Range Management: Principles and Practice - Couverture souple

Holechek, Jerry L.; Pieper, Rex D.; Herbel, Carlton H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0131744844 ISBN 13 : 9780131744844

Editeur : Pearson, 1995

Synopsis

The approach has involved tempering fundamental topics, such as range plant physiology, range plant ecology, stocking rate considerations, and grazing system selection, with the most recent research. Some traditional range management concepts have been substantially altered as the result of new findings. The text emphasizes range management practices oriented toward multiple use wherever possible.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Extensively revised and expanded, Range Management, Fifth Edition, remains the most complete, current, and well-balanced range management text available. Highly illustrated and utilizing the most current research, this edition continues upon the accolades of the past, providing solid and detailed coverage of current and historical rangeland practices. In addition, Range Management expounds upon such diverse topics such as rangeland climatology, rangeland soils, range plant physiology, range ecology, including commentary on grazing management, range improvements, and multiple use concepts.

New in this edition:

• An added section on C3 and C4 fixating plants
• Expanded coverage of ecosystem services and plant succession with more detailed discussion on plant fixation models and their practical applications
• Increased treatment on rangeland monitoring, with added sections on riparian monitoring
• In-depth coverage of procedures for setting stocking rates, grazing intensity guidelines, and approaches
• A discussion of rangeland watershed problems, management, and recreational usage
• A glossary of terms for easy and quick accessibility to rangeland terminology

Quatrième de couverture

The purpose of this text is to introduce readers to the science of range management, coupling the latest concepts and technology with proven traditional approaches. In addition to being an excellent reference for professional range managers, ranchers, wildlife biologists soil scientists, and the growing segment of the public interested in natural resource management, Range Management: Principles and Practices, 4/e, is the ideal core text for courses in Range Management offered at colleges and universities.

This fourth edition retains its sound, insightful overview of the fundamentals of this important field while offering the most current information available with regard to recent research and changes. Significant new material has been added on Stocking Rate, Grazing Intensity, Grazing Methods, Livestock Distribution Improvement, Multiple-Use Range Management, Range Management in Developing Countries, and Future trends in range Management.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0131744844
• ISBN 13: 9780131744844
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 528
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible