The Society for Range Management International Mountain Section in partnership with the University of Alberta Rangeland Research Institute and Montana State University are pleased to present: Range Management Webinars highlighting practical aspects of research projects taking place at the University Read More …
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Grazing technique that mirrors natural patterns helps protect grasslands from drought
University of Alberta Folio – February 18, 2022 – by Michael Brown Ranchers who frequently rotate cattle between fields — resembling how bison once moved across Canada’s prairie — build drought resistance into Western Canada’s grasslands, according to a series Read More …
December 11, 2019 – MSc Thesis Defense seminar – Sara Barszczewski – University of Alberta, Edmonton
Sara Barszczewski will present her MSc thesis defense seminar entitled “Simulated Livestock Soil Compaction, Plant Defoliation and Litter Removal on Extracellular Enzyme Activity and Vegetation Across a Moisture Gradient in Southern Alberta, Canada”. When: December 11, 2019 at 9:00 am Read More …
December 10-12, 2019 – Western Canada Soil Health & Grazing Conference: Our Future is in the Soil
Rangeland Research Institute will be there! We have a table in the Trade Show, so come by and check it out! When: December 10-12, 2019 Where: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel West (16615 109 Avenue Northwest) in Edmonton, Alberta For Read More …
December 9, 2019 – Grass and Carbon Conference: Grazing Protocols
This half day FREE conference is presented by Biological Carbon Canada. Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 at 1:00 – 4:30 pm Location: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel West (16615 109 Avenue Northwest) in Edmonton, AB Dr. Edward Bork will present Read More …
November 1, 2019 – SRM IMS – Honouring Rangelands for their Service to the Environment and Society
The Society for Range Management – International Mountain Section Fall meeting will celebrate rangelands! Honouring Rangelands for their Service to the Environment and Society Date: Friday, November 1, 2019 at 10:00 am – 5:15 Location: Hainstock Community Hall, Olds, Alberta Read More …
October 22, 2019 – Guardians of the Grasslands documentary
In celebration of U of A Sustainability Week, the Guardians of the Grasslands film will be presented. When: Oct 22, 2019 at 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Where: U of A ECHA (Edmonton Clinic Health Academy) Level 1 Room 140 Read More …
January 16, 2019 – MSc Thesis Defense seminar – Craig DeMaere – University of Alberta, Edmonton
Craig DeMaere will present his MSc thesis defense seminar entitled “The Relationship of Plant Diversity to Alberta’s Range Health Assessment”, on January 16, 2019 at 8:30 am in Agriculture/Forestry Centre Room 4-10C. All are welcome to attend. View Craig DeMaere Read More …
October 10, 2018 – MSc Thesis Defense seminar – Kassia James – University of Alberta, Edmonton
Kassia James will present her MSc thesis defense seminar entitled “Mitigating effects of access mats on construction traffic in Mixedgrass Prairie of Alberta”, on October 10, 2018 at 1:00 pm in Agriculture/Forestry Centre Room 3-18J. All are welcome to attend. Read More …
Eye in the Sky: Drone technology research helps precision ranching develop new tools for success
Greenhouse Magazine, Spring 2018, by Cait Wills. Dr. John Church of Thompson Rivers University in collaboration with Dr. Cameron Carlyle are using drones to assess heat stress in cattle as well as determine carbon storage in grazed and ungrazed grasslands Read More …