Beyond herbaceous seed mixtures: multiple mechanisms for explaining woody establishment

This repository houses the data used in the manuscript titled: "Undesirable woody establishment is driven by herbaceous cover phylogenetics and abiotic conditions". This research explores how herbaceous plant covers, spatial patterns and abiotic conditions can shape the encroachment of undesirable woody species. Focused on Acer negundo, Robinia pseudoacacia, and Rhamnus cathartica, the study was carried out over two years (2020 and 2021). These woody species frequently establish in unmanaged grasslands and old fields such as electrical powerline rights-of-way in northeastern North America.