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Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
The dryland of central Chile (33° to 38° S) presents a Mediterranean-type climate. Typical local grassland is characterised by multiple annual herbaceous species, which coexist with the small tree Acacia caven, covering up to 3 m hectares. Over the past 100 years, the main use of this land has been for charcoal production from trees and uncontrolled grazing by sheep and cattle in rotation with wheat. Previous research has reported that Acacia caven can improve grassland condition (Olivares et al, 2000). The objective of this study was to analyse the influence of Acacia caven on productivity and botanical composition of grassland.
Citation
Troncoso, D.; Farías, N.; and Franco, R., "Effect of Acacia Caven on the Productivity and Botanical Composition of Low-Rainfall Mediterranean Grassland in Central Chile" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 182.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeB/182)
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Effect of Acacia Caven on the Productivity and Botanical Composition of Low-Rainfall Mediterranean Grassland in Central Chile
Dublin Ireland
The dryland of central Chile (33° to 38° S) presents a Mediterranean-type climate. Typical local grassland is characterised by multiple annual herbaceous species, which coexist with the small tree Acacia caven, covering up to 3 m hectares. Over the past 100 years, the main use of this land has been for charcoal production from trees and uncontrolled grazing by sheep and cattle in rotation with wheat. Previous research has reported that Acacia caven can improve grassland condition (Olivares et al, 2000). The objective of this study was to analyse the influence of Acacia caven on productivity and botanical composition of grassland.
