Rangelands Society for Range Management Volume 33 Number 3, June 2011 Pollinators in Rangelands The Society for Range Management The Society for Range Management, founded in 1948 as the American Society of Range Management, is a nonprofit association incorporated under the laws of the State of Wyoming. It is recognized exempt from Federal income tax, as a scientific and educational 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 Society was changed in 1971 by amendment of the Articles of Incorporation. PRESIDENT The objectives for which the corporation is established are: Jack D. Alexander, III Synergy Resource Solution, Inc —to properly take care of the basic rangeland resources of soil, plants and water; Belgrade, Montana 59714-8632 —to develop an understanding of range ecosystems and of the principles applicable to 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Gary Frasier the management of range resources; Loveland, Colorado 80538 —to assist all who work with range resources to keep abreast of new findings and 2nd Vice PRESIDENT techniques in the science and art of range management; Wally Butler Boise, Idaho 83706 —to improve the effectiveness of range management to obtain from range resources ECxE uTIVE vice president the products and values necessary for man’s welfare; Jess Peterson Society for Range Management —to create a public appreciation of the economic and social benefits to be obtained 10030 W. 27th Ave from the range environment; Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80215-6601 —to promote professional development of its members. D IRECToRS 2009–2011 Membership in the Society for Range Management is open to anyone engaged in Charles R. Hart or interested in any aspect of the study, management, or use of rangelands. Please Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center Stephenville, Texas 76401 contact the Society for details. Sandra K. Wyman National Riparian Service Team Respect for People’s Rights, Dignity, and Diversity. Members, employees, and Prineville, Oregon 97754-2900 representatives of the Society for Range Management respect the right, dignity, 2010–2012 and diversity of all people, and strive to eliminate bias in professional activities Keith Klement and discrimination such as, but not limited to, age, gender, race, ethnicity, national Sheridan College PO Box 1500 origin, religion, or disability. In all professional activities, members, employees, and Sheridan, Wyoming 82801-1500 representatives of the Society for Range Management acknowledge and value the Stephanie Larson-Praplan University of California right of others to hold values, attitudes, and opinions that differ from their own. 133 Aviation Blvd, Suite 109 We expect that all participants at the Society for Range Management activities will Santa Rosa, California 95403 hold to these same standards. 2011–2013 Val Anderson Brigham Young University Rangelands 275 WIDB Rangelands serves as a forum for the presentation and discussion of facts, ideas, Provo, Utah 84602 Misty A. Hays and philosophies pertaining to the study, management, and use of rangelands and US Forest Service-Douglas Ranger District their several resources. Accordingly, all material published herein is signed and 35 Burns Rd Douglas, Wyoming 82633 reflects the individual views of the authors and is not necessarily an official position of the Society. Manuscripts from any source—nonmembers as well as members— The term of office of all elected officers and directors begins in February of each year during the Society’s are welcome and will be given every consideration by the editors. Rangelands is Annual Meeting. the nontechnical counterpart of the Rangeland Ecology & Management; therefore, SRM office Staff, 10030 W. 27th Ave, Wheat Ridge, manuscripts and news items submitted for publication in Rangelands should be of Colorado 80215-6601; Telephone (303) 986-3309; a nontechnical nature and germane to the broad field of range management. Edi- Fax (303) 986-3892; web site: www.rangelands.org; torial comment by an individual is also welcome and, subject to acceptance by the E-mail: [email protected] editor, will be published as a “Viewpoint.” All items in Rangelands are reviewed Linda Coates-Markle—BLM/SRM Liaison for style and content. Denisha Marino—Director of Finance Aleta Rudeen—Director of outreach and Leadership Development Contribution Policy: Ann Tanaka—IT Director The Society for Range Management may accept donations of real and/or per- Vicky Trujillo—Executive Assistant sonal property subject to limitations set forth by State and Federal law. All dona- tions shall be subject to management by the Executive Vice President as directed by the Board of Directors and their discretion in establishing and maintaining trust, memorials, scholarships or other types of funds. Individual endowments for designated purposes can be established according to Society policies. Gifts, bequests, legacies, devises, or donations not intended for establishing designated endowments will be deposited into the SRM Endowment Fund. Donations or re- quests for information on Society policies can be directed to the Society for Range Management, 10030 W. 27th Ave, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80215-6601. We rec- ommend that donors consult tax advisors in regard to any tax consideration that may result from any donation. The Society for Range Management The Society for Range Management, founded in 1948 as the American Society of Range Management, is a nonprofit association incorporated under the laws of the State of Wyoming. It is recognized exempt from Federal income tax, as a scientific and educational 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 Society was changed in 1971 by amendment of the Articles of Incorporation. PRESIDENT The objectives for which the corporation is established are: Jack D. Alexander, III Synergy Resource Solution, Inc —to properly take care of the basic rangeland resources of soil, plants and water; Belgrade, Montana 59714-8632 —to develop an understanding of range ecosystems and of the principles applicable to 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Gary Frasier the management of range resources; Loveland, Colorado 80538 —to assist all who work with range resources to keep abreast of new findings and 2nd Vice PRESIDENT techniques in the science and art of range management; Wally Butler Boise, Idaho 83706 —to improve the effectiveness of range management to obtain from range resources ECxE uTIVE vice president the products and values necessary for man’s welfare; Jess Peterson Society for Range Management —to create a public appreciation of the economic and social benefits to be obtained 10030 W. 27th Ave from the range environment; Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80215-6601 —to promote professional development of its members. D IRECToRS 2009–2011 Membership in the Society for Range Management is open to anyone engaged in Charles R. Hart or interested in any aspect of the study, management, or use of rangelands. Please Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center Stephenville, Texas 76401 contact the Society for details. Sandra K. Wyman National Riparian Service Team Respect for People’s Rights, Dignity, and Diversity. Members, employees, and Prineville, Oregon 97754-2900 representatives of the Society for Range Management respect the right, dignity, 2010–2012 and diversity of all people, and strive to eliminate bias in professional activities Keith Klement and discrimination such as, but not limited to, age, gender, race, ethnicity, national Sheridan College PO Box 1500 origin, religion, or disability. In all professional activities, members, employees, and Sheridan, Wyoming 82801-1500 representatives of the Society for Range Management acknowledge and value the Stephanie Larson-Praplan University of California right of others to hold values, attitudes, and opinions that differ from their own. 133 Aviation Blvd, Suite 109 We expect that all participants at the Society for Range Management activities will Santa Rosa, California 95403 hold to these same standards. 2011–2013 Val Anderson Brigham Young University Rangelands 275 WIDB Rangelands serves as a forum for the presentation and discussion of facts, ideas, Provo, Utah 84602 Misty A. Hays and philosophies pertaining to the study, management, and use of rangelands and US Forest Service-Douglas Ranger District their several resources. Accordingly, all material published herein is signed and 35 Burns Rd Douglas, Wyoming 82633 reflects the individual views of the authors and is not necessarily an official position of the Society. Manuscripts from any source—nonmembers as well as members— The term of office of all elected officers and directors begins in February of each year during the Society’s are welcome and will be given every consideration by the editors. Rangelands is Annual Meeting. the nontechnical counterpart of the Rangeland Ecology & Management; therefore, SRM office Staff, 10030 W. 27th Ave, Wheat Ridge, manuscripts and news items submitted for publication in Rangelands should be of Colorado 80215-6601; Telephone (303) 986-3309; a nontechnical nature and germane to the broad field of range management. Edi- Fax (303) 986-3892; web site: www.rangelands.org; torial comment by an individual is also welcome and, subject to acceptance by the E-mail: [email protected] editor, will be published