Optimized NMME Climate Forecasts for Rangeland Management Applications in the Western United States

Schantz, Merilynn C.; Hardegree, Stuart P.; Sheley, Roger L.; Abatzoglou, John T.; Hegewisch, Katherine C.; Elias, Emile E.; James, Jeremy J.; Moffet, Corey A.

doi:10.1016/j.rama.2024.03.008

Title: Optimized NMME Climate Forecasts for Rangeland Management Applications in the Western United States

Journal Article · 01 May 2024 · Rangeland Ecology & Management

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2024.03.008 · OSTI ID:2337976

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