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An Integrated Assessment and Management Optimization System for Grazinglands
D. Toledo, U.S. Department of Agriculture
J. E. Herrick, U.S. Department of Agriculture
S. Goslee, U.S. Department of Agriculture
M. Sanderson, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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An Integrated Framework to Study Ecological Tipping Points in Social-Ecological Systems
F. A. Männer, University of Bonn, Germany
L.-M. Schwarz, University of Bonn, Germany
D. A. Menestrey-Schwieger, University of Cologne, Germany
V. Amputu, University of Tübingen, Germany
M. C. Bilton, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
K. Brinkmann, Institute for Social-Ecological Research, Germany
G. Dressler, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, Germany
N. Hamunyela, University of Namibia, Namibia
H. Heita, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
S. Heshmati, University of Tübingen, Germany
S. Liehr, Institute for Social-Ecological Research, Germany
M. Mbidzo, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
F. Munyebvu-Chambara, University of Namibia, Namibia
W. C. Nesongano, University of Namibia, Namibia
M. Rauchecker, Institute for Social-Ecological Research, Germany
A. Sandhage-Hofmann, University of Bonn, Germany
K. Tielbörger, University of Tübingen, Germany
K. Zimmer, University of Bonn, Germany
A. Linstädter, University of Potsdam, Germany
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Assessment of Rangeland Condition in a Dryland System Using UAV-Based Multispectral Imagery
V. Amputu, University of Tübingen, Germany
K. Tielbörger, University of Tübingen, Germany
N. Knox, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
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Back to the Roots - Do Traditional Maasai Management Strategies Work towards Resilience against Unpredictable Rainfall and Grazing Pressure in Northern Tanzania?
S. A. Baumgartner, University of Hohenheim, Germany
A. C. Treydte, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science Technology, Tanzania
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Can High Density, Short Duration Grazing Replace Fire in a South African Mesic Grassland?
N. M. Chonco, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
S. C. Nkuna, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Characterizing Invasiveness through a Descriptive Study of Guinea Grass (Megathyrsus maximus) Growing in Three Habitat Types and Differing Herbivore Assemblages in Both Kenya and Texas
A. C. Rhodes, University of Texas at Austin
R. M. Plowes, University of Texas at Austin
D. J. Martins, Mpala Research Centre, Kenya
I. Ng'Iru, Mpala Research Centre, Kenya
L. E. Gilbert, University of Texas at Austin
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Cloud Computing Solution for Monitoring Arid Rangeland Dynamics: Case of Moroccan Highlands and Southern Acacia Ecosystems
Said Lahssini, National School of Forest Engineer, Morocco
Said Moukrim, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco
H. Mharzi-Alaoui, Waters and Forests Department, Morocco
N. Rifai, Waters and Forests Department, Morocco
L. El Mansouri, Institut Agronomique et vétérinaire, Morocco
F. El Wahidi, Caddy Ayad University, Morocco
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Local Knowledge on the Changes in Vegetation Composition and Abundance in Rusinga Island, Homa Bay County, Kenya
M. N. Nyaga, University of Nairobi, Kenya
S. M. Mureithi, University of Nairobi, Kenya
V. O. Wasonga, University of Nairobi, Kenya
O. K. Koech, University of Nairobi, Kenya
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Comparative Anatomical Study of the Grasses in the Range Lands of Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu of India
B. Makesh Kumar, G. Venkataswamy Naidu College, India
J. Stephan, G. Venkataswamy Naidu College, India
P. Kumar, G. Venkataswamy Naidu College, India
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Decomposition Rates of Organic Material across Herbivore Treatments in a Nutrient-Rich Semi-Arid Sodic Savanna
L. L. Erasmus, North-West University, South Africa
H. Van Coller, North-West University, South Africa
S. Claassens, North-West University, South Africa
F. Siebert, North-West University, South Africa
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Degradation Issue of Fescue-Forbs Rangeland in the Mountain Steppe of Mongolia
Otgontuya Lkhagvajav, Research Institute of Animal Husbandry, Mongolia
Lkhagvajav Namdag, Research Institute of Animal Husbandry, Mongolia
Munkhbat Chimed, Research Institute of Animal Husbandry, Mongolia
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Describing Cattle Grazing Distribution in Communal Rangelands of the Eastern Cape South Africa: Towards Improving Livestock Rangeland Use
B. Gusha, Rhodes University, South Africa
A. R. Palmer, Rhodes University, South Africa
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The Relationship between Grassland Composition on Stemborer Abundance on Grasses Surrounding Maize Farms
Nelima Maryselah, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya
Mutyambai M. Daniel, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya
Kuyah Shem, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Netondo Godfrey, Maseno University, Kenya
Mattias Jonsons, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
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Forb Counts in Grassland Are Sensitive to Analytical Method
Gene A. Fults, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Grasslands Classification in Yobe State Nigeria Using Integrated Orderly Classification System of Grassland (IOCSG)
S. Usman, Lanzhou University, China
M. G. Bala, Yobe State College of Agriculture Gujba, Nigeria
Y. Shen, Lanzhou University, China
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Habitat, Phenology, and Seed Studies of Citrullus colocynthis in Lut Desert, Iran
Nastaran Kahrom
Mohammad Farzam
Mansour Mesdaghi
