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Vegetation, Brush & Rangeland

Understand plant communities and manage woody cover, grasslands, pasture, and restoration work.

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Published articles
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Topics

Native Plant Communities
Rangeland Health
Native Grasses
Brush Management
Brush DensityMechanical ControlChemical ControlPrescribed FireIntegrated TreatmentFollow-Up Management
Woody Plant Management
MesquiteJuniper / CedarHuisacheYauponSaltcedarChinese TallowPrivetRegional Woody Species
Pasture Management
Prairie Restoration
Forbs & Wildflowers
Seeding & Revegetation
Vegetation Monitoring
Mechanical Vegetation Control
MowingShreddingGrubbingRoot PlowingMulching

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Articles in this category

Vegetation, Brush & Rangeland · 9 minute read · Subscriber article

Managing Mesquite on Texas Rangeland

How to evaluate mesquite encroachment and choose an approach that fits the site and the landowner’s objectives.

Vegetation, Brush & Rangeland · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

Reading the Native Plant Community on Your Property

Read native plants and plant communities through vegetation structure, dominant species, diversity, ecological site and management history.

Vegetation, Brush & Rangeland · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

Evaluating Rangeland Condition Before Deciding What to Change

Assess rangeland health through ground cover, plant composition, erosion, grazing pressure and long-term trends before choosing a treatment.

Vegetation, Brush & Rangeland · 7 minute read · Subscriber article

Establishing Native Grass Without Wasting the Seed

Native grass planting succeeds when species selection, competition control, seed quality, planting depth, weather and establishment care fit the site.

Vegetation, Brush & Rangeland · 7 minute read · Subscriber article

Choosing the Right Brush Management Strategy

Choose brush management and brush control methods that match the species, desired cover, soil conditions and follow-up plan.

Vegetation, Brush & Rangeland · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

Managing Woody Plants Without Clearing the Property Bare

Plan woody plant control around species, density and distribution while retaining valuable woody vegetation, wildlife cover and mature trees.

Vegetation, Brush & Rangeland · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

Improving Pasture Without Starting Over

Pasture improvement begins with diagnosing grazing, fertility, weeds, water distribution and recovery before committing to full pasture renovation.

Vegetation, Brush & Rangeland · 7 minute read · Subscriber article

Restoring Native Prairie Without Trying to Recreate a Museum Piece

Restore native prairie by matching the ecological site, remaining plants, seed sources, establishment care and long-term management to realistic prairie restoration goals.

Vegetation, Brush & Rangeland · 5 minute read · Subscriber article

Why Forbs and Wildflowers Matter on Working Land

Understand how forbs and wildflowers support wildlife, pollinators, seasonal forage and diversity on working land.

Vegetation, Brush & Rangeland · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

Seeding Bare Ground So It Stays Covered

Plan revegetation and seeding bare ground around site stability, adapted plants, seedbed condition and protection during establishment.

Vegetation, Brush & Rangeland · 5 minute read · Subscriber article

How to Tell Whether Vegetation Management Is Actually Working

Use vegetation monitoring, repeat photo points and simple transects to evaluate treatment results and guide the next management decision.

Vegetation, Brush & Rangeland · 7 minute read · Subscriber article

Choosing Between Mowing, Shredding, Mulching, Grubbing, and Root Plowing

Compare mowing, shredding, mulching, grubbing and root plowing for mechanical brush control, soil disturbance, regrowth and follow-up needs.