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| grazing management an ecological perspective: Grazing Management Rodney Keith Heitschmidt, Jerry W. Stuth, 1991 An ecological perspective; Range animal nutrition; Foraging behavior; Developmental morphology and physiology of grasses; Ecosystem-level processes; Hydrology and erosion; Livestock production; Wildlife; Social and economic influences on grazing management; The decision-making environment and planning paradigm. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Grazing Management: An Ecological Perspective , The full text is offered for the book Grazing Management: An Ecological Perspective, edited by Rodney K. Heitschmidt and Jerry W. Stuth. The chapter topics covered, include range animal nutrition, foraging behavior, developmental morphology and the physiology of grasses, hydrology and erosion, and livestock production, among others. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Rangeland Ecology, Management and Conservation Benefits Victor R. Squires, 2015 Written by seventeen experts in the field of rangeland management, this compilation of essays brings to light the latent issues concerning this subject to readers all over the globe. Though technical approaches can address some issues, social processes ultimately prevent the balancing of these matters. Socio-economic and political institutions are often a stumbling block for improving rangeland management. Human intervention (such as burning and grazing) have been used as rehabilitation efforts to address reverse land degradation problems. It is also hoped that these methods will bring about ecological restoration for more than 30 percent of the world's land mass and provide living conditions for 1 billion people across every inhabited continent. Multiple-use has become an important factor in the last few decades, especially when discussing global climate change. The extensive bibliography we provide will give researchers, members of academia and policy makers' contemplative subject matter; they may access multi-lingual literature that give insight into the issues concerning rangeland situations. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Improving grassland and pasture management in temperate agriculture Prof. Athole Marshall, Dr Rosemary Collins, 2018-07-27 Assesses latest research on how grasslands function Surveys best practice in sustainable grassland management Considers wider aspects of sustainability such as ecosystem services and biodiversity |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: European Wood-pastures in Transition Tibor Hartel, Tobias Plieninger, 2014-06-27 Wood-pastures are important elements of European cultural identity and have an exceptional ecological value, yet they are in decline all over Europe. The structure of wood-pastures is strongly influenced by grazing and multiple other land uses and by local and regional environmental conditions. This book examines the diverse expressions of wood-pastures across Europe. It provides a new perspective, using a social-ecological framework to explore social and ecological values, governing institutions, threats and conservation approaches. It explores the major drivers of decline, which are shown to be related to accelerated cultural, institutional and developmental changes occurring across Europe over the past century. Case studies are included from North-Western, Southern, and Eastern Europe. Written by renowned scholars and conservationists, the book contributes to developing better, locally adapted conservation policies and management approaches for wood-pastures. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: General Technical Report INT , 1993 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Packstock in Wilderness Mitchel P. McClaran, David N. Cole, 1993 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Landscape Ecology, Function and Management J Ludwig, D Tongway, K Hodgkinson, D Freudenberger, J Noble, 1996-11-01 This book encapsulates the extensive knowledge developed by CSIRO's National Rangelands Program on how rangeland landscapes function and the implications for management. It looks at the ecology of rangeland landscape processes and deals with what happens when things go wrong, when a landscape loses its ability to efficiently capture and store water and nutrients - a state the authors call dysfunctional.Ways of managing rangelands in response to understanding landscape function are also considered. The concluding Section looks to the future providing some scenarios for the way rangeland landscapes may be used in 2020. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Coastal Conservation and Management J. Pat Doody, 2012-12-06 Coastal Conservation and Management provides the reader with a synthesis of the range and variation of the main coastal formations and includes practical guidance on their management. The book discusses all the main coastal habitats of importance for nature conservation (saltmarsh, shingle, sand dune and seacliff) as well as combinations of these habitats (estuaries and other coastal wetlands). It offers a comprehensive picture of both the soft sedimentary formations and those which are more resilient. While these habitats have all been covered elsewhere in the literature, no single volume gives such a wide-ranging account. An attempt is made throughout to provide the reader with a basic understanding of the importance and range of variation of each habitat and coastal ecosystem. The principal issues are discussed and the key management options identified. Some prescriptive suggestions are made, though for the most part, the reader is left to ponder the issues and their possible solutions. