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- Topic PageWhat do we mean when we use the term “landscape”? Everyone agrees that a landscape is a large area, but how do we know the difference between a landscape and a region or a watershed? And does this…
- Topic PageOne challenge central to many large landscape conservation efforts is managing land use change in the form of urban sprawl and other forms of land development. This is especially the case for…
- Topic PageLarge landscape conservation and collaborative conservation are closely related. Collaborative conservation is when a community comes together to address a conservation issue that impacts the…
- Topic PageEvaluations of collaborative conservation programs have identified eight key principles for successful collaborative efforts (Keough and Blahna 2006): Integrated and balanced goals: collaborative…
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- Topic PageArizona has more indigenous tribal lands than any other state in the U.S. These lands comprise about 27% of Arizona's land base, or a total of more than 20 million acres. Much of this is rangeland…
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60 Water Issues
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- Topic PageWritten by John Tanaka, University of Wyoming A ranch is a business and managing a ranching enterprise based on a resource as varied as rangelands poses unique challenges. The financial success of a…
- Topic PageEnterprise budgets developed for rangeland-based ranching operations may include production activities for both crops (for example, hay and grain) and livestock (cattle, sheep, and goats). In each…
- Topic PageWritten by John Tanaka, University of Wyoming Public rangelands are primarily managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service, although other federal agencies such as the U.S.…
- Topic PageWritten by John Tanaka, University of Wyoming Grazing by domestic livestock -- that is, cattle, sheep, and goats -- is one of the most widespread uses of rangelands. Deciding what species to graze,…
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- Topic PageSuccession and transfer planning for ranchers: importance and options Written by Kristie Maczko, Sustainable Rangelands Roundtable Survey results show that the majority of ranchers are over 60…
- Topic PageOver the past several decades the public has become increasingly concerned about the uses and management of rangelands. People value rangelands as open space, a source of clean water and wildlife…
- Topic Page“Local knowledge” refers to a body of knowledge held by an individual or group of people about ecological systems, based on personal and/or cultural experience and observation. Local knowledge can be…
- Topic PageInventory, unlike monitoring, refers specifically to a point-in-time. When ecologists, range management professionals, or others talk about inventory, they are referring to a point-in-time…
- Topic PageMonitoring is the best way to evaluate what impact the management strategies of your operation have on the rangeland. Pasture and rangeland monitoring should be a systematic, structured approach to…
- Topic PageWritten by Rachel Frost, Montana State University Successful rangeland weed management plans should be an integrated process that involves the use of several control methods, combined with a well-…
- Topic PageWritten by Rachel Frost, Montana State University Cultural management tools involve changing the timing, intensity or duration of a land use or management action to achieve a desired vegetation…
- Topic PageWritten by Rachel Frost, Montana State University Mechanical control on rangelands is defined as "the use of a tool to remove or destroy above and/or below ground plant material." There are numerous…
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75 Herbicides
Written by Rachel Frost, Montana State University Herbicides that interfere with and/or disrupt the biochemical or physiological processes unique to plants. Herbicides typically decreases the growth… - Topic PageRangelands are dynamic ecosystems that produce a wide variety of goods and services desired by society, including livestock forage, wildlife habitat, water, mineral resources, wood products,…
- Topic PageWritten by Brad Schultz, Extension Educator, Winnemucca, Nevada The vegetation on rangeland is always changing toward one of several or more plant communities. Understanding why vegetation changes…
- Topic PageWritten by Brad Schultz, Extension Educator, Winnemucca, Nevada There are no clear boundaries to definitively classify rangelands. However, grouping rangeland plant species into vegetation types…
