Western portions of the United States, extending from West Texas up through southern parts of Oregon, are found to be densely populated with Pi�on-Juniper (PJ) vegetation. Due to the trees� widespread occurrence and consumption of limited resources, research was conducted to evaluate the effect of a reduction of P-J on the surrounding soil and understory. This research reflects comparative data collected in relation to the understory response as well as moisture levels from six watersheds, three treated watershed areas and three untreated, situated within Santa Fe Ranch. It was discovered that a direct correlation could be made between P-J reduction�and increased understory vegetation production and soil volumetric water content in the treated watersheds. Managing P-J density and cover could have positive ecological implications for wildlife and surrounding vegetation.
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