کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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5745351 | 1412397 | 2016 | 10 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
On the Ground
- Bison are considered the keystone species of the Great Plains but widespread slaughter led to their near extinction.
- Utah has two wild, free-ranging herds on public lands managed as wildlife though hunting. Both herds are descended from animals reintroduced to the Henry Mountains in the 1940s and more recently the Book Cliffs in 2008.
- Key elements for the successful ecological restoration of bison include:âLegal designation of bison as wildlife in the stateâGenetically-pure, disease-free sourceâLarge expanses of habitat-they take a lot of roomâPotential conflicts must be identified and addressed in a transparent mannerâMutual purpose and trust with all affected stakeholders is essential; i.e., ask, “How can we have both sustainable livestock grazing and a viable bison herd on the unit?”âActive management to address changing situations and maintain herd size at a sustainable level
Journal: Rangelands - Volume 38, Issue 5, October 2016, Pages 256-265