- Topic PagePlant communities on rangelands typically are composed of a mixture of grasses, forbs, and shrubs. Some rangelands, such as many ponderosa pine forests or pinyon-juniper woodlands, have an overstory…
- Topic PageWritten by Brad Schultz, Extension Educator, Winnemucca, Nevada State and transition models have four primary components: states, transitions, thresholds, and triggers. The reference vegetative…
- Topic PageWritten by Brad Schultz, Extension Educator, Winnemucca, Nevada State and transition models were developed to help land managers make better decisions when managing vegetation for a suite of…
- Topic PageVegetation change and succession on rangelands was historically measured or modeled with the Range Condition and Range Succession Models. These two models are structurally similar but differ in their…
- Topic PageRangeland Vegetation Types The major rangeland types of the world are grasslands, desert shrublands, savanna woodlands, forests, and tundra. Each of these rangeland types has several unique plant…
- Topic PageThere are no clear boundaries that define vegetation types across rangeland landscapes. However, grasses are generally a major component of rangeland vegetation so becoming familiar with grass plant…
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85 Grass Growth
Learn about grass growth: Basics of Grass Growth Components of Grass Growth Vegetative Growth of Grasses Reproductive Growth of Grasses Carbohydrate Reserves in Grasses Basics of Grass Growth… - Topic Page
86 Range Plants
Learn about Rangeland Plants Origin of Range Plants Life Span of Range Plants Season of Growth of Range Plants Cool-Season and Warm-Season Forages Origin of Range Plants The "origin" of a range… - Topic PageBasic Rangeland Types The United States has 15 basic rangeland types that are economically important from the standpoint of forage production and total area. Alpine Tundra Califonia Annual…
- Topic PageBy Beth Burritt, Utah State University Are We Losing Our Aspen? Fire Ecology in Aspen Forests Forage: Livestock and Wildlife Placing Value on Aspen Ecosystems Aspen Management Options Further…
- Topic PageHumans have both intentionally and accidentally introduced many non-native plants and animals to Western rangelands. Some of them have produced benefits for humans while remaining under management…
- Topic PageLearn about the basics of invasive species: Origins of Introduced Invasive Plants Common Characteristics of Invasive Plants Invasive Plants act as Environmental Pollutants Exponential Growth…
- Topic PageLearn about non-natives vs. weeds vs. noxious weeds: Not all Non-native Plants are Harmful Weeds vs. Noxious Weeds Noxious Weed Legislation Not all Non-native Plants are Harmful It is very…
- Topic PageYou can help control invasive plants in several ways. First, learn how to identify the invasive plants in your area and report occurrences to private and public land managers or owners. In Arizona,…
- Topic PageAdditional References Gornish, E and Howery, L. D. 2019. Editors. Non-native, invasive plants of Arizona. Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Revised #AZ1482-2019. 26pp Howery, L. D. 2007…
- Topic PageMuch of the West's water supply originates as rainfall or snowmelt on rangeland watersheds. In addition, the riparian areas along Western rangeland streams and rivers provide vital habitat for…
- Topic PageRiparian Areas: What is a Riparian Area? Types of Riparian Areas Stream and River Classifications Riparian Vegetation Water Quality Regulations Watershed and Riparian Basics Resources What is…
- Topic PageTwo of the three attributes used to assess rangeland health are 1) hydrologic function and 2) soil/site stability. 1. Hydrologic function refers to the site's capacity to capture, store, and safely…
- Topic PageHydrologic Components of Riparian Health: The Function of Floodplains The Role of Beavers in Riparian Areas Is the Channel in Balance with the Landscape? Riparian Areas and Water Storage How…
- Topic PageVegetation Components of Riparian Health: Riparian Vegetation Age-Class and its Role in Health Species Diversity The Relationship between Vegetation and Soil Moisture Characteristics Root Masses…
- Topic PageErosion/Deposition Components of Riparian Health: Understanding a Channels Ability to Dissipate Energy Point Bars Lateral Stability in Riparian Areas Vertical Stability in Riparian Areas…
- Topic PageBEHAVE: Behavioral Education for Human, Animal, Vegetation & Ecosystem Management: Mission is to inspire people to master and apply behavioral principles in managing ecosystems. Cows and Fish…