| Title | Brush eradicating, basin pitting, and seeding machine for arid to semiarid rangeland |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1973 |
| Authors | Abernathy G.H., Herbel C.H. |
| Journal | Journal of Range Management |
| Volume | 26 |
| Pagination | 189-192 |
| Date Published | May 1, 1973 |
| Keywords | arid, basin pitting, brush eradication, rangeland, seeding machine, semiarid |
| Abstract | A range seeding machine that increased the chances of successful seedling establishment on arid to semiarid rangeland has been designed and tested on 23 plots in southern New Mexico. Working behind a standard rootplow, the machine picks up brush, forms basin pits, firms the soil, plants seed and replaces the brush over the planted area as a mulch. Laboratory and field research was used to demonstrate improved soil conditions for seedling emergence under such a brush mulch. Water retention by basin pits was found to be necessary to decrease runoff of the high intensity, short duration storms typical to this area. About 50% of the plots planted with this equipment were successfully seeded. |
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