Sandy Loam
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
Select a transition or restoration pathway
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Transition T1A
Absence of disturbance and natural regeneration over time, may be coupled with excessive grazing
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Transition T1B
Excessive soil disturbance and introduction of non-native species
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Restoration pathway R2A
Reintroduction of fire and regular disturbance return intervals
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Transition T2A
Excessive soil disturbance and introduction of non-native species
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Transition T3A
Absence of disturbance and natural regeneration over time
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
Target ecosystem state
Select a state
Mechanism
Continuous overgrazing, lack of fire, and lack of brush management will transition the site to State 2.
Mechanism
Converting to crops or pastureland transitions the site to State 3.
Mechanism
Brush management, prescribed grazing, and eventually prescribed fire will restore the Shrubland State back to reference conditions.
Mechanism
Converting to crops or pastureland transitions the site to State 3.
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