Use Of Rangelands Research Articles

Guest Editorial - Inauguration of the Australian Rangland Society

The Rangeland Journal publishes papers of scientific merit for a readership of scientists, educators, managers and users. Contributions may be on any aspect of the ecology, use, management or conservation of rangelands, either within Australia or internationally.

Diet selection in two native and two introduced herbivores in an Australian rangeland region.

The Rangeland Journal publishes papers of scientific merit for a readership of scientists, educators, managers and users. Contributions may be on any aspect of the ecology, use, management or conservation of rangelands, either within Australia or internationally.

Reproductive performance of beef cattle in the Northern Territory.

The Rangeland Journal publishes papers of scientific merit for a readership of scientists, educators, managers and users. Contributions may be on any aspect of the ecology, use, management or conservation of rangelands, either within Australia or internationally.

Aspects of nutient cycling in semi-arid Mallee and Mulga communities.

The Rangeland Journal publishes papers of scientific merit for a readership of scientists, educators, managers and users. Contributions may be on any aspect of the ecology, use, management or conservation of rangelands, either within Australia or internationally.

Ecological studies of arid rangelands in South Australia.

The Rangeland Journal publishes papers of scientific merit for a readership of scientists, educators, managers and users. Contributions may be on any aspect of the ecology, use, management or conservation of rangelands, either within Australia or internationally.

Assessment of Ground Photography for Sampling an Atriplex vesicaria Hew. ex Benth. (Bladder Saltbush) Community.

The Rangeland Journal publishes papers of scientific merit for a readership of scientists, educators, managers and users. Contributions may be on any aspect of the ecology, use, management or conservation of rangelands, either within Australia or internationally.

Effect of sheep grazing Astrebla grassland in Central Western Queensland.

The Rangeland Journal publishes papers of scientific merit for a readership of scientists, educators, managers and users. Contributions may be on any aspect of the ecology, use, management or conservation of rangelands, either within Australia or internationally.

Autecology of animals in an arid region of Western Australia.

The Rangeland Journal publishes papers of scientific merit for a readership of scientists, educators, managers and users. Contributions may be on any aspect of the ecology, use, management or conservation of rangelands, either within Australia or internationally.

Developing Range Management in Latin America (El Fomento del Manejo de Pastizales Naturales en America Latina)

The differences in outlook on the conservation of natural resources and multiple use of rangelands between the United States and the countries of Latin America is stressed and it is shown how technical assistance in the field of range management must take these differences into account. Proposals are made for a phased program for development of integrated grazing land management in Latin America, starting with a range resources evaluation which will be the basis for a limited intensive development of suitable areas in order to alleviate the grazing pressure on the natural vegetation. This development phase should be accompanied by range research for management applications during a second action phase. The requirements and difficulties of implementing such a programme *are discussed. L

Structure and spatial pattern of land uses patches in the Zagros Mountains region in the west of Iran

Karami A, Sefidi K, Feghhi J. 2014. Structure and spatial pattern of land uses patches in the Zagros Mountains region in the west of Iran. Biodiversitas 15: 53-59. Landscape ecology as a new interdisciplinary science, concepts, theories and methods provides for evaluation and management of land. Quantification of landscape patterns has key role in the interpretation and modeling of spatial and chronically variation of land uses. This study carried out in the Zagros vegetative region in the west of Iran to quantify structure and spatial pattern of land uses and forest fragmentation in the Zagros Mountains region. The mosaic analysis method was used for quantifying landscape metrics. Totally 2783 land use patches were recorded in the study area. The most of the patches were agricultural area and the lowest number of patches recorded for rivers. Diversity indices analysis showed agricultural land use has highest diversity in comparing with other land uses. Rangeland use has distributed in the central region of the study area. Despite the high density agriculture and rangeland a lot of potentials there are two conversions this land as a sustainable ecosystem (forests, agriculture integrated, and rangelands), that can be by applying as an appropriate method in management and control policies and converting artificial land uses to the natural or semi natural land uses according to the advantages of such land uses in view of sustainability. We conclude that fragmentation of natural land uses such forest and rangelands should be reducing and maintain large patches of natural vegetation to sustainable land management in this region.

Conservation, Development, and Use of the World's Rangelands

Some 47% of the world's land area is suitable only for grazing by domestic livestock and game animals-either frequently or occasionally. These rangelands support animals which provide most of the world's meat, milk, hides, wool, and other animal products. They have major values for watershed, wildlife habitat, soil and water conservation, fuel, and important by-products. Large areas are in poor condition, primarily because of overgrazing. The American Society of Range Management has an increasingly important role in focusing attention on the world's rangelands and in stimulating effective programs of research, education, and action.