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Pasture Landscapes and Nature Conservation Bernd Redecker, Werner Härdtle, Peter Finck, Uwe Riecken, Eckhard Schröder, 2002-05-28 One of the main problems and aims of nature conservation in Europe is to protect semi-open landscapes. The development during the past decades is characterized by an ongoing intensivation of land use on the one hand, and an increasing number of former meadows and pastures lying fallow caused by changing economic conditions on the other hand. In several countries the estabishment of larger pasture landscapes with a mixed character of open grassland combined with shrubs and forests has been recognized as one solution to this problem. The book gives an overview of the European projects concerning to this topic - nature conservation policy and strategies, scientific results and practical experiences creating large scale grazing systems. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Vegetation, Nesting Bird, and Small Mammal Characteristics--Wet Creek, Idaho Warren P. Clary, 1993 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Geotherapy Thomas J. Goreau, Ronal W. Larson, Joanna Campe, 2014-12-19 A Practical, Get-Your-Hands-in-the-Soil ManualGlobal climate change, increasing pollution, and continued rapid population growth is wreaking havoc on the planet. Stabilizing the environment at safe levels requires a large-scale restoration of damaged ecosystems. Geotherapy: Innovative Methods of Soil Fertility Restoration, Carbon Sequestration, and |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: General Technical Report PNW-GTR , 1987 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Agroforestry Notes , 1996 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: General Technical Report RM. , 1996 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge (N.W.R.) Complex, Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Boundary Revision , 2000 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: North Billings County Allotment Management Plan Revisions , 2009 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Songbird Ecology in Southwestern Ponderosa Pine Forests , 1997 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Songbird Ecology in Southwestern Ponderosa Pine Forests William M. Block, Deborah M. Finch, 1997 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Natural Resource Management Reimagined Robert G. Woodmansee, John C. Moore, Dennis S. Ojima, Laurie Richards, 2021-03-11 Brings scientists, policy makers, land and water managers and citizen stakeholders together to resolve natural resource and environmental problems. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Riparian Areas of the Southwestern United States Peter F. Ffolliott, Leonard F. DeBano, 2003-07-28 Riparian Areas of the Southwestern United States: Hydrology, Ecology, and Management provides hydrologists, watershed managers, land-use planners, educators, policymakers, and non-governmental organizations with a comprehensive account of the multiple benefits and conflicts arising from the uniquely structured ecosystems of arid and semi-arid regions. The text describes the inhabitants of southwestern riparian ecosystems and addresses the research, planning, and management concerns for these fragile ecosystems in relation to the impacts of water and sediment flows, livestock grazing, and other human activities, and the maintenance of key wildlife and fish habitats. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Lance B. McNew, David K. Dahlgren, Jeffrey L. Beck, 2023-09-01 This open access book reviews the importance of ecological functioning within rangelands considering the complex inter-relationships of production agriculture, ecosystem services, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat. More than half of all lands worldwide, and up to 70% of the western USA, are classified as rangelands—uncultivated lands that often support grazing by domestic livestock. The rangelands of North America provide a vast array of goods and services, including significant economic benefit to local communities, while providing critical habitat for hundreds of species of fish and wildlife. This book provides compendium of recent data and synthesis from more than 100 experts in wildlife and rangeland ecology in Western North America. It provides a current and in-depth synthesis of knowledge related to wildlife ecology in rangeland ecosystems, and the tools used to manage them, to serve current and future wildlife biologists and rangeland managers in the working landscapes of the West. The book also identifies information gaps and serves as a jumping-off point for future research of wildlife in rangeland ecosystems. While the content focuses on wildlife ecology and management in rangelands of Western North America, the material has important implications for rangeland ecosystems worldwide. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Coconino National Forest (N.F.), Bar T Bar and Anderson Springs Allotment Management Plan , 2005 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Brush Management Wayne T. Hamilton, 2004 From the futile attempts at eradication to the successes of integrated brush management, practitioners examine mechanical, biological, chemical, and fire-related methods from three perspectives--the past, the present or state-of-the-art, and the future. