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Chad Boyd
Range and Meadow Forage Management Research
Rangeland Scientist

Phone: (541) 573-8939
Fax: (541) 573-3042

67826-A, HWY 205
BURNS, OR 97720
Projects
Restoration and Conservation of Great Basin Ecosystems
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 436167
Integrate Vegetative Bud-based Propagation and Seeds in Restoration of Rangeland Native Plant Communities
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 439559
Using Activated Carbon Pellets to Restore Native Vegetation in Exotic Annual Grass-Invaded Sagebrush Communities
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 432887
Using Diversity and Facilitation to Enhance Establishment and Resilience During Restoration of Invaded Sage-Steppe Rangeland
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 433103
Improved Seed and Seeding Technology for Great Basin Rangelands
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 433106
Horse Impacts on Sage-Grouse Habitat Structure and Composition on Grazed Rangelands
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 433107
Enhancing Rangeland Science Diversity in the Northern Great Basin
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 435306
Causal Factors of Exotic Annual Grass Invasion Across the Great Basin Sagebrush Ecosystem
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 437612

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Cattle grazing improves sagebrush restoration success by promoting growth and decreasing fire probability ()
Davies, K.W., Bates, J.D., Boyd, C.S. 2021. Cattle grazing improves sagebrush restoration success by promoting growth and decreasing fire probability. Oregon Cattleman. 5(5):30-33.
Using simple mental models to link plant community ecology and sage-grouse habitat preference - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Seeding locally-sourced native compared to introduced bunchgrasses post-wildfire in frigid Wyoming big sagebrush communities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Using a grass of the Anthropocene as a functional guide to restore sagebrush-steppe in the Anthropocene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Living with exotic annual grasses in the sagebrush ecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Preemergent herbicide protection seed coating: A promising new restoration tool Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holfus, C.M., Rios, R.C., Boyd, C.S., Mata-Gonzalez, R. 2021. Preemergent herbicide protection seed coating: A promising new restoration tool. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 76:95-99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2021.02.005.
Improving landsat predictions of rangeland fractional cover with multitask learning and uncertainty Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allred, B.W., Bestelmeyer, B.T., Boyd, C.S., Brown, C., Davies, K.W., Ellsworth, L.M., Erickson, T.A., Fuhlendorf, S.D., Griffiths, T.V., Jansen, V., Jones, M.O., Karl, J., Maestas, J.D., Maynard, J.J., Mccord, S.E., Naugle, D.E., Starns, H.D., Twidwell, D., Uden, D.R. 2021. Improving landsat predictions of rangeland fractional cover with multitask learning and uncertainty . Methods in Ecology and Evolution. 12: 841. https://doi.org/10.1111/2041-210X.13564.
Improving restoration success through a precision restoration framework Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Copeland, S.M., Baughman, O.W., Boyd, C.S., Davies, K.W., Kerby, J., Kildisheva, O., Svejcar, T. 2021. Improving restoration success through a precision restoration framework. Restoration Ecology. 29(2):e13348. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.13348.
Carbon dynamics of six ecological states in the sagebrush steppe of the Great Basin - (Abstract Only)
O'Connor, R.C., Fox, V.G., Olsen, A., Badik, K., Svejcar, T., Boyd, C.S. 2021. Carbon dynamics of six ecological states in the sagebrush steppe of the Great Basin. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. Abstract.
Recovery of the herbaceous component of degraded sagebrush steppe is unimpeded by 75 years of moderate cattle grazing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Copeland, S.M., Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Bates, J.D. 2021. Recovery of the herbaceous component of degraded sagebrush steppe is unimpeded by 75 years of moderate cattle grazing. Ecosphere. 12(3):e03445. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.3445.
Herbicide protection pod technology for native plant restoration: one size may not fit all Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baughman, O.W., Griffen, J., Kerby, J., Davies, K.W., Clenet, D., Boyd, C.S. 2021. Herbicide protection pod technology for native plant restoration: one size may not fit all. Restoration Ecology. 29(3):e13323. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.13323.
Response of planted sagebrush seedlings to cattle grazing applied to decrease fire probability Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Bates, J.D., Boyd, C.S. 2020. Response of planted sagebrush seedlings to cattle grazing applied to decrease fire probability. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 73(5):629-635. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2020.05.002.
Are sage-grouse fine-scale specialist or shrub-steppe generalist? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, J.T., Allred, B.W., Boyd, C.S., Carlson, J.C., Davies, K.W., Hagen, C.A., Naugle, D.E., Olsen, A.C., Tack, J.D. 2020. Are sage-grouse fine-scale specialist or shrub-steppe generalist? Journal of Wildlife Management. 84(4):759-774. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.21837.
Longer-term post-fire succession on Wyoming big sagebrush steppe Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bates, J.D., Boyd, C.S., Davies, K.W. 2020. Longer-term post-fire succession on Wyoming big sagebrush steppe. International Journal of Wildland Fire. 29(3):229-239. https://doi.org/10.1071/WF19109.
