Theme 25: Dynamics of Land Use in Grasslands
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Publication Date
2001
Location
Brazil
Description
A savanna area at "Serra do Sudeste" in southern Brazil, was studied during four years to evaluate the influence of cutting and burning shrub plants on dynamic of herbaceous vegetation. The cover of each species in 44 permanent quadrats (0,25 m2) and in each area (cut and burned) was evaluated. The results suggested that grasses and legumes were favored by cutting shrub plants. Burning favored forbs in the first years after disturbance and retarded the development of native forage species desirable for grazing.
Citation
Girardi-Deiro, A. M.; Porto, M. L.; and Riboldi, J., "Herbaceous Vegetation Dynamic after Cut and Burn Shrub Plants in Southern Brazil" (2001). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 2.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/19/25/2)
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Herbaceous Vegetation Dynamic after Cut and Burn Shrub Plants in Southern Brazil
Brazil
A savanna area at "Serra do Sudeste" in southern Brazil, was studied during four years to evaluate the influence of cutting and burning shrub plants on dynamic of herbaceous vegetation. The cover of each species in 44 permanent quadrats (0,25 m2) and in each area (cut and burned) was evaluated. The results suggested that grasses and legumes were favored by cutting shrub plants. Burning favored forbs in the first years after disturbance and retarded the development of native forage species desirable for grazing.
