Assessment of managed grazing systems for productivity and abundance in non-game birds / K. Rhian Christie
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TextSeries: Thesis ; (M.N.R.M)Publication details: Winnipeg, MB : University of Manitoba, 1997.Description: 92 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmOnline resources: Abstract: A primary objective of the North American Waterfowl Management plan is to encourage multipurpose programs that will provide long-term benefits to waterfowl and many other species while at the same time permitting some agricultural return. The purpose of this study was to evaluate one of these extensive programs, managed grazing systems, and its ability to increase the productivity and abundance of grassland non-game birds.Managed grazing systems are believed to simulate effects of periodic grazing by bison, and could potentially provide substantial benefits to both game and non-game birds. Twenty and seventeen managed grazing systems sites were monitored for two field seasons, (1995, 1996),respectively, and compared with 18 (1996) and 17 (1995) continuous or season-long grazing sites. Study plots were evaluated to compare non-game bird species abundance, richness, and productivity for any differences between the two grazing regimes. Circular plots with a 100-m radius were used in bo
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Thesis(M.N.R.M.) -- University of Manitoba, 1997.
"March 3, 1997."
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A primary objective of the North American Waterfowl Management plan is to encourage multipurpose programs that will provide long-term benefits to waterfowl and many other species while at the same time permitting some agricultural return. The purpose of this study was to evaluate one of these extensive programs, managed grazing systems, and its ability to increase the productivity and abundance of grassland non-game birds.Managed grazing systems are believed to simulate effects of periodic grazing by bison, and could potentially provide substantial benefits to both game and non-game birds. Twenty and seventeen managed grazing systems sites were monitored for two field seasons, (1995, 1996),respectively, and compared with 18 (1996) and 17 (1995) continuous or season-long grazing sites. Study plots were evaluated to compare non-game bird species abundance, richness, and productivity for any differences between the two grazing regimes. Circular plots with a 100-m radius were used in bo