Grazing, Rest, and Biological Soil Crust in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

Read this report outlining why biological soil crusts are important, how grazing affects biocrust, and what efforts can be made to restore biocrust in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.Biocrust in Canyons of the AncientsDownload the report ›

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