Learning lessons on reclamation

Journal Article · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Agricultural Research (Beltsville, MD); (USA)

OSTI ID:5824146

Senft, D

Strip-mined areas reclaimed for rangeland produce cattle weight gains that are just as good as those from cattle grazing undisturbed native ranges in the Northern Great Plains. The end of a 5-year study put the finishing touch on research to determine the best methods of establishing productive vegetation on disturbed lands. These lands have limited available soil resources and are very susceptible to wind and water erosion. Therefore, the success of plant establishment and its continued growth is crucial to protecting the soil, says Gerald E. Schuman, ARS soil scientist at Cheyenne, Wyoming. Schuman and other researchers at the High Plains Grasslands Research Station developed techniques to return disturbed rangeland to full production, then demonstrated that cattle can be grazed there without harm to the vegetation or loss in livestock production.

• OSTI ID: 5824146
• Journal Information: Agricultural Research (Beltsville, MD); (USA), Journal Name: Agricultural Research (Beltsville, MD); (USA) Vol. 38:11; ISSN AGREA; ISSN 0002-161X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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