Sustainable Ranch Management - Spanish Dehesa and California Oak Rangeland
Registration begins at 8 AM. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided. The workshop will include PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and a rancher-led sustainability self-assessment.
AGENDA
8:00-8:20 Sign-In & Morning Refreshments
8:20-8:30 WELCOME
8:30-9:15 History and Management of the Spanish Dehesa
Paul Starrs, University of Nevada-Reno
9:15-9:45 Economics of Multiple Use Oak Woodlands in Spain Jose L. Oviedo, Natural Resources Economist - Spain
9:45-10:15 Oak Woodland Ranchers in California and Spain
Lynn Huntsinger, UC-Berkeley
10:15-10:30 BREAK
10:30-11:00 Rancher Discussion Panel
11:00-12:00 Ranching Sustainability Self-Assessment
George Work, Ranch Manager, San Miguel
12:00-13:00 LUNCH
13:00-13:30 Values and Characteristics of Native Grasses
13:30-14:00 Grazing Management for Native Grasses
Aaron Lazanoff, Cal Poly Beef Operations Manager