Mulch Applications for Grassland Restoration - Case Studies from Texas and Utah

Learn about successful grassland restoration techniques through mulching in a webinar featuring two case studies from Big Bend National Park, Texas and the Uinta Basin, Utah. Discover how National Park Service staff combined hydroseeding with bonded fiber matrix and branch mulch to restore degraded soils, leading to improved nutrient cycling and successful grass establishment even during delayed monsoon seasons. Explore research findings from the U.S. Geological Survey's reclamation study of abandoned oil and gas well pads, where mulching emerged as the most effective treatment for enhancing plant establishment in harsh conditions. Gain practical insights into the costs and benefits of mulching techniques, implementation strategies, and their broader applications for large-scale restoration projects through detailed presentations and an interactive discussion session with experts Jeffery Bennett from American Bird Conservancy and Rebecca Mann from USGS.