The Tallgrass Prairie Center guide to prairie restoration in the Upper Midwest
Title:
The Tallgrass Prairie Center guide to prairie restoration in the Upper Midwest
JLCTITLE245:
by Daryl Smith [and others].
Publication Information:
Iowa City : Published for the Tallgrass Prairie Center by the University of Iowa Press, ©2010.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xxi, 301 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
ISBN:
9781587299520
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Abstract:
Focusing on conservation plantings, prairie recovery, native landscaping in yards and at schools, roadside plantings, and pasture renovations, the authors of this authoritative guide--who collectively have more than a hundred years of experience with prairie restoration--have created a manual that will be particularly useful to landowners, conservation agency personnel, ecosystem managers, native-seeding contractors, prairie enthusiasts, teachers, and roadside managers. A wealth of color and black-and-white photographs taken in the field as well as checklists and tables support the detailed text, which also includes useful online and print sources and references, a glossary, and lists of common and scientific names of all plant species discussed.
"This manual, by four of the most knowledgeable prairie restorationists in the Upper Midwest, brings together absolutely everything that anyone, regardless of background, needs to know for proper tallgrass prairie restoration. In addition to chapters on everything from planning to implementing to managing a prairie, chapters on native seed production and restoring prairies in public spaces and along roadsides cover all that is necessary for successful prairie restorations. This book is an absolute must for anyone in the business of prairie restoration as well as a great read for any prairie enthusiast."--Robert H. Mohlenbrock, distinguished professor emeritus of botany, Southern Illinois University --Book Jacket.
Local Note:
UAF Rasmuson Library Ebook Central subscription access.
UAS/JPL: EBSCO Academic Subscription.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-293) and index.
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Variant Title:
Portion of title: Guide to prairie restoration in the Upper Midwest
Contents:
Preparing and planning for a reconstruction / Daryl Smith -- Seed source and quality / Greg Houseal -- Designing seed mixes / Dave Williams -- Site preparation / Dave Williams -- Seeding / Dave Williams -- First-season management / Dave Williamd -- Evaluating stand establishment and seedling identification / Dave Williams -- Identifying and assessing remnants / Greg Houseal -- The restoration of degraded prairie remnants / Daryl Smith -- Prairie management / Daryl Smith -- Prairie in public places / Dave Williams -- Roadsides and other erodible sites / Kirk Henderson -- Small prairie plantings / Kirk Henderson -- Seed harvesting / Greg Hauseal -- Drying, cleaning, and storing prairie seed / Greg Houseal -- Propagating and transplanting seedlings / Greg Houseal.
Source of Description Note:
Print version record.