Rockland
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 ecological site occurs on ridges or summits of circumneutral to calcareous bedrock. Sites are often exposed and dry; however, there may be local areas of more moist conditions. The vegetation is patchy and often a mosaic of woodlands and open glades. This system may also occur on rocks that are primarily acidic but with a local influence of calcium through weathering.
Characteristics and indicators
Sparsely vegetated cliffs occur below treeline, without circumneutral indicator species.
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
Pressures from climate change and natural disturbances (erosion, flooding, wind, fire)
Mechanism
Site managed and prepped for harvesting, thinned, harvested
Relevant conservation practices
Practice | External resources |
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Tree/Shrub Site Preparation |
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Forage Harvest Management |
Mechanism
Management, control, or removal of invasive species, pests, and/or pathogens
Relevant conservation practices
Practice | External resources |
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Restoration and Management of Rare and Declining Habitats |
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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 Species Pest Management |
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Monitoring and Evaluation |
Mechanism
Seeding, planting, restoration of soil disturbance, unmanaged
Model keys
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