Restoring Western Ranges and Wildlands, vol. 1

Abstract

This work, in three volumes, provides background on philosophy, processes, plant materials selection, site preparation, and seed and seeding equipment for revegetating disturbed rangelands, emphasizing use of native species. The 29 chapters include guidelines for planning, conducting, and managing, and contain a compilation of rangeland revegetation research conducted over the last several decades to aid practitioners in reestablishing healthy communities and curbing the spread of invasive species. Volume 1 contains the first 17 chapters plus the index.

Titles contained within Restoring Western Ranges and Wildlands, vol. 1

• Foreword
• Chapter 1. History of range and wildlife habitat restoration in the Intermountain West
• Chapter 2. The Intermountain setting
• Chapter 3. Research background
• Chapter 4. Basic considerations for range and wildland revegetation and restoration
• Chapter 5. Restoration or rehabilitation through management or artificial treatments
• Chapter 6. Climate and terrain
• Chapter 7. Assessing soil factors in wildland improvement programs
• Chapter 8. Controlling plant competition
• Chapter 9. Mechanical plant control
• Chapter 10. Herbicides for plant control
• Chapter 11. Vegetative manipulation with prescribed burning
• Chapter 12. Seedbed preparation and seeding practices
• Chapter 13. Incorporating wildlife habitat needs into restoration and rehabilitation projects
• Chapter 14. Nutritive principles in restoration and management
• Chapter 15. Plant pathology and managing wildland plant disease systems
• Chapter 16. Management of restored and revegetated sites
• Chapter 17. Guidelines for restoration and rehabilitation of principal plant communities

Citation

Monsen, Stephen B.; Stevens, Richard; Shaw, Nancy L. 2004. Restoring Western Ranges and Wildlands, vol. 1. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-136-vol-1. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. Pages 1-294 plus index