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Taking It To The Road: Utah Biochar Workshops Increase Knowledge And Lead To Behavior Change, Megan Dettenmaier, Lauren Dupey, Darren Mcavoy
Taking It To The Road: Utah Biochar Workshops Increase Knowledge And Lead To Behavior Change, Megan Dettenmaier, Lauren Dupey, Darren Mcavoy
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This fact sheet describes attitude and behavior changes that have resulted from attending the statewide biochar workshop program. By administering surveys 6 to 8 months following workshops, authors learned that attendees were making biochar and biochar kilns, and that attitudes about biochar remained positive.
Hazardous Fuels Reduction Using Flame Cap Biochar Kilns, Darren Mcavoy, Megan Dettenmaier
Hazardous Fuels Reduction Using Flame Cap Biochar Kilns, Darren Mcavoy, Megan Dettenmaier
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This fact sheet describes a do-it-yourself technique for making small-batch biochar. The Utah Biomass Resources Group has demonstrated this method for reducing hazardous forest fuels, protects soils, and creates biochar using simple, low-cost materials.
Cattle Grazing For Invasive Phragmites Australis (Common Reed) Management In Northern Utah Wetlands, Brittany L. Duncan, Rich Hansen, Chad Cranney, Jennifer Follstad Shaw, Kari Veblen, Karin M. Kettenring
Cattle Grazing For Invasive Phragmites Australis (Common Reed) Management In Northern Utah Wetlands, Brittany L. Duncan, Rich Hansen, Chad Cranney, Jennifer Follstad Shaw, Kari Veblen, Karin M. Kettenring
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This fact sheet provides suggestions for how cattle grazing can be integrated into Phragmites management programs in Northern Utah.
Detection And Relative Distribution Of Ringtails (Bassaricus Astutus) In Zion National Park, Utah, Adrian A. Roadman, S. Nicki Frey
Detection And Relative Distribution Of Ringtails (Bassaricus Astutus) In Zion National Park, Utah, Adrian A. Roadman, S. Nicki Frey
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Very little is known about ringtails (Bassariscus astutus) in Zion National Park), including their distribution within park boundaries. We combined trail cameras and a novel track plate method to determine the occupancy and distribution of ringtails in Zion National Park, in southwestern Utah. Both methods successfully detected ringtails in various habitats sampled.
Utah's Sage-Grouse Habitat Mitigation Program, Lorien Belton, Tyler Thompson
Utah's Sage-Grouse Habitat Mitigation Program, Lorien Belton, Tyler Thompson
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This fact sheet is intended for an audience of rural landowners in Utah who have sage-grouse habitat -- or possible sage-grouse habitat -- on their land. Landowners who are interested in earning credits for habitat improvement projects done on their land may be able to sell those credits to others who have created permanent disturbance to sage-grouse habitat elsewhere in Utah. Basic information about Utah's state program for compensatory mitigation of sage-grouse habitat is provided, including core qualifications to participate in the program, and how to get more detailed information.
Greater Sage-Grouse Translocations: The Science Behind Utah's Conservation Policy, Michel Kohl, Melissa Chelak, Terry Messmer
Greater Sage-Grouse Translocations: The Science Behind Utah's Conservation Policy, Michel Kohl, Melissa Chelak, Terry Messmer
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This fact sheet discusses the history of translocating greater sage-grouse in Utah. This includes information on protocols, success rates, and genetic implications.
Identifying And Preventing Porcupine Damage To Trees, Michael R. Kuhns, Megan Dettenmaier, Jessica Tegt
Identifying And Preventing Porcupine Damage To Trees, Michael R. Kuhns, Megan Dettenmaier, Jessica Tegt
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This fact sheet describes the basic ecology and behavior of the porcupine and identifies ways to determine if porcupines are damaging trees on your property. We explain specific techniques for protecting trees and property from porcupine damage.
Managing Big Sagebrush In A Changing Climate, Peter B. Adler, Katie Renwick, Emily Kachergis, Mary Manning, Tom Remington, Eric Thacker, Cameron Aldridge, Bethany Bradley, Andrew Kleinhesselink, Caroline Curtis, Daniel Schlaepfer, Benjamin Poulter
Managing Big Sagebrush In A Changing Climate, Peter B. Adler, Katie Renwick, Emily Kachergis, Mary Manning, Tom Remington, Eric Thacker, Cameron Aldridge, Bethany Bradley, Andrew Kleinhesselink, Caroline Curtis, Daniel Schlaepfer, Benjamin Poulter
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This publication identifies areas where big sagebrush populations are most and least vulnerable to climate change and demonstrates where continued investment in sagebrush conservation and restoration could have the most impact.
