Encroachment of Yucca sp. onto newly cleared rangelands often presents a larger problem than caused by the noxious species initially controlled. Densities of yucca often approach or exceed 5000 plants/ha, potentially depleting soil water and reducing forage production. An evaluation of soil water (0 to 60 cm depths) during April 1971 through August 1975 revealed the yucca-infested rangeland had a significantly lower water content than yucca-free rangeland. Herbage production was also significantly reduced by yucca during years with a higher soil water content. Partially thinning yucca densities did not increase soil water content. Soil water storage was increased only when all yucca was removed. This material was digitized as part of a cooperative project between the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. The Journal of Range Management archives are made available by the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. Contact lbry-journals@email.arizona.edu for further information. Migrated from OJS platform August 2020
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