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Espeland, Erin |
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Submitted to: Rangelands
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Publication Acceptance Date: 11/25/2013 Publication Date: 2/1/2014 Publication URL: http://handle.nal.usda.gov/10113/58854 Citation: Espeland, E.K. 2014. Choosing a reclamation seed mix to maintain rangelands during energy development in the Bakken Rangelands. Rangelands. 36(1):25–28. Interpretive Summary: Pipelines across the eastern Montana- western North Dakota portion of the northern Great Plains, known as the Bakken, are proliferating due to continuing oil and gas development. Pipelines are linear disturbances that are reclaimed after construction, and they impact a large number of livestock producers. While livestock are usually removed from pastures during the construction phase, proper reclamation and revegetation paired with informed grazing management may return pastures to use quickly and profitably. Research is needed to determine how the simultaneous seeding of an annual cover crop with desired perennial grasses can enhance livestock production while ensuring the success of perennial grass forage species. Technical Abstract: Pipelines across the eastern Montana- western North Dakota portion of the northern Great Plains are proliferating due to continuing oil and gas development. Pipelines are linear disturbances reclaimed after construction, and they impact a large number of livestock producers. While livestock are usually removed from pastures during the construction phase, proper reclamation and revegetation paired with informed grazing management may return pastures to use quickly and profitably. Research is needed to determine how the simultaneous seeding of an annual cover crop with desired perennial grasses can enhance livestock production while ensuring the success of perennial grass forage species. |
