Abstract
Many semi-arid regions are composed of mosaics of woody vegetation patches and interpatch spaces. Source-sink relations occur between these two phases, enabling primary production. Recent studies from the rangelands of the semi-arid Negev in Israel reveal that bimodal distribution of stocking density creates an additional phase-livestock trampling routes. The objectives of this commentary were to highlight the impact of this modification on primary productivity, and to provide a new insight regarding the functioning of these rangelands.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 79-83 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Arid Land Research and Management |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 1 |
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State | Published - Jan 2012 |
Keywords
- functionality
- soil organic carbon
- trampling routes