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Mesic Limestone With Interbedded Sedimentary Uplands
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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Description
Mature stands include a mixture of deciduous tree species. In some cases, pockets of shortleaf pine, Virginia pine and white pine may be present. Forestry is an important land-use. On-site determinations are needed to classify the reference conditions on this site.
Submodel
Description
Managed pasture for a variety of livestock is a typical land-use on this site. Other land-uses include corn, wheat, oats, barley, and hay.
Submodel
Description
This state results when land has been put in crops or pasture and abandoned. Pine and weedy species usually colonize. Depending on the rate and intensity of invasion, it may naturally return to an upland forest or it might need management.
Submodel
Mechanism
Forest clearing, conversion to agricultural land-use. Practices are dependent on the management goals.
Mechanism
Invasive plant control if needed, natural succession, tree planting if desired/needed.
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