Intensive Domestic Use of Rangeland

Intensive Domestic Use of Rangeland

Range Management. Principles and Practices

(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with Range Management Principles and Literature Cited.) 1. Rangeland and Man. Rangeland Defined. Range Management Defined. Relationship of Range Management to Other Disciplines. The Importance of Rangelands to Humans. Desertification. Changes in the Amount of Rangeland. 2. Range Management History. The Origin of Range Science. Chronological History of Livestock Grazing. Government Land Policies. Development of Range Management in Other Countries. 3. Rangeland Physical Characteristics. Precipitation. Wind. Temperature. Humidity. Climate Types. Topography. Soils. Influence of Rangeland Physical Characteristics on Range Animals. 4. Description of Rangeland Types. Types of Rangeland. Rangelands of the United States. 5. Range Plant Physiology. Basic Concepts. Carbohydrate Reserves. Water Relations. Plant Morphology. Reproduction. Resistance to Grazing. Grazing Optimization Theories. 6. Range Ecology. Ecology Defined. Rangeland Ecosystem Components and Functions. Importance of Rangeland Ecosystem Services. Succession and Climax. Drought. Competition. Plant Succession and Range Management: A Conclusion. 7. Range Inventory and Monitoring. Vegetational Mapping. Determination of Vegetational Attributes. Grazing Surveys. Determining Grazing Intensity. Range Condition. Determining Trend. 8. Considerations Concerning Stocking Rate. Importance of Correct Stocking Rate. Influence of Stocking Rate on Forage Production. Flexible Versus Fixed Stocking Rates. Grazing Intensity Considerations. Setting the Stocking Rate. Adjustment for Distance from Water. Key-plant and Key-Area Principles. Forage Allocation to More Than One Animal Species. Conclusion. 9. Selection of Grazing Methods. Definition of Grazing System Terms. Considerations in Grazing System Selection. Grazing Systems for Riparian Zones. Grazing Systems for Developing Countries. Economic Advantages of Specialized Grazing Systems. 10. Methods of Improving Livestock Distribution. Factors Causing Poor Distribution. Better Livestock Distribution Methods. 11. Range Animal Nutrition. Nutritional Components of Grazing Animal Foods. Methods for Determining the Nutritional Value of Grazing Animal Diets. Diet and Nutritional Quality of Livestock on Different Ranges. Forage Intake of Grazing Animals. Comparative Nutritive Value of Plant Parts. Seasonal Effects on Forage Nutritional Quality. Grazing Intensity Effects on Forage Nutritional Quality. Comparative Nutritive Value of Range Forages. Comparative Nutrition of Grazing Animals. How Grazing Animals Cope with Periods of Low Forage Quality. Energy Expenditure by Grazing Animals. Supplementing Range Livestock. Range Livestock Nutritional Guidelines. 12. Range Management for Multiple Use. Herbage Residue and Multiple-Use Concepts. Rangeland Hydrology. Grazing Impacts on Watersheds. Manipulation of Water Yield. Timber Production and Grazing. Management Systems for Trees, Livestock, and Wildlife. Recreational Use of Rangelands. 13. Range Livestock Production. Economics of Range Livestock Production. Management of Reproductive Efficiency. Animal Selection. Common-Use Grazing. Livestock Management During Drought. Poisonous Plant Problems. 14. Range Wildlife Management. Trends in Rangeland Wildlife Populations. Basic Concepts Concerning Wildlife Habitat. Grazing Effects on Rangeland Wildlife. Grazing Methods for Wildlife Enhancement. Provision of Forage to Big Game. Impacts of Brush Control on Wildlife. Game Ranching. Wild Horses and Burros. Small Mammals. Insects. Predators. Threatened and Endangered Wildlife. 15. Manipulation of Range Vegetation. Rangeland Problems in the Western United States. Control of Unwanted Plants. Economic Considerations. Considerations in Seeding. Fertilization. Forage Conservation. 16. Range Management in Developing Countries. Challenges to African Pastoralism. Problems Relating to Livestock Numbers. Land Tenure and Communal Grazing. Problems Relating to Dry-Season Grazing. Drought. Development of Livestock Water. Range Burning. Range Problems in Latin America. Agricultural Versus Industrial Development. 17. Planning, Technology, and the Future. Range Management Planning. Technology and Computers. Systems Analysis. Virtual Reality. Economic Analysis. Computers and the Future. Index.