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Spatial Heterogeneity Of Seasonal Grazing Pressure Created By Herd Movement Patterns On Hilly Rangelands Using Gps And Gis, A. I. Arnon, E. D. Ungar, T. Svoray, A. Perevolotsky, M. Shachak, H. Baram, R. Yonatan, E. Ben-Moshe, S. Brenner, D. Barkai
Spatial Heterogeneity Of Seasonal Grazing Pressure Created By Herd Movement Patterns On Hilly Rangelands Using Gps And Gis, A. I. Arnon, E. D. Ungar, T. Svoray, A. Perevolotsky, M. Shachak, H. Baram, R. Yonatan, E. Ben-Moshe, S. Brenner, D. Barkai
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
The spatial heterogeneity of grazing pressure on extensive rangelands has management implications (Adler et al., 2001) but it has traditionally been difficult to quantify. Combination of technologies based on GPS (Global Positioning System) and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is a quantum leap in our ability to address this issue. These tools were used to estimate the spatial heterogeneity of grazing pressure at a farm scale, and examine the relation between local landscape features and local grazing pressure.
Effects Of Landscape Structure On Plants Species Richness In Small Grassland Remnants In Two Different Landscapes, S. A. O. Cousins, O. Eriksson
Effects Of Landscape Structure On Plants Species Richness In Small Grassland Remnants In Two Different Landscapes, S. A. O. Cousins, O. Eriksson
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
There is an increasing interest in using the landscape as the operational scale in many ecological studies. Current species richness in the landscape may be explained by past land use, and habitats may harbour species favoured by an environment that no longer exists. In this study we have included both a landscape scale and a temporal scale. The objective was to explain species pattern and the effect of isolation, habitat size and surrounding land use, and past land use change, on small grassland remnants in rural landscapes.
Computer-Based Forage Management Tools: Historical, Current, And Future Applications, David B. Hannaway, C. Daly, D. F. Chapman, B. B. Baker, A. S. Cooper
Computer-Based Forage Management Tools: Historical, Current, And Future Applications, David B. Hannaway, C. Daly, D. F. Chapman, B. B. Baker, A. S. Cooper
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
Forage management has been an important human activity since the beginning of civilization. By comparison, the personal computer has been available only in the immediate past. The software developed to deal with the complexity of climate, soil, plant, animal, and socioeconomic factors has seen huge changes in a few decades. Mainframe computers facilitated numerical calculations for exploring relationships among dozens of variables. Personal computers opened the door for more individual scientist creativity and routine communication. Web-based communication globalised the option for multidisciplinary teams to tackle problems. Forage-related computer applications abound, allowing farmers, ranchers, and others to more effectively manage the …
Study On Temporal‐Spatial Variability Of Climatic Factors And Its Influence On Net Primary Production Of Grassland In Inner Mongolia, China, Guogang Zhang, Yumei Kang
Study On Temporal‐Spatial Variability Of Climatic Factors And Its Influence On Net Primary Production Of Grassland In Inner Mongolia, China, Guogang Zhang, Yumei Kang
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Comparison Of Management Effects On Rangelands In Western Usa And Northern Mongolia Using Remote Sensing And Gis, Temuulen Tsagaan Sankey, Keith T. Weber, Corey Moffet
Comparison Of Management Effects On Rangelands In Western Usa And Northern Mongolia Using Remote Sensing And Gis, Temuulen Tsagaan Sankey, Keith T. Weber, Corey Moffet
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Geoinformatics Application To Investigate Agricultural Potential In The Cholistan Desert, Farooq Ahmad
Geoinformatics Application To Investigate Agricultural Potential In The Cholistan Desert, Farooq Ahmad
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Alfalfa Suitability Zone Mapping Using Climatic And Soils Spatial Data And Quantitative Plant Tolerances, David B. Hannaway, Christopher Daly, Michael D. Halbleib, Dan James, Jinbo Shen, Weixing Cao, Xuezheng Shi, Xianglin Li, Yuegao Hu, Liping Feng, Lining Fang
Alfalfa Suitability Zone Mapping Using Climatic And Soils Spatial Data And Quantitative Plant Tolerances, David B. Hannaway, Christopher Daly, Michael D. Halbleib, Dan James, Jinbo Shen, Weixing Cao, Xuezheng Shi, Xianglin Li, Yuegao Hu, Liping Feng, Lining Fang
