Grassland Restoration Forum

Matt Scarpato

WORKING IN NATIVE GRASSLAND: A PRIMER FOR PROJECT MANAGERS AND CONTRACTERS – 2020/21 WINTER WEBINAR

WEBINAR SERIES:WORKING IN NATIVE GRASSLAND A PRIMER FOR PROJECT MANAGERS AND CONTRACTORS  Presenter: Marilyn Neville Q&A Support: Tracy Kupchenko, AEP BACKGROUND The Government of Alberta has long recognized the need to conserve native grassland ecological resources for future generations. Industrial activity, agriculture, recreation and conservation interests are often competing to use the same piece of […]

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Targeted Grazing For Vegetation Management: Plant and Animal Interactions and Recommended Monitoring Protocols

Targeted grazing uses livestock timing, frequency, intensity, and selectivity to apply herbivory pressure on target plant species or portions of the landscape to reach specific vegetation objectives. It can be a useful tool to manipulate plant cover in both mature plant communities and in areas recovering from disturbance. Although a simple concept, it is more complex in practice and relies on an understanding of several different interacting factors, including the interactions between plants and herbivores. Check out our resources on the information portal.

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