Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems: Volume I: Quick Start
Herrick JE, Van Zee JW, Havstad KM, Burkett LM, Whitford WG. 2005. Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems: Volume I: Quick Start. USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range. Tucson, Arizona. ISBN 0-9755552-0-0
This manual describes how to monitor three rangeland attributes: soil and site stability, watershed function and biotic integrity. Nearly everything we value about rangelands depends on these attributes. Monitoring these three attributes is like monitoring the foundation of our rangeland ecosystems. The measurements used to monitor these attributes also can be used to generate indicators relevant to specific management objectives, such as maintaining wildlife habitat, biodiversity conservation or producing forage.
- Type
- Book
- Authors
- Herrick, Jeffery; Van Zee, Justin; Havstad, Kris; Burkett, Laura; Whitford, Walter
- Date of Issue
- 2005
- Publisher
- USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range
- Units
- GRBA , JOTR
- Keywords
- Ecosystems, Grassland, Monitoring, Savanna, shrubland