Successional patterns and productivity potentials of pinyon-juniper ecosystems
Document Type
Contribution to Book
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Developing strategies for rangeland management. A report prepared by the Committee on Developing Strategies for Rangeland Management, National Research Council/National Academy of Sciences.
Publication Date
1984
First Page
1301
Last Page
1332
Abstract
In parts of semi-arid W. USA, 11 spp. of Pinus and 9 spp. of Juniperus dominate 325 000 km (2) of woodland as a result of reduced frequency of fires, and reduced competition from herbaceous plants due to livestock grazing. The historical reasons for this, and recommendations to restore forage spp. and reduce erosion are presented.
Recommended Citation
West, Neil E., "Successional patterns and productivity potentials of pinyon-juniper ecosystems" (1984). Wildland Resources Faculty Publications. Paper 1688.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/wild_facpub/1688
