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RS300
\nFeedback on Quiz
\n08-23-99<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I was browsing a freshman textbook the other day and ran across the statement: “Mining and grazing are non-renewable resources.” Discuss<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mining and grazing are uses, not resources. Minerals and vegetation\/forage are the<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 resources. Minerals are<\/span> not renewable; vegetation is renewable. Perennial plants<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 have many mechanisms to resist the impact of<\/span> herbivory.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cattle raising in the Serengetti is a sustainable use of the natural vegetation; cattle raising in Colorado is a sustainable use of the natural vegetation. Discuss.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is your definition of sustainability? Is the issue sustainability of the<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vegetation\/ground cover? Lifestyle?<\/span> Culture?\u00a0 Economical sustainability? Political<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sustainability? My answer in both instances is yes, but—-.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The title of this course is Principles of Range Management. What is a principle?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In my way of thinking principles are statements that can be used to explain a state<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (how things are) or predict<\/span> a transition.\u00a0 Principles are based on facts. Facts are ideas<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 accepted for face value based on the culture of<\/span> individuals who accept the rules of<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 evidence used to generate those facts. So, facts are facts only to thosecultures who<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 accept them as facts. Generally, in the physical sciences, principles are based on<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 axioms. Axioms<\/span> are ideas that exist without question.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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RS300
\nDaily Quiz
\n08-25-99<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 A problem is a deviation from a standard or norm.\u00a0 (a) yes<\/span>\u00a0 (b) no
\n2.\u00a0 Managers worry about uncertainty, i.e., they attempt to monitor response to treatments\/intervention and respond to complexity .\u00a0 (a) yes<\/span>\u00a0 (b) no
\n3.\u00a0 The best way to define rangeland is by its use.\u00a0 (a) false\u00a0 (b) false<\/span>
\n4.\u00a0 One important function of rangelands is the generation of wealth\u00a0 (a) true\u00a0 (b) true<\/span>
\n5.\u00a0 The goal of a public-agency manager should be to transform my value system\u00a0 (a) true\u00a0 (b) false<\/span>
\n6.\u00a0 The goal of a public-agency manager should be to find a way to deal with biological and human diversity\u00a0 (a) true<\/span> (b) false
\n7.\u00a0 The paradigm a manager uses to explain variability matters\u00a0 (a) true\u00a0 (b) false (c) not sure<\/span>
\n8.\u00a0 The “science” in the College of Natural Sciences is fundamentally different than the “science” in the College of Natural Resources.\u00a0 (a) true\u00a0 (b) false<\/span> (c) not sure
\n9.\u00a0 In order to address a problem, the goal is always to find cause.\u00a0 (a) true\u00a0 (b) false<\/span>
\n10. If a system\ufffds structure and function are different now than in the past, it is generally obvious.\u00a0 (a) true\u00a0 (b) false<\/span>
\n11.\u00a0 Vegetation is a renewable resource.\u00a0 (a) true<\/span>\u00a0 (b) false
\n12.\u00a0 Livestock grazing is a renewable resource.\u00a0 (a) true (b) false<\/span>
\n13.\u00a0 Mining is a renewable resource.\u00a0 (a) true\u00a0 (b) false<\/span>
\n14.\u00a0 As a stakeholders in an issue you represent a set of values.\u00a0 My job as a manager is to convince you to adopt my value set.\u00a0 (a) true\u00a0 (b) false<\/span>
\n15.\u00a0 The latitude of the north pole is (a) 90\u00b0<\/span>\u00a0 (b) 45\u00b0\u00a0 (c) 0\u00b0
\n16.\u00a0 Principles in the physical sciences are based axioms.\u00a0 Humor me and agree that principles in the biological sciences are based on facts.\u00a0 Who decides that a fact is a fact?\u00a0 (no response required)<\/span>
\n17.\u00a0 The best way to define rangelands is by the elements, attributes (and relationships between elements and attributes on different temporal and spatial scales)\u00a0 (a) true<\/span> (b) false<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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RS300
\nFeedback
\n08-25-99\/08-27-99<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Analysis and planning occurs at different levels, i.e., strategic, tactical and operational. Questions 1 to 3 will challenge you to think about levels of decision-making.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Look at the statement by Ikerd.\u00a0 (go to WebCT, open contents, click on 3.8 Introduction to Management, go down to \ufffdrespond to the following) The decision to convert a natural system to agriculture was a(n) (a) strategic decision<\/span> (b) tactical decision\u00a0 (c) operational decision<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Although not a part of the scenario, assume an alternative was to remove existing vegetation)\u00a0 A decision to remove the existing vegetation by undercutting vs a non-selective herbicide like glyphosate was a(n) (a) strategic decision (b) tactical decision<\/span>\u00a0 (c) operational decision<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 In the situation above, a decision to apply 2 lb\/acre active ingredient vs 1 lb\/acre active ingredient was a(n) (a) strategic decision\u00a0 (b) tactical decision\u00a0 (c) operational decision<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 John Ikerd’s world view is (a) biocentric\u00a0 (b) ecocentric\u00a0 (c) theocentric\u00a0 (d) anthropocentric<\/span> (e) technocentric<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Because of uncertainty in a system, most human interventions in natural systems are not sustainable (a) true\u00a0 (b) false<\/span> (c) don’t know<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Monitoring can be used to insure a practice is sustainable.\u00a0 (a) yes\u00a0 (b) no<\/span>\u00a0 (c) don’t know<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 I monitored a shrubland system in the High Desert of Oregon for 25 years.\u00a0 Over that time the percentage cover of big sagebrush ranged from a low of about 15% to a high of 25%.\u00a0 Only twice during those 25 years did I see new seedlings of big sagebrush became established.\u00a0 A change in management is indicated.\u00a0 (a) probably yes\u00a0 (c) probably not<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

