A Practical Guide to Prairie Reconstruction: Second Edition

A Practical Guide to Prairie Reconstruction: Second Edition (Bur Oak Book)

Thirty-five years and many acres after planting his first patch of prairie flowers, Carl Kurtz is considered one of the deans of the great tallgrass prairie revival.Â The Prairie EnthusiastÂ called the 2001 edition of his book a â€œreadable and understandable introduction to prairie and the general steps in carrying out a reconstruction.â€ Now this second edition reflects his increased experience with reconstructing and restoring prairie grasslands.

Kurtz has completely revised every chapter of the first edition, from site selection and harvest to soil preparation, seeding, postplanting mowing, burning, and growth and development. He has written new chapters on establishing prairie in old pastureland and on the judicious use of herbicides, including a table that shows particular problem species, the types of herbicides that are most effective at controlling them, and the timing and method of treatment. New photographs illustrate species and steps, and Kurtz has expanded the question-and-answer section and updated the references and the section on midwestern seed sources and services.
Tallgrass prairie is critical wildlife habitat and an important element in flood control and stream water treatment. The process of reconstructing and restoring prairie grasslands has made great strides in recent decades. Carl Kurtzâ€™s indispensable, step-by-step guide to creating a diverse and well-established prairie community provides both directions and encouragement for individual landowners as well as land managers working with government agencies and nonprofit organizations that have taken up the task of reconstructing and restoring native grasslands.Â
Country USA
Brand University Of Iowa Press
Manufacturer University Of Iowa Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber colour illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781609381684
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	University Of Iowa Press
Manufacturer	University Of Iowa Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	colour illustrations
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781609381684
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

A Practical Guide to Prairie Reconstruction: Second Edition (Bur Oak Book)

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