2nd Rangeland Science Symposium &
8th Annual California Rangeland Conservation Coalition Summit
January 24-25, 2013 - UC Davis Freeborn Hall
Today’s Rangeland Management:
Integrating Science, Practices, Partnerships and Policy
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Poster Session - The Rangeland Science Symposium and Summit featured posters from both researchers and land managers describing ongoing and recently completed rangeland research. Posters described novel or interesting research topics addressing rangelands, including, but not limited to invasive weeds, partnerships, wildlife, rangeland management, etc. Click here for more details on the research shared.
A special thank you to the Sierra Nevada Conservancy for sponsoring the poster session!
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Photo Contest - A new feature for 2013 was the photo contest where winners received cash prizes!
A special thank you to the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative for sponsoring this contest!
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1st Place - Phil Robertson "Oak and Cattle Sunset"
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2nd Place
Justine Smith
"Dusty Trails"
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| 3rd Place
Carissa Koopmann
"Sunset Fence"
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People’s Choice
Phil Robertson
“50-year Bloom”
| Honorable Mention
Dave Fleiz
“Snow Geese and Cattle”
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Honorable Mention
Phil Robertson
“Stop, Look, Listen"
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2nd Rangeland Science Symposium
January 24, 2013
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2013 Summit
Featured Presentations
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Session IV: Internal and External Reflection on Rangeland Conservation
Targeted Grazing – Accomplishing Conservation by Breaking Barriers Between Science and Experience
Karen Launchbaugh, Director of the Rangeland Center at the University of Idaho
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SESSION V: Grazing for Weed Management
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Testing Management Tools for Controlling Rangeland Weeds
Josh Davy, livestock and natural resources advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension
- Click here for presentation
Meeting Public Land Objectives on the Sacramento River NWR with Managed Grazing
Kelly Moroney, Sacramento River Wildlife Refuge Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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SESSION VI : Partnerships for Conservation Practices
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Closing Remarks
Closing Statement
Chuck Bonham, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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