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A process for selecting indicators for monitoring conditions of rangeland health

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 1995
This paper reports on a process for selecting a suite of indicators that, in combination, can be useful in assessing the ecological conditions of rangelands. Conceptual models that depict the structural and functional properties of ecological processes were used to show the linkages between ecological components and their importance in assessing the ...
R P, Breckenridge, W G, Kepner, D A, Mouat   +2 more
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Quantitative assessment of grassland foliar moisture parameters as an inference on rangeland condition in the mesic rangelands of southern Africa

International Journal of Remote Sensing, 2020
Understanding Grass Water Content (GWC) is critical in assessing rangelands health as well as utilization rates and patterns.
Mbulisi Sibanda, Mutanga Onisimo, Timothy Dube, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi   +3 more
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Rangeland dynamics in southern Ethiopia: (3). Assessment of rangeland condition in relation to land-use and distance from water in semi-arid Borana rangelands

Journal of Environmental Management, 2007
The condition of the semi-arid Borana rangeland in southern Ethiopia was assessed by studying different land-use systems (communal land, a government ranch and a traditional grazing reserve enclosure) and along a distance gradient (near, middle and far) from water sources. The assessment incorporated the soil, herbaceous and woody plant layers.
Solomon, Tefera, H A, Snyman, G N, Smit
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Government policy influences on rangeland conditions in the United States: A case example

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 1995
Since the early 1970s the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service have emphasized the monitoring approach in managing their rangelands. After a 5-year period of intensive monitoring, stocking rate and other management actions are typically adjusted, depending on whether a definite downward or upward trend in range condition is observed ...
J L, Holechek, K, Hess
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A technique for objective habitat condition assessments in rangelands

Journal of Arid Environments, 1992
An objective habitat condition assessment technique is proposed which is based on calculations of similarity between rainfall effectivity (displayed in soil wetness) of reference and test areas subjected to the same environmental conditions and inputs.
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Participatory selection process for indicators of rangeland condition in the Kalahari

The Geographical Journal, 2002
To develop indicator–based management tools that can facilitate sustainable natural resource management by non–specialists, meaningful participation of stakeholders is essential. A participatory framework is proposed for the identification, evaluation and selection of rangeland condition indicators.
Mark S Reed, Andrew J Dougill
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BLM rangeland: Has the condition improved?

1997
"Whose Home Is the Range, Anyway?: The latest research is confirming that in the West's fragile public lands, cattle are often bad news for wildlife." This is the title and headline of Lisa Drew's article in the December/January 1994 issue of National Wildlife.
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Problems and prospects for mapping vegetation condition in Australia's arid rangelands

Ecological Management & Restoration, 2006
References Australian Government (2004) An Interim Approach to The Native Vegetation Condition (Indicator Status: for Advice). Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra. Available from URL: http://www.nrm.gov.au/monitoring/ indicators/vegetation-condition/index.html. Hill R. (2001) Native Vegetation Policy.
Gary N. Bastin, John A. Ludwig
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Influence of Climatic Conditions on Forage Production of Shortgrass Rangeland

Journal of Range Management, 1956
This study was initiated to determine the influence of climatic factors upon range forage production, which in turn determines the production of livestock on the range. By determining the relationships that exist between certain climatic conditions and forage yield, it may be possible to make accurate forecasts on the productivity of the range.
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United States pasture and rangeland conditions: 1995–2022

Agronomy Journal
AbstractUSDA National Agricultural Statistics Service pasture and rangeland condition data were used to establish a novel spatiotemporal climatology of condition ratings across the conterminous United States for the May–October grazing season over the 1995–2022 study period. On average, the coverage of grazing land that provides adequate or excess feed
Logan R. Bundy, Vittorio A. Gensini, Walker S. Ashley   +2 more
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