Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Mixedland Slopes 16-24" PZ
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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Restoration pathway R2A
Reintroduction of historic disturbance return intervals
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Transition T2A
Extensive soil disturbance followed by rangeland seeding
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
Target ecosystem state
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State 1
Grassland State
Grassland State
Description
This is the reference or diagnostic community for the site. The description is based on early range site descriptions, clipping data, professional consensus of experienced range specialists, and analysis of field work.
Dominant plant species
sand sagebrush (Artemisia filifolia), shrub
little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), grass
big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), grass
Submodel
Dominant plant species
sand sagebrush (Artemisia filifolia), shrub
skunkbush sumac (Rhus trilobata), shrub
little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), grass
Submodel
Transition T1A
Absence of disturbance and natural regeneration over time, may be coupled with excessive grazing
Mechanism
With the continuation of heavy grazing and no fires, the Grassland State will transition into the Sagebrush State.
Restoration pathway R2A
Reintroduction of historic disturbance return intervals
Mechanism
With the use of the following conservation practices (Prescribed Grazing, Brush Management, and Prescribed Burning), the Sagebrush State can be restored back to the Grassland State.
Relevant conservation practices
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Brush Management |
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Prescribed Grazing |
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Range Planting |
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) |
Model keys
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