Sandy
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
Target ecosystem state
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Description
The forest canopy typically exceeds 65%, with red pine dominant or co-dominant (at least 33% cover) with other conifers; the shrub layer is usually sparse (<15%).
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
Introduction of invasive species, pests, and/or pathogens; alteration of ecological dynamics, functions, and composition, etc.
Mechanism
Timber management and harvesting, landscape clearing, mechanical landscape alteration, mechanical soil disturbance, planting, seeding, cultivation
Mechanism
Mechanical, biological, or chemical management of invasive species, pests, and/or pathogens; establishment of native plants through seeding and/or planting
Relevant conservation practices
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Vegetated Treatment Area |
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Restoration and Management of Rare and Declining Habitats |
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Early Successional Habitat Development/Management |
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Invasive Plant Species Control |
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Invasive Species Pest Management |
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Precision Pest Control Application |
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Restoration and Management of Rare or Declining Habitats |
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Monitoring and Evaluation |
Mechanism
Timber management and harvesting, landscape clearing, mechanical landscape alteration, mechanical soil disturbance, planting, seeding, cultivation
Relevant conservation practices
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Cover Crop |
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Land Clearing |
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High residue cover crop or mixtures of high residue cover crops for weed suppression and soil health |
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Intensive no-till (Organic or Non-organic systems) |
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Crop management system on crop land acres recently converted |
Mechanism
Restoration of native plant communities, planting, seeding, removal of obstructions or barriers
Relevant conservation practices
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Critical Area Planting |
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Obstruction Removal |
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Vegetated Treatment Area |
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Early Successional Habitat Development/Management |
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Restoration and Management of Natural Ecosystems |
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Native Plant Community Restoration and Management |
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Forest stand improvement for habitat and soil quality |
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Multi-species Native Perennials for Biomass/Wildlife Habitat |
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Monitoring and Evaluation |
Mechanism
Restoration of native plant communities, planting, seeding, removal of obstructions or barriers
Relevant conservation practices
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Early Successional Habitat Development/Management |
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Restoration and Management of Natural Ecosystems |
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Native Plant Community Restoration and Management |
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Monitoring and Evaluation |
Model keys
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