Photosynthetic regulation in seed heads and flag leaves of sagebrush-steppe bunchgrasses Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hamerlynck, E.P., Denton, E.M., Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S. 2019. Photosynthetic regulation in seed heads and flag leaves of sagebrush-steppe bunchgrasses. Conservation Physiology. 7(1):coz112. https://doi.org/10.1093/conphys/coz112.
Germination syndromes and their relevance to rangeland seeding strategies in the intermountain western United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Sheley, R.L., James, J., Reeves, P.A., Richards, C.M., Walters, C.T., Boyd, C.S., Moffet, C., Flerchinger, G.N. 2020. Germination syndromes and their relevance to rangeland seeding strategies in the intermountain western United States. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 73(2):334-341. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2019.11.004.
Grazing is not binomial (i.e. grazed or not grazed): a reply to Herman Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S. 2019. Grazing is not binomial (i.e. grazed or not grazed): a reply to Herman. Bioscience Journal. 70(1):6-7. https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biz138.
Perennial bunchgrass re-growth under different utilization seasons and intensities(#183) ()
Johnson, D., Schroeder, V., Bohnert, D., Davies, K.W., Schreder, P., Brummer, F., Boyd, C.S., Miller, T. 2019. Perennial Bunchgrass Re-growth Under Different Utilization Seasons and Intensities(#183). Oregon State University Extension Publications. p.29-36.
Restoration of sagebrush in crested wheatgrass communities: A longer-term evaluation in the northern Great Basin Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Bates, J.D., Hamerlynck, E.P., Copeland, S.M. 2020. Restoration of sagebrush in crested wheatgrass communities: a longer-term evaluation in the northern Great Basin. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 73(1):1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2019.07.005.
To burn or not to burn: Comparing reintroducing fire with cutting an encroaching conifer for conservation of an imperiled shrub-steppe Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Rios, R.C., Bates, J.D., Johnson, D.D., Kerby, J., Boyd, C.S. 2019. To burn or not to burn: Comparing reintroducing fire with cutting an encroaching conifer for conservation of an imperiled shrub-steppe. Ecology and Evolution. 9(16):9137-9148. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.5461.
Ecological effects of free-roaming horses on North American rangelands Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S. 2019. Ecological effects of free-roaming horses on North American rangelands. Bioscience. 69(7):558-565. https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biz060.
Herbaceous biomass response to prescribed fire in juniper-encroached sagebrush steppe Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bates, J.D., Davies, K.W., Bournoville, J., Boyd, C.S., O'Connor, R., Svejcar, T.J. 2019. Herbaceous biomass response to prescribed fire in juniper-encroached sagebrush steppe. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 72(1):28-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2018.08.003.
Innovation in rangeland monitoring: Annual, 30m, plant functional type percent cover maps for US rangelands, 1984–2017 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, M., Allred, B.W., Naugle, D.E., Maestas, J.D., Donnelly, P., Metz, L., Karl, J., Smith, R., Bestelmeyer, B.T., Boyd, C.S., Kerby, J.D., McIver, J.D. 2018. Innovation in rangeland monitoring: Annual, 30m, plant functional type percent cover maps for US rangelands, 1984–2017. Ecosphere. 9(9):e02430. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.2430.
Post-wildfire seeding to restore native vegetation and limit exotic annuals: an evaluation in juniper-dominated sagebrush steppe Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Bates, J.D., Boyd, C.S. 2019. Post-wildfire seeding to restore native vegetation and limit exotic annuals: an evaluation in juniper-dominated sagebrush steppe. Restoration Ecology. 27(1):120-127. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.12848.
Collaboration as a path forward on Western rangelands ()
Boyd, C.S., Johnson, D. 2018. Collaboration as a path forward on Western rangelands. Progressive Cattleman. 7:26-27.
Eighty years of grazing by cattle modifies sagebrush and bunchgrass structure Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Bates, J.D. 2018. Eighty years of grazing by cattle modifies sagebrush and bunchgrass structure. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 71(3):275-280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2018.01.002.
Upland bare ground and riparian vegetative cover under strategic grazing management, continuous stocking, and multiyear rest in New Mexico mid-grass prairie Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Danvir, R., Simonds, G., Sant, E., Thacker, E., Larson, R., Svejcar, T., Ramsay, D., Provenza, F., Boyd, C.S. 2018. Upland bare ground and riparian vegetative cover under strategic grazing management, continuous stocking, and multiyear rest in New Mexico mid-grass prairie. Rangelands. 40(1):1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2017.12.004.
Evaluating a seed technology for sagebrush restoration across an elevation gradient: support for bet hedging Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Madsen, M.D., Kerby, J., Hulet, A. 2018. Evaluating a seed technology for sagebrush restoration across an elevation gradient: support for bet hedging. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 71(1):19-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2017.07.006.
Fall and spring grazing influence fire ignitability and initial spread in shrub steppe communities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Gearhart, A., Boyd, C.S., Bates, J.D. 2017. Fall and spring grazing influence fire ignitability and initial spread in shrub steppe communities. International Journal of Wildland Fire. 26:485-490.
