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Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
The impact of grazing on plant community structure and ecosystem functioning is a key issue for range management. Although excessive grazing may often lead to land degradation and loss of biodiversity, maximisation of livestock production requires high stocking rates. The aim of this study was to evaluate the adequacy of intermittent grazing to improve the condition of midland grassland in Flooding Pampa. We compared the responses of functional groups and the changes of species diversity of the plant community over three years under intermittent and continuous grazing regimes.
Citation
Rodríguez, Adriana M.; Jacobo, E. J.; and Deregibus, V. A., "Plant Community Structure of Midland Grassland of the Flooding Pampa in Relation to Grazing Management" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 189.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeB/189)
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Plant Community Structure of Midland Grassland of the Flooding Pampa in Relation to Grazing Management
Dublin Ireland
The impact of grazing on plant community structure and ecosystem functioning is a key issue for range management. Although excessive grazing may often lead to land degradation and loss of biodiversity, maximisation of livestock production requires high stocking rates. The aim of this study was to evaluate the adequacy of intermittent grazing to improve the condition of midland grassland in Flooding Pampa. We compared the responses of functional groups and the changes of species diversity of the plant community over three years under intermittent and continuous grazing regimes.
