Publication Date
1985
Location
Kyoto Japan
Description
The influence of sheep grazing and fertilization on the vegetation of a steep skiing course was investigated within the northern calcereous Alps from 1979 to 1983. When measuring vegetation dynamics, we made use of the Relevemethod, the Point-Intercept-method and the Quadrat-Charting-method. Good grasses and legumes increased their biomass portion, whereas sedges almost disappeared. So the fodder value of the original pasture improved due to sheep grazing and fertilization. The vegetation which was injured by heavy skiing regenerated best after fertilization and restricted grazing. Thus sheep grazing proved to be a good measure for taking care of skiing grounds and for stopping reforestation.
Citation
Spatz, G and Park, G J., "Investigations on the Ecology and the Forage Value of a Sheep Grazed Skiing Slope" (1985). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 2.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1985/ses13/2)
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Investigations on the Ecology and the Forage Value of a Sheep Grazed Skiing Slope
Kyoto Japan
The influence of sheep grazing and fertilization on the vegetation of a steep skiing course was investigated within the northern calcereous Alps from 1979 to 1983. When measuring vegetation dynamics, we made use of the Relevemethod, the Point-Intercept-method and the Quadrat-Charting-method. Good grasses and legumes increased their biomass portion, whereas sedges almost disappeared. So the fodder value of the original pasture improved due to sheep grazing and fertilization. The vegetation which was injured by heavy skiing regenerated best after fertilization and restricted grazing. Thus sheep grazing proved to be a good measure for taking care of skiing grounds and for stopping reforestation.