The influence of soil color on seedbed microclimate and seedling demographics of a perennial bunchgrass Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Davies, K.W., Lemos, J.A. 2017. The influence of soil color on seedbed microclimate and seedling demographics of a perennial bunchgrass. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 70(5):621-624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2017.03.004.
Impacts of feral horse use on herbaceous riparian vegetation within a sagebrush steppe ecosystem Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Davies, K.W., Collins, G.H. 2017. Impacts of feral horse use on herbaceous riparian vegetation within a sagebrush steppe ecosystem. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 70(4):411-417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2017.02.001.
Legacy microsite effect on the survival of bitterbrush outplantings after prescribed fire: capitalizing on spatial variability to improve restoration Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Bates, J.D., Gearhart, A.L. 2017. Legacy microsite effect on the survival of bitterbrush outplantings after prescribed fire: capitalizing on spatial variability to improve restoration. Restoration Ecology. 25(5):723-730. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.12506.
Effects of grazing on fuel characteristics, fire ignitibility and spread - (Abstract Only)
Gearhart, A.L., Davies, K.W., Bates, J.D., Boyd, C.S. 2017. Effects of grazing on fuel characteristics, fire ignitibility and spread. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.Abstract proceedings of the 70th DRM Annual Meeting. 1-222.
The sage-grouse habitat mortgage: effective conifer management in space and time - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Kerby, J., Svejcar, T., Bates, J.D., Johnson, D., Davies, K.W. 2017. The sage-grouse habitat mortgage: effective conifer management in space and time. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 70(1):141-148. doi:10.1016/j.rama.2016.08.012.
Challenges and limitations to native species restoration in the Great Basin, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Svejcar, T., Boyd, C.S., Davies, K.W., Hamerlynck, E.P., Svejcar, L. 2017. Challenges and limitations to native species restoration in the Great Basin, USA. Plant Ecology. 218:81-94. doi: 10.1007/s11258-016-0648-z.
Using resilience and resistance concepts to manage persistent threats to sagebrush ecosystems and greater sage-grouse Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chambers, J.C., Maestas, J.D., Pyke, D.A., Boyd, C.S., Pellant, M., Wuenschel, A. 2017. Using resilience and resistance concepts to manage persistent threats to sagebrush ecosystems and greater sage-grouse. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 70(7):149-164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2016.08.005.
Pre-fire grazing by cattle increases postfire resistance to exotic annual grass (Bromus tectorum) invasion and dominance for decades Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Bates, J.D., Boyd, C.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2016. Pre-fire grazing by cattle increases postfire resistance to exotic annual grass (Bromus tectorum) invasion and dominance for decades. Ecology and Evolution. 6(10):3356-3366. doi: 10.1002/ece3.2127.
Winter grazing decreases the probability of fire-induced mortality of bunchgrasses and may reduce wildfire size: a response to Smith et al (this issue) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Bates, J.D., Hulet, A. 2016. Winter grazing decreases the probability of fire-induced mortality of bunchgrasses and may reduce wildfire size: a response to Smith et al (this issue). International Journal of Wildland Fire. 25:489-493. doi: 10.1071/WF15209.
Winter grazing decreases wildfire risk, severity, and behavior in semi-arid sagebrush rangelands ()
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Hulet, A., Bates, J.D. 2016. Winter grazing decreases wildfire risk, severity, and behavior in semi-arid sagebrush rangelands. Oregon Beef Producer. APRIL/MAY. 4 p.
Effects of intermediate-term grazing rest on sagebrush communities with depleted understories: evidence of a threshold Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Bates, J.D., Boyd, C.S. 2016. Effects of intermediate-term grazing rest on sagebrush communities with depleted understories: evidence of a threshold. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 69:173-178. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2016.01.002.
Effects of using winter grazing as a fuel treatment on Wyoming big sagebrush plant communities Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Nafus, A.M., Boyd, C.S., Hulet, A., Bates, J.D. 2016. Effects of using winter grazing as a fuel treatment on Wyoming big sagebrush plant communities. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 69:179-184. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2015.12.005.
Editorial: a scientifically rigorous and user-friendly Rangeland Ecology & Management Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sheley, R.L., Boyd, C.S., Dobrowolski, J., Hardegree, S.P., James, J., Mangold, J. 2016. Editorial: a scientifically rigorous and user-friendly Rangeland Ecology & Management. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 69(1):1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2015.10.013.
Woody fuels reduction in Wyoming big sagebrush communities ()
Schupp, E.W., Boyd, C.S., Green, S. 2015. Woody fuels reduction in Wyoming big sagebrush communities. Sage Grouse Initative. Great Basin Factsheet Series. Number 13:1-6. Available: http://www.sagegrouseinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/GB-Factsheet-13-Woody-Fuels-Reduction-in-Wyoming-Big-Sagebrush-Communities.pdf
Prefire (preemptive) management to decrease fire-induced bunchgrass mortality and reduce reliance on postfire seeding Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hulet, A., Boyd, C.S., Davies, K.W., Svejcar, A.J. 2015. Prefire (preemptive) management to decrease fire-induced bunchgrass mortality and reduce reliance on postfire seeding. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 68(6):437-444. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2015.08.001.
