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- Brush Management: Past, Present, Future
- Book
- 2004
- Published by: Texas A&M University Press
- Series: Texas A&M University Agriculture Series
summary
The presence of brush in rangeland environments continually tops the list of priority issues among landowners, and not just in Texas. Whether they manage their land for livestock, hunting, or wildlife watching, what to do about unwanted woody plants remains a serious and pervasive question for landowners everywhere.
In the pages of this book, leading range management professionals introduce and explain not only the mechanisms of managing brush but also the changes in management philosophy and technology that have taken place over time. From the futile attempts at eradication to the successes of integrated brush management, expert practitioners examine mechanical, biological, chemical, and fire-related methods from three perspectives—the past, the present or “state-of-the-art,” and the future. In a final discussion, three specialists address the timely and important subject of brush management as it relates to water yield, economics, and wildlife.
Brush Management: Past, Present, Future gives readers a straightforward and comprehensive view of a topic that remains a consistent concern for livestock, wildlife, and land management—one that will serve as a useful and interesting summary of the subject for teachers, students, landowners, and management professionals.
Table of Contents
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- 1. Introduction
- pp. 3-13
- 3. Current State of the Art
- pp. 33-46
- 5. Chemical Weed and Brush Control
- pp. 57-66
- 6. A Paradigm Shift
- pp. 67-75
- 9. A Historical Perspective
- pp. 99-120
- 10. Current State Of The Art
- pp. 121-142
- 12. Biological Management of Noxious Brush
- pp. 153-163
- Prescribed Fire
- p. 165
- 14. Prescribed Burning
- pp. 175-186
- 16. What’s Next The Future of Fire
- pp. 200-210
- 18. Runoff from Rangelands
- pp. 227-238
- 20. Conclusion
- pp. 259-273
Additional Information
ISBN
9781603446280
Related ISBN(s)
9781585443574
MARC Record
OCLC
605342910
Pages
296
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No