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Title: Finding solutions for bird restoration and livestock management: Comparing grazing exclusion levels: Journal: Ecological Applications; Authors: K. S. Nelson, E. M. Gray, and J. R. Evans; Date: 2011; Summary: The effects of complete and partial exclusion of cattle grazing on avian recovery was examined in a study conducted in riparian areas of Orestimba Creek and Garzas Creek on Simon Newman Ranch in foothills of San Joaquin Valley, CA. Avian data was collected during breeding season (April to June) from 2001-2006, from 05:00 to 11:00 hours in areas with full cattle-exclosures and seasonal exclosures. Observers noted individual birds by species and distance to each individual over a five-minute period at each station. Native species abundance and richness on each site were determined. Changes i ...; Agrovoc Control Words: Riparian, Birds, Grazing lands; View more details about this article