RANG 525 - Rangeland Assessment and Monitoring

Credits: 3

Principles and practical application of the assessment and monitoring of rangeland plant communities. Course will be offered in a hybrid format. In the online portion of the course, students will learn how to set objectives, determine parameters to measure, select appropriate techniques, and analyze quantitative data. The laboratory portion is a 1-week intensive field session held in late summer, providing substantial field experiences including performing a wide variety of sampling techniques, collection and analysis of assessment and monitoring data, and learning how state and federal agencies assess and monitor rangelands. Students will also work in teams to develop a monitoring plan for a specific property, collect and analyze initial data, and present the plan and results to the land owner. Corequisites: RANG 525L.

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