Kenneth W. Tate

Education: 

• Ph.D., Oklahoma State University; Water Resources, 1995
• M.S., Oklahoma State University; Rangeland Ecology and Management, 1991
• B.S., Oklahoma State University; Rangeland Ecology and Management, 1989

Research interests and expertise: 

I am interested in research-based outreach to enhance natural resources and sustain productive agricultural enterprises on rangelands. I am particularly interested in conducting research at the complex spatial scales that management decisions and ecosystem responses occur. I attempt to integrate undergraduate and graduate education, research, and outreach in all of my projects. I am interested in almost all aspects of rangeland ecosystems. In collaboration with many partners, I have examined plant, water, soil, and animal response to range management activities such as grazing, roads, prescribed fire, oak thinning, and restoration.

Current projects: 

• Waterborne Microbial Pollutants ñ Quantifying Background and Cattle Contributions on Rangeland Watersheds. Russell L. Rustici Rangeland and Cattle Research Endowment, USDA Forest Service.
• Rangeland Health on Public Grazing Lands. USDA Forest Service.
• Adaptive Rangeland Decision-Making. USDA Rangeland Research Program, USDA Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program.
• Silent Straws: Understanding Water Demands and Economic Tradeoffs with Woody Encroachment in Californiaís Oak Woodlands. UC ANR Competitive Grants Program.

Current teaching: 

• Rangeland Ecology and Management; PLS 130 (winter quarter)

External activities that contribute to scholarship:

• California Certified Rangeland Manager #79; California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. 1999+
• Certified Rangeland Professional #00-104; Society for Range Management. 1999+

Prizes, Awards, Honors:

• Rangeland Conservation Impact Award, California Rangeland Trust; 2016
• James H. Meyer Distinguished Achievement Award, UC Davis Academic Federation; 2015
• UC Cooperative Extension Outstanding Team Distinguished Service Award; 2014
• Eric Bradford and Charlie Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award; 2012
• Western Extension Directors' Award of Excellence, UCCE Rangeland Watershed Program; 2012
• Outstanding Achievement Award for Research. Society for Range Management; 2011
• Outstanding Young Range Professional. Society for Range Management; 2000

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Keywords:  

• Rangelands
• Water quality
• Grazing
• Range management
• Livestock
• Pasture