Title | The utility of historical aerial photographs for detecting and judging the effectiveness of rangeland remediation treatments |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2003 |
Authors | Rango A., Havstad K |
Journal | Environmental Practice |
Volume | 5 |
Pagination | 107-118 |
Date Published | June 1, 2003 |
Accession Number | JRN00401 |
ARIS Log Number | 129114 |
Keywords | aerial photography, air photo archives, Civilian Conservation Corps, Jornada Basin, rangeland, remediation treatments, remote sensing |
Abstract | Aerial photos are a type of remote sensing data especially valuable for rangeland applications. This type of data has advantages that include relative ease of interpretation and acquisition, inexpensiveness, high resolution (1-2m), and providing a common reference for communication among those involved in rangeland management. Additionally, air photos are especially well suited for analysis of historical rangeland remediation treatments because acquisition of widespread aerial photographic coverage began during the 1930's. Several types of treatments are easily identified and monitored over time, including contour terraces, brush water spreaders, rootplow seeding, water ponding dikes, shrub removal by grubbing, and grazing restrictions. The use of aerial photos allows us the opportunity to recreate the management history of rangeland and to serve as a point of departure for involvement in more sophisticated satellite-based remote sensing systems. |
URL | /files/bibliography/03-020.pdf |
DOI | 10.1017/S1466046603031065 |