The Competitive Influence of Seeded Smooth Brome (Bromus inermis) and Intermediate Wheatgrass (Thinopyron intermedium) Within Aspen-Mountain Brush Communities of Central Utah

Authors

Stephen B. Monsen
Richard Stevens
Scott C. Walker

Document Type

Article

Editor

Neil E. West

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Rangelands in a Sustainable Biosphere: Proceedings of the Fifth International Rangeland Congress

Volume

1

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Publication Date

1996

Abstract

Ecological relationships of smooth brome and intermediate wheatgrass with native species were investigated through comparison of seeded and nonseeded sites in aspen-mountain brush communities, on the Great Basin Research Area, Manti-La Sal National Forest. These sites were adjacent to each other, and vegetatively comparable prior to seeding. Within a 40-year period, the two sod-forming seeded grasses gained dominance and reduced native herbs and shrubs. Both introduced grasses are commonly planted to stabilize wildlands, but they are proving to be noncompatible with most native species and ultimately dominate seeded sites.

Recommended Citation

Monsen, Stephen, B.; Stevens, Richard; Walker, Scott C. 1996. The competitive influence of seeded smooth brome (Bromus inermis) and intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyron intermedium) within aspen-mountain brush communities of central Utah. In: West, N. E., editor. Rangelands in a sustainable biosphere, proceedings of the Fifth International Rangeland Congress; 1995 July 23-25; Salt Lake City, UT. Volume 1, Denver, CO; Society for Range Management: 379-380.