Title	Essays of a peripheral mind: Faith
Publication Type	Journal Article
Year of Publication	2007
Authors	Havstad K
Journal	Rangelands
Volume	29
Pagination	59-60
Date Published	June 1, 2007
ARIS Log Number	213932
Keywords	essay, faith, peripheral mind
Abstract	Recently, the range management profession has been debating the advantages and disadvantages of rotational livestock grazing systems. Despite the lack of scientifically-based evidence in support of the benefits of rotational grazing in arid and semiarid environments, these systems are often promoted as ecologically and economically menial, or even counterproductive in some settings. Much of the promotion of these systems is based on personal observations, or beliefs, and not evidence drawn from experimental evidence. Rangeland management has always been described as an art and a science, and the strength of one’s conviction are often based on both.
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