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Failed restoration seeding attempt

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It has been estimated that over 90% of seeding attempts globally fail, and USGS RAMPSis working to improve that statistic.It has been estimated that over 90% of seeding attempts globally fail, and USGS RAMPSis working to improve that statistic. It has been estimated that over 90% of seeding attempts globally fail, and USGS RAMPSis working to improve that statistic. In this photo, seeds were drilled as part of a rangeland improvement project. The effort failed due difficult clay soils at the site. Rangelands that have low ground cover cannot support livestock and wildlife. RAMPS is working with rangeland managers  to improve seeding success at arid locations across the Southwest.

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