Rangeland Management | Oklahoma State University

Rangeland Ecology and Management

OSU's Rangeland Ecology and Management program provides information and education on rangeland ecology and management resources related to the state of Oklahoma.

Program Details

Rangeland Management Topics:

Brush Control (Invasive Woody Plants)

Grazing Management

Invasive Weeds

Prescribed Fire

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Fact Sheet

The Oklahoma Red Cedar Resource and Its Potential Biomass Energy

A summary of the recent studies done to determine if Oklahoma’s eastern redcedar trees could serve as a viable energy source.

Brush Control (Invasive Woody Plants)Eastern Red Cedar Rangeland Management

Fact Sheet

Prescribed Burn Associations

The guidelines and steps for starting a Prescribed Burn Association (PBA).

Fire Effects on Plants & Soils Forestry Prescribed Fire Rangeland Management Seasonal Fires

Fact Sheet

Ecology and Management of Sericea Lespedeza

The history, competitive effects, control options and benefits of the patch burning system of Sericea Lespedeza.

Invasive Weeds Rangeland Management Sericea lespedeza

Fact Sheet

The Use of Early Weaning in Practical Cattle Management

Learn about the use of early weaning practices as a solution for emergency forage and economic problems in beef cattle management.

Beef Cattle Cow-Calf Dairy Cattle Drought Grazing Management Livestock Rangeland Management Weather & Disaster Preparedness

Fact Sheet

Cedar Control by Individual Scorched-tree Ignition Following Fire

A description of factors that influence the extent of cedar control with prescribed fire such as tree height, fire type, fuel load, leaf moisture and weather.

Brush Control (Invasive Woody Plants)Eastern Red Cedar Forest Ecology, Management & Care Forestry Prescribed Fire Rangeland Management

Fact Sheet

Management of Sand Sagebrush Rangelands

A summary of the basic ecology of sand sagebrush and proper guidance on how its management will impact sand sagebrush plant communities.

Birds Bobwhite Quail Brush Control (Invasive Woody Plants)Fire Effects on Plants & Soils Lesser Prairie Chicken Prescribed Fire Rangeland Management Wildlife

Fact Sheet

Anthracnose and Other Common Leaf Diseases of Deciduous Shade Trees

Identification and control methods for different leaf diseases commonly found on deciduous shade trees in Oklahoma.

Brush Control (Invasive Woody Plants)Crops Honey Locust Insects, Pests, and Diseases Lawn & Garden Insects, Pests, & Diseases Ornamentals Rangeland Management

Fact Sheet

The Best Time of Year to Conduct Prescribed Burns

Determine when to implement prescribed burning practices based on the specific land management goals and objectives.