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Establishment of forage species on surface-mined land in kentucky

Journal Article · · J. Soil Water Conserv.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6082484

To evaluate methods of establishing useful forage species on surface mine spoil, eight species were seeded alone or in mixtures at two locations, one in eastern and one in western Kentucky. The species were tall fescue, Caucasian bluestem, big bluestem, Indiangrass, switchgrass, crown vetch, and two different lespedezas. Five seeding methods were employed, including mulching in combination with broadcasting or drilling the seed. Caucasian bluestem, seeded alone, produced the most consistent stand at both locations.

Research Organization:
SCS, Ky
OSTI ID:
6082484
Journal Information:
J. Soil Water Conserv.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Soil Water Conserv.; (United States) Vol. 36:2; ISSN JSWCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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