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Evaluating livestock use of boreal grazing lands : Benjamin Creek Project: 2007-2009

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Properly managed and healthy rangelands provide many benefits. These include forage for livestock, proper watershed function, habitat and forage for wildlife, nutrient and energy cycling, soil... More ≫

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Properly managed and healthy rangelands provide many benefits. These include forage for livestock, proper watershed function, habitat and forage for wildlife, nutrient and energy cycling, soil protection and maintenance of biodiversity. When riparian areas are present, management becomes particularly challenging. Riparian areas are those areas along waterbodies where vegetation and soils are strongly influenced by the presence of water. These areas are usually very attractive to livestock and highly sensitive to disturbance. This report examines the results obtained from 2007-2009.

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Kimiwan Lake GPS collar project

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The goals of this project were to document livestock use of rangeland plant communities, and to demonstrate that riparian health and habitat for wildlife, waterfowl, shorebirds and other... More ≫

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The goals of this project were to document livestock use of rangeland plant communities, and to demonstrate that riparian health and habitat for wildlife, waterfowl, shorebirds and other waterbirds can be maintained when livestock grazing is properly managed.

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Evaluating livestock use of boreal grazing lands : Kimiwan lake project

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Properly managed and healthy rangelands provide many benefits. These include forage for livestock, proper watershed function, habitat and forage for wildlife, nutrient and energy cycling, soil... More ≫

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Properly managed and healthy rangelands provide many benefits. These include forage for livestock, proper watershed function, habitat and forage for wildlife, nutrient and energy cycling, soil protection and maintenance of biodiversity. When riparian areas are present, management becomes particularly challenging. Riparian areas are those areas along waterbodies where vegetation and soils are strongly influenced by the presence of water. These areas are usually very attractive to livestock and highly sensitive to disturbance. A GPS collar project was conducted in 2006 on a grazing lease adjacent to Kimiwan Lake to document livestock use of rangeland plant communities and demonstrate that riparian health and habitat for wildlife, waterfowls, shorebirds and other waterbirds can be maintained when livestock grazing is properly managed.

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Grazing management adjustments for healthy rangelands

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As a livestock producer, the number one stewardship practice you need to consider is balancing animal numbers with the available forage supply of your grazing lease. The combination of too many... More ≫

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As a livestock producer, the number one stewardship practice you need to consider is balancing animal numbers with the available forage supply of your grazing lease. The combination of too many animals and not enough forage can create serious problems for animal performance and range health. When you adjust your animal units for an increased animal unit size, it creates a balance between animals performance and range health.

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Applying manure on perennial forage : a summary

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Alberta has about 25 million acres of forage land (native and tame hay and pasture). In some cases, applying manure to forage land may be the best option to make use of the nutrients in manure in... More ≫

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Alberta has about 25 million acres of forage land (native and tame hay and pasture). In some cases, applying manure to forage land may be the best option to make use of the nutrients in manure in an environmentally sustainable way. As well, applying manure can increase forage productivity and reduce commercial fertilizer costs. Manure is a valuable nutrient source for forage crops as it contains all the major plant nutrients and a number of essential micronutrients. Manure may also enhance soil physical properties such as water infiltration rate and aggregate size and stability, leading to better tilth and improved yields.

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Applying manure on perennial forage

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This manual’s objective is to provide livestock and perennial forage crop producers with the information and tools to make decisions about applying manure on perennial forage crops. It also... More ≫

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This manual’s objective is to provide livestock and perennial forage crop producers with the information and tools to make decisions about applying manure on perennial forage crops. It also contains information on the regulations for applying manure on forage crops, and resources for more in-depth information or assistance.

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Alberta tame pasture scorecard

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The Tame Pasture Scorecard is a simple, non-technical method to visually assess pastures. It uses farm level indicators and descriptions to describe pasture health and productivity. Healthy,... More ≫

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The Tame Pasture Scorecard is a simple, non-technical method to visually assess pastures. It uses farm level indicators and descriptions to describe pasture health and productivity. Healthy, productive pastures maintain and protect soil and water resources, provide sustainable grazing, and require fewer inputs. The Tame Pasture Scorecard allows tame pastures to be assessed without the use of technical equipment. It is a tool to raise awareness of pasture management and increase the working knowledge of pastures.

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