Range Condition: Key to Sustained Ranch Productivity
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- February 24, 2022
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Overview
Range condition, or a rangeland's "state of health" is an ecological measurement of the current condition of a range. Range condition is evaluated by the plant species composition. This leaflet explains the importance of range condition, how range condition differs from forage condition, and how to determine species composition. It also defines range trend and explains how to monitor it. Most importantly, it gives tips for improving range condition. (6 pages)
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