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The Varieties of Plants α-Diversity and Biomass in Desert Grasslands Under the Precipitation Change and Climate Warming

IF 2.4 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ECOLOGY

Rangeland Ecology & Management

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.10.008

Yi Zhang , Jian-Ping Li , Ying-Zhong Xie , Xiao-Yan Li , Xv Luo , Xvmei Huang , Yu-Tao Wang , Jianfei Yv , Xiaoqian Liang

Plants α-diversity and biomass have a significant impact on global climate and environmental changes. The fluctuation of temperature and precipitation caused by climate change is a driving force for the dynamic change of plants α-diversity and biomass. Therefore, our study was conducted in the desert grassland of Ningxia, China (E 107.285, N 37.763), and involved an experiment with five levels of annual precipitation (33% [R33], 66% [R66], 100% [CK], 133% [R133], and 166% [R166]) and two temperature levels (inside and outside the open-top chamber [OTC]). Our objective was to determine how plants α-diversity in desert grasslands respond to changes in precipitation and warming. Our study suggests that aboveground living biomass (ALB) and root biomass (RB) of plants increased with precipitation increasing. Plants diversity, richness and evenness were improved from 0.1 to 0.2 under warming. TR33, TR66, TRCK, TR133, and TR166 all decreased plants α-diversity under the interaction of precipitation and warming, with TR33 and TR66 having a stronger effect on the correlation between community α-diversity indices than the other treatments. TR133 and TR166 increased ALB by nearly 20g/m² but decreased RB by nearly 15g/m². Our findings provide a reliable theoretical basis for the formulation of reasonable response strategies for desert steppe ecosystems.

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Virtual Fences Successfully Contain Cattle Over a Wide Range of Stocking Densities and at Stubble Heights Below Common Riparian Management Targets

IF 2.4 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ECOLOGY

Rangeland Ecology & Management

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.11.002

Nathan P. Jero , Paul J. Meiman , Tamzen K. Stringham , Mozart A. Fonseca , Todd Parker

Virtual fencing is an emerging animal management technology that uses auditory cues followed by a mild electrical cue instead of physical barriers to contain animals. Virtual fencing has long been conceptualized as a tool to help land managers achieve livestock production and land management goals, yet little research has focused on factors that influence virtual fence performance. We evaluated the effects of stocking density, the quantity of forage inside the paddock, and differences between forage quantities inside and outside the paddock on the effectiveness of a commercially available virtual fencing system. We tested the virtual fencing system at stocking densities ranging from 2 to 8 animals ha^–1 and measured stubble height inside and outside the paddocks as a proxy for forage quantity. Predictability and controllability of the electrical cue have been identified as key animal welfare considerations associated with virtual fences, but have not been specifically defined, quantified, and analyzed. Therefore, we quantified predictability and controllability and evaluated the extent to which they were affected by stocking density, stubble height, and the difference in stubble heights inside and outside the paddock. We found that neither stocking density, forage quantity, nor the difference in forage quantity inside and outside the paddock influenced the effectiveness of virtual fences or the predictability and controllability of the electrical cue. This implies that virtual fencing systems are likely to be reliable tools for livestock management in productive settings and for stocking densities up to 8 animals ha^–1 even when stubble heights are at or below common management targets for riparian plant communities.

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Escaping the Browse Trap: Patterns of Natural Blue Oak Regeneration in Grazed Landscapes

IF 2.4 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ECOLOGY

Rangeland Ecology & Management

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.11.005

Alex Palmerlee , Kurt Vaughn , Truman Young

Blue oak, Quercus douglasii, are vital components of California's foothill ecosystems. Widespread oak recruitment failure has led to considerable restoration efforts, with mixed success. Natural regeneration is hindered at least in part by extensive cattle grazing, resulting in a troubling recruitment gap in many natural populations. Despite this, certain areas within ranches exhibit natural oak recruitment, suggesting the existence of conditions compatible with both grazing and oak regeneration. Understanding these conditions is essential for developing sustainable conservation and rangeland management practices. We conducted a comprehensive survey of 24 active cattle ranches across Northern California to identify factors influencing oak recruitment and to attempt to propose a range of optimal grazing pressures for natural blue oak recruitment. We found that rocky refugia with reduced grazing pressure were associated with greater oak recruitment. Low cattle presence, rockiness, low herbaceous cover, and high shade all significantly predicted oak recruitment sites. Tree-ring analysis revealed that saplings exhibited extremely variable growth rates, but slower under high grazing pressure, indicating the presence of a “browse trap,” from which saplings struggle to escape cattle browse. Achieving sustainable oak regeneration may require at least temporarily reducing grazing pressure or implementing other grazing strategies to facilitate oak recruitment and enable saplings to pass through the browse trap. Our results underscore the critical role of landscape conditions and cattle management in supporting oak recruitment refugia. These findings have practical implications for land management, highlighting the importance of balancing grazing practices with conservation efforts to ensure the long-term health and biodiversity of oak woodlands in California's Central Valley foothills.

