Integrating remote sensing and local ecological knowledge to monitor rangeland dynamics
Rangelands are among the most extensive anthropogenic landscapes on earth, supporting
nearly 500 million people. Disagreements over the extent and severity of rangeland …
nearly 500 million people. Disagreements over the extent and severity of rangeland …
Long-term light grazing does not change soil organic carbon stability and stock in biocrust layer in the hilly regions of drylands
X Ma, Y Zhao, K Yang, J Ming, Y Qiao, M Xu, X Pan - Journal of Arid Land, 2023 - Springer
Livestock grazing is the most extensive land use in global drylands and one of the most
extensive stressors of biological soil crusts (biocrusts). Despite widespread concern about …
extensive stressors of biological soil crusts (biocrusts). Despite widespread concern about …
Positive impacts of livestock and wild ungulate routes on functioning of dryland ecosystems
Livestock grazing is often perceived as being detrimental to the quality and functioning of
dryland ecosystems. For example, a study in a semiarid Kenyan savanna proposed that …
dryland ecosystems. For example, a study in a semiarid Kenyan savanna proposed that …
Effects of topography and land-use patterns on the spatial heterogeneity of terracette landscapes in the Loess Plateau, China
Y Sun, F Hou, JP Angerer, S Yi - Ecological Indicators, 2020 - Elsevier
Terracette landscapes are common on hilly rangelands in arid and semiarid regions.
Terracette structure significantly modifies the hydrological and biogeochemical processes …
Terracette structure significantly modifies the hydrological and biogeochemical processes …
[HTML][HTML] Seasonal resource selection of free-ranging Zhongwei goats in the semi-arid grassland
Goats rarely move and forage randomly. They tend to move in ways generally influenced by
biotic and abiotic factors, respectively. However, few studies have explored the foraging …
biotic and abiotic factors, respectively. However, few studies have explored the foraging …
Karst grassland forage quality and its determinants in Guizhou Province of Southwest China
Forage quality is a key property of grassland ecosystems. In this study, grassland forage
qualities were measured at 373 sampling sites throughout Guizhou Province in the karst …
qualities were measured at 373 sampling sites throughout Guizhou Province in the karst …
Multi-parallel structure and a generalized conceptual model of livestock track network
Striking networks of livestock tracks are commonplace in hilly rangelands throughout the
world. Formed largely through biogenic processes, they transform micro-topography, soil …
world. Formed largely through biogenic processes, they transform micro-topography, soil …
Factors affecting lucerne-rich vegetation under revegetation in a semi-arid environment
ZQ Yuan - Ecological Engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
Understanding the factors contributing to spatial variation in the functional structure of plant
is crucial for revegetation and ecosystem management of the Loess Plateau, China. As one …
is crucial for revegetation and ecosystem management of the Loess Plateau, China. As one …
Goat track networks facilitate efficiency in movement and foraging
Context Striking networks of livestock tracks have been observed in hilly rangelands
throughout the world. They have strong spatial heterogeneity in micro-topography …
throughout the world. They have strong spatial heterogeneity in micro-topography …
Distribution of Grazing Paths and Their Influence on Mountain Vegetation in the Traditional Grazing Area of the Tien-Shan Mountains
X Jia, T Huang, M Chen, N Han, Y Liu, S Chen… - Remote Sensing, 2023 - mdpi.com
In the Tien-Shan Mountains, Ili Prefecture, Xinjiang, China, the livestock industry has
experienced rapid growth in recent decades. However, this expansion has led to increased …
experienced rapid growth in recent decades. However, this expansion has led to increased …