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CPER--Long-Term Grazing Intensity Study
Entry ID:
USDA0075
Summary
Abstract:
The purpose of the "CPER--Long-Term Grazing Intensity Study" is
to measure long-term impact of three grazing intensities on shortgrass rangeland. Description; 3 pastures, each 128 ha, grazed 1939-present at light, moderate, and heavy stocking rates. Vegetation measured in and near 25-50 movable exclosures and 1 permanent enclosure/ pasture by clipping and ocular estimation for biomass, ...  Geographic Coverage
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Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1940-01-01
Stop Date:
1994-12-31
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
Quality
Close supervision and frequent checking.
Ancillary Keywords
Originating Center
Data Center
Personnel
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
307-722-2433
Fax:
307-637-6124
Contact Address:
USDA Agricultural Research Service
High Plains Grasslands Research Station
8408 Hildreth Road
City:
Cheyenne
Province or State:
WY
Postal Code:
82009
Country:
USA
Publications/References
Kipple, G.E., and D.F. Costello. (1960). Vegetation and Cattle
Responses to Different Intensities of Grazing on Shortgrass Ranges on the Central Great Plains. USDA Tech. Bull. 1216. Ashby, M.M., R.H. Hart, and J.R. Forwood. 1993. Plant Community and Cattle Responses to Fifty Years of Grazing on Shortgrass Prairie. USDA-ARS Rangeland Resources Research Unit. RRUU-1. Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2005-09-12
Last DIF Revision Date:
2005-09-19
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