Evaluating winter/spring seeding of a native perennial bunchgrass in the sagebrush steppe Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Lemos, J.A. 2015. Evaluating winter/spring seeding of a native perennial bunchgrass in the sagebrush steppe. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 68(6):494-500. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2015.07.009.
Winter grazing can reduce wildfire size, intensity, and behavior in a shrub-grassland Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Bates, J.D., Hulet, A. 2016. Winter grazing can reduce wildfire size, intensity, and behavior in a shrub-grassland. International Journal of Wildland Fire. 25:191-199. doi: 10.1071/WF15055.
Dormant season grazing may decrease wildfire probability by increasing fuel moisture and reducing fuel amount and continuity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Bates, J.D., Hulet, A. 2015. Dormant season grazing may decrease wildfire probability by increasing fuel moisture and reducing fuel amount and continuity. International Journal of Wildland Fire. 24(6):849-856. doi: 10.1071/WF14209.
Success of seeding native compared with introduced perennial vegetation for revegetating medusahead-invaded sagebrush rangeland Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Johnson, D.D., Nafus, A.M., Madsen, M.D. 2015. Success of seeding native compared with introduced perennial vegetation for revegetating medusahead-invaded sagebrush rangeland. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 68:224-230. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2015.03.004.
Seed enhancement technologies for restoring native plants in the Great Basin - (Proceedings)
Predicting fire-based perennial bunchgrass mortality in low elevation big sagebrush plant communities Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Davies, K.W., Hulet, A. 2015. Predicting fire-based perennial bunchgrass mortality in low elevation big sagebrush plant communities. International Journal of Wildland Fire. 24:527-533. https://doi.org/10.1071/WF14132.
Restoring sagebrush after mega-fires - (Abstract Only)
Hulet, A., Davies, K.W., Madsen, M.D., Boyd, C.S. 2015. Restoring sagebrush after mega-fires[Abstract]. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. p. 47.
Seed enhancement technologies for overcoming barriers to restoration - (Abstract Only)
Madsen, M.D., Hulet, A., Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Badrakh, T., Kerby, J.D., Roundy, B.A., Svejcar, A.J. 2015. Seed enhancement technologies for overcoming barriers to restoration[Abstract]. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.January 30- February 7, 2015. 1.
Effects of feral free-roaming horses on semi-arid rangeland ecosystems: an example from the sagebrush steppe Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Collins, G., Boyd, C.S. 2014. Effects of feral free-roaming horses on semi-arid rangeland ecosystems: an example from the sagebrush steppe. Ecosphere. 5(10):127. doi: 10.1890/ES14-00171.1.
Can imazapic and seeding be applied simultaneously to rehabilitate medusahead-invaded rangeland? Single vs. multiple entry Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Madsen, M.D., Nafus, A.M., Boyd, C.S., Johnson, D.D. 2014. Can imazapic and seeding be applied simultaneously to rehabilitate medusahead-invaded rangeland? Single vs. multiple entry. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 67(6):650-656. doi: 10.2111/REM-D-14-00019.1.
Using resistance and resilience concepts to reduce impacts of invasive annual grasses and altered fire regimes on the sagebrush ecosystem and greater sage-grouse: a strategic multi-scale approach ()
Chamber, J.C., Pyke, D.A., Maestas, J.D., Pellant, M., Boyd, C.S., Campbell, S.B., Espinosa, S., Havlina, D.W., Mayer, K.E., Wuenschel, A. 2014. Using resistance and resilience concepts to reduce impacts of invasive annual grasses and altered fire regimes on the sagebrush ecosystem and greater sage-grouse: a strategic multi-scale approach. Rocky Mountain Research Station. United States Forest Service. General Technical Report RMRS-GTR-326. p. 1-73.
Of grouse and golden eggs: Can ecosystems be managed within a species-based regulatory framework? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Johnson, D.D., Kerby, J.D., Svejcar, A.J., Davies, K.W. 2014. Of grouse and golden eggs: Can ecosystems be managed within a species-based regulatory framework?. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 67:358-368. DOI: 10.2111/REM-D-13-00096.1.
Is pile seeding Wyoming big sagebrush(Artemisia tridentata subsp. wyomingensis) an effective alternative to broadcast seeding? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Obradovich, M. 2014. Is pile seeding Wyoming big sagebrush(Artemisia tridentata subsp. wyomingensis) an effective alternative to broadcast seeding?. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 67(3):292-297. DOI: 10.2111/REM-D-13-00107.1.
Is fire exclusion in mountain big sagebrush communities prudent? Soil nutrient, plant diversity, and arthropod response to burning Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Bates, J.D., Boyd, C.S., Nafus, A.M. 2014. Is fire exclusion in mountain big sagebrush communities prudent? Soil nutrient, plant diversity, and arthropod response to burning. International Journal of Wildland Fire. 23:417-424. DOI: 10.1071/WF13167.
