Grazing impacts on sagebrush communities of central Utah

Authors

Jack D. Brotherson, Brigham Young University
W. Todd Brotherson, Brigham Young University

Abstract

Twenty-three study sites were established in the sagebrush communities bordering Utah Lake. Relic (ungrazed) and grazed stands were represented in the sample. Differences in species composition, vegetation, and soil characteristics were assessed. Major differences in species composition and vegetative characteristics were due to the influence of grazing. Major changes were loss of native perennial grass cover, and increases in cover from introduced annual species. Differences in the soil characteristics were due to habitat rather than grazing influences.

Recommended Citation

Brotherson, Jack D. and Brotherson, W. Todd (1981) "Grazing impacts on sagebrush communities of central Utah," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 41: No. 3, Article 11.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol41/iss3/11