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Connecting Mountain Islands and Desert Seas , 2005 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Ecology and Management of North American Savannas Guy Randall McPherson, 1997-09 Savannas are ecosytems with a continuous grass layer and scattered trees or shrubs. These lands occupy nearly a third of the earthÕs land surface and are an important resource not only in world economies but also as repositories of biodiversity. Because savannas are generally thought of as tropical ecosystems, most reviews of the literature have tended to disregard savannas found in temperate zones. Yet these ecosystems are both extensive and diverse in North America, ranging from longleaf pine habitats along the Atlantic coastal plain to xeric pi–on-juniper communities of the Great Basin-ecosystems seemingly disparate, yet similar enough to merit study as savannas. This book provides an overview of the patterns and processes shared by these ecosystems and offers substantive ideas regarding future management and research efforts. It describes the composition geographic distribution, climate, soils, and uses of savannas throughout North America, summarizing and integrating a wide array of literature. While discussing these ecological patterns and processes. McPherson develops a framework for implementing management practices and safeguarding the future of these important wildland ecosystems. Ecology and Management of North American Savannas takes a major step toward establishing the science of savanna ecology for North America. It encourages constructive debate and relevant research on these important systems and will also serve as a useful resource in biogeography, plant ecology, and rangeland management. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Range and Animal Sciences and Resources Management - Volume I Victor R. Squires, 2010-07-07 Range and Animal Sciences and Resources Management is a component of Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Rangelands comprise over forty percent of the earth's land surface and, as one of the most prevalent land systems on the planet, rangelands are critical habitats for myriad plant and animal species and form many of the world's major watersheds Rangelands are categorized in two distinct ways: (a) as a type of land or (b) a type of (land) use. This theme with contributions from distinguished experts in the field discusses about Range and Animal Sciences and Resources Management in several related topics. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Introduction to Forests and Renewable Resources Chad P. Dawson, John C. Hendee, 2019-10-24 The introductory course in natural resources is broader and more diverse than ever. Today's students need to know how to manage forest, wildlife, watershed, and range resources in a variety of environments and serving the needs of myriad stakeholders. To that end, Chad Dawson has built on the foundation established by him and the late John Hendee to bring Introduction to Forests and Renewable Resources thoroughly up to date. The Ninth Edition has been reorganized to better address content—for example, policy and the differences between managing federal, state, and private land—that applies to all resources. While forests continue to be emphasized, more coverage is provided to other resources and to achieving management goals for multiple resources when considering topics like fire and recreation. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Ecosystem Disturbance and Wildlife Conservation in Western Grasslands , 1996 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Ecosystem Disturbance and Wildlife Conservation in Western Grasslands Deborah M. Finch, 1998-03 Reviews & synthesizes info. about the structure, function, & components of steppe & desert grassland ecosystems in the western U.S. with special emphasis on the ecological roles & requirements of wildlife species. It is designed to draw attention to some wildlife topics that have been particularly neglected for western grasslands, & represents a cross section of the papers orally presented at the symposium as well as some additional papers solicited afterwards. Those interested in sustaining the ecological health, productivity, & biological diversity of western grassland ecosystems will find this publication valuable. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: The Western Range Revisited Debra L. Donahue, 1999 Livestock grazing is the most widespread commercial use of federal public lands. The image of a herd grazing on Bureau of Land Management or U.S. Forest Service lands is so traditional that many view this use as central to the history and culture of the West. Yet the grazing program costs far more to administer than it generates in revenues, and grazing affects all other uses of public lands, causing potentially irreversible damage to native wildlife and vegetation. The Western Range Revisited proposes a landscape-level strategy for conserving native biological diversity on federal rangelands, a strategy based chiefly on removing livestock from large tracts of arid BLM lands in ten western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Drawing from range ecology, conservation biology, law, and economics, Debra L. Donahue examines the history of federal grazing policy and the current debate on federal multiple-use, sustained-yield policies and changing priorities for our public lands. Donahue, a lawyer and wildlife biologist, uses existing laws and regulations, historical documents, economic statistics, and current scientific thinking to make a strong case for a land-management strategy that has been, until now, unthinkable. A groundbreaking interdisciplinary work, The Western Range Revisited demonstrates that conserving biodiversity by eliminating or reducing livestock grazing makes economic sense, is ecologically expedient, and can be achieved under current law. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Global Rangelands A. C. Grice, K. C. Hodgkinson, 2002-07-29 Although traditionally defined as areas where natural vegetation is exploited for grazing by domestic and native herbivores, rangelands are used by many different people, for a host of purposes. As well as livestock products, rangelands provide fuels, minerals and water and are used for ecotourism, recreation, nature conservation and as carbon sinks. More than half of the earth's land surface is rangeland and millions of people, both within and outside the rangelands, depend on them. This book addresses the important issues confronting the rangelands and presents new concepts and approaches for the management of rangeland resources. It is relevant to the people who live in or depend on the rangelands, and to the institutions and organisations that support them. