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We
have devoted several retrospective, or chronosequence studies to
understanding the nature and pace of vegetation change as conifers
have invaded meadows at Bunchgrass Ridge.
Two
of these studies were conducted in the same plots used previously
to reconstruct tree
invasion history and subsequently for the restoration
experiment. By linking retrospective with experimental studies,
we are able to assess how the history of vegetation change—including
the duration of tree influence—may affect the potential for
meadow restoration.
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| Effects
of conifer invasion |
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| Sharp
transition between meadow species (foreground) and forest understory
(background) species under grand fir. |
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