Nevada’s Best Kept Secret: Conservation Districts – Part 1
Reposting from January 2021 issue of Progressive Rancher Magazine. History & Functions | Part 1 of 2 “As a governmental agency, CD’s possess perhaps the most unique ability of any public or private entity. This is the ability to work across boundaries of both public and private land. Districts are able to, and often do, […]
Thinning forests or planting fields? Producer preferences for establishing silvopasture
Abstract Silvopasture is the intentional integration of trees, forages, and livestock. Benefits of this agroforestry practice include shade for livestock, nutritious forage, and reduced wind speed in pastures, as well as ecosystem services and tree products. The literature indicate that some livestock producers are interested in silvopasture, but little is known about their establishment preferences […]
Nevada’s Best Kept Secret: Conservation Districts – Part 2
Reposted from January 2021 issue of Progressive Rancher Magazine. History & Functions | Part 2 of 2 The first article about Conservation Districts outlined the history and philosophy of CD development and the purpose and structure of CD’s at the national and state level in Nevada. The concept of conservation can be traced back to […]