8.\u00a0 (go to WebCT; contents, 3.7 Introduction TASK IV)\u00a0 The scenario in question 7 meets the criteria for a problem. (a) yes (b) no<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0 Changes in a biological system, as a result of some input, are generally linear, i.e., a unit of input results in a unit of system change.\u00a0 (a) generally yes\u00a0 (b) system responses are rarely linear\u00a0 (c) risk of an incorrect prediction may<\/span> be high because of all the uncertainty in the system.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 If a system’s structure is different now than in the past ( i.e., someone has measured a significant deviation), you could state the deviation as a problem. (a) yes<\/span>\u00a0 (b) no.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

11.\u00a0 The problem in 10 above could have been heavy grazing.\u00a0 (a) true\u00a0 (b) false<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

12.\u00a0 Management is a process.\u00a0 Management is a goal.\u00a0 (a) true-true\u00a0 (b) true-false<\/span> (c) false-true (d) false-false<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

13.\u00a0 In this class we will define a\u00a0 problem is a deviation from a standard or norm.\u00a0 (a) yes\u00a0 (b) yes<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

14.\u00a0 Decision making in natural resources is always open-ended. (a) true<\/span> (b) false<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

15.\u00a0 Assume your first job is with a government agency or private company.\u00a0 The chances you and some team you work with will share the same values is (a) pretty good?\u00a0 (b) slim to none?<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nRS300
\nPicketwire Feedback
\n08-30-99<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

FEEDBACK:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

I have listened to many suggestions that attempt to address the issue and define the problem.\u00a0 Some of the things I’ve heard:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

* The problem is the urgency of preserving the cultural history
\n* The problem is lack of controlled public access
\n* The problem is that cottonwoods were old with little regeneration and now many have been killed.
\n* The problem is the area was generally abused in the past, vis-a-vis improper grazing and cropping
\n* The problem is lack of vegetation management
\n* The problem is trespass grazing
\n* The problem is tamarisk invasion
\n* The problem is we need to find a way to manage the annual kochia and cheatgrass; we don’t want these to come back
\n* The problem is bio-diversity<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I see all of these as a part of some issue, but they tend to fall into the category of either symptoms, causes or solutions.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

What is the issue?
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The issue is one of public perception.\u00a0 The public would like to \ufffdpreserve\ufffd the historical significance of the canyon.\u00a0 At the same time they want to expunge the impact of recent agricultural and ranching activities, but not forget the tradition.<\/b><\/span>The issue is making the cultural and intrinsic values and economic benefits of resources in the area available to future generations without withdrawing public access.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The issue is maintenance of the cultural and ecological integrity of the canyon.\u00a0 There are no shortage of people with suggestions of how the canyon should \ufffdbe restored.\ufffd<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Suggested problems might be:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

* Unacceptable fire risk in many parts of the canyon
\n* Ecological status is different from societal expectations, i.e., desired future conditions.
\n* Bare soil is subject to wind and water erosion
\n* The cultural record is at risk of being removed from the area or defaced
\n* Other?
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Even this list is subject to my personal biases.\u00a0 Different stakeholders in the PWC may have different needs.\u00a0 Yet, you can’t “fix” a non-problem.\u00a0 It is important to distinguish between problems and issues; problems and symptoms; problems and solutions.\u00a0 Goals should not be confused with objectives.\u00a0 At this point we are going to leave this scenario open.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

One test of how well you have stated the problem is how difficult it is to write an action objective to address the problem.\u00a0 Then second test is to ask yourself, \ufffdif we find a way to solve this problem, will that solution materially address the issue and help us meet the goal?\ufffd<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

In the real world, we would begin to evaluate how contentious the issues are and how important the problems are to various stakeholders groups.\u00a0 That would determine the model we would use to analyze and synthesize all the problems and prepare a menu of decision alternatives that would meet stakeholder needs.\u00a0 The key is analysis and synthesis.\u00a0 We will address that later.\u00a0 The analyses and synthesis will help determine the goal.\u00a0 Will your goal be to find cause?\u00a0 find a solution?\u00a0 anticipate the impact of management action?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

One last reminder.\u00a0 Management never ends, it is a process.\u00a0 We always deal with an uncertain environment and a receding planning horizon.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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