The Ecology Of Native Forbs And Native Grasses In The Great Basin: Issues And Solutions
Where: College Of Education, Auditorium, Idaho State University Pocatello
When: Thursday, Jan 20, 2005, 6:30 PM.
Speakers and topics:
Dr. Fee Busby, Dean, Utah State, Dr. Durant Mcarthur, project leader of the Shrubland Biology and Restoration Project, Provo, UT., and Steve Monsen, Plant Ecologist, Retired, Mapleton, Ut, will be covering the subjects:
1. The status of native forbs and grasses, circa 1860.
2. The status of native forbs and grasses, today.
3. The issues confronting native forbs and grasses today and the in near future?
4. What is being done to remedy the issues confronting native forbs and grasses?
5. What are the nutritional, medicinal, and economic values of native forbs and grasses?
6. What should be done to more effectively restore and preserve our native forbs and grasses?
Miriam Austin, Red Willow Research, Inc., Twin Falls, Ms. Austin will discuss the ecological relationships between forbs, grasses and insects/invertebrates.
Dr. Karl E. Holte, Professor Emeritus, Idaho State University, Pocatello. Dr. Holte will present research and discuss the impacts of domestic livestock on the Curlew Grass Lands, and Steens and Hart Mountains, Oregon.
Admission Fee:
There will be a conservative fee to cover expenses for putting together this excellent seminar.
Information:
Call Dr. Keene Hueftle, Chair, South East Idaho Environmental Network (SEIEN). (208) 232-8862.