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Soil Bulk Density Variability In A Restored Prairie Ecosystem, Andy Johnson, Emilee Kurtz, Andrea Martinson, Steve Mccown, Mark A. Gathany
Soil Bulk Density Variability In A Restored Prairie Ecosystem, Andy Johnson, Emilee Kurtz, Andrea Martinson, Steve Mccown, Mark A. Gathany
The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)
Soils act as the foundation for all terrestrial biotic activity. Given this it is important to consider the factors that influence the physical makeup of soil as well as the management practices that can lead to changes and significant biological implications. Beginning in 1999 Cedarville University established a Prairie Restoration Site. In the past fifteen years work has been to done to reseed the area with native prairie grasses as well as to introduce regular disturbances that are common to prairie grasslands, such as fire. The goal of this work the goal has been to aid a system in ecological …
Evaluating Fire Temperatures During A Prescribed Burn Of A Restored Tallgrass Prairie, Taylor A. Fulton, Connor J. Gilmour, Titus J. Hendricks, Mark A. Gathany
Evaluating Fire Temperatures During A Prescribed Burn Of A Restored Tallgrass Prairie, Taylor A. Fulton, Connor J. Gilmour, Titus J. Hendricks, Mark A. Gathany
The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)
Wildfire is recognized to have shaped the great prairies of the central US. While the vast majority of these grasslands have been lost there remain significant remnants as well as sites under active restoration. Prescribed fire is often used in these systems in order to maximize the success of the native grasses. Beginning in 1999 Cedarville University established a prairie restoration site and have used disturbances, such as fire, to maintain the system. Without this regular burn, the prairie would likely show decreased grass growth and increased growth of forb species. The Cedarville Prairie Restoration site has a variable topography, …