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Impact of Enclosures on Range Productivity in Chepareria West Pokot County Kenya
Regina W. Waiganjo
P. N. Mwangi
Rebecca H. Karanja
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Increased Above-Ground Biomass and Plant Species Decline Related to the Presence of Eragrostis curvula across Multiple Grazing Grasslands in the Snowy Monaro Region of Australia
J. Brown, University of Sydney
L. Ingram, University of Sydney
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Influence of Grazing Intensity on Nutrient Concentrations in Grass Tissue: Evidence from Two Savannah Grass Species
C. Munyati, North-West University, South Africa
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Interacting Effects of Disease and Weather Variability on Rangeland Biodiversity Associated with Black-Tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) Colonies
Courtney J. Duchardt, Oklahoma State University
J. D. Hennig, University of Wyoming
D. Pellatz, Thunder Basin Grassland Prairie Ecosystem Association
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Interactive Effects of Drought and Fire on Co-Existing Woody and Herbaceous Communities in a Temperate Mesic Grassland
R. Keen, Kansas State University
J. Nippert, Kansas State University
E. Tooley, Kansas State University
K. O’Keefe, University of Wyoming
S. Bachle, Kansas State University
M. Sandwick, Kansas State University
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Isotopic δ15N Signature of Grass-Alone and Grass-Legume Tropical Pastures to Estimate Sources of Nitrogen to Grasses in Farmer Managed Pastures
Daniel M. Villegas, International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Colombia
J. Velasquez, Universidad de la Amazonia, Colombia
J. Arango, International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Colombia
K. Obregon, Universidad de la Amazonia, Colombia
Idupulapati M. Rao, International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Colombia
G. Rosas, Universidad de la Amazonia, Colombia
A. Oberson, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
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Landscape-Level Impacts of Mesquite Canopy Cover on Herbaceous Species Composition
D. B. Murray, Tarleton State University
C. E. Cooper, Texas Tech University
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The Diversity of Poisonous Plant Patches in the Arid Rangelands of Namaqualand, South Africa
T. Jamalie, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
M. I. Samuels, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
C. F. Cupido, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
F. L. Müller, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
W. L. Engelbrecht, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
T. Dube, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
R. S. Knight, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
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Productivity of Grasslands in Wielkopolska in Conditions of Weather Variables Changes in the Last 34 Years
B. Golińska, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland
M. Czerwiński, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Poland
P. Goliński, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Poland
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Relationship between Exchangeable Acidity and Persistence of Orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata) in Temperate Pastures under Different Management
H. Kakihara, Tohoku University, Japan
S. Ogura, Tohoku University, Japan
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Range Condition Classification Based on Quantitative Characteristics of Vegetation
Nafiseh Fakhar, University of Tehran, Iran
Mansour Mesdaghi, Ferdoowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
Kamal Naseri, Ferdoowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
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Restoring Rangelands for Nutrition and Health for Humans and Livestock
I. Öborn, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
A. Bargués Tobella, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
G. Bostedt, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
A. Hörnell, Umeå University, Sweden
P. Knutsson, Gothenburgh University, Sweden
K. Lindvall, Umeå University, Sweden
D. Mpairwe, Makerere University, Uganda
S. Mureithi, University of Nairobi, Kenya
G. Nyberg, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
Y. Nyberg, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
B. Schumann, Linneus University, Sweden
A. Turinawe, Makerere University, Uganda
T. Vågen, World Agroforestry
D. Wakjira, Intergovernmental Authority on Development
L. Winowiecki, World Agroforestry
E. Wredle, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
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Role of Different Shrubs in Soil Seed Bank Conservation in Different Climates of Iran
Reza Erfanzadeh, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
Fatemeh Barzegaran, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
Shadi Hazhir, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
Sirus Saber Amoli, Mazandaran Agriculture and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, Iran
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Sheep Grazing Patterns for Better Land Management: Adjusting GPS Tracking Protocol
J. Castro, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal
L. M. Godoy, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal
J. P. Castro, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal
M. Castro, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal
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Simple Guidelines for Deciding When Soil Variability Does – and Doesn’t – Matter for Rangeland Management and Restoration
Jeff E. Herrick, U.S. Department of Agriculture
J. Maynard, University of Colorado at Boulder
B. Bestelmeyer, U.S. Department of Agriculture
A. Ganguli, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces
