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- Library Collection RecordIn beef cattle production systems, grazing distribution is an important aspect of rangeland management. Rangelands provide approximately 50 � 65% of the forage needed for domestic ruminants in the…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordNumerous datasets are available to public land management agencies for prioritizing aquatic restoration efforts, but their use has been limited by inadequate data access and/or a lack of guidance of…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordAn Ecological Site Description (ESD) is a distinct land area described with specific soil and physical characteristics that are products of landform, topography, climate, and elevation which will…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordDespite decades of sagebrush restoration efforts spanning millions of hectares, information on the likelihood, rate, and factors governing post-fire sagebrush establishment is still lacking. Using…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordUnderstanding how different grazers, such as cattle and prairie dogs, impact tiller recruitment, can help develop state and transition models needed for ecological site descriptions. Study areas were…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordAn understanding of the factors that determine watershed resilience to disturbance is a critical aspect of identifying those locations where conservation and restoration actions have the greatest…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordRiparian and wet meadow ecosystems comprise small percentages of aridland landscapes, but provide critical resources for upland, riparian, and stream-dependent species and supply water to downstream…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordWe have learned to apply state and transition concepts to prioritize objectives for rangeland management. In riparian areas, integrated riparian management begins with riparian proper functioning…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordFuel control treatments are implemented in sagebrush (Artemisia L.) steppe communities to reduce severe wildfire, and to enhance ecosystem function and wildlife habitat. Resilience of sagebrush…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is tasked to manage their landscapes for multiple use.� In the Western United States, where many counties are predominately comprised of public lands, the use of…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordPlant regeneration in degraded landscapes is critical to temper the on-going impact of human disturbance. Yet for many species required for large-scale restoration in biodiverse drylands, initiating…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordGreater Sage-grouse and pollinators share dwindling sagebrush habitat in the western United States and thus are currently receiving intense attention from federal, state, tribal, and private land…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordThe invasive grass medusahead dominates millions of acres of rangeland across the West. While the ecological impacts of medusahead on rangeland ecosystem function have been well-demonstrated the…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordSuboptimal brood-rearing habitat often limits sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) populations in western North America. In many mountain big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata subsp. vaseyana) brood…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordA goal for any rangeland grazing operation is to attain an appropriate balance among available forage resources, where forage nutrient composition and supplementation (i.e. if needed) meets the daily…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordThere continues to be great concern that microbial pollution by grazing livestock degrades water quality on multiple-use rangelands, threatening human and ecological health.� Given the importance…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordHeterogeneity has recently become a focus for land managers interested in optimizing grasslands for both livestock and wildlife. We sought to increase heterogeneity in northern mixed-grass rangelands…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordWe have been conducting the monitoring, verification, and reporting (MRV) of carbon dynamics for a Level II Reduction of Emissions from Deforestation & Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD)…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordCalifornia is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, with moderately wet winters and dry summers, that creates unique challenges for vegetation management. In particular, exotic annual plants from…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordMountain meadows and riparian areas provide essential summer forage for ranching operations in much of the west, but such areas also provide many other critical resources and ecosystem services. As…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordIn the semi-arid sagebrush ecosystems of the American West, seasonal periods of water scarcity limit primary productivity and the distribution of associated mesic resources important to wildlife and…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordRecent years have witnessed a call for evidence-based decisions in conservation and natural resource management, including data-driven decision-making. Adaptive management (AM) is one prevalent model…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordRestoration of former agricultural fields can be challenging, especially in arid systems, where factors such as wind erosion, water stress, soil alteration, and competition from weeds can strongly…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordGold mining is an important activity for rural workers in Northwestern Sonora, Mexico. Mining is one of the top ten occupations with the greatest number of employees and income, but no data is…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordMany ecological studies and observations indicate that the increased dominance of woody plants on Great Plains grasslands is a major threat to agriculture and conservation of grassland ecosystems. It…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordLand managers across the western US are faced with selecting and applying effective tree-removal treatments on sagebrush rangelands, but current understanding regarding long-term ecohydrologic…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordRangeland beef cows spend approximately six months annually raising their calves. This endeavor is known to significantly alter a dam�s grazing behavior and spatial distribution. The objective of…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordRaramuri Criollo (RC) steers are commonly raised for beef and finished on rangelands, while Corriente (CR) are often raised for rodeo sports. However, no data exist on weight gains and grazing…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordDiet composition of free roaming livestock and wildlife in extensive rangelands are difficult to quantify.