Question

In graminoid (grasslike plant) dominated wetlands, shrubs will sometimes encroach in the absence of burning or grazing, leading to a transformation to a shrub-carr. What might happen to soil moisture and water-table depth after encroachment? Explain your answer. (2-4 sentences. There is not one specific right answer)

Answer 1

Soil moisture and water table depth decreased due to evapotranspiration that is caused by the shrub-carr (wetland community of tall shrubs).

It is a hydrological process. And also decrease ground water recharge and rain fall event.

Soil moisture and water table depth decreased due to evapotranspiration that is caused by the shrub-carr (wetland community of tall shrubs).

It is a hydrological process. And also decrease groundwater recharge and rain fallevent.