IowaNative plantsGrasslandsRestoring native habitat is considered critical to conserving native pollinators threatened by habitat loss and degradation, but little is known about whether ecological restorations, most of which do not target pollinators, can predictably support pollinator communities. In this ...
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foundations, and nonprofit organizations in several states. Preserves have been established by sowing native seeds and employing controlled burning, a necessary element for keeping the prairie healthy. In addition, naturalists are conserving old cemetery grounds where indigenous plants have not been disturb...
Specific fungal foliar diseases were assessed on selected prairie plant species in relation to fire as a management practice on Hayden Prairie Preserve, Iowa. Selected plant species in burned and unburned areas were visually inspected and rated for presence and severity of specific fungal diseases at...
goats and cattle also consume a wide range of conservative native plants, sometimes preferentially. On a visit to an open savanna restoration in Iowa that I’ve known since the 1990s, a recent change in management involved introduction of goats in lieu of burning. Inside the goat fence and in...
Results/Conclusions In all 7 prairies removing rare pollinators did not significantly alter connectance and mean values of interactions in networks. Removing plants from the analysis had a more prominent affect on connectance and mean interaction values. We suggest that rare pollinators may be ...
This grass stretches way above my head and dances in the wind. (Minnesota Prairie Roots copyrighted photo November 2024) Mostly, though, I don’t see many animals at the nature center. Plant life becomes my point of interest. In November, that means dormant plants like dried grasses stretchi...
thought this would be a good gift for my grandson. Last spring I gave several packets of seeds to the grandkids. Spinach, carrot and flower seeds, which my eldest daughter planted with her son. He took an interest once the seeds sprouted and the plants grew. Amber called him “Farmer ...
In fall 2008, the Iowa DOT planted native prairie seed in a 13 mile stretch of highwayright-of-way along US-52 north of Decorah, Iowa. The goals of planting native prairie in thisroadsides included increasing biodiversity, controlling soil erosion, improving aesthetics, andreducing the need fo...
Prairie in Your Pocket 作者:Muller, Mark 出版社:Univ of Iowa Pr 出版年:2000-4 定价:$ 11.24 装帧:Pap ISBN:9780877456834 豆瓣评分 目前无人评价 评价: 写笔记 写书评 加入购书单 分享到 内容简介· ··· In recent years, plant lovers and environmentalists have cultivated a popular interest in ...