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Shifting Mosaics in Grazed Woodlands Driven by the Alternation of Plant Facilitation and Competition

Authors :
Olff, H.
Vera, F. W. M.
Bokdam, J.
Bakker, E. S.
Gleichman, J. M.
Maeyer, K.
Smit, R.
Source :
Plant Biology; March 1999, Vol. 1 Issue: 2 p127-137, 11p
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Abstract: Freeā€ranging large grazers, such as cattle and horses, are increasingly reintroduced to former agricultural areas in Western Europe in order to restore natural and diverse habitats. In this review we outline mechanisms by which large grazers induce and maintain structural diversity in the vegetation (mosaics of grasslands, shrub thickets and trees). This variation in vegetation structure is considered to be important for the conservation of biodiversity of various plant and animal groups.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14358603 and 14388677
Volume :
1
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Plant Biology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs19552048
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1438-8677.1999.tb00236.x