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Freeman, Stroh, Zasada, Epps, Smith
This guide provides information on plant materials fore revegetation of disturbed sites and for forage production. The cultural practices necessary to optimum results in revegetation and forage production are given. The guide is an extensive…
Type: Document
Year: 1977
Barney
A process concept for integrating fire into land use planning is discussed. A general planning process includes: identify issues, set objectives, gather information, develop alternatives, select alternative, feedback and adjust selection, develop…
Type: Document
Year: 1977
Nord, Green
Vegetation that is low-growing and either low in volume, slow burning, or both, is needed for reduction of fire hazard on fuelbreaks and other brush cleared areas in California. Of over 50 shrub species and many grass speciesthat were test planted,…
Type: Document
Year: 1977
Nord, Green
Vegetation that is low-growing and either low in volume, slow burning, or both, is needed for reduction of fire hazard on fuelbreaks and other brush cleared areas in California. Of over 50 shrub species and many grass species that were test planted…
Type: Document
Year: 1977
Shinn
Ecological and historical information are combined in examining the environmental influence of fire and grazing on rangelands in eastern Oregon through time. Competitive relationships between herbaceous and woody flora in the northern Great Basin…
Type: Document
Year: 1977
Severson, Boldt
In the harsh, windswept environment of the northern Great Plains, scattered natural stands of trees and shrubs provide valuable, but very limited, cover and food for both wildlife and livestock. Persistence of these woody cover types was probably…
Type: Document
Year: 1977
Cooper
From the text (p.153-154) ... 'It has been suggested, in Arizona and elsewhere, that removal of accumulated litter and duff by prescribed burning may reduce water retention and make more moisture available for streamflow. This effect is marginal in…
Type: Document
Year: 1971
Stransky
From the text ... 'Farrar's (1968) findings suggest that near optimum timber growth is possible at growing stock levels not far above those suggested for optimum quail range. Although more detailed study may indicate a need for some adjustment, it…
Type: Document
Year: 1971
Thompson, Smith
From the Discussion and Conclusion ... 'In conclusion, we feel that the great myth of the trackless forest which covered the Northeast has obscured some of the probable reasons for the great abundance of deer, turkey, quail, and heath hen which are…
Type: Document
Year: 1971
Batchelder
From the text ... 'Fire has a long history of occurrence in the tropics, and its effects upon the physical and cultural environment have been profound. For various reasons, the frequency of occurrence of accidental fires prior to man's use of fire…
Type: Document
Year: 1967