Prairie Conservation
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Prairie Conservation
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Author : Fred B. Samson
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 1996-08
Prairie Conservation written by Fred B. Samson and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-08 with Nature categories.
The area of native prairie known as the Great Plains once extended from Canada to the Mexican border and from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to western Indiana and Wisconsin. Today the declines in prairie landscape types, estimated to be as high as 99%, exceed those of any other major ecosystem in North America. The overwhelming loss of landscape and accompanying loss of species constitute a real threat to both ecological and human economic health.Prairie Conservation is a comprehensive examination of the history, ecology, and current status of North American grasslands. It presents for the first time in a single volume information on the historical, economic, and cultural significance of prairies, their natural history and ecology, threats, and conservation and restoration programs currently underway. Chapters cover: environmental history of the Great Plains the economic value of prairie prairie types -- tallgrass, mixed grass, shortgrass, wetlands -- and the ecological processes that sustain each type prairie fauna -- invertebrates, fish and other aquatic creatures, amphibians and reptiles, birds, and mammals conservation programs such as the Great Plains Partnership, Canada's Prairie Conservation Action Plan, the U.S. Prairie Pothole Joint Venture, and others The book brings together knowledge and insights from a wide range of experts to describe and explain the importance of prairies and to position them in the forefront of North American conservation efforts. Praire Conservation is an essential reference for anyone interested in prairie ecology and conservation and will play a critical role in broadening our awareness and understanding of prairie ecosystems.
Conservation Of The Black Tailed Prairie Dog
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Author : John Hoogland
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2013-04-09
Conservation Of The Black Tailed Prairie Dog written by John Hoogland and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-09 with Nature categories.
The prairie dog is a colonial, keystone species of the grassland ecosystem of western North America. Myriad animals regularly visit colony-sites to feed on the grass there, to use the burrows for shelter or nesting, or to prey on the prairie dogs. Unfortunately, prairie dogs are disappearing, and the current number is only about 2% of the number encountered by Lewis and Clark in the early 1800s. Part I of Conservation of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog summarizes ecology and social behavior for pivotal issues such as when prairie dogs breed, how far they disperse, how they affect other organisms, and how much they compete with livestock. Part II documents how loss of habitat, poisoning, plague, and recreational shooting have caused the precipitous decline of prairie dog populations over the last 200 years. Part III proposes practical solutions that can ensure the long-term survival of the prairie dog and its grassland ecosystem, and also are fair to private landowners. We cannot expect farmers and ranchers to bear all the costs of conservation while the rest of us enjoy all the benefits. With 700 references, 37 tables, 75 figures and photographs, and a glossary, Conservation of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog is a unique and vital contribution for wildlife managers, politicians, environmentalists, and curious naturalists.
Prairie
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Author : Suzanne Winckler
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2004-05
Prairie written by Suzanne Winckler and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-05 with Nature categories.
North America’s grasslands once stretched from southern Canada to northern Mexico, and across this considerable space different prairie types evolved to express the sum of their particular longitude and latitude, soils, landforms, and aspect. This prairie guide is your roadmap to what remains of this varied and majestic landscape. Suzanne Winckler’s goal is to encourage travelers to get off the highways, out of their cars, and onto North America’s last remaining prairies. She makes this adventure as easy as possible by providing exact driving directions to the more than three hundred sites in her guide. She also includes information about size, management, phone numbers, and outstanding characteristics for every prairie site and provides readers with a thorough list of recommended readings and Web sites. The scope of the guide is impressive. It encompasses prairies found within national grasslands, parks, forests, recreation areas, wildlife refuges, state parks, preserves, and natural areas and on numerous working ranches in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. A series of maps locate the prairies both geographically and by name. From “the largest restoration project within the historic range of tallgrass prairie” at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Iowa to Big Bend National Park in Texas, where “the Chisos Mountains, completely surrounded by the park, rise up majestically from the Chihuahuan Desert floor,” Winckler celebrates the dramatic expanses of untouched prairie, the crown jewels of prairie reconstruction and restoration, and the neglected remnants that deserve to be treasured.
Proceedings Of The 7th Prairie Conservation And Endangered Species Conference
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Author : Garry Charles Trottier
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Proceedings Of The 7th Prairie Conservation And Endangered Species Conference written by Garry Charles Trottier and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Biodiversity conservation categories.
