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Effects of Wolf Presence on Daily Travel Distance of Range Cattle
The presence of graywolves (Canis lupus) can directly and indirectly affect beef cattle (Bos taurus) production on rangelands of the Northern Rocky Mountains. While fairly extensive knowledge exists for the direct effects ...
Seasonal preference of Awassi sheep for Atriplex shrubs suitable for Mediterranean rangelands
The relative preference of Awassi sheep for four promising Atriplex species, A. halimus, A. nummularia, A. canescens and A. lentiformis was tested in cafeteria trials. Atriplex species were offered to sixteen sheep in ...
Managing rangelands: promoting native grass species: Stipa tenacissima: nurse species to initiate the process of ecosystem restoration
Stipa tenacissima is a long-lived perennial grass
that dominates the Mediterranean Basin steppe,
covering more than 2.8 million ha and growing in
almost all geomorphological units. The plant
seems to prefer calcareous soils ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable practices: Reseeding: a practical and costeffective technique that enhances ecological sustainability while strengthening system resilience
The problem of rangeland degradation can be reversed through revegetation, for example through inclusion of various locally adapted native species in the reseeding. Reseeding is the process by which rangelands are rehabilitated ...
Atriplex nummularia: Highly drought and salt tolerant shrub
Atriplex nummularia: Highly drought and salt tolerant shrub, well-suited for rangeland rehabilitation and for providing quality fodder for livestock when herbage availability is low.
Arid and semi-arid rangelands face ...