J. Glover, U.S. Agency for International Development
K. Johnson, U.S. Agency for International Development
D. Kimiti, Grevy’s Zebra Trust, Kenya
J. Neff, University of Colorado at Boulder
G. Peacock, Land-Potential Knowledge System Project
J. Peters, U.S. Agency for International Development
S. Salley, U.S. Department of Agriculture
P. Shaver, Oregon State University
K. Shepherd, Center for International Forestry Research, Kenya
Z. Stewart, U.S. Agency for International Development
R. van den Bosch, International Soil Reference and Information Centre, The Netherlands
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Soil Water Movement in a Watershed in the Chilean Patagonia
J. Ivelic-Sáez, INIA, Chile
P. Cisternas, Universidad Austral de Chile, Chile
J. Dörner, Universidad Austral de Chile, Chile
J. Arumí, Universidad de Concepción, Chile
J. Valenzuela, INIA, Chile
E. Muñoz, Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Chile
S. Valle, Universidad Austral de Chile, Chile
H. Alonso, Universidad de Concepción, Chile
R. López, INIA, Chile
H. Uribe, INIA, Chile
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State and Transition Models in Space and Time – Using STMs to Understand Broad Patterns of Ecosystem Change in Iceland
I. C. Barrio, Agricultural University of Iceland, Iceland
D. S. Hik, Simon Fraser University, Canada
T. A. Mulloy, Simon Fraser University, Canada
J. Thorsson, Soil Conservation Service of Iceland, Iceland
K. Svavarsdóttir, Soil Conservation Service of Iceland, Iceland
B. Marteinsdóttir, Soil Conservation Service of Iceland, Iceland
I. S. Jónsdóttir, University of Iceland, Iceland
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The Effects of Chemical and Mechanical Control of Woody Plants on Resprouting and Seedling Production in Communal Rangelands
P. Monegi, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
N. R. Mkhize, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
T. J. Tjelele, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
D. Ward, Kent State University
Z. Tsvuura, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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The Functional Importance of Forbs in Grassland Ecosystems
F. Siebert, North-West University, South Africa
C. Morris, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
S. Chamane, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
N. Ntuli, University of Zululand, South Africa
S. J. Siebert, North-West University, South Africa
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The Type and Quantity of Plant Litter Influences the Plant Functional Group Growth in an Alpine Meadow
Zhouwen Ma, Lanzhou University, China
Fujiang Hou, Lanzhou University, China
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Vegetation Response to Grazing Pressure in the Puna Flat, NW Argentina
M. Quiroga Mendiola, National Institute of Agricultural Technology, Argentina
A. Tálamo, National University of Salta, Argentina
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Grass Species Density and Biomass of South African Communal Property Association Farms Differing in Soil Properties
K. E. Ravhuhali, North West University, South Africa
B. Moyo, Fort Cox Agriculture and Forestry Training Institute, South Africa
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Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation of Threatened Plant Species Belonging to the Unique Steppe with Trees in Tunisian Drylands
Jamila Msadek, University of Gabes, Tunisia
Mohamed Tarhouni, University of Gabes, Tunisia
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An Approach to Evaluate Soils Influence on Floristic Composition of Natural Grasslands
F. L. F. de Quadros, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
R. M. R. de Carvalho, Escola Estadual De Ensino Médio Gastão Bragatti Lepage, Brazil
R. Farenzena, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
L. Marin, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
P. L. Nascimento, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
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Interindividual Differences and Their Consistency in Grazing Cattle Behavior across Seasons
H. Anzai, University of Miyazaki, Japan
M. Shitajikkoku, University of Miyazaki, Japan
K. Hani, University of Miyazaki, Japan
N. Yamada, University of Miyazaki, Japan
M. Hirata, University of Miyazaki, Japan
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Rangeland Degradation in Mongolia – Using State and Transition Models to Help Understand Rangeland Dynamics
S. Sainnemekh, Agricultural University of Iceland, Iceland
B. Densambuu, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Mongolia
B. Bestelmeyer, U.S. Department of Agriculture
I. C. Barrio, Agricultural University of Iceland, Iceland
A. L. Aradóttir, Agricultural University of Iceland, Iceland
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Sustainable Management of Rangelands: An Assessment of Invasion Cover Trajectories and Their Contribution to Invasion Management in Marigat Sub-County, Kenya
Beatrice Adoyo, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Albrecht Ehrensperger, University of Bern, Switzerland
Mikalitsa S. Mukhovi, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Boniface Kiteme, Training and Integrated Research in ASAL Development, Kenya
Purity Mbaabu Rima, Chuka University, Kenya
Sandra Eckert, Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International, Switzerland
Simon Choge, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Kenya
Urs Schaffner, Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International, Switzerland
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The Comparative Effects of Short Duration, High Density and Conventional, Rotational Grazing on Different Soil, Vegetation and Animal Parameters in Dry and Mesic Grasslands of South Africa
Jamie Paulse, University of the Free State, South Africa
Paul Malan, University of the Free State, South Africa
Nico Smit, University of the Free State, South Africa
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