natural influences). More research is needed to determine the extent of the cultural state associated with this ecological site.
Submodel
Mechanism
Shifts in community composition and ecological dynamics in response to climate change and associated disturbances. Introduction of invasive species, pests, and/or pathogens
Relevant conservation practices
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Monitoring and Evaluation |
Mechanism
Hydrological alteration, mechanical landscape alteration and soil disturbance
Relevant conservation practices
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Deep Tillage |
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Clearing and Snagging |
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Dam, Diversion |
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Diversion |
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Land Clearing |
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Tree/Shrub Site Preparation |
Mechanism
Removal, remediation, or control of invasive species, pests, and/or pathogens
Relevant conservation practices
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Wetland Restoration |
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Wetland Enhancement |
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Restoration and Management of Natural Ecosystems |
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Native Plant Community Restoration and Management |
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Pathogen Management |
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Forest Land Management |
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Invasive Plant Species Control |
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Invasive Species Pest Management |
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Monitoring and Evaluation |
Mechanism
Hydrological alteration, mechanical landscape alteration and soil disturbance.
Mechanism
Remediation of hydrological alteration, actively managed restoration, seeding/planting
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