Anderson, DC/ Harper, KT/ Rushforth, SR 1982: Recovery of cryptogamic soil crusts from grazing on Utah winter ranges. - Journal of Range Management35: 355-359. [RLL List # 115-4 / Rec.# 589] Keywords: UTAH/ SOIL/ TERRICOLOUS/ GRAZING
Abstract: 7 figures. 4 tables. [Cryptogamic soil crusts, composed of lichens, algae and mosses, are greatly reduced with grazing. However, reestablishment of these crusts can occur in 14-18 years, or sooner, if grazing is excluded. No specific lichen species are mentioned.]