Range Management: Principles and Practice - Softcover

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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131744844 ISBN 13: 9780131744844

Publisher: 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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0131744844
• ISBN 13: 9780131744844
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 528