Western land managers will need all available tools for adapting to climate change, including grazing: A critique of Beschta et al Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Svejcar, A.J., Boyd, C.S., Davies, K.W., Madsen, M.D., Bates, J.D., Sheley, R.L., Marlow, C., Bohnert, D., Borman, M., Mata-Gonzalez, R., Buckhouse, J., Stringham, T., Perryman, B., Swanson, S., Tate, K., George, M., Ruyle, G., Roundy, B., Call, C., Jensen, K.B., Launchbaugh, K., Gearhart, A., Vermeire, L.T., Tanaka, J., Derner, J.D., Frasier, G.W., Havstad, K.M. 2014. Western land managers will need all available tools for adapting to climate change, including grazing: A critique of Beschta et al. Environmental Management. 53:1035-1038. DOI: 10.1007/s00267-013-0218-2.
Wildfire and invasive species in the west: challenges that hinder current and furture management and protection of the sagebrush-steppe ecosystem ()
Mayer, K.E., Anderson, P., Chambers, J.C., Boyd, C.S., Christiansen, T., Davis, D., Espinosa, S., Havlina, D., Ielmini, M., Kemner, D., Kurth, L., Maestas, J.D., Mealor, B., Milesneck, T., Niell, L., Pellant, M., Pyke, D.A., Tague, J., Vernon, J. 2013. Wildfire and invasive species in the west: challenges that hinder current and furture management and protection of the sagebrush-steppe ecosystem. [A Gap Report].Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Cheyenne, Wyoming. 61 p.
Ecosystem management for sage-grouse ()
Svejcar, A.J., Boyd, C.S., Smith, B.S., Johnson, D. 2013. Ecosystem management for sage-grouse[DVD]. Burns, Oregon. U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS, EOARC.
Livestock grazing and sage-grouse habitat: impacts and opportunities Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Beck, J.L., Tanaka, J.A. 2014. Livestock grazing and sage-grouse habitat: impacts and opportunities. Journal of Rangeland Applications. 1:58-77.
Restoring the sagebrush component in crested wheatgrass dominated communities Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Nafus, A.M. 2013. Restoring the sagebrush component in crested wheatgrass dominated communities. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 66(4):472-478.
Site, competition and plant stock influence transplant success of Wyoming big sagebrush Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcadoo, J.K., Boyd, C.S., Sheley, R.L. 2013. Site, competition and plant stock influence transplant success of Wyoming big sagebrush. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 66(3):305-312. https://doi.org/10.2111/REM-D-12-00136.1.
Seed and seedling ecology research as the foundation for enhancing restoration outcomes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
James, J.J., Boyd, C.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2013. Seed and seedling ecology research as the foundation for enhancing restoration outcomes. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 66(2):115-116.
Freezing stress influences emergence of germinated perennial grass seeds Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Lemos, J.A. 2013. Freezing stress influences emergence of germinated perennial grass seeds. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 66(2):136-142. https://doi.org/10.2111/REM-D-12-00135.1.
Variation in timing of planting influences bluebunch wheatgrass demography in an arid system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., James, J.J. 2013. Variation in timing of planting influences bluebunch wheatgrass demography in an arid system. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 66(2):117-126. https://doi.org/10.2111/REM-D-11-00217.1.
Freezing stress influences emergence of germinated perennial grass seeds - (Abstract Only)
Boyd, C.S., Lemos, J.A. 2013. Freezing stress influences emergence of germinated perennial grass seeds [abstract]. 66th Annual Meeting of the Society for Range Management, February 3-7, 2013, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Paper No. 112.
Restoring the sagebrush component to crested wheatgrass-dominated communities - (Abstract Only)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Nafus, A.M. 2013. Restoring the sagebrush component to crested wheatgrass-dominated communities [abstract]. 66th Annual Meeting of the Society for Range Management, February 3-7, 2013, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Paper No. 79.
Evaluating the impact of Wyoming big sagebrush fuel loads on bunchgrass mortality following a fire event - (Abstract Only)
Hulet, A., Boyd, C.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2013. Evaluating the impact of Wyoming big sagebrush fuel loads on bunchgrass mortality following a fire event [abstract]. 66th Annual Meeting of the Society for Range Management, February 3-7, 2013, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Paper No. 287.
The importance of maintaining perennial bunchgrass in the sagebrush steppe - (Abstract Only)
Svejcar, A.J., Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S. 2013. The importance of maintaining perennial bunchgrass in the sagebrush steppe [abstract]. 66th Annual Meeting of the Society for Range Management, February 3-7, 2013, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Paper No. 46.
The value of decision models: Using ecologically based invasive plant management as an example Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Svejcar, A.J., Boyd, C.S. 2012. The value of decision models: Using ecologically based invasive plant management as an example. Rangelands. 34(6):2-5.
