Revegetation and Stabilization Techniques for Disturbed Desert Vegetation

Abstract

Vegetation is very important in protecting the soil and providing cover and food for native and domestic animals. Once this vegetation is destroyed by off-road vehicles (ORVs), grazing, farming, mining, or construction it is important that it be replaced with a similar protective cover as soon as possible as the best means to mitigate the disturbance (McKell et al., 1979; Stelly, 1978; Thames, 1977).