Vegetation change on embankments in the south-western part of the Netherlands under the influence of different management practices (in particular sheep grazing)
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Published source details
Sıkora K.V., van der Krogt G. & Rademakers J. (1990) Vegetation change on embankments in the south-western part of the Netherlands under the influence of different management practices (in particular sheep grazing). Biological Conservation, 52, 49-81.
Published source details Sıkora K.V., van der Krogt G. & Rademakers J. (1990) Vegetation change on embankments in the south-western part of the Netherlands under the influence of different management practices (in particular sheep grazing). Biological Conservation, 52, 49-81.
Summary
Traditionally, ancient polder embankments (about 500 km in total length) in the Zak van Zuid-Beveland, Zeeland province (Netherlands) were sheep-grazed, but this ended in 1959. Tall herbs increased, some areas became invaded by shrub and overall plant species diversity decreased. In order to maintain herb-rich grassland flora, in 1980 sheep grazing was reinstated on 50 km of embankment. Other management included mowing and cattle-grazing, and some stretches were burned regularly. In 1986, vegetation was compared with that of 1972 to evaluate the effect of the various management practices (and no management), in particular sheep grazing.
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