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Bison Movements Change With Weather: Implications For Their Continued Conservation In The Anthropocene, Nicholas A. Mcmillan, Samuel D. Fuhlendorf, Barney Luttbeg, Laura E. Goodman, Craig A. Davis, Brady W. Allred, Robert G. Hamilton Nov 2022

Bison Movements Change With Weather: Implications For Their Continued Conservation In The Anthropocene, Nicholas A. Mcmillan, Samuel D. Fuhlendorf, Barney Luttbeg, Laura E. Goodman, Craig A. Davis, Brady W. Allred, Robert G. Hamilton

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Animal movement patterns are affected by complex interactions between biotic and abiotic landscape conditions, and these patterns are being altered by weather variability associated with a changing climate. Some animals, like the American plains bison (Bison bison L.; hereafter, plains bison), are considered keystone species, thus their response to weather variability may alter ecosystem structure and biodiversity patterns. Many movement studies of plains bison and other ungulates have focused on point-pattern analyses (e.g., resource-selection) that have provided information about where these animals move, but information about when or why these animals move is limited. For example, information surrounding the …


Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Hemiptera: Adelgidae) Management In Forest, Landscape, And Nursery Production, Elizabeth P. Mccarty, Karla M. Addesso Mar 2019

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Hemiptera: Adelgidae) Management In Forest, Landscape, And Nursery Production, Elizabeth P. Mccarty, Karla M. Addesso

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

Hemlock woolly adelgid, Adelges tsugae (Annand) (Hemiptera: Adelgidae), has caused significant damage to both eastern [Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carrière] and Carolina hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana Englemann) (Pinales: Pinaceae) since it was first reported in the eastern United States. This adelgid is particularly damaging to these hemlock species due to a lack of co-evolved plant defenses and natural enemies able to suppress hemlock woolly adelgid populations. Management of hemlock woolly adelgid relies heavily on insecticides to prevent death of vulnerable trees. Biological control programs have released natural enemies of hemlock woolly adelgid to aid in control at the landscape level. …


Survey For Spotted-Wing Drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) In The Five-County Nursery Production Region Of Middle Tennessee, Usa, Karla M. Addesso, Jason B. Oliver, Paul A. O'Neal Dec 2015

Survey For Spotted-Wing Drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) In The Five-County Nursery Production Region Of Middle Tennessee, Usa, Karla M. Addesso, Jason B. Oliver, Paul A. O'Neal

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

Through global trade, spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae), a native of Southeast Asia, has spread to at least 3 other continents since 2008. Initial reports of the fly in new regions often are associated with damage in agriculture fields, but the fly may be present in the landscape for years before populations reach a level at which they become a pest in fruit production. In 2012, spotted wing drosophila was reported in blueberry fields in eastern Tennessee, USA, for the first time. In order to determine whether the fly was established in middle Tennessee, we conducted landscape surveys …


Water-Wise Landscaping: Practical Turfgrass Areas, Kelly Kopp, Paul Johnson Mar 2011

Water-Wise Landscaping: Practical Turfgrass Areas, Kelly Kopp, Paul Johnson

All Current Publications

Of the seven guiding principles of water-wise landscaping (a.k.a. Xeriscaping™), the most controversial involves the use of turfgrass in the landscape. At times it has seemed that water-wise landscaping might not allow for the use of turfgrasses at all.


Using Mulches In Utah Landscapes And Gardens, Rich Koenig, Kitt Farrell-Poe Phd, Bruce Miller Dec 2010

Using Mulches In Utah Landscapes And Gardens, Rich Koenig, Kitt Farrell-Poe Phd, Bruce Miller

All Current Publications

This publication discusses the use of mulches in Utah landscapes including benefits and application information.


Creating Fall Color, Larry A. Sagers Nov 2010

Creating Fall Color, Larry A. Sagers

Archived Gardening Publications

No abstract provided.


Planting Landscape Trees, Michael R. Kuhns, Margaret Shao May 2010

Planting Landscape Trees, Michael R. Kuhns, Margaret Shao

All Current Publications

Trees and shrubs are valuable additions to most property, providing beauty, wind protection, shade, wildlife habitat, visual screening, and other benefi ts. Unfortunately, many landscape trees are not properly planted or cared-for.


Prince's Plume In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter Jan 2009

Prince's Plume In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter

All Current Publications

No abstract provided.


Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter Jan 2009

Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter

All Current Publications

No abstract provided.


Mexican Cliffrose In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter Dec 2008

Mexican Cliffrose In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter

Gardening

No abstract provided.


Tree Shapes In The Landscape, Larry A. Sagers Jan 2005

Tree Shapes In The Landscape, Larry A. Sagers

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.


Water Wise Plants For Utah Landscapes, Wade Bitner, Rick Heflebower, Larry Sagers May 2003

Water Wise Plants For Utah Landscapes, Wade Bitner, Rick Heflebower, Larry Sagers

All Current Publications

In order to better market the water wise plants available in many Utah nurseries and garden centers, and to assist consumers in identifying these plants, a program to recognize desirable low water use species has been developed.


Designing A Low Water Use Landscape, Teresa Cerny, Kelly L. Kopp, Maggie Wolf, Debbie Amundsen Aug 2002

Designing A Low Water Use Landscape, Teresa Cerny, Kelly L. Kopp, Maggie Wolf, Debbie Amundsen

Gardening

No abstract provided.


