Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Tephra Uplands, Loamy 10-14" p.z
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Description
The reference state and the reference (climax) plant community has been determined by study of relict areas or areas protected from excessive disturbances. Trends in plant communities unmanaged grazed areas to managed grazed areas, seasonal use pastures and historical accounts have also been used. The reference state is characterized as a grassland community of mid and short grasses with a moderate percentage of shrubs and half shrubs.
Submodel
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Includes invasion by Russian thistle or other tumbleweed.
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