A coneptual model of arid rangeland degradation

A coneptual model of arid rangeland degradation

Losses of secondary productivity and diversity on rangelands during the 20th century have been attributed to overuse of rangelands by a narrow group of herbivores. A stepwise model of rangeland degradation is developed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Bioscience 1994-02, Vol.44 (2), p.70
Hauptverfasser: Milton, Suzanne J, Dean, W Richard J, du Plessis, Morne A, Siegfried, W Roy
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Arid environments
Biodiversity
Deserts
Herbivores
Land use
Livestock
Physical Environment
Rangelands
Secondary productivity
Water
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Zusammenfassung:Losses of secondary productivity and diversity on rangelands during the 20th century have been attributed to overuse of rangelands by a narrow group of herbivores. A stepwise model of rangeland degradation is developed.
ISSN:0006-3568
1525-3244