Enhancing grassland ecosystems while sustaining private, profitable ranching
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Knowledge is a powerful tool. Here, you will find a curated collection of reports, guides, educational materials, and links, designed to support individuals, the community, and organizations working in ranching, conservation, and natural resources. Whether you are a student, rancher, researcher, policy maker, conservationist, recreationist, or passionate advocate, these resources offer insights to help drive informed actions. Explore, learn, and share!
Bibliographies
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Lincoln Libraries - List of general works, biographies, memoirs, and histories written about the Sandhills
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UNL Digital Commons - Searchable website for collections, scientific research, writings, etc. about the Sandhills
Blogs
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The Nebraska Sandhills - Informational website on the plants, animals, and landscape of the Sandhills
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Journey of Light Photography - Photography Blog featuring the author's many journeys across the Sandhills
Organizations
People
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Four Seasons in the Sandhills - Video showcasing the life on a Sandhills Ranch throughout the seasons
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Sandhills Journey - Website featuring information on the Sandhills, its history, culture, wildlife, and recreational opportunities
Prescribed Fire
Addressing Eastern Red Cedar in the Sandhills (AERCS) Newsletter
Vegetation
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Act Now or Pay Later - UNL publication evaluates the cost of reactive vs. proactive Eastern red cedar control
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Grass Cast - Rangeland productivity data
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Grazing Systems for Nebraska Sandhills Rangeland - UNL publication
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Great Plains Grassland Initiatives - Cattlemen to Cattlemen episode on woody encroachment into the Great Plains Grasslands
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Prescribed Burning for Cedar Tree Control - A podcast featuring a landowner's view of prescribed fire
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Rangeland Analysis Platform - Free interactive web application used to assist in managing rangeland across America
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USGS-Land cover trend data
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Web Soil Survey - Soil and vegetation data
Water
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Platte Basin Time Lapse Project - Innovated multimedia content telling the stories of the Platte River Basin
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Sandhills Hidden Water - Video: Photographer Mike Forsberg visits with UNL hydrologist Jim Goeke about the hidden waters of the Ogallala Aquifer.
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Nebraska Wetlands - Information from the Nebraska Game and Parks
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Not without Wetlands - Fun infographic!