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Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
Animal trampling is the most important factor that increases soil compaction beyond the soil elastic property in rangelands under heavy grazing intensities (Lull, 1959). The complicated ecological interactions in a rangeland ecosystem make it difficult to predict the impact of trampling under different conditions. However, soil properties and vegetation composition are sensitive to different grazing management practices. This research, which was carried out in simulated conditions, sought to establish the contribution of soil compaction resulting from animal trampling over a long period to the decline in rangeland condition.
Citation
Chaichi, M. R.; Ataeian, B.; and Mohseni Saravi, M., "Effects of Soil Compaction by Animal Trampling on Growth of Agropyron Repens" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 122.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeB/122)
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Effects of Soil Compaction by Animal Trampling on Growth of Agropyron Repens
Dublin Ireland
Animal trampling is the most important factor that increases soil compaction beyond the soil elastic property in rangelands under heavy grazing intensities (Lull, 1959). The complicated ecological interactions in a rangeland ecosystem make it difficult to predict the impact of trampling under different conditions. However, soil properties and vegetation composition are sensitive to different grazing management practices. This research, which was carried out in simulated conditions, sought to establish the contribution of soil compaction resulting from animal trampling over a long period to the decline in rangeland condition.