What Wildlife Managers Should Know When Using Radio Telemetry Data, David Dahlgren, Michel Kohl, Terry Messmer
What Wildlife Managers Should Know When Using Radio Telemetry Data, David Dahlgren, Michel Kohl, Terry Messmer
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This fact sheet includes a history of wildlife radio-telemetry; a description of GPS technology, telemetry bias, and sage-grouse; using marked individuals to represent the population, and services that are available to managers
Wild Horses And Burros: An Overview, S. Nicole Frey, Eric Thacker
Wild Horses And Burros: An Overview, S. Nicole Frey, Eric Thacker
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The Federal government manages feral horses and burros under the Wild and Free-roaming Horse and Burro Act. This fact sheet discusses: what wild and feral horses and burros are, there status and populations in the U.S., the problems caused by over-abundance, how "extra" animals are managed, and future management considerations.
The American Pika In Southern Utah, Ethan Hammer, S. Nicole Frey
The American Pika In Southern Utah, Ethan Hammer, S. Nicole Frey
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This fact sheet describes the American pika, the smallest member of the rabbit and hare family. It discusses concerns for the American pika populations, its presence in the Cedar Breaks National Monument, and how individuals can help monitor the pika at Cedar Breaks and throughout Utah.
Trees And Climate Change, Megan Dettenmaier, Michael R. Kuhns, Bethany Unger, Darren Mcavoy
Trees And Climate Change, Megan Dettenmaier, Michael R. Kuhns, Bethany Unger, Darren Mcavoy
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This fact sheet describes the complex relationship between forests and climate change based on current research. It explains ways that trees can mitigate some of the risks associated with climate change. It details the impacts that forests are having on the changing climate and discuss specific ways that trees can be used to reduce or counter carbon emissions directly and indirectly.
Utah Master Naturalist, Mountain Adventures Manual, Mark Larese-Casanova
Utah Master Naturalist, Mountain Adventures Manual, Mark Larese-Casanova
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The Utah Master Naturalist Mountain Adventures Manual provides a comprehensive view of mountain ecosystems in Utah, from the geology and climate that influence mountain ecosystems, to the plant and animal communities and their unique adaptations for survival. The Manual explores the human perspective from historic peoples to current management.
Utah Master Naturalist Watershed Investigations Manual, Mark Larese-Casanova
Utah Master Naturalist Watershed Investigations Manual, Mark Larese-Casanova
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The Utah Master Naturalist Watershed Investigations Manual provides a comprehensive view of watershed ecosystems in Utah, from high mountain streams to Great Salt Lake, and the plant and animal communities and their unique adaptations for survival. The Manual explores how people interact with watersheds, including water demands in a desert, water quality issues, and current management.
Biochar For Forest Restoration In Western States, Kent G. Apostol, Darren Mcavoy, Patrick Rappold, Michael R. Kuhns
Biochar For Forest Restoration In Western States, Kent G. Apostol, Darren Mcavoy, Patrick Rappold, Michael R. Kuhns
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This factsheet introduces biochar, bio-oil, synthesis gas, pyrolysis, and torrified wood products to the reader. We describe biochar production methods and applications for forest restoration projects in the Intermountain West.
Utah Master Naturalist Desert Explorations Manual, Mark Larese-Casanova
Utah Master Naturalist Desert Explorations Manual, Mark Larese-Casanova
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The Utah Master Naturalist Desert Explorations Manual provides a comprehensive view of desert ecosystems in Utah, from the geology and climate that create deserts, to the plant and animal communities and their unique adaptations for survival. The Manual explores the human perspective from historic peoples to current management.
Reducing The Risk Of Birds Colliding Into Windows: A Practical Guide For Homes And Businesses, Samuel Cowell, Cameron Dietrich, Kimberly Sullivan, Terry Messmer
Reducing The Risk Of Birds Colliding Into Windows: A Practical Guide For Homes And Businesses, Samuel Cowell, Cameron Dietrich, Kimberly Sullivan, Terry Messmer
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This fact sheet explains the problem of birds colliding into windows, why they fly into windows, windows that pose the greatest threat, what you can do to reduce the risk, and what to do if you find an injured bird.
Soils Of Great Salt Lake Wetlands: Hydric Indicators And Common Features, Christine Rohal, Karin Kettenring, Rebekah Downard, Mark Larese-Casanova
Soils Of Great Salt Lake Wetlands: Hydric Indicators And Common Features, Christine Rohal, Karin Kettenring, Rebekah Downard, Mark Larese-Casanova
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Using information in this booklet, the physical features of a wetland soil can be observed to tell a story about a soil’s history, its characteristics, the wetland in which it is found, and the plant life it supports. Hydric soils have unique characteristics, due to anaerobic conditions, that distinguish them from other soil types. Great Salt Lake wetland soils display many of these hydric characteristics. The many functions that Great Salt Lake wetland soils provide, from transforming nutrients, to filtering toxins and accumulating loose sediments, make them an important resource worth protecting. The diversity of soil types and soil features …
The Regeneration Of Aspen Stands In Southern Utah, Justin Britton, Justin Derose, Karen Mock, Darren Mcavoy
The Regeneration Of Aspen Stands In Southern Utah, Justin Britton, Justin Derose, Karen Mock, Darren Mcavoy
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This fact sheet describes research conducted at Utah State University that identified factors to improve the success of regenerating aspen in southern Utah. Evaluating past silvicultural regeneration treatments indicated that the presence of pre-harvest advance reproduction, site preparation by broadcast burning, and decreasing browsing pressure could increase the quantity of aspen regeneration. The outcomes are generalized into an easy-to-use model, the Aspen Pyramid, to facilitate decision-making regarding regenerating aspen.
