The challenge of abandonment for the sustainable management of Palaearctic natural and semi-natural grasslands

The challenge of abandonment for the sustainable management of Palaearctic natural and semi-natural grasslands

Disturbance by biomass removal is a crucial mechanism maintaining the diversity of Palaearctic grasslands, which are unique biodiversity hotspots. The century-long traditional land use of mowing, grazing and burning, has been fundamentally changed in many parts of the Palaearctic. Due to socio-econo...

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Main Authors: Valkó Orsolya, Venn Stephen, Żmihorski Michał, Biurrun Idoia, Labadessa Rocco, Loos Jacqueline
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2018-06-01
Series:Hacquetia
Subjects:
cessation
disturbance
diversity
fire
grazing
land use
mowing
sustainability
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/hacq-2017-0018

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https://doi.org/10.1515/hacq-2017-0018

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