Juniper invasions in grasslands: research needs and intervention strategies

TitleJuniper invasions in grasslands: research needs and intervention strategies
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsLeis, SA, Blocksome, CE, Twidwell, D, Fuhlendorf, SD, Briggs, JM, Sanders, LD
JournalRangelands
Volume39
Issue2
Pagination64 - 72
Accession NumberKNZ001815
Abstract• 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.
URLhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0190052817300159?via%3Dihub
DOI10.1016/j.rala.2017.03.002