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Can Changing Livestock Structure Serve as a Climate Adaptation Strategy? Evidence From the Mongolian Plateau

IF 2.4 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ECOLOGY

Rangeland Ecology & Management

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.10.005

Zhipeng Huang , Yi Huang , Yan Zhang , Jingqi Wang , Gang Xu

The vulnerability of grassland ecosystems in the Mongolian Plateau has increased due to climate change and human intervention, and thus herdsmen must adopt additional livelihood adaptation strategies. In this study, we determined the impact of the livestock structure, that is, the proportion of sheep and goats in the livestock population, on grassland coverage on the Mongolian Plateau (Mongolia and the Nei Mongolia Autonomous Region of China). By applying a fixed effect model and mediating effects model to a unique combination of statistical and remote sensing data for 20 border provinces/banners from 2007 to 2016, we found that a higher proportion of sheep and goats led to grassland degradation, and the grassland type (i.e., whether among the top 50% in terms of the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) could alleviate the negative impact of a high proportion of sheep or goats on grassland coverage. The results obtained by the mediating effects model showed that the primary industry gross domestic product (GDP) had a masking effect, where it could mitigate the negative influence of sheep or goats on grassland coverage. Regional heterogeneous analysis did not provide significant results for Mongolia due to its relatively stable livestock structure, but the livestock structure in Nei Mongolia had a greater negative impact on grassland coverage, thereby further indicating that a decrease in the proportion of sheep and goats had a greater ecological benefit.

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Effects of Digestion on Germination of Native Grasses of the Southern Great Plains

IF 2.4 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ECOLOGY

Rangeland Ecology & Management

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.09.009

Shaelyn T. Rainey, Caitlyn E. Cooper-Norris, Katherine A. Pearson, Aaron B. Norris

Rehabilitating rangelands through native plantings can be an expensive and risky endeavor that requires extended time periods with low success rates. Economical methods of seed dispersal through ruminant ingestion have been tested unsuccessfully in the Northern Great Plains, but this approach has not been evaluated in depth in the Southern High Plains. Scarification during digestive processes could potentially improve the germinability of native grass species possessing low germination rates and assist in approving plant establishment. To determine how various digestive phases affect seed germinability, we evaluated how simulated digestion affected germination parameters for sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula [Michx.] Torr.), buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides [Nutt.] J.T. Columbus), blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis [Willd. ex Kunth] Lag. ex Griffiths), silver bluestem (Bothriochloa laguroides [DC.] Herter), green sprangletop (Leptochloa dubia [Kunth] Nees), and plains bristlegrass (Setaria leucopila [Scribn. & Merr.] K. Schum.). Seeds were incubated in either 1) rumen fluid for 48 h, 2) acid-pepsin solution for 2 h, or 3) rumen fluid for 48 h, followed by acid-pepsin solution for 2 h. Statistical procedures were performed for all germination parameters using general linear mixed models. Only buffalograss demonstrated the ability to survive the full digestive process, having greater germination than all other species exposed to the rumen fermentation and acid-pepsin treatment (P ≤ 0.05). Acid-pepsin treatment maintained or increased germination relative to the control for all species (P ≤ 0.001). Depending on the species, digestive treatments altered the germination profile relative to the nondigested control. Results from this study indicate that seed dispersal via ruminants is not an effective option for most of the species tested, with only buffalograss being a potential candidate. In contrast, endozoochory by monogastric species may increase the success of seed establishment; however, this could support the migration of noxious or invasive species that can greatly alter vegetative communities.

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Nutritional potential of native shrub species for cattle feeding in northeastern Peru

IF 2.4 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ECOLOGY

Rangeland Ecology & Management

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.11.004

Lorenzo Culqui , Ángel Fernando Huaman-Pilco , Lily Juarez-Contreras , Carmen N. Vigo , Malluri Goñas , Elí Pariente-Mondragón , Jorge L. Maicelo-Quintana , Manuel Oliva-Cruz

In Peru, natural grasses and shrubs are the primary sources of cattle feed; however, the nutritional quality of shrub species used as forage is generally still being determined. Therefore, this research aimed to identify the main native shrub species and the nutritional potential of each species for cattle feeding in Amazonas, Peru. The shrubs were selected through surveys of cattle farmers in the region, and each species' bromatological characteristics were determined. In fact, twenty-one species from 14 families were identified as the main shrubs used for cattle feed. Among them, the Asteraceae family reported the highest number of species (6). The percentage of total protein was higher than 18% in 10 plant species, while the percentage of digestibility exceeded 60% in 19 species. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that the first two dimensions explained 60.7% of the total variability, with digestibility, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, and protein being the most influential factors. In addition, cluster analysis grouped the species into four groups differentiated by their nutritional characteristics, providing a solid basis for selecting forage species according to their qualities. Myriocarpa stipitata (Urticaceae) presented the highest percentages of total protein (30.3%) and digestibility (89.2%), being the shrub species with the greatest potential for cattle feeding in northeastern Peru.

