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...

By Susan Kerr | 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.

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...

OSU Extension Catalog

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Range Improvements - Tools and Methods to Improve Cattle Distribution

With few exceptions, the goal of most range improvements is to increase returns from the landscape by increasing forage quantity, quality, or animal production. Exceptions might be efforts to reduce wildfire risks, improve wildlife habitat, or increase watershed yields through woody plant control.

By David Ganskopp | Publication

Grazing Management Options for Riparian Areas

Our hope is to make you better acquainted with the important functions of riparian areas on your ranch, give you some ideas on how to manage them effectively, and provide a framework for developing grazing management that incorporates these areas into your overall cattle operation.

By Dustin Johnson, | Publication

Monitoring grazing lands in Oregon

A critical, but often overlooked step in the development of a comprehensive grazing management plan is a well-defined monitoring program for evaluating progress toward meeting management objectives.

By Dustin Johnson, | Publication

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Paying communities for forest management activities supports social relationships

Jun 11, 2018

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.

By Chris Branam | News Story

Rangeland researchers advise smaller cows for better herd results

Mar 23, 2017

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

By Chris Branam | News Story

How much time do cattle spend in rangeland streams? Not so much, says OSU study

Dec 29, 2016

Now we have detailed data on how cattle use rangeland streams, says Williams

By Gail Wells | News Story

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