The Rangelands
The Rangelands, in the Great Basin spreads out over parts of Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, California and Utah; covering millions of acres. There are many threats to this rangeland, some include: insufficiently managed grazing, invasion of invasive species, juniper encroachment, climate change, off road vehicles, urban development and wildfires. Cheatgrass in particular is a really invasive species that increases the chances of wildfires. It also displaces the native vegetation, by out competing them. Another species that is a problem is Juniper, because it increases the size of the bear ground. It also causes an increase in run of, which leads to erosion. Some solutions for these threats include: prescribed burning, mechanical treatment,
herbicidal application and rest from grazing. An example of mechanical treatment would be to physically takeout Juniper or Cheatgrass. This allows ground shrubs to grow easier than using a chemical treatment or prescribed burning. Herbicidal application is also a good solution, because it can reduce the growth of an invasive species and encourage the growth of native plants. All of these solutions have the same goal, which is to allow the land to grow and become established.
herbicidal application and rest from grazing. An example of mechanical treatment would be to physically takeout Juniper or Cheatgrass. This allows ground shrubs to grow easier than using a chemical treatment or prescribed burning. Herbicidal application is also a good solution, because it can reduce the growth of an invasive species and encourage the growth of native plants. All of these solutions have the same goal, which is to allow the land to grow and become established.