Northern Flicker - Biology And Damage Management, Nicki Frey, Steve Zanoni
Northern Flicker - Biology And Damage Management, Nicki Frey, Steve Zanoni
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This fact sheet describes the northern flicker, a large woodpecker, It include how to identify it, sources of conflict with humans, and managing damage it may cause,
Considerations For Sage-Grouse Management Objectives, David K. Dahlgren, Terry A. Messmer, Eric T. Thacker
Considerations For Sage-Grouse Management Objectives, David K. Dahlgren, Terry A. Messmer, Eric T. Thacker
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This fact sheet describes ways to conserve and manage sage-grouse and includes information on population dynamics; movements, habitat, and climatic interactions; and management objectives.
Cottontails And Jackrabbits, S. Nicole Frey
Cottontails And Jackrabbits, S. Nicole Frey
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This fact sheet explains the difference between rabbits and hares and describes their conflicts with humans, methods to prevent damage including excluding, repelling, or removing, and population control. It also describes Tularemia, a disease caused by infection of a bacteria Franisella tularenis.
Tapping Into Social Media Data To Identify The Public's Most Valued Landscapes, Lael Gilbert, Jordan W. Smith, Derek Van Berkel, Boris Van Zanten
Tapping Into Social Media Data To Identify The Public's Most Valued Landscapes, Lael Gilbert, Jordan W. Smith, Derek Van Berkel, Boris Van Zanten
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Today, millions of people are using social media to share information and images about the places they visit for outdoor recreation and leisure. This fact sheet reviews recent research which analyzed over 7.5 million photos posted to Instagram, Flickr, and Panaramio to examine which European landscapes individuals value most. The research is the first of its kind to use social media data to identify the public’s most valued landscapes across an entire continent.
How Will Climate Change Affect Freshwater Fishing?, Lael Gilbert, Jordan W. Smith
How Will Climate Change Affect Freshwater Fishing?, Lael Gilbert, Jordan W. Smith
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This fact sheet reviews how climate change can affect freshwater fishing in the United States. Climate change can affect the availability and diversity of target species, the environmental and aesthetic quality of fishing sites, as well as the policies used to manage freshwater fishing.
A Primer In Community-Based Social Marketing, Ivy Thomson, Roslynn Brain
A Primer In Community-Based Social Marketing, Ivy Thomson, Roslynn Brain
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This guide is written to help produce behavioral changes within communities. It was not produced just for people who specialize in marketing or public outreach, but for the administrative assistants in small organizations who need to draft a program to increase use of public transportation, for parents who want to improve local air quality for their children, for students who want to initiate sustainable behaviors at their schools, the frustrated commuters who would like to decrease traffic congestion.
Management Of Wild Turkeys In Utah, Nicki Frey, Mallory Ortego
Management Of Wild Turkeys In Utah, Nicki Frey, Mallory Ortego
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This fact sheet describes wild turkeys, how to identify them, their habitats, their status in Utah, issues and concerns, and how to manage damage they may do to crops.
What Does A Sage-Grouse Eat?, David K. Dahlgren, Eric T. Thacker, Terry A. Messer
What Does A Sage-Grouse Eat?, David K. Dahlgren, Eric T. Thacker, Terry A. Messer
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Although sage-grouse may eat only sagebrush during the winter, knowing that they need to eat other foods at other times of the year helps wildlife managers implement projects that will ensure a balanced diet. By knowing what a sage-grouse eats and when, we can determine what we need to do to maintain and improve populations and their habitats.
Finding Bambi - What To Do With Mule Deer Fawns, Nicki Frey
Finding Bambi - What To Do With Mule Deer Fawns, Nicki Frey
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This fact sheet describes what to do if you encounter mule deer fawns that appear to be abandoned.
Selecting Trees For High Elevations, Michael R. Kuhns, Megan Dettenmaier
Selecting Trees For High Elevations, Michael R. Kuhns, Megan Dettenmaier
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This fact sheet describes the importance of careful species selection when planning and planting cultivated landscapes in unique, high elevation conditions in Utah. We recommend native and non-native tree species that can stand the stresses of living above 5,000 feet.
Managing Rock Squirrels In Utah, Nicki Frey
Managing Rock Squirrels In Utah, Nicki Frey
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Although they do not exist in large colonies like other ground squirrels, rock squirrels can still sometimes generate conflicts with homeowners and farmers alike. Most damage occurs when a few rock squirrels take residence in a homeowner’s back yard, and begin to forage on garden vegetables and fruit trees. There are several direct and indirect ways that private landowners can manage and reduce rock squirrels on their property. This fact sheet give management tips.