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The Role of Crested Wheatgrass in Reclamation of Drastically Disturbed Lands
Author
Depuit, Edward J.
Publisher
Utah State University
Publication Year
1986
Body

Rangelands of the western United States are subjected to a variety of drastic disturbances which necessitate reclamation for impact mitigation. Crested wheatgrass may play an important role in the revegetation phase of the reclamation process. Characteristics of the species governing its use in revegetation are discussed, and its past and present performance on drastically disturbed lands is reviewed. Conclusions and recommendations are drawn on the proper future role of crested wheatgrass in disturbed land reclamation.

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Conference Paper
Conference Name
Crested Wheatgrass Symposium Proceedings
Collection
Keywords
Agropyron cristatum
Agropyron desertorum
North America
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