With no formal training as a writer, my Nebraskaland articles usually require hard work. Recently, however, the storyline and photos for an article on the rare hairy clematis fell into my lap.
Tag: Land Management
Gumweed Bonanza!
Calling gumweed a weed is like getting angry at a substitute teacher or backup quarterback because your favorite teacher or player is sick or injured.
Prairie Seeds in Winter
Seeds are plants’ life blood: its agent of dispersal to new habitats, as well as the foundation of its next generation.
Targeted Conservation for Pheasants
Similar to many surrounding states, Nebraska’s ring-necked pheasant populations have experienced long-term declines – a trend driven largely by continued habitat loss.
Restoring the Blowout Penstemon
It is extremely difficult to restore the rare blowout penstemon, but encouraging efforts are underway.
Man-Made Prairie-Chicken Lek Finds Success
The previous year, Leuenberger had set out to do something conservation professionals say is rare: creating a successful prairie-chicken lek on private property from scratch.