Environmental Impact Research Program. Rangeland Drill. Section 8.4.3. US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual.

Abstract

An equipment report on the rangeland drill is provided as Section 8.4.3 of the US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual. The report is designed to assist the Corps District or project biologist with the selection and use of types of equipment and materials available for habitat development and manipulation. Topics covered include description, operation and maintenance, limitations, and availability. The rangeland drill is a heavy-duty, side-wheel drill developed for seeding rough terrain in semiarid regions. Management objectives for using the rangeland drill are stated, and benefits to wildlife habitat are discussed. The design and assembly of equipment are described and illustrated, and general specifications are provided. Methods of operation are described, and maintenance and safety requirements are given. Appropriate cautions and limitations are discussed. Keywords: Drill Seeders, Range restoration, Reclamation, and Planting method.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA172689

Entities

People

  • Ted B. Doerr

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Availability
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Depth
  • Drills
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Habitats
  • Heavy Duty
  • Maintenance
  • Manufacturing
  • Planting
  • Specifications
  • Waterways
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.