Efficient Irrigation Of Trees And Shrubs, Teresa A. Cerny, Michael R. Kuhns, Kelly L. Kopp, Mike Johnson Jun 2002

Efficient Irrigation Of Trees And Shrubs, Teresa A. Cerny, Michael R. Kuhns, Kelly L. Kopp, Mike Johnson

All Current Publications

In Utah, urban landscape irrigation accounts for 50-75% of the annual municipal water use, and much of it is applied in excess of the plant’s needs. This excess is a tremendous resource waste and the overspray causes substantial damage to hardscape (i.e., decks, patios, fountains, decorative concrete, etc.). Scheduling irrigation according to landscape plant water needs can reduce excess water use. In addition to conserving water, proper irrigation can encourage deeper root growth and healthier, more drought tolerant landscapes.


Selection And Culture Of Landscape Plants In Utah - A Guide For High Mountain Valleys, Larry A. Rupp, William A. Varga, Teresa A. Cerny, Chad R. Reid, Michael R. Kuhns Jan 2002

Selection And Culture Of Landscape Plants In Utah - A Guide For High Mountain Valleys, Larry A. Rupp, William A. Varga, Teresa A. Cerny, Chad R. Reid, Michael R. Kuhns

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.


Selection And Culture Of Landscape Plants In Utah - A Guide For Southwestern And Central Utah, Teresa A. Cerny, Larry A. Rupp, Chad R. Reid, Michael R. Kuhns Jan 2002

Selection And Culture Of Landscape Plants In Utah - A Guide For Southwestern And Central Utah, Teresa A. Cerny, Larry A. Rupp, Chad R. Reid, Michael R. Kuhns

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.


Attractive Bark Can Give Your Landscape Bite, Dennis Hinkamp Jan 2002

Attractive Bark Can Give Your Landscape Bite, Dennis Hinkamp

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.


Cherries Are Cheery For Any Landscape, Dennis Hinkamp Jan 2002

Cherries Are Cheery For Any Landscape, Dennis Hinkamp

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.


Glads Add Color To Any Landscape, Dennis Hinkamp Jan 2001

Glads Add Color To Any Landscape, Dennis Hinkamp

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.


Adding Color To The Landscape, Dennis Hinkamp Jan 2001

Adding Color To The Landscape, Dennis Hinkamp

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.


Landscaping: Exterior Design Revamp Time, Dennis Hinkamp Jan 2001

Landscaping: Exterior Design Revamp Time, Dennis Hinkamp

All Current Publications

No abstract provided.


Turfgrass Weed Control, Usu Extension Jan 2000

Turfgrass Weed Control, Usu Extension

All Current Publications

Weeds in the lawn are one of the more noticeable pests of the landscape. They not only detract from the aesthetic value of the home, but also waste water and fertilizer, harbor insects, and reduce the overall health of the lawn. There are a number of cultural and mechanical practices to reduce weed populations. In severe and difficult cases, herbicides can be used to control some weeds.


Pick A Tree That Fits Your Landscape, Dennis Hinkamp Jan 1998

Pick A Tree That Fits Your Landscape, Dennis Hinkamp

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.


Aging Landscape Needs Facelift, Dennis Hinkamp Jan 1998

Aging Landscape Needs Facelift, Dennis Hinkamp

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.


Landscape And Garden Weed Control, Steven Dewey, Dan Drost, Larry Rupp, Larry Sagers Apr 1997

Landscape And Garden Weed Control, Steven Dewey, Dan Drost, Larry Rupp, Larry Sagers

All Current Publications

Weeds around the home are a general or injury. Often a veterinarian is needed to nuisance, mar the natural beauty of a landscape, remove the seeds. and decrease the value or marketability of Weeds cost Utah farmers millions of dollars residential properties. Weeds ruin lawns, each year in damage to both crops and livestock. gardens, and flowerbeds. Some weeds even grow The consumer pays more for food because of through blacktop. Weeds may cause hayfever, be these losses. a fire hazard, and harbor insects or diseases. Much of the damage caused by weeds They cause flat tires, puncture bare feet, …


Selection And Culture Of Landscape Plants In Utah, Larry A. Rupp, Dana Libbey Jan 1996

Selection And Culture Of Landscape Plants In Utah, Larry A. Rupp, Dana Libbey

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.


Water-Wise Landscaping, Terry Keane Jan 1995

Water-Wise Landscaping, Terry Keane

All Current Publications

Land use, like a pendulum, has swung from sparse land settlements of Native Americans, with a reverence for nature, to sprawling developments of western settlers. The settlers’ intent was to “tame” the harsh western elements. The result was the introduction of soggy green English landscapes to the West


Living With Landscape Irrigation Restrictions, Larry A. Rupp Jan 1992

Living With Landscape Irrigation Restrictions, Larry A. Rupp

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.


Reconnaissance Investigation Of Fitzgerald Location 1646 And New Land Adjacent Fitzgerald Location 1998 Mt. Ridley, Tim D. Overheu Feb 1990

Reconnaissance Investigation Of Fitzgerald Location 1646 And New Land Adjacent Fitzgerald Location 1998 Mt. Ridley, Tim D. Overheu

All other publications

No abstract provided.