The Dalles Pocket Gopher and Its Influence on Forage Production of Oregon Mountain Meadows (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from The Dalles Pocket Gopher and Its Influence on Forage Production of Oregon Mountain Meadows The study of the effect of the Dalles pocket gopher on vegetation was conducted on two adjacent mountain meadows, separated by a running stream, on the Ochoco National Forest ln the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon (fig. The meadows were typical of depleted mountain meadows in eastern Oregon, and both appeared to have a heavy pocket gopher population. The meadows were in poor range condition, because sheep from a nearby stock driveway had grazed them heavily for many years. The driveway was moved m 1931, and from then until the end of the study the meadows were grazed by sheep as part of a regular national forest allotment. About 30 deer used the meadows dur mg the first years of the study, but their numbers were greatly reduced toward the end. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.






















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The Pocket Gophers of the United States (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from The Pocket Gophers of the United States The Pocket Gophers are sturdy little animals, well adapted to under ground life. Their bodies are stout and compact, their eyes are small, almost rudimentary, and their front feet are armed with strong, curved claws for digging. The appearance of a characteristic Species is shown in the frontispiece. Gophers can lay no claim to beauty, either in graceful form, Or in pleasing contrast of colors; but their coats of plain earthy browns harmonize perfectly with the color of the soil. What seems like fur is in'reality soft, silky hair, with a smoothness and gloss that repels the dirt and keeps the animal bright and clean though in constant contact with the soil. Such beauty as they have lies in their perfect adaptation to a peculiar mode of life. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Pocket Gophers and Reforestation in the Pacific Northwest


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Pocket gophers (Thomomy spp.) have an important effect on reforestation in the Pacific Northwest through damage to conifer reproduction. Damage is most serious east of the Cascade Range in Washington and Oregon and northeastern California. Damage also has been reported in northern Idaho. The purpose of this report is to review pocket gopher problems in the Northwest, summarize present knowledge of gopher biology, outline current control methods, and suggest future research needs.