Drought and Rangelands
Webinar Details
When:
Jun 7, 2017 2:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:30 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Matt Reeves, Research Ecologist - Rocky Mountain Research Station in Missoula
- Melinda Smith, Professor of Biology and Director of the Semi-arid Grassland Research Center (SGRC) - Colorado State University
- Mike Pellant, retired range conservationist, ecologist, and coordinator for three Great Basin regional programs.
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- Society for Range Management (SRM) - 1.5 hour SRM Credit
Virtual Event Format:
Group Viewing Available:
Drought can affect the productivity and long-term species composition of rangelands in the western United States, as well as habitat quality for wildlife and forage for livestock. Drought is a periodic and sometimes chronic stressor in arid and semi-arid landscapes, creating challenges for public land managers to ensure that rangelands contain functional ecosystems and provide forage and other ecosystem services.
Please join the Office of Sustainability and Climate to explore current issues related to drought in rangelands; examples of drought- and climate-related impacts; and management options for increasing resilience.
Questions? Contact Lois Ziemann, lziemann@fs.fed.us
Agenda
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2:00 |
Introduction – Dixie Porter (Deputy Directory, Office of Sustainability and Climate) and Allen Rowley (Director of Forest and Rangeland Management, U.S. Forest Service) |
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2:10 |
Effects of drought on rangelands: modeling and empirical - Matt Reeves (U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station) |
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2:30 |
Q & A |
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2:35 |
Effects of drought on rangelands: experimental studies - Melinda Smith (Colorado State University) |
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2:55 |
Q & A |
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3:00 |
Effects of drought on rangelands: management options - Mike Pellant (Bureau of Land Management) |
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3:20 |
Q & A, concluding remarks |
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3:25 |
Adjourn |
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