2020 AZSRM Summer Meeting
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Membership Meeting
Summer Membership Meeting Agenda
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Summer Membership Meeting Minutes
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Summer Budget Track
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Conference Agenda
Conference Agenda
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Presentations
Rainfall pulses are more important than grazing for long-term plant community dynamics in a semi arid rangeland
Elise Gornish (University of Arizona) and Maowei Liang (Peking University)
September 24th, 10:30 AM
In this presentation, Elise Gornish discusses the effect of rainfall timing and magnitude on plant community dynamics. Modeled relationships were presented.
Range Riders as Citizen Scientists
Andrew Antaya & George Ruyle (University of Arizona)
September 24th, 1:00 PM
In this presentation, Andrew Antaya explores the on-going project using range riders to collect sighting data on the Mexican Gray Wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) reintroduction near Springerville, AZ. Preliminary results (through September 2020) were presented.
Precipitation Monitoring
Kelly Wolff (Arizona Game and Fish Department)
September 24th, 1:30 PM
In this presentation, Kelly Wolff discusses the precipitation monitoring program run by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Monitoring locations, equipment, and results (through September 2020) were presented.
Deep Well Ranch History and Background
Jenna James
September 25th, 10:15 AM
In this presentation, Jenna James discusses the history of the Deep Well Ranch, north of Prescott, Arizona. Historical photographs of people and places of the Deep Well Ranch were presented.
Deep Well Ranch- Research Insights
Derek Bailey (New Mexico State University), Colin Tobin (New Mexico State University), and Mark Trotter (CQ University)
September 25th, 10:30 AM
In this presentation, Derek Bailey reviews the research conducted on the Deep Well Ranch, north of Prescott, Arizona. Tools and techniques discussed include the use of GPS collars and accelerometers for precision livestock management.
Grass-Cast: an experimental grassland productivity forecast
Lauren Kramer (USDA Southwest Climate Hub)
September 25th, 1:30 PM
In this presentation, Lauren Kramer discusses the Grass-Cast tool and how it forecasts grassland productivity using weather, NDVI, and other model inputs. How to use Grass-Cast and its application to rangeland management was presented.
SRM National Update
Mary Jo Foley (Society for Range Management)
September 25th, 2:30 PM
In this presentation, Mary Jo Foley discusses the impact of COVID-19 on planing and organizing the 2020 SRM Annual Meeting.