Differential seedling performance and environmental correlates in shrub canopy vs interspace microsites Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Davies, K.W. 2012. Differential seedling performance and environmental correlates in shrub canopy vs interspace microsites. Journal of Arid Environments. 87:50-57.
Spatial variability in cost and success of revegetation in a Wyoming big sagebrush community - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Davies, K.W. 2012. Spatial variability in cost and success of revegetation in a Wyoming big sagebrush community. Environmental Management. 50:441-450.
Biomass production and net ecosystem exchange following defoliation in a wet sedge community Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2012. Biomass production and net ecosystem exchange following defoliation in a wet sedge community. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 65(4):394-400.
Water quality in the agronomic context: Flood irrigation impacts on summer in-stream temperature extremes in the interior Pacific northwest (USA) ()
Boyd, C.S., Svejcar, A.J., Zamora, J.J. 2012. Water quality in the agronomic context: Flood irrigation impacts on summer in-stream temperature extremes in the interior Pacific northwest (USA). In: Voudouris, K., Voutsa, D., editors. Ecological Water Quality. Rijeka, Croatia: InTech. p.343-358.
Impacts of feral horse use on rangelands and riparian areas - (Abstract Only)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Collins, G., Petersen, S. 2012. Impacts of feral horse use on rangelands and riparian areas[abstract]. 65th Annual Society for Range Management Meeting Proceedings. Paper No. 0008.
Impacts of feral horse use on rangelands and riparian areas Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Petersen, S., Collins, G. 2012. Impacts of feral horse use on rangelands and riparian areas [abstract]. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 0008.
The role of joint ventures in bridging the gap between research and management Reprint Icon ()
Giocomo, J.J., Gustafson, M., Duberstein, J., Boyd, C.S. 2012. The role of joint ventures in bridging the gap between research and management. In: Sands, J.P., DeMaso, S.J., Schnupp, M.J., Brennan, L.A., editors. Wildlife Science Connecting Research With Management. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p.239-251.
Saving the sagebrush sea: An ecosystem conservation plan for big sagebrush plant communities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Boyd, C.S., Beck, J.L., Bates, J.D., Svejcar, A.J., Gregg, M.A. 2011. Saving the sagebrush sea: An ecosystem conservation plan for big sagebrush plant communities. Biological Conservation. 144:2573-2584.
Looking toward a brighter future for lekking grouse - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Petersen, S., Gilgert, W., Rodgers, R., Fuhlendorf, S., Larsen, R., Wolfe, D., Jensen, K., Gonzales, P., Nenneman, M., Danvir, R., Dahlgren, D., Messmer, T. 2011. Looking toward a brighter future for lekking grouse. Rangelands. 33(6):2-11. doi: 10.2111/1551-501X-33.6.2.
The influence of plant removal on succession in wyoming big sagebrush - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2011. The influence of plant removal on succession in wyoming big sagebrush. Journal of Arid Environments. 75:734-741.
Effects of long-term livestock grazing on fuel characteristics in rangelands: an example from the sagebrush steppe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davies, K.W., Bates, J.D., Svejcar, A.J., Boyd, C.S. 2010. Effects of long-term livestock grazing on fuel characteristics in rangelands: an example from the sagebrush steppe. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 63:662-669.
Long-term Moderate Livestock Grazing Reduces the Risk, Size, and Severity of Wildfires. ()
Davies, K., Bates, J., Svejcar, T., Boyd, C. 2010. Long-term Moderate Livestock Grazing Reduces The Risk, Size, and Severity of Wildfires. Oregon State University Beef Research Report 2010. p. 15-17
SHRUB MICROSITE INFLUENCE POST-FIRE PERENNIAL GRASS ESTABLISHMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., and K.W. Daview. 2010. Shrub Microsite Influences Post-Fire Perennial Grass Establishment. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 63:248-252.
A scientific assessment of the effectiveness of riparian management practices ()
George, M.R., Jackson, R.D., Boyd, C.S., Tate, K.W. 2011. A scientific assessment of the effectiveness of riparian management practices. In: Briske, D.D., editor. Conservation Benefits of Rangeland Practices. United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service. p. 213-252.
Ecologically-Based Invasive Plant Management Field School Workbook 2009 ()
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L., Boyd, C.S., Vasquez, E.A., James, J.J., Morris, L., Monaco, T.A., Svejcar, A.J. 2009. Ecologically-Based Invasive Plant Management Field School Workbook 2009. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center.
Managing Complex Problems in Rangeland Ecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2009. Managing Complex Problems in Rangeland Ecosystems. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 62(6):491-499.
Shrub Microsite Influences Post-Fire Perennial Grass Establishment ()
Boyd, C.S., Davies, K.W. 2009. Shrub microsite influences post-fire perennial grass establishment. p. 74-79. In: Range Field Day 2009: Progress Report. Oregon State University Special Report 1092. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center.
A TECHNIQUE FOR ESTIMATING ROOT PRODUCTION IN RIPARIAN SYSTEMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2009. A Technique for Estimating Riparian Root Production. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 62:198-202.
