| 1. |
Basic
rangeland knowledge, to include: identification of state grass, plant I.
D. and definitions, importance of rangelands in Montana. |
| 2. |
Range
Ecology Processes – definition of ecological sites (soil – plant
relationships), ecological processes (energy flow, nutrient cycle, water
cycle and plant succession). |
| 3. |
Rangeland
Management – stocking rates/carrying capacity, general types of grazing
systems, improvement practices (fencing and water developments), wetland,
riparian and upland communities. |
| 4. |
Basic
knowledge of livestock and wildlife interactions, forage preferences,
forage overlap, and habitat requirements. |
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
| 1. |
Define
rangeland, % of state encompassed by rangeland, importance of rangelands. |
| 2. |
Identify
state grasses of Montana, differentiate between plant types (grass, forb,
shrub, and trees), identify parts of a grass and/or grasslike species. |
| 3. |
Define
rangeland ecological sites, understand ecological process, understanding
of all definitions inclusion to all key topic areas. |
| 4. |
Understanding
of basic rangeland management concepts, i. e. grazing systems, stocking
rates, and rangeland improvements. |
| 5. |
Understanding
of Best Management Practices (BMPs) on rangeland and how different
communities (wetland, riparian, and upland areas) interact. |
| 6. |
Recognize
different classes of livestock and understand their interaction with
wildlife species. |
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REFERENCES
| 1. |
RANGELAND
MANAGEMENT PRINCIPALS AND PRACTICES, Jerry I. Holechek, Rex D. Pieper,
Carlton H. Herbel; copyright 1989, Prentice-Hall INC. |
| 2. |
Best
Management Practices for Grazing, publication DNRC, 1999, 1625 11th
Avenue, Helena, MT 59620 |
| 3. |
How to
Identify Plants, H. D. Harrington, L. W. Durrell; copyright 1957 may be
current update. |
| 4. |
Rangelands,
Society for Range Management (SRM), 445 Union Blvd., Suite 230, Lakeland,
CO 80228, non-technical publication. |
| 5. |
Grazing
Management, John P. Vallentine, copyright 1990 Academic Press. |
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MSU EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS: |
| 6. |
Determining
Forage Production and Stocking Rates: A Clipping Procedure for Rangelands
(1997), MT9704AG Free |
| 7. |
Tips
on Grass Identification Using Vegetative Characteristics (1995), 2C1089
$1.50 |
| 8. |
Range
Plants of Montana (1994), EB 122 $15.00 |
| 9. |
Montana
Guide to Range Sites, Condition and Initial Stocking Rates (1987),
MT8515AG Free |
| 10. |
Monitoring
Montana Rangeland (1996), 2B0369 $2.00 |
| 11. |
How to
Collect, Press and Mount Plants (1987), MT8359AG Free |
| 12. |
250
Plants for Range Contests in Montana (1984), MT8402AG Free |
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USDA/NRCS Field Offices |
| 13. |
National
Range and Pasture Handbook |
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Key Objectives to look for: |
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Range Definition/Term Definitions |
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Available
in USDA/NRCS Field Offices |
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This
one should be checked on! |
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