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: General Technical Report PSW. , 1978 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Rangeland Health National Research Council, Board on Agriculture, Committee on Rangeland Classification, 1994-02-01 Rangelands comprise between 40 and 50 percent of all U.S. land and serve the nation both as productive areas for wildlife, recreational use, and livestock grazing and as watersheds. The health and management of rangelands have been matters for scientific inquiry and public debate since the 1880s, when reports of widespread range degradation and livestock losses led to the first attempts to inventory and classify rangelands. Scientists are now questioning the utility of current methods of rangeland classification and inventory, as well as the data available to determine whether rangelands are being degraded. These experts, who are using the same methods and data, have come to different conclusions. This book examines the scientific basis of methods used by federal agencies to inventory, classify, and monitor rangelands; it assesses the success of these methods; and it recommends improvements. The book's findings and recommendations are of interest to the public; scientists; ranchers; and local, state, and federal policymakers. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Sustainable Ecological Systems W. Wallace Covington, Leonard F. DeBano, 1994 This conference brought together scientists and managers from federal, state, and local agencies, along with private-sector interests, to examine key concepts involving sustainable ecological systems, and ways in which to apply these concepts to ecosystem management. Session topics were: ecological consequences of land and water use changes, biology of rare and declining species and habitats, conservation biology and restoration ecology, developing and applying ecological theory to management of ecological systems and forest health, and sustainable ecosystems to respond to human needs. A plenary session established the philosophical and historical contexts for ecosystem management.--Title page verso. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Soils, Plant Growth and Crop Production - Volume III Willy H. Verheye, 2010-11-30 Soils, Plant Growth and Crop Production is a component of Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty Encyclopedias. Plants, and crops in particular, grow and develop through the uptake of water and nutrients by the root system in soils and their transformation into biomass through processes governed by photosynthesis. The quality and amount of products harvested from this biomass depend largely on the intrinsic properties of the soil, i.e. the moisture and nutrients made available for uptake by the roots. These volumes describe in a synthetic form the impact of the most important soil properties on general agronomy, crop production, cultivation methods, and yields, including the specific management aspects which take away some production constraints. Changes in general agronomy as a result of plant breeding, climatic change and competition between newly introduced crops are discussed. The three volumes with contributions from distinguished experts in the field discusses about soils, plant growth and crop production in several related topics. These volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Point Reyes National Seashore, Non-native Deer Management Plan , 2006 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Encyclopedia of Animal Science - (Two-Volume Set) Wilson G. Pond, Duane E. Ullrey, Charlotte Kirk Baer, 2018-10-08 PRINT/ONLINE PRICING OPTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT e-reference@taylorandfrancis.com Containing case studies that complement material presented in the text, the vast range of this definitive Encyclopediaencompasses animal physiology, animal growth and development, animal behavior, animal reproduction and breeding, alternative approaches to animal maintenance, meat science and muscle biology, farmed animal welfare and bioethics, and food safety. With contributions from top researchers in their discipline, the book addresses new research and advancements in this burgeoning field and provides quick and reader-friendly descriptions of technologies critical to professionals in animal and food science, food production and processing, livestock management, and nutrition. |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: Wasatch-Cache National Forest (N.F.), Rangeland Health, Forest Plan Amendment [UT,WY] , 1995 |
| grazing management an ecological perspective: General Technical Report RMRS , 1998 |
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Grazing - Wikipedia
In agriculture, grazing is a method of animal husbandry whereby domestic livestock are allowed outdoors to free range (roam around) and consume wild vegetations in order to convert the …
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Define grazing. grazing synonyms, grazing pronunciation, grazing translation, English dictionary definition of grazing. v. grazed , graz·ing , graz·es v. intr. 1. To feed on growing grasses and …
GRAZING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
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Four Natural Laws of Grazing Management Keep down the shoot, kill the root. Roots anchor the plants to the soil, take up water and nutrients, and, if healthy, enable plants to survive stress …
What Are The Different Systems and Benefits of Grazing?
