Studies on vegetation changes of rangelands under grazed and non-grazedconditions are of great importance in the range management planning programs. To determinethe change process of vegetation, this study was performed in Inche Shorezar site of Golestanprovince for nine years (1997-2005). The vegetation parameters were measured every year inseveral fixed plots inside and adjacent of exclosures...

Preliminary results of comparing biologically rehabilitated areas, where three different methods were applied at the same time, to background control showed that sapling planted area greatest similarity (75%) and no difference in vegetation cover biomass (t = -0.88, p 0.40; t -0.22, 0.83) with control. In contrast, hydroseeded was 45.5%, while drill seeded least similar (0%). This suggests plan...

The typology of certain old shrubs assists with the selection suitable plant species for rehabilitation. carbon stock dynamic in is fundamental due to their high uptake during growth process phase. A plot 100 m × (1 hectare) was created each location, referring work Mueller-Dombois and Ellenberg. further divided into subsquares measuring 20 m; plot, there were 25 subplots. Research results show...

Rangeland rehabilitation and optimum exploitation are the first scientific and technical efforts with various programs in range management plans (RMPs) in Iranian range management sector. The range management plans have important roles in the natural resources conservation and improvement. In the present study, we evaluated the effects of accomplishment of range management plans on vegetation c...

Termites are the most important soil fauna in the Sahelian zone of Africa, intensely interacting with the soil. Both the biotic and abiotic state of the soil affect the termite population and activity. The construction by termites of nests, gallery systems or sheetings from soil or from a mixture of soil and other material within the soil horizons or on the soil surface affect the physical and ...

Abandoned coal mine wastes can result in severe pollution and have aesthetic impact on the local environment. A range of reclamation techniques is available for substrate but only through the use of vegetation to stabilize coal mine wastes can complete long-term rehabilitation be achieved. Experimentation has been undertaken at coal mine sites to attempt to elucidate and overcome limitations to...