The presence of brush in rangeland environments is a high-priority
issue among landowners, and not just in Texas. Whether they
managetheir land for livestock, hunting, or wildlife watching, what
to do about unwanted woody plants remains a serious and
pervasive question for them.

    In the pages of this book, leading range management 
professionals introduce and explain not only the mechanisms of 
managing brush but also the changes in management philosophy
and technology that have taken place over time. From the futile 
attempts at eradication to the successes of integrated brush
management, practitioners examine mechanical, biological,
chemical, and fire-related methods from three perspectives—the
past, the present or "state-of-the-art," and the future. In a final
discussion, three specialists address the timely and important
subject of brush management as it relates to water yield,
economics, and wildlife.

    Available statistics generally show an increase in the major 
problem species, such as juniper and honey mesquite, on Texas 
rangelands. But those who plan brush management in a systematic
way, apply the correct treatment, and follow up properly can "beat
the odds" and gain both technically and economically successful 
results.

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WAYNE T. HAMILTON is a senior lecturer in the department of 
Rangeland Ecology and Management and director of the Center for 
Grazinglands and Ranch Management at Texas A&M University,
College Station. ALLAN McGINTY is professor and extension range 
specialist, Texas A&M Research and Extension Center, San Angelo. 
DARRELL N. UECKERT is Regents Fellow and professor at the
Texas A&M Research Extension Center in San Angelo. C. WAYNE
HANSELKA is associate department head and extension program 
leader for Rangeland Ecology and Management with the Texas 
Cooperative Extension in Corpus Christi. MICHELLE R. LEE is a 
writer and editor at the Center for Grazinglands and Ranch 
Management in College Station.


Number Seven: Texas A&M University Agriculture Series