Herbaceous response following prescribed burning and seeding of elk range in Idaho

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Leege, Thomas A.; Godbolt, Grant

Source:

Northwest Science, Northwest Scientific Association, Volume 59, Issue 2, p.134-143 (1985)

Call Number:

A85LEE01IDUS

URL:

https://research.wsulibs.wsu.edu:8443/xmlui/handle/2376/1840

Keywords:

Abies grandis, Cervus canadensis nelsoni, Dactylis glomerata, Pachistima myrsinites

Abstract:

The effects of spring-burning and seeding on herbaceous vegetation were evaluated on brush covered slopes in the grand fir/boxwood (Abies grandis/Pachistima myrsinites) habitat type. The objective of the burn was to improve winter-spring forage for elk (Cervus canadensis nelsoni). There was a significant increase in forb production during the second growing season following prescribed burning. After four growing seasons, broadcast-seeded grasses, primarily orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata), were the only species producing substantial forage in excess of pre-burn amounts. A mixture of several grasses is recommend for broadcast-seeing immediately after burning in similar habitat types when the primary purpose is to increase herbaceous forage for spring utilization by elk.

Notes:

Reference Code: A85LEE01IDUS

Full Citation: Leege, T. A., and G. Godbolt. 1985. Herbaceous response following prescribed burning and seeding of elk range in Idaho. Northwest Science 59(2): 134-143.

Location: ANIMAL EF: MAMMALS