Date of Award
5-1984
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Department
Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
Committee Chair(s)
Mike Timmons
Committee
Mike Timmons
Committee
Gar Workman
Abstract
In Utah, the number of farms has been steadily decreasing since the 1930's while farm size has grown and mechanization increased (Utah Agricultural Statistics, 1981). The "family farm" is beginning to disappear as larger farms become more economical (McCorkle, Jr., 1981). Due primarily to this trend toward more intensive land use, habitat for the ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is on the decline (Kellert, 1981). In addition, changes which have occurred in crop production since 1950 have not favored pheasant production (Nish, 1973). It is of critical importance that attention be drawn to the conservation of pheasant habitat if the future of this popular gamebird in Utah is to be secured.
Recommended Citation
Heath, Shannon B., "Pheasant Habitat Improvement Through Multiple Land Use Planning on Cache Valley Farmland" (1984). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023. 430.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/430
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