Mar 1, 2023 · Grazing is the practice of allowing farmed animals to roam across land feeding on wild vegetation, most often grass. Considered natural behavior for animals like cows and …
Pasture Management and Rotational Grazing - The Livestock Project
May 8, 2025 · Controlled grazing systems are a powerful management tool to improve pasture health, maximize forage utilization, and increase livestock productivity. In these systems, …
What does grazing mean? - Definitions.net
Grazing is the act or process of animals feeding on plants, usually grass, in fields or other open spaces, allowing them to move around freely. This term is typically used in context of raising …
Grazing Methods - Which one is right for you? - Farmbrite
Nov 20, 2024 · In this article, we'll break down some of the most common and popular types of grazing systems out there and help you understand which grazing method might work best for …
Grazing - Agriculture Dictionary
Apr 12, 2025 · Grazing refers to the consumption of pasture plants or forage vegetation by livestock animals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, horses, or buffalo, as a primary means of …
GRAZE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of GRAZE is to feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton. How to use graze in a sentence.
Grazing - Wikipedia
In agriculture, grazing is a method of animal husbandry whereby domestic livestock are allowed outdoors to free range (roam around) and consume wild vegetations in order to convert the …
Grazing - definition of grazing by The Free Dictionary
Define grazing. grazing synonyms, grazing pronunciation, grazing translation, English dictionary definition of grazing. v. grazed , graz·ing , graz·es v. intr. 1. To feed on growing grasses and …
GRAZING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
GRAZING definition: 1. land where farm animals can feed on grass: 2. the action of farm animals feeding on grass: 3…. Learn more.
Grazing Management and Soil Health - Natural Resources …
Four Natural Laws of Grazing Management Keep down the shoot, kill the root. Roots anchor the plants to the soil, take up water and nutrients, and, if healthy, enable plants to survive stress …
What Are The Different Systems and Benefits of Grazing?
Mar 1, 2023 · Grazing is the practice of allowing farmed animals to roam across land feeding on wild vegetation, most often grass. Considered natural behavior for animals like cows and …
Pasture Management and Rotational Grazing - The Livestock Project
May 8, 2025 · Controlled grazing systems are a powerful management tool to improve pasture health, maximize forage utilization, and increase livestock productivity. In these systems, …
What does grazing mean? - Definitions.net
Grazing is the act or process of animals feeding on plants, usually grass, in fields or other open spaces, allowing them to move around freely. This term is typically used in context of raising …
Grazing Methods - Which one is right for you? - Farmbrite
Nov 20, 2024 · In this article, we'll break down some of the most common and popular types of grazing systems out there and help you understand which grazing method might work best for …
Grazing - Agriculture Dictionary
Apr 12, 2025 · Grazing refers to the consumption of pasture plants or forage vegetation by livestock animals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, horses, or buffalo, as a primary means of …
