Soil and Vegetation Management: Keys to Water Conservation on Rangeland
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- December 7, 2021
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The amount of water that soaks into the soil largely determines plant productivity. We can manage and conserve water where and when it falls, and by controlling the kind of vegetation we can make the fullest use of rainwater. This publication illustrates the effects of vegetation management on water availability. (12 pages)
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