The Ecology And Management Of Prairies In The Central United States
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Author : Chris Helzer
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2009-05
The Ecology And Management Of Prairies In The Central United States written by Chris Helzer and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05 with Nature categories.
Most prairies exist today as fragmented landscapes, making thoughtful and vigilant management ever more important. Intended for landowners and managers dedicated to understanding and nurturing their prairies as well as farmers, ranchers, conservationists, and all those with a strong interest in grasslands, ecologist Chris Helzer’s readable and practical manual educates prairie owners and managers about grassland ecology and gives them guidelines for keeping prairies diverse, vigorous, and viable. Chapters in the first section, "Prairie Ecology," describe prairie plants and the communities they live in, the ways in which disturbance modifies plant communities, the animal and plant inhabitants that are key to prairie survival, and the importance of diversity within plant and animal communities. Chapters in the second section, "Prairie Management," explore the adaptive management process as well as guiding principles for designing management strategies, examples of successful management systems such as fire and grazing, guidance for dealing with birds and other species that have particular habitat requirements and with the invasive species that have become the most serious threat that prairie managers have to deal with, and general techniques for prairie restoration. Following the conclusion and a forward-thinking note on climate change, eight appendixes provide more information on grazing, prescribed fire, and invasive species as well as bibliographic notes, references, and national and state organizations with expertise in prairie management. Grasslands can be found throughout much of North America, and the ideas and strategies in this book apply to most of them, particularly tallgrass and mixed-grass prairies in eastern North Dakota, eastern South Dakota, eastern Nebraska, eastern Kansas, eastern Oklahoma, northwestern Missouri, northern Illinois, northwestern Indiana, Iowa, southwestern Wisconsin, and southwestern Minnesota. By presenting all the factors that promote biological diversity and thus enhance prairie communities, then incorporating these factors into a set of clear-sighted management practices, The Ecology and Management of Prairies in the Central United States presents the tools necessary to ensure that grasslands are managed in the purposeful ways essential to the continued health and survival of prairie communities.
Ecology And Conservation Of Lesser Prairie Chickens
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Author : David A. Haukos
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2016-02-22
Ecology And Conservation Of Lesser Prairie Chickens written by David A. Haukos and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-22 with Nature categories.
Shortlisted for the 2018 TWS Wildlife Publication Awards in the edited book category Lesser Prairie-Chickens have experienced substantial declines in terms of population and the extent of area that they occupy. While they are an elusive species, making it difficult at times to monitor them, current evidence indicates that they have been persistently decreasing in number since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s dramatically affected their core range. In May of 2014, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service listed Lesser Prairie-Chickens as a threatened species, granting them federal protection under the Endangered Species Act, which included a special rule recognizing significant conservation planning efforts made by state and federal wildlife agencies within the geographical range of the species. Although the listing was vacated by judicial ruling in September 2015, concern for persistence of the species persists. These actions illustrate the uncertain legal status and future conservation challenges for Lesser Prairie-Chickens. Ecology and Conservation of Lesser Prairie-Chickens provides a compendium of data, analytical results, and synthesis generated among expert wildlife biologists, conservation biologists, and ornithologists. It thoroughly reviews the life history, genetics, and ecology of the species, and is ultimately directed toward developing and establishing appropriate conservation management strategies. It presents a detailed analysis of the issues and risks relative to conservation as well as an overview of potential conservation tools. It also addresses the challenges that natural resource managers continue to face in their current conservation efforts. While dealing with immediate and short-term issues in Lesser Prairie-Chicken conservation, this book is also a useful starting point for guiding future research, management, and conservation of the species. Published in collaboration with and on behalf of The American Ornithological Society, this volume in the highly-regarded Studies in Avian Biology series provides a definitive reference for researchers, managers, and policy makers as well as those with interests in environmental science, avian biology, game bird management, or Great Plains ecology.
Bird Conservation Implementation And Integration In The Americas
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Bird Conservation Implementation And Integration In The Americas written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Birds categories.
Northern Tallgrass Prairie Habitat Preservation Area
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Northern Tallgrass Prairie Habitat Preservation Area written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with categories.
Homes On The Range
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Author : Robert Warnock
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-11
Homes On The Range written by Robert Warnock and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11 with Biodiversity conservation categories.
Prairie Conservation Action Plan 1989 1994
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Author : Fonds mondial pour la nature (Canada)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Prairie Conservation Action Plan 1989 1994 written by Fonds mondial pour la nature (Canada) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Conservation of natural resources categories.