Event Guidelines and References:

CDE Rules - Verified and valid for 2012

• Participation Guide = guidelines for completing the event .

  • Each year we will do Parts 1 (Plant Id. & Site Desc.), Part 2 (Range Mgmt), and Part 5 (Stocking Rate & Mgmt Recommendations)

  • Rotate Part 3 (Domestic Grazer Habitat) on EVEN years and Part 4 (Wildlife Habitat) on ODD years

• Event Score Cards = examples of score cards used in the event

• Plant List = List of the 55 plants in the event with characteristics

• Event Set Up Instructions and Supply List

Grazing Management Problems (Part 5 of CDE)

• 2011 Grazing Management problems and solutions

• 2010 Grazing Management problems and solutions

• 2009 Grazing Management problems and solutions

• 2008 Grazing Management problems and solutions

• 2007 Grazing Management problems and solutions

• 2006 Grazing Management problems and solutions

• 2005 Grazing Management problems and solutions

• 2004 Grazing Management problems and solutions

• 2002 & 2003 Four initial problems with solutions

Habitat Improvement Problems (Part 2B of CDE)

• 2010 Habitat Improvement problems and solutions

Teaching Resources

• Teacher Resource Guide for Rangeland Principles = website created by the Rangeland Ecology and Management Program at the University of Idaho. Includes presentations, activities, student handouts, and readings.

• Pictures of Plant Mounts = An excel table with clickable links to very high-quality herbarium specimens. Zoom in and explore using in the web viewer. Mounts like these will be used in event. Order a set of the 55 plant prints (or individual specimens) for your classroom. Prints are 11 x 17 inch laminated high-quality full-color plant scans (updated 2010). Prints include common name, growth form, lifespan, origin, and forage value. Contact 4range@uidaho.edu to request order form.

• Plant Flashcards = Full-color 8.5 x 5.5 inch flashcards are available. Flashcards are printed on cardstock paper and include several color photos on front side. Plant common name, growth form, lifespan, origin, and forage value are listed on back side. To order a set, email 4range@uidaho.edu. Available for $35 (includes shipping).

• Prepare your team for the Western National Rangeland CDE = an new national event started in 2010 that hosts the top placing teams from western states.

Questions?

If you have questions, need more information, or would like to request study materials, contact:

Lovina Roselle, Rangeland Outreach Coordinator

lovina@uidaho.edu

208-885-6536

 

Contest Superintendent:

Dr. Karen Launchbaugh

klaunchb@uidaho.edu

208-885-4394

Rangeland Ecology and Management

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 83844-1135