THE INFLUENCE OF PLANT FUNCTIONAL GROUP REMOVAL ON SUCCESSION IN WYOMING BIG SAGEBRUSH COMMUNITIES - (Abstract Only)
Boyd, C.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2009. THE INFLUENCE OF PLANT FUNCTIONAL GROUP REMOVAL ON SUCCESSION IN WYOMING BIG SAGEBRUSH COMMUNITIES. 62nd Society for Range Management Meeting. Paper No.1030-3.
Defoliation Impacts on Above and Below-ground Production in a Riparian Sedge Community ()
Boyd, C.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2008. Defoliation Impacts on Above and Below-ground Production in a Riparian Sedge Community. Extension Reports. Range Field Day 2008 Progress Report. Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station, Special Report 1085. Burns, OR. pp. 3-819-23.
INTERSPACE/UNDER-CANOPY FORAGING PATTERNS OF BEEF CATTLE IN SAGEBRUSH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
France, K., Ganskopp, D.C., Boyd, C.S. 2008. Interspace/under-canopy foraging patterns of beef cattle in sagebrush. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 61(4):389-393
THE INFLUENCE OF GAP SIZE ON SAGEBRUSH COVER ESTIMATES USING LINE INTERCEPT TECHNIQUE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Bates, J.D., Miller, R.F. 2007. The influence of gap size on sagebrush cover estimates using line intercept technique. Rangeland Ecology and Management 60(2):199-202.
DEFOLIATION IMPACTS ON ABOVE AND BELOW-GROUND PRODUCTION IN A RIPARIAN SEDGE COMMUNITY - (Abstract Only)
Boyd, C.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2008. Defoliation impacts on above and below-ground production in a riparian sedge community. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.Building Bridges:Grasslands to Rangelands. Watershed Management & Hydrology Poster#46
A PHOTO-BASED MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR WILLOW COMMUNITIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Hopkins, K.T., Svejcar, A.J. 2006. A photo-based monitoring technique for willow communities. Wildlife Society Bulletin 34(4):1049-1054.
INTERSPACE/UNDERCANOPY FORAGING PATTERNS OF BEEF CATTLE IN SAGEBRUSH COMMUNITIES: IMPLICATIONS TO SAGE-GROUSE NESTING HABITAT - (Abstract Only)
Boyd, C.S., Ganskopp, D.C. 2005. Interspace/undercanopy foraging patterns of beef cattle in sagebrush communities: Implications to sage-grouse nesting habitat [abstract]. Ecology Management. Paper No. 113.
CURRENT ISSUES IN SAGEBRUSH HABITAT MANAGEMENT - (Abstract Only)
Boyd, C.S. 2005. Current issues in sagebrush habitat management [abstract]. Western North American Naturalist. 86(2):85-86.
A PHOTO-BASED MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR WILLOW COMMUNTIES - (Abstract Only)
Boyd, C.S., Hopkins, K., Svejcar, A.J. 2005. A photo-based monitoring technique for willow communties. [abstract] Society of Range Management. Paper No. 35.
USE OF FELLED JUNIPERS TO PROTECT STREAMSIDE WILLOWS FROM BROWSING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Matney, C.A., Boyd, C.S., Stringham, T.K. 2005. Use of felled junipers to protect streamside willows from browsing. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 58:652-655.
INTERSPACE/UNDER-CANOPY FORAGING PATTERNS OF BEEF CATTLE IN SAGEBRUSH COMMUNITIES ()
France, K., Boyd, C.S., Ganskopp, D.C. 2006. Interspace/under-canopy foraging patterns of beef cattle in sagebrush communities. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center. SR1057:77-78.
A VISUAL OBSTRUCTION-BASED TECHNIQUE FOR PHOTO MONITORING OF WILLOW CLUMPS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2005. A visual obstruction-based technique for photo monitoring of willow clumps. Journal of Range Management. 58(4):434-438.
PRODUCTION AND REGROWTH OF RIPARIAN SEDGE/GRASS COMMUNITIES ()
Boyd, C.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2004. Production and regrowth of riparian sedge/grass communities. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center. Range Field Day Report 2004: Current Forage and Livestock Production Research. Special Report 1052. p. 32-39.
INTERSPACE/UNDER-CANOPY FORAGING PATTERNS OF BEEF CATTLE IN SAGEBRUSH COMMUNITIES - (Abstract Only)
France, K., Boyd, C.S., Ganskopp, D.C. 2005. Interspace/under-canopy foraging patterns of beef cattle in sagebrush communities. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. No. 113
EFFECTS OF FELLED WESTERN JUNIPER PLACED OVER STREAMSIDE WILLOW SHRUBS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Matney, C.A., Boyd, C.S., Stringham, T.K. 2005. Effects of felled western juniper placed over streamside willow shrubs. Rangeland Ecology and Management.58(6):111-114.
