Mountain Big Sagebrush Restoration in Former Dryland Pasture

Authors

Elizabeth Bailey
Eric Thacker, Utah State UniversityFollow
Thomas Monaco, Utah State UniversityFollow
Kari E. Veblen, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

12-9-2024

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Abstract

Our study supports using older naturally grown sagebrush plants (wildlings) for restoration efforts. Wildlings had already faced various environmental stresses before transplantation and then had a survival advantage when transplanted. Our study also demonstrates how successfully established transplants planted in “islands” aid in the future recruitment of sagebrush. Overall, because of their higher survival, we found that wildlings led to higher sagebrush densities and were a more cost-effective approach.

Recommended Citation

Bailey, E. C., Thacker, E. T., Monaco, T. A., Veblen, K.E. (2024). Mountain big sagebrush restoration in former dryland pasture [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.