Journal of Range Management, Volume 56, Number 4 (July 2003) Item Type Journal; text DOI 10.2458/azu_jrm_v56i4_board Publisher Society for Range Management Journal Journal of Range Management Rights Copyright © Society for Range Management. Download date 10/10/2021 23:41:53 Item License http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Version Final published version Link to Item http://hdl.handle.net/10150/650599 Journaf of Range 9vfanagment TABLE OF CONTENTS: VOL. 56, NO. 4, July 2003 FEATURE ARTICLE 306 The economic logic of prescribed burning law and regulation by Jonathan Yoder, David M. Engle, Marcia Tilley, and Samuel Fuhlendorf Animal Ecology 314 Research Observation: Effects of rangeland ecological condition on scaled quail sightings by Jamus Joseph, Jerry L. Holechek, Raul Valdez, Michelle Collins, and Milt Thomas Grazing Management 319 Sustainability of Inner Mongolian Grasslands: Application of the Savanna Model by Lindsey Christensen, Michael B. Coughenour, James E. Ellis, and Zuozhong Chen 328 Utilization and grazing distribution of cattle at 4 stocking densities by Felix R. Burboa-Cabrera, Walter H. Schacht, and Bruce E. Anderson 334 Cattle distribution patterns and vegetation use in mountain riparian areas by Cory T. Parsons, Patrick A. Momont, Timothy DelCurto, Michael McInnis, and Marni L. Porath Hydrology 342 Impacts of tracked vehicles on sediment from a desert soil by Erek H. Fuchs, M. Karl Wood, Tim L. Jones, and Brent Racher Measurement/Sampling 353 Acute toxic plant estimation in grazing sheep ingesta and feces by Maria Silvia Cid, Tomas A. Lopez, Cristina Yagueddu, and Miguel A. Brizuela Plant/Animal 358 Ungulate herbivory on buckbrush in an Arizona ponderosa pine for- est by David W. Huffman and Margaret M. Moore 364 Perennial grass abundance along a grazing gradient in Mendoza, Argentina by Jorge M. Gonnet, Juan C. Guevara, and Oscar R. Estevez 370 Oxalate and tannins assessment in Agriplex halimus L. and A. num- mularia L. by M. MW. Abu-Zanat, F.M. Al-Hassanat, M. Alawi, and G.B. Ruyle Published bimonthly-January, March, May, July, Plant Physiology September, November 375 Defoliation impacts on Festuca campestrix (Rydb.) plants exposed to Copyright 2003 by the Society for Range Management wildfire by Amanda D. Bogen, Edward W. Bork, and Walter D. Willms Reclamation INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTION is by membership in the Society for Range Management. 381 Vegetation indices, CO2 flux, and biomass for Northern Plains LIBRARY or other INSTITUTIONAL SUBSCRIP- Grasslands by A. B. Frank and J.F. Karn TIONS on a calendar year basis are $140.00 for Soils the United States postpaid and $165.00 for other countries, postpaid. Payment from outside the 388 Restoring riparian corridors with fire: Effects on soil and vegetation United States should be remitted in US dollars by international money order or draft on a New York by Robert R. Blank, Jeanne C. Chambers, and Desiderio Zamudio bank. 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It is recognized exempt from Federal income tax, as a scientific and educa- tional organization, under the provisions of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and also is classed as a public foundation as described in Section 509(a)(2) of the Code. The name of the President Society was changed in 1971 by amendment of the Articles of Incorporation. BOB BUDD The objectives for which the corporation is established are: Red Canyon Ranch 350 Red Canyon Rd -to properly take care of the basic rangeland resources of soil, plants, and water; Lander, Wyoming 82520-9417 1st Vice-President -to develop an understanding of range ecosystems and of the principles applicable to the MORT KOTHMANN management of range resources; Texas A&M University Dept. Rangeland Ecology & Mgt. -to assist all who work with range resources to keep abreast of new findings and College Station, Texas 77843-0001 techniques in the science and art of range management; 2nd Vice-President -to improve the effectiveness of range management to obtain from range resources the ANGELA WILLIAMS products and values necessaryfor man's welfare; USDA-NRCS RR 1 Box 108 -to create a public appreciation of the economic and social benefits to be obtained from Paolia, Oklahoma 73074-9772 the range environment; Executive Vice-President -to promote professional development of its members. SAM ALBRECHT 445 Union Blvd. Suite 230 Membership in the Society for Range Management is open to anyone engaged in or interested in Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1259 any aspect of the study, management, or use of rangelands. Please contact the Executive Vice- (303) 986-3309 President for details. 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