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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
Comparing Methods of Rangeland Evaluation in the Northern Great Basin
Cooperative Agreement (A)
  Accession Number: 428994
A Systems Approach to Restoring Invaded Sagebrush Steppe
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 429494
Restoration and Conservation of Great Basin Ecosystems
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 436167
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

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Ecological effects of free-roaming horses on North American rangelands -
Herbaceous biomass response to prescribed fire in juniper-encroached sagebrush steppe -
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 -
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) Article 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 -
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 -
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.
Evaluating a seed technology for sagebrush restoration across an elevation gradient: support for bet hedging -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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.
The sage-grouse habitat mortgage: effective conifer management in space and time -
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 -
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.
Pre-fire grazing by cattle increases postfire resistance to exotic annual grass (Bromus tectorum) invasion and dominance for decades Reprint Icon -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Predicting fire-based perennial bunchgrass mortality in low elevation big sagebrush plant communities -
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.
Effects of feral free-roaming horses on semi-arid rangeland ecosystems: an example from the sagebrush steppe Reprint Icon -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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.
Seed and seedling ecology research as the foundation for enhancing restoration outcomes Reprint Icon -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 Reprint Icon -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 Reprint Icon -
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 -
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 Reprint Icon -
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 Reprint Icon -
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. Reprint Icon -
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 -
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 -
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 Reprint Icon -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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.
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.
USE OF FELLED JUNIPERS TO PROTECT STREAMSIDE WILLOWS FROM BROWSING -
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.
A VISUAL OBSTRUCTION-BASED TECHNIQUE FOR PHOTO MONITORING OF WILLOW CLUMPS -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
GREAT BASIN REDBAND TROUT HABITAT IMPROVEMENT USING FELLED WESTERN JUNIPER -
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 -
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 -
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) -
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 -
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REGROWTH OF HERBACEOUS RIPARIAN VEGETATION IN RESPONSE TO CLIPPING AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS -
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.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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.