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Predictors of ranchers’ Protection Behaviors in the Use of Pastures Through Protection Motivation Theory

IF 2.4 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ECOLOGY

Rangeland Ecology & Management

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.11.001

Mahnaz Barani Bayranvand , Mehdi Rahimian , Moslem Savari , Homa Molavi , Rezvan Ghanbari Movahed

The food security of many countries depends on effective pasture management. The behavior of ranchers, as direct users of pastures, is considered a key factor in pasture conservation. The aim of this research is to analyze the conservation behavior of Iranian ranchers in relation to pasture exploitation using Protection Motivation Theory (PMT). The results indicate that the expected hypotheses were confirmed, except for the effect of the response cost variable on protective behavior. The variables of perceived vulnerability, perceived severity, response effectiveness, and self-efficacy accounted for 63.9% of pastoralists’ protective behavior toward pasture exploitation. This research demonstrates that PMT is a valuable tool for investigating the conservation behavior of Iranian ranchers. One of the key outcomes of this research is the development of recommendations for policymakers to promote pasture conservation among ranchers.

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Seasonal Climate Effects in Sagebrush-Steppe Plant Community Production

IF 2.4 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ECOLOGY

Rangeland Ecology & Management

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.08.028

Merilynn C. Schantz , Stuart P. Hardegree , Jon D. Bates , Jeremy J. James , Kirk W. Davies , Roger L. Sheley

Accurate models and forecasts of plant production are a critical need of stakeholders across the Great Basin for making decisions about seasonal livestock management in a region that is increasingly impacted by wildfires, invasive species and yearly variability in seasonal climate. High quality and spatiotemporally complete gridded climate forecasts are now available through the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) and North American Multi-Model Ensemble (NMME) programs, but these forecasts are limited to monthly precipitation and temperature parameters. A necessary first step to creating plant production forecasts is to quantify the spatiotemporal relationships between plant production and these basic climate inputs. The objective of this study was to quantify how seasonal precipitation and temperature affected plant production among the plant species Poa secunda and the functional groups of perennial grasses, perennial forbs, annual grasses, and annual forbs within five ecological states in the Great Basin Sagebrush Steppe over a 10-year period. In general, cooler and wetter spring conditions and cooler summer temperatures in the preceding year were the strongest drivers of plant production across most ecological states and within plant functional groups. These differences were, however, dependent on the given ecological state and plant functional group. These findings indicate that plant production forecasting is feasible for this ecosystem during the growing season when using the climate metrics provided by the CPC and NMME program.

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Beyond the Pasture: A Review of Business Risk and Rangeland Management Decisions

IF 2.4 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ECOLOGY

Rangeland Ecology & Management

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.10.011

Rebecca Zanello, Eric Micheels

Business risk management (BRM) programs in agriculture aim to enable producers to better protect their farms against threats to the sustainability and resilience of their business. While BRM programs are broadly considered beneficial to producers, the extent to which these programs could evoke negative environmental externalities remains understudied, especially concerning rangeland management. The purpose of this review was to investigate the link between BRM programs and the voluntary conservation of grasslands and its associated multiple species habitat, as well as the factors driving adoption of BRM, extension, or other government programs by beef cattle producers. A secondary focus of this review included identifying the factors motivating the adoption of beneficial management practices (BMP) and grassland conversion. Using a variety of search tools and terms, the application of our search strategy resulted in 30 articles meeting inclusion criteria, of which four were reviews, 14 were producer focused surveys, 11 conducted empirical analyses, and one utilized spatial analysis. From these articles, we were able to answer our five main global research objectives. Several studies found a link between BRM programs and negative environmental effects (including motivating grassland conversion). Producer characteristics such as age, education level, previous participation in government programs, and external motivations were found to impact the likelihood of adopting a BMP or new BRM program. Producers were also found to favour individually-led risk management strategies, and preferred learning about risk through independent self-study or from a trusted professional. Research gaps included the level of governmental support desired by producers, a connection between non-crop insurance BRM programs and rangeland conversion, and connections between BRM and rangeland management decisions.

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Wild Horses and Burros in Economic Perspective

IF 2.4 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ECOLOGY

Rangeland Ecology & Management

Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.10.009

Timothy Fitzgerald

Wild horses and burros are a unique economic asset that enjoys federal protections that are stronger than those afforded to most other wildlife. Management challenges are evident in current populations that exceed targets by as much as four times. The imbalance between management targets and reality has grown in recent years, concomitant with mounting fiscal and opportunity costs. Programmatic tweaks have not been able to materially change the reality on the ground. Continuation on the current trajectory is unsustainable. An economic perspective provides key insights into the management problem and provides clarity about the requirements for a durable solution. A comprehensive reform is needed to achieve biological and fiscal sustainability. This includes initial excess removals to reduce overpopulation and then strict adherence to targets. Such a program offers a real present discounted fiscal savings of over $1 billion.

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