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Soil and Vegetation Management: Keys to Water Conservation on Rangeland
(2001-01-11)
The amount of water that soaks into the soil largely determines plant productivity. We can manage and conserve water where and when it falls, and by controlling the kind of vegetation we can make the fullest use of rain ...
Rangeland Watershed Management for Texans: Are Your Streams Healthy?
(2000-10-30)
It is important to monitor the health of the streams on your property. A photo guide in this publication helps you determine the stability of stream banks and spot problems that might cause erosion and other water quality ...
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 ...
Improving Rainfall Effectiveness on Rangeland
(2000-01-11)
Rainfall is a major limiting factor for livestock production on Texas rangelands. This publication explains how to more effectively use water for forage production on rangelands, and how to reduce runoff, evaporation, ...
Using Compost for Erosion Control and Revegetation
(2005-08-08)
Composting refers to the biological decomposition and stabilization of organic materials by microorganisms under aerobic conditions. Compost from various materials (yard trimmings, manure, food processing residuals and ...