Lecture 13

Question 1

what are 2 approaches to restoration?

Answer 1

1. structure first, the process

2. process fist, then structure

Question 2

Range health assessment:

Answer 2

• requires only moderate training
• quick assessment of species (only top cover species)
• community health
• successional stage

Question 3

detailed vegetation surveys:

Answer 3

• requires more training
• slower
• thorough plant community and cover data
• community health
• successional stage

Question 4

what are 4 quetions one asks during a range health survey?

Answer 4

1. what kind of plants are on the site? whats the plant community?
2. are the expected plant layers present?
3. does the site retain moisture?
4. accelerated soil erosi0on?

Question 5

how do you seign a seed mix?

Answer 5

1. desired versus available

2. for each species determine successional stage and how they will respond to management

Question 6

where do you get your seeds?

Answer 6

talking to local people, wild harvesting and commercially available seed

Question 7

what are 3 ways to prepare your site?

Answer 7

1. mechanical- contouring or tillage
2. chemical -herbicides
3. natural- burning, grazing etc.

Question 8

methods to weed control for pre-restoration:

Answer 8

1. control crop
2. targeted herbicide application
3. tillage/herbicide
4. chemfallow

Question 9

what is interseeding?

Answer 9

seeds are broadcast over existing remnant prairie or planted prairie, usually after burning or sometimes after herbicide application