| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5745366 | Rangelands | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
On the Ground
- Despite prescribed fire programs, invasive juniper trees are increasing in the Great Plains.
- Continued encroachment of junipers in the Great Plains, especially eastern redcedar and Ashe's juniper, is degrading grasslands and increasing health concerns through pollen production.
- Biological and ecological research needs include effects on soil and water as well as restoration potential after a mature invasion is treated.
- The interface of social science, ecology, economics, and policy may yield productive approaches to slowing the invasion.
- Despite prescribed fire programs, invasive juniper trees are increasing in the Great Plains.
- Continued encroachment of junipers in the Great Plains, especially eastern redcedar and Ashe's juniper, is degrading grasslands and increasing health concerns through pollen production.
- Biological and ecological research needs include effects on soil and water as well as restoration potential after a mature invasion is treated.
- The interface of social science, ecology, economics, and policy may yield productive approaches to slowing the invasion.
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Authors
Sherry A. Leis, Carol E. Blocksome, Dirac Twidwell, Sam D. Fuhlendorf, John M. Briggs, Larry D. Sanders,