Land Management

How much does Kansas Rangeland Burning Contribute to Ambient Ozone?

MF3357

One of the major air quality concerns associated with rangeland burning in the Kansas Flint Hills region is the contribution of smoke to elevated ground level ambient ozone. This publication illustrates how the smoke impacts on populated cities may be reduced through proper timing of burning. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jun 2017

Air Quality Concerns of Prescribed Range Burning in Kansas

by Zifei Liu

MF3121

Outlines regulations, trends, and best practices for controlling smoke from range burning. 4-page, b/w.

Published Date: Feb 2014

Establishing and Managing Native Prairie Plants in Small Areas

by Clenton Owensby Walter H. Fick

MF3233

Native plants are a beautiful alternative to typical commercial plants. This publication provides information on preparation, seeding, and management of native plants. 4-page, full color.

Published Date: Jun 2015

Patch Burn Grazing

by Carol Blocksome Brian Obermeyer

MF3073

Patch burn grazing is a method of range management in which only a portion of a pasture or management unit is burned and then grazed, either by domestic livestock or native wildlife. 2 p.

Published Date: Nov 2012

Fire Management Practices to Improve Air Quality

by Carol Blocksome

MF3072

Reduce smoke-related air quality problems when burning range and pastures. Avoid smoke movement into sensitive areas, dilute smoke concentrations through management and planning, and reduce total amount of smoke produced. Publication includes details about weather that affects smoke dispersion. 4 p.

Published Date: Nov 2012

Controlling Saline Seeps

by Mark Schrock Kyle Mankin Ray E. Lamond

MF2391

Saline seeps, locally known as alkali spots or slick spots, are areas of bare soil or reduced crop production, usually located on a low-lying area. In dry periods, salt crystals may surface.

Published Date: Jan 1999

Sericea Lespedeza: History, Characteristics, and Identification

by Paul D. Ohlenbusch Terry Bidwell

MF2408

Sericea lespedeza’s ability to thrive under a variety conditions and its tendency to crowd out more palatable forages are among the reasons it has been declared a noxious weed in Kansas. 6-page, color.

Revision Date: Oct 2007

Rangeland Weed Management

by Paul D. Ohlenbusch Gene Towne

MF1020

Many plants regarded as weeds are components of grassland ecosystem. It is important to distinguish between desirable rangeland species & weeds that adversely affect forage or livestock production.

Published Date: Dec 1991

Rangeland Brush Management

by Gene Towne Paul D. Ohlenbusch

MF1021

Removing trees & brush from rangeland can increase forage production and livestock carrying capacity. Eliminating all woody plants is not always practical, necessary, or desirable.

Published Date: Mar 1992

Maintaining Grass Waterways

by Ray E. Lamond G. Morgan Powell Kent A. McVay

MF1064

Grass waterways and terraces are important components of a soil and water conservation program aimed at reducing erosion. Waterways often serve as an outlet for runoff from terraces.

Revision Date: Apr 2004

Prescribed Burning as a Management Practice

by Paul D. Ohlenbusch David C. Hartnett

L815

Burning grassland can recycle nutrients, control weeds & brush, improve grazing distribution, reduce wildfire hazards, improve wildlife habitat, & increase livestock production. 8 p.

Revision Date: Mar 2000

Prescribed Burning Equipment

by Paul D. Ohlenbusch James W. Kunkel Steve L. Watson

L876

Prescribed burning of grassland sometimes requires unique equipment, but often common tools and equipment can be adapted. Equipment is needed to suppress or control fire, & to ignite it.

Published Date: Mar 1993