Effects of Cattle Grazing on Woodlands in Central Iowa
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Effects of Cattle Management on Oak Regeneration in Northern Californian Mediterranean Oak Woodlands
Oak woodlands of Mediterranean ecosystems, a major component of biodiversity hotspots in Europe and North America, have undergone significant land-use change in recent centuries, including an increase in grazing intensity due to the widespread presence of cattle. Simultaneously, a decrease in oak regeneration has been observed, suggesting a link between cattle grazing intensity and limited oak ...
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