Moving Succession Forward in a Lahmann Lovegrass Monoculture

Moving Succession Forward in a Lahmann Lovegrass Monoculture

Summary

Many acres of land in southeast Arizona are dominated by Lehmann Lovegrass that establishes well in formerly bare areas, but does not provide a high protein diet for domestic livestock or the diverse habitat necessary for wildlife. The objective of this project is to see if succession can be accelerated to improve biodiversity for domestic animals and wildlife. The project proposes two different sites for demonstration applied during the winter months: 1) broadcast grass hay for animals to incorporate into ground, supplement with minerals; and 2) hand broadcast native perennial seed before the animal impact and feeding.