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Revegetation of tripoli quarries in the Ozark Highlands of Oklahoma
AbstractDevelopment and structure of vegetation was evaluated on reclaimed and unreclaimed tripoli quarries in the Ozark Highlands of eastern Oklahoma. Revegetation by natural processes was compared to that following quarry filling, land grading and reseeding with an introduced perennial grass. Cover, species composition, similarity index and peak standing crop of herbage were used to compare plant communities. Relative effects of revegetation on wildlife were determined by sign indices. Species composition of vegetation was different on reclaimed and unreclaimed quarries but 50% of plant species were common to both treatments. Broomsedge bluestem (Andropogon virginicus) was generally the most common species. Reseeded tame grass was short-lived and reseeding was of questionable value under typical extensive management. Standing crop did not differ between reclaimed and unreclaimed quarries but differed between quarries that received the same treatment. Soil pH and primary nutrient content varied between treatments tending to be more favorable on unreclaimed quarries but there was more variation within treatments than between them. Revegetation appeared to have features of both primary and secondary succession and was relatively rapid (30–50 years). Unreclaimed tripoli quarries that supported climax vegetation (scattered deciduous trees with a tall grass understory) attracted seven species of nonrodent wildlife.
Revegetation of tripoli quarries in the Ozark Highlands of Oklahoma
AbstractDevelopment and structure of vegetation was evaluated on reclaimed and unreclaimed tripoli quarries in the Ozark Highlands of eastern Oklahoma. Revegetation by natural processes was compared to that following quarry filling, land grading and reseeding with an introduced perennial grass. Cover, species composition, similarity index and peak standing crop of herbage were used to compare plant communities. Relative effects of revegetation on wildlife were determined by sign indices. Species composition of vegetation was different on reclaimed and unreclaimed quarries but 50% of plant species were common to both treatments. Broomsedge bluestem (Andropogon virginicus) was generally the most common species. Reseeded tame grass was short-lived and reseeding was of questionable value under typical extensive management. Standing crop did not differ between reclaimed and unreclaimed quarries but differed between quarries that received the same treatment. Soil pH and primary nutrient content varied between treatments tending to be more favorable on unreclaimed quarries but there was more variation within treatments than between them. Revegetation appeared to have features of both primary and secondary succession and was relatively rapid (30–50 years). Unreclaimed tripoli quarries that supported climax vegetation (scattered deciduous trees with a tall grass understory) attracted seven species of nonrodent wildlife.
Revegetation of tripoli quarries in the Ozark Highlands of Oklahoma
Rosiere, R.E. (author) / Engle, D.M. (author) / Cadle, J.M. (author)
Landscape and Urban Planning ; 17 ; 175-188
1988-09-02
14 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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