Loamy Calcareous Till
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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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 that alter ecological site functions, dynamics, and properties
Mechanism
Timber management and harvesting, landscape clearing, mechanical landscape alteration, mechanical soil disturbance, planting, seeding, cultivation
Relevant conservation practices
Practice | External resources |
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Clearing and Snagging |
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Cover Crop |
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Land Clearing |
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Precision Land Forming |
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Irrigation Land Leveling |
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Land Smoothing |
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Tree/Shrub Site Preparation |
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Stripcropping |
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Stripcropping, Field |
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Agroforestry Planting |
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Land Grading |
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Agro Tillage |
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Silvopasture Establishment |
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Forest Land Management |
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Prescribed Forestry |
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Harvest hay in a manner that allows wildlife to flush and escape |
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Hardwood Crop Tree Release |
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Patch Harvesting |
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Intensive rotational grazing |
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Conversion of cropped land to grass-based agriculture |
Mechanism
Removal, remediation, or control of invasive species, pests, and/or pathogens through mechanical, biological, or chemical management; establishment of native plants through seeding and/or planting
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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Pathogen Management |
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Invasive Plant Species Control |
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Forest stand improvement for habitat and soil quality |
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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
Practice | External resources |
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Clearing and Snagging |
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Cover Crop |
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Land Clearing |
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Precision Land Forming |
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Irrigation Land Leveling |
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Land Smoothing |
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Grazing Land Mechanical Treatment |
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Range Planting |
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Agroforestry Planting |
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Land Grading |
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Strip - Intercropping |
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Agro Tillage |
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Planned Grazing System |
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Silvopasture Establishment |
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Silvopasture Management |
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Prescribed Forestry |
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Grazing Management Plan |
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Intensive Management of Rotational Grazing |
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Use of Cover Crop Mixes |
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Patch Harvesting |
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Intercropping to improve soil quality and increase biodiversity |
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Continuous No Till |
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Crop management system on crop land acres recently converted |
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Cover cropping in orchards, vineyards and other woody perennial horticultural crops |
Mechanism
Restoration of native plant communities, planting, seeding, removal of obstructions or barriers
Relevant conservation practices
Practice | External resources |
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Conservation Cover |
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Obstruction Removal |
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Tree/Shrub Establishment |
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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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Forest Stand Improvement |
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Restoration and Management of Natural Ecosystems |
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Native Plant Community Restoration and Management |
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Restoration of Compacted Soils |
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Wildlife corridors |
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Restoration and Management of Rare or Declining Habitats |
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Multi-species Native Perennials for Biomass/Wildlife Habitat |
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Monitoring and Evaluation |
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Leave standing grain crops un-harvested to benefit wildlife |
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Creating forest openings to improve hardwood stands |
Mechanism
Restoration of native plant communities, planting, seeding, removal of obstructions or barriers
Relevant conservation practices
Practice | External resources |
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Obstruction Removal |
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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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Restoration and Management of Natural Ecosystems |
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Native Plant Community Restoration and Management |
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