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Juniper Biology and Management in Texas
(2009-04-23)
Junipers (or cedars) are a major management concern on Texas rangelands. This publication discusses physical characteristics of the two major species in western Texas--ashe juniper and redberry juniper. Watershed management, ...
Woody Plants for Wildlife: Brush Sculpting in South Texas and the Edwards Plateau
(1999-10-01)
Rangeland brush can be managed to accommodate wildlife. This publication discusses wildlife habitat requirements and lists 70 species of woody plants and the types of wildlife each attracts, including butterflies, bees and ...
Seeding Rangeland
(2001-01-04)
Most Texas rangeland produces below its potential. Improving rangeland requires brush control and/or seeding to restore production to the site's potential. This publication is a guide to seeding rangelands, and discusses ...
Rangeland Watershed Management for Texans: Know Your Plants to Protect Your Watershed
(2000-10-30)
Plants are the foundation of the range ecosystem. The plant species growing on a property can indicate the health of the watershed and the success of the land manager. Learn how to "read your plants to understand the effect ...
Rangeland Drought Management for Texans: Toxic Range Plants
(2001-05-03)
Toxic plants can pose a major threat to livestock during a drought. This publication explains the importance of knowing which plants are toxic, keeping the range healthy, and preventing toxic plant problems.
Rangeland Watershed Management for Texans: Increasing Bare Ground Indicates Poor Watershed Health
(2000-10-30)
If the amount of bare ground on your rangeland is increasing, there could be problems with water quality. Learn a simple method of monitoring the vegetative cover on your land, so that you can recognize and correct problems ...
Restoring Native Grasslands
(2005-03-23)
Much of Texas' native grasslands has been converted to improved pastures and cropland, neither of which is suitable for wildlife habitat. Now, many landowners are interested in restoring native grasses because they are ...
Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Seeding Rangeland
(2000-11-01)
Range seeding is risky; deciding whether and how to seed can be difficult. This publication guides the manager through necessary decisions and explains how to improve one's odds of success.
Rangeland Risk Management for Texans: Drought
(2000-11-01)
Drought is a fact of life on most rangelands. This publication offers tips on reducing the risks associated with drought, such as using light to moderate stocking rates, maintaining as much carryover forage as possible, ...