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- Library Collection RecordRangeland science aims to create knowledge to sustain rangeland social-ecological systems over the long term. Range science has made substantial progress on understanding ecological dynamics of…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordForage nutrient quality and consumption have major impacts on ruminant production.� Energy requirements of the grazing animal are influenced by several factors such as increased foraging activity,…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordHome garden is crucial for urban survival of many people in northwestern Mexico. Attributes include bringing family members together; production of fresh food, and the potential to meet economic,…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 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 RecordRangelands remain one of the socio-economic and ecological backbone and major land use type of Cameroon. It sustains varied livestock on diverse ecosystems ranging from wet meadows, inland valleys to…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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 RecordSavannas cover 60% of the land in southern Africa, with fires and herbivory playing a key role in their ecology. The Limpopo National Park (LNP) is a 10.000 km2 conservation area in southern…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordIncreased variability and novel climate regimes challenge the Bureau of Land Management�s (BLM) ability to effectively manage for multiple use and ecosystem function. In this poster, we present an…Publication Date 2018
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- Library Collection RecordPlants experience variation in natural selection across their range due to differences in biotic and abiotic factors. When adaptive evolution occurs in response to local selective pressures,…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordInterpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health was initiated in 1994 as a qualitative, rapid assessment technique to evaluate rangeland health. Seventeen field indicators are used to rate three…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordWhile the direct impacts of gray wolves (Canis lupis) and other predators on rangeland livestock production are more easily measured and well-documented, research in other Western states suggests…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordAshe juniper (Juniperus ashei) occupies approximately 8 million acres of Texas rangeland and is one of three native junipers in the state. Considered an invasive, countless resources have been…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordAtmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration has risen by 40% since industrialization and is projected to exceed 2X the pre-industrial level this century.� Across regional gradients in…Publication Date 2018
- Library Collection RecordGrazing management interventions that improve rangeland condition and trend are often elusive in lands governed by common-property regimes. �In 2010-14, GOPA�a consulting firm�was contracted by…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 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 RecordIn the United States, 36% of the land is rangeland with 25% of it privately owned and vulnerable to accelerated soil loss. Soil erosion from mismanagement, desertification, and drought affect more…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