Biological soil crusts: ecology and management

Publication Type:

Report

Authors:

Belnap, Jayne; Kaltenecker, Julie Hilty; Rosentreter, Roger; Williams, John; Leonard, Steve; Eldridge, David

Source:

U. S. Bureau of Land Management, National Science and Technology Center, Denver, CO, p.110 (2001)

Call Number:

U01BEL01IDUS

URL:

https://ia902600.us.archive.org/16/items/biologicalsoilcr00beln/biologicalsoilcr00beln.pdf

Keywords:

biological soil crusts, SWAP

Abstract:

This technical reference presents a review of current scientific knowledge on the ecology of biological soil crusts and integrates this information into a discussion on monitoring and management of arid and semiarid lands in the western United States. The document begins with a discussion on the composition, structure, and distribution of biological crusts relative to environmental factors such as climate and soil characteristics. This information is then synthesized into guidelines on development of monitoring strategies as well as site-specific management prescriptions regarding livestock, recreation, and other multiple-use activities. The material is presented from a practical and applied management perspective and is summarized in numerous tables and figures.

Notes:

ELECTRONIC FILE - Ecology

SWAP (2/19/16) citation: Belnap J, Kaltenecker JH, Rosentreter R, Williams J, Leonard S, Eldridge D. 2001. Biological soil crusts: ecology and management. Denver (CO): US Bureau of Land Management, National Science and Technology Center. 110 p. Tech Ref 1730-2. [accessed 2015 Dec 30]. https://archive.org/download/biologicalsoilcr00beln/biologicalsoilcr00be....

Additional information: "This publication was jointly funded by the USDI, BLM, and USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center."