A PHOTO-BASED TECHNIQUE FOR MONITORING WILLOW ABUNDANCE AND UTILIZATION - (Abstract Only)
BOYD, C.S., SVEJCAR, A.J. A PHOTO-BASED TECHNIQUE FOR MONITORING WILLOW ABUNDANCE AND UTILIZATION. SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT MEETING ABSTRACTS. 2004.
THE EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES ON WILLOW PLANTING SUCCESS - (Abstract Only)
GREAT BASIN REDBAND TROUT HABITAT IMPROVEMENT USING FELLED WESTERN JUNIPER - (Abstract Only)
MATNEY, C.A., STRINGHAM, T., BOYD, C.S., GRESSWELL, R. GREAT BASIN REDBAND TROUT HABITAT IMPROVEMENT USING FELLED WESTERN JUNIPER. AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY TRANSACTION. 2004.
REGROWTH AND PRODUCTION OF HERBACEOUS RIPARIAN VEGETATION FOLLOWING DEFOLIATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, C.S., Svejcar, A.J. 2004. Regrowth and production of herbaceous riparian vegetation following defoliation. Journal of Range Management. 57(5):448-454.
ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF SAGE-GROUSE AND SAGE-GROUSE HABITAT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crawford, J.A., Olson, R.A., West, N.E., Mosley, J.C., Schroeder, M.A., Whitson, T.D., Miller, R.F., Gregg, M.A., Boyd, C.S. 2001. Ecology and management of sage-grouse and sage-grouse habitat. Journal of Range Management. 57(1):2-19.
GREAT BASIN REDBAND TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS NEWBERRI) HABITAT IMPROVEMENT USING FELLED WESTERN JUNIPER (JUNIPERUS OCCIDENTALIS) - (Proceedings)
MATNEY, C.A., STRINGHAM, T.K., BOYD, C.S., GRESSWELL, R. GREAT BASIN REDBAND TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS NEWBERRI) HABITAT IMPROVEMENT USING FELLED WESTERN JUNIPER (JUNIPERUS OCCIDENTALIS). EASTERN OREGON AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER. 2003. RANGE SCIENCE SERIES REPORT #6. P13-17.
EFFECTS OF PLANTING LOCATION ON SURVIVAL AND GROWTH OF BOOTH'S WILLOW PLANTINGS - (Proceedings)
LOWSON, K., BUCKHOUSE, J.C., STRINGHAM, T., BOYD, C.S. EFFECTS OF PLANTING LOCATION ON SURVIVAL AND GROWTH OF BOOTH'S WILLOW PLANTINGS. EASTERN OREGON AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER. 2003. RANGE SCIENCE SERIES REPORT #6. P. 19-24.
GREAT BASIN REDBAND TROUT HABITAT IMPROVEMENT USING FELLED WESTERN JUNIPER - (Abstract Only)
REGROWTH OF HERBACEOUS RIPARIAN VEGETATION IN RESPONSE TO CLIPPING AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS - (Abstract Only)
BOYD, C.S., SVEJCAR, A.J. REGROWTH OF HERBACEOUS RIPARIAN VEGETATION IN RESPONSE TO CLIPPING AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS. SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT MEETING ABSTRACTS. 2003. V. 56. PAPER NO. 26.
GREAT BASIN REDBAND TROUT HABITAT IMPROVEMENT USING FELLED WESTERN JUNIPER - (Abstract Only)
MATNEY, C.A., STRINGHAM, T.K., BOYD, C.S. GREAT BASIN REDBAND TROUT HABITAT IMPROVEMENT USING FELLED WESTERN JUNIPER. SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT MEETING ABSTRACTS. 2003. V. 56. PAPER NO. 156.
EFFECTS OF CLIPPING DATE, HEIGHT, AND DISTANCE FROM STREAM ON REGROWTH OF HERBACEOUS RIPARIAN VEGETATION - (Abstract Only)
BOYD, C.S., SVEJCAR, A.J. EFFECTS OF CLIPPING DATE, HEIGHT, AND DISTANCE FROM STREAM ON REGROWTH OF HERBACEOUS RIPARIAN VEGETATION. SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT MEETING ABSTRACTS. 2003.
EFFECTS OF PRESCRIBED FIRE ON SHINNERY OAK (QUERCUS HAVARDII) PLANT COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN OKLAHOMA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
BOYD,C.S., BIDWELL,T.G., EFFECTS OF PRESCRIBED FIRE ON SHINNERY OAK (QUERCUS HAVARDII) PLANT COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN OKLAHOMA, RESTORATION ECOLOGY Vol 10. No. 2, pp. 324-333, 2002.
NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF SHINNERY OAK BUDS AND CATKINS IN RESPONSE TO BURNING OR HERBIVORY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
BOYD,C.S., VERMEIRE,L.T., BIDWELL,T.G., LOCHMILLER,R.L., NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF SHINNERY OAK BUDS AND CATKINS IN RESPONSE TO BURNING OR HERBIVORY, SOUTHWESTERN NATURALIST 46(3):295-301, 2001.