� Recent technological advances now allow us to reconstruct plant species-specific dietary…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordThis research project discusses and illustrates the dynamics of managing cowherds in common-pool forage resource systems characterized by poor forage quality and productivity. Common pool resource…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordThere is much information about the safe application and ecological benefits of prescribed fire as a rangeland management tool. Accordingly, many federal and state agencies, private entities, and…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordSulla (Hedysarum coronarium L.) �is commonly included in the cropping system as a short-rotation forage crop (one to three years) in northern Tunisia. Thus, this study compared DM production and…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordEvaluation of conservation outcomes is hard; relevant field data may be lacking, analysis skills may be absent or outdated, or conservation projects may span a geographical gradient too big to handle…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordDeveloping habitat suitability models can be useful to help in estimating population abundance of Rio Grande (Meleagris gallopavo intermedia) and Eastern (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) wild turkeys…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordThe economy of most ejidatarios in northern Mexico are struggling due to economic and social problems. As incomes, decline more pressure is usually put in the land leading to overuse of their range…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordTerrain use and grazing distribution traits in cattle are difficult to evaluate because movement patterns are temporally variable due to ever changing climatic and forage conditions. Ongoing research…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordVinorama or huizache (A. farnesiana) is an aggressive tall-shrub which invades buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris) pastures and reduces productivity. Prado herbicide (621.3 g i.a./kg. Amynopyralid + 94.5…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordGrasslands and savannas in tropical and subtropical regions around the world are most commonly fire driven ecosystems. Prescribed fire is a powerful management tool for maintaining the integrity of…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordThe suite of grassland bird species native to the Northern Great Plains (NGP) requires a mosaic of diverse habitats ranging from excessive to lightly disturbed plant communities. Many of these…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordThe Colorado River is a vital resource in the United States and Mexico but is susceptible to detrimental salinity levels with salinity-related damages estimated at $385 million per year. �Over 55%…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordExpansion of native junipers is altering landscapes in the western U.S., prompting extensive management efforts to counter this spread and the negative effects on impacted ecosystems. Our studies…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordThe alpine meadow grasslands of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP), of China are currently undergoing numerous changes, especially as a result of climate change and intensified livestock farming. The…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordThe ecological impacts of invasive plants on rangelands have been widely documented, and yet the implementation of successful, long-term invasive plant management programs has remained limited. A…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordThe intent of this study is to determine our ability to predict successful treatment with the application of Tebuthiuron to reduce Wyoming big sagebrush and increase herbaceous perennial vegetation.…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordSericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata) is an invasive legume rapidly establishing and spreading throughout the tallgrass prairie landscape. Allelopathic polyphenols in sericea displace native plants,…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordAs demographics of land ownership change, former agricultural lands often become pasture invaded by mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) or prickly pear (Opuntia spp.). Whether managed for agricultural or…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordIn the savanna grasslands of Cameroon, rangeland tree-based practices are new opportunities in market oriented sustainable resource management with enhanced land stewardship for improved integrated…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordSustainable ranching operations have access to adequate forage reserves for grazing and means by which to market livestock profitably. These become even more relevant during times of inadequate…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordLand managers often apply straw mulch after wildfire to reduce soil erosion and potentially increase soil moisture. Increased soil moisture and reduced soil erosion may foster plant recruitment;…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordLarger and more frequent wildfires are a primary threat to sagebrush ecosystems and populations of Greater sage-grouse in the Great Basin. The threat is exacerbated by the invasion of annual grasses…Publication Date 2018