Vegetation change and chemical soil composition after 4 years of goat grazing exclusion in a Canary Islands pasture

Fernández-Lugo, S.; Nascimento, Lea de; Mellado, M.; Asensio, Luis Alberto Bermejo; Arévalo, José Ramón

doi:10.1016/j.agee.2009.04.011

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“…[16,17,41]. Fernández-Lugo (2009) and Gomaa (2012) argued that grazing cessation and microhabitat improvements (mainly increased soil nutrient and water availability) altered the proportions of the dominant species and thus increased plant density, coverage, and height [41,42]. At our sites, the target species (C. microphylla and C. Squarrosa) are still present, essentially priming the sites for restoration.…”

Section: Plant Recoverymentioning

confidence: 87%

“…We found that passive restoration significantly increased plant density, coverage, and slightly increase the plant height; these increased plant community characters can also change the species composition of the soil seed bank by increasing seed production [40]. [16,17,41]. Fernández-Lugo (2009) and Gomaa (2012) argued that grazing cessation and microhabitat improvements (mainly increased soil nutrient and water availability) altered the proportions of the dominant species and thus increased plant density, coverage, and height [41,42].…”

Section: Plant Recoverymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Soil Seed Bank and Plant Community Development in Passive Restoration of Degraded Sandy Grasslands

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Abstract:To evaluate the efficacy of passive restoration on soil seed bank and vegetation recovery, we measured the species composition and density of the soil seed bank, as well as the species composition, density, coverage, and height of the extant vegetation in sites passively restored for 0, 4, 7, and 12 years (S0, S4, S7, and S12) in a degraded grassland in desert land. Compared with S0, three more species in the soil seed bank at depths of 0-30 cm and one more plant species in the community was detected in S12. Seed density within the topsoil (0-5 cm) was five times higher in S12 than that in S0. Plant densities in S7 and S12 were triple and quadruple than that in S0. Plant coverage was increased by 1.5 times (S4), double (S7), and triple (S12) compared with S0. Sørensen's index of similarity in species composition between the soil seed bank and the plant community were high (0.43-0.63), but it was lower in short-term restoration sites (S4 and S7) than that in no and long-term restoration sites (S0 and S12). The soil seed bank recovered more slowly than the plant community under passive restoration. Passive restoration is a useful method to recover the soil seed bank and vegetation in degraded grasslands.

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Section: Plant Recoverymentioning

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Section: Plant Recoverymentioning

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Soil Seed Bank and Plant Community Development in Passive Restoration of Degraded Sandy Grasslands

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“…Coblentz (1977Coblentz ( en 1978 was een van de eerste auteurs om de overgevoeligheid van eilandecosystemen voor exotisch vee te bespreken. Sindsdien hebben vele anderen de zeer kwalijke gevolgen van exotische grazers op eilandelijke ecosystemen aangetoond (Gould en Swingland, 1980;Debrot en De Freitas, 1993;Fernández-Lugo et al, 2009;Carrion et al, 2011). In een recente wereldwijde evaluatie van 251 campagnes voor de ruiming van invasieve zoogdieren op eilanden, wordt geconcludeerd dat verwijdering daarvan bijna altijd tot snel en effectief natuurherstel heeft geleid (Jones et al, 2016).…”

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Staat van de natuur van Caribisch Nederland 2017 : een eerste beoordeling van de staat (van instandhouding), bedreigingen en managementimplicaties van habitats en soorten in Caribisch Nederland

Debrot¹,

Henkens

Verweij

2018

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“…Although invertebrate diversity increased in Volcán Alcedo (Galápagos) after a severe grazing by introduced feral goats which temporarily increased habitat heterogeneity, its conservation value was questioned, and the species naturally occurring in the scrub and groves, as well as others from humid open habitats, were expected to disappear unless the situation was reversed (Desender et al, 1999). Conversely, moderate goat grazing is considered valuable for the conservation of pastures dominated by native or endemic species in Tenerife Island (Fernández-Lugo et al, 2009), and negative effects on plant diversity are expected after goat grazing abandonment in pastures which sustain endemic plant species in La Gomera Island (Arévalo et al, 2011).…”

Section: Goat Grazing and Habitat Conservationmentioning

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Goat grazing, its interactions with other herbivores and biodiversity conservation issues

García

Celaya

García

et al. 2012

Small Ruminant Research

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a b s t r a c tGoats have developed in harmony with local conditions of climate, terrain, vegetation, and even pathogens over centuries in many areas, while they have been blamed of causing environment degradation in other ones. The paper summarizes the situation of goat's population worldwide, the status of the breeds and the multiple implications of their conservation, the interactions of goats with other animal species (wild or domestic) and the main issues regarding the consequences of goat grazing from the environmental point of view. It underlines that most of the environmentally harmful effects of goat grazing arise from improper management practices at very high grazing pressures whereas goat grazing can be a useful tool for conservation if managed adequately. Moderate grazing pressures can be compatible with high levels of biodiversity and provide externalities, whereas high intensity at short term can be a valuable tool for weed control. Goat genetic heritage is seriously threatened and requires more studies and greater support from national and international institutions, in parallel with other efforts in rural development, especially for remote areas which hold an outstanding reservoir of livestock diversity adapted to the local conditions and managed by impoverished communities. A multidisciplinary approach of scientists, policy makers, rangeland managers and local communities is required for the design of future sustainable management plans.

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Vegetation change and chemical soil composition after 4 years of goat grazing exclusion in a Canary Islands pasture

Cited by 39 publications

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Soil Seed Bank and Plant Community Development in Passive Restoration of Degraded Sandy Grasslands

Soil Seed Bank and Plant Community Development in Passive Restoration of Degraded Sandy Grasslands

Staat van de natuur van Caribisch Nederland 2017 : een eerste beoordeling van de staat (van instandhouding), bedreigingen en managementimplicaties van habitats en soorten in Caribisch Nederland

Goat grazing, its interactions with other herbivores and biodiversity conservation issues

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