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Keyword: Grazing capacity

Original Article
Studying the Effects of Grazing Capacity and Rangeland Conditions on Occurrence of Landslide in Subalpine Grassland (Case Study: Rangeland of Masoleh Watershed)

Subalpine rangeland as a rara avis ecosystem is very important because of ecological features. Consistency and resistance of this ecosystem is so frangible and its natural equilibrium is instable due to the effects of biotic and abiotic factors. The landslide as one of negative consequences in upland area is seen in Masoleh watershed (north of […]

Original Article
Determining the Preference Value of Perennial Grasses Using Preference Index and Sheep Grazing Time Methods in Grasslands of the Middle Alborz, Iran

Preference value means livestock preference to eat some plants relative to other plants or species. Accordingly, by studying the preference values, the range managers could determine the rangelands grazing capacity to achieve the optimum performance of livestock and to guarantee the stability of rangeland ecosystem. The objective of this study was to determine the preference […]