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Using Gis And Geostatistics To Study Spatial Variation Of Soil Test Phosphorus In Grassland, Weijun Fu, H. Tunney, C. Zhang
Using Gis And Geostatistics To Study Spatial Variation Of Soil Test Phosphorus In Grassland, Weijun Fu, H. Tunney, C. Zhang
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Remote Sensing With Gis And Gps For Monitoring Steppe Degradation, T. Akiyama, K. Kawamura, H. Yokota
Remote Sensing With Gis And Gps For Monitoring Steppe Degradation, T. Akiyama, K. Kawamura, H. Yokota
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Simulation Tools And Pastoral Resources Dynamics In Sahelian Area: The Senegalese Example, Alassane Bah, Ibra Touré, Alexandre Ickowicz, Amadou Tamsir Diop
Simulation Tools And Pastoral Resources Dynamics In Sahelian Area: The Senegalese Example, Alassane Bah, Ibra Touré, Alexandre Ickowicz, Amadou Tamsir Diop
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Changes In Range Condition In The Arid Shrublands Of Western Australia: Application Of Spatialand Temporal Analysis To Long‐Term Monitoring Data, Peter J. Russell, Ian W. Watson, Phil W. E. Thomas, Brien E. Norton
Changes In Range Condition In The Arid Shrublands Of Western Australia: Application Of Spatialand Temporal Analysis To Long‐Term Monitoring Data, Peter J. Russell, Ian W. Watson, Phil W. E. Thomas, Brien E. Norton
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
No abstract provided.
Land Surface Characterization For Identification And Assessment Of Potential Grazing Lands In Arid Western Rajasthan, India, Pratap Chandra Moharana, R. K. Goyal, C. B. Pandey, R. K. Bhatt
Land Surface Characterization For Identification And Assessment Of Potential Grazing Lands In Arid Western Rajasthan, India, Pratap Chandra Moharana, R. K. Goyal, C. B. Pandey, R. K. Bhatt
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
Grazing lands (non-arable terrestrial ecosystems) play a vital role in the rural economy and environmental conservation. Modern tools in which, GIS, GPS and satellite remote sensing play vital role in the assessment, characterization and management of grazinglands (Paul et al., 2010). The present study aims to assess the physical conditions and distribution pattern of permanent pastures and other grazing lands in arid Rajasthan using remote sensing and GIS techniques. Though grazing lands do occur in a number of habitats, the study has focused on those sites which have water resources for its rational utilization for pasture/grassland development. Rapid advances in …
Identification And Characterization Of Pastureland And Other Grazing Resources Of Jammu & Kashmir Using Gis And Satellite Remote Sensing Technique, J. P. Singh, I. Dev, D. Deb, R. S. Chaurasia, S. Radotra, Suheel Ahmed
Identification And Characterization Of Pastureland And Other Grazing Resources Of Jammu & Kashmir Using Gis And Satellite Remote Sensing Technique, J. P. Singh, I. Dev, D. Deb, R. S. Chaurasia, S. Radotra, Suheel Ahmed
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
Livestock acquires special importance in mountain farming system from both ecological and socioeconomic point of view. They are an integral part of the farming system and a “bridge’’ connecting two types of land viz., forest and cultivated. In hilly regions, the arable agriculture is not very remunerative; therefore farmers of all categories rear sheep, goats, cattle etc. under sedentary, semi-migratory and migratory systems to supplement family income (Dev et al., 2014). The common property resources (CPR) and degraded pasturelands are the major feed sources. Remotely sensed satellite imagery and Geographic Information System (GIS) are being widely used for the …
Mapping Of Thar Desert Grasslands Using High Resolution Carto-Data (A Case Study Of Jodhpur District), Mahesh Kumar Gaur, Pratap Chandra Moharana, C. B. Pandey, R. K. Bhatt
Mapping Of Thar Desert Grasslands Using High Resolution Carto-Data (A Case Study Of Jodhpur District), Mahesh Kumar Gaur, Pratap Chandra Moharana, C. B. Pandey, R. K. Bhatt
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
The spatio-temporal condition and trend of grasslands in India at village-level is still not known completely. Historical and contemporary monitoring and assessment protocols are primarily based on the wisdom, knowledge and experience of village-level revenue officer (patwari) which is just significant from the statistical point of view. Contrastingly, such grassland areas are considered to be of high priority by government authorities for the long-term conservation of biodiversity. Protection, development and sustainable use of grasslands are very important for the rural economy and livestock. The major grasslands now survive west of isohyets 200 to 250 mm rainfall where livestock …