Using Ecological Site Descriptions to make ranch-level decisions about where to manage for soil organic carbon

Maintaining and enhancing soil organic carbon storage can mitigate climate change while promoting forage growth. California has adopted incentive programs to promote rangeland practices that build carbon. However, there is no standard framework for assessing the baseline level of at ranch scale. Here, we use Ecological Site Description — a land-type classification system help managers set priorities about where implement increase We measured stocks 0 15 30 centimeters' depth across three ecological sites two vegetation states (shrubland grassland) Tejon Ranch, California. discovered increased levels in higher elevations, more shrublands as compared grasslands. Slope, elevation, texture, well plant litter shrub cover, were significant predictors The serve an important tool range keep out atmosphere.