Rangeland Conservation and Management

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Pigs: Home on the Range?

Changing consumer preferences and values are creating opportunities for niche meat producers. One of these opportunities is pasture-based pork production. The purpose of this article is to help potential producers understand the benefits of and concerns about a pasture-based production system so problems can be avoided and success is more likely. Pigs Are Not Ruminants Humans and ...

Susan Kerr | May 2015 | Article

Spatial and Temporal Changes of Sage Grouse Habitat in the Sagebrush Biome

This paper describes the spatial diversity of sage grouse range, short- and long-term dynamics and disturbance regimes across this ecosystem, and potential management implications related to sage grouse habitat.

Apr 2000 | OSU Extension Catalog

Biology, Ecology, and Management of Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis)

This publication represents a synthesis of what is known about the history, biology, ecology and management of western juniper. This species occupies 9 million acres in central and eastern Oregon, northeastern California, southwestern Idaho, and northwestern Nevada, and occurs in a few outlying stands in southern Washington. Includes current and historical color photos and detailed graphs and charts..

Jun 2005 | OSU Extension Catalog

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Grazing management that achieves multiple-use goals, Russ Stingley

This publication is part of the Rancher-to-Rancher Case Study Series: Increasing resilience among ranchers in the Pacific Northwest.

Nov 2019 | OSU Extension Catalog

Tensions lessening between rangeland fire groups and government agencies

A study led by Oregon State University finds that tensions between Rangeland Fire Protection Associations and government agencies have lessened– rapidly in Idaho and gradually in Oregon.

Chris Branam | Oct 24, 2019 | News Story

Managing resources in drought

Droughts are part of life for farming communities. Early planning and decision making is important. If decisions are left until a drought worsens, many of the management options available early may no longer be possible.

Sep 2019 | Online Resource

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Tensions lessening between rangeland fire groups and government agencies

A study led by Oregon State University finds that tensions between Rangeland Fire Protection Associations and government agencies have lessened– rapidly in Idaho and gradually in Oregon.

Chris Branam | Oct 24, 2019 | News Story

Paying communities for forest management activities supports social relationships

New research shows that paying communities in Mexico to conserve and manage their jointly-owned property doesn’t just benefit the environment—it strengthens social relationships and a sense of community within those areas as well.

Chris Branam | Jun 11, 2018 | News Story

Rangeland researchers advise smaller cows for better herd results

Larger cows not as efficient at weaning when there's not much to chew on

Chris Branam | Mar 23, 2017 | News Story

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