Sites were established on three grazing properties on the northern tablelands of NSW to determine the comparative effects of cell and continuous grazing on the botanical composition of pastures. Basal diameter of indicator species, percentage ground cover and percentage contribution to dry weight were among the measurements used to assess changes in the pasture. Preliminary results show that at all sites cell grazing has had a positive effect on percentage ground cover and on the persistence of the most desirable components of the pasture relative to continuous grazing. No statistically significant changes in botanical composition were recorded at the plant community level. Possible reasons for this result are discussed.
September 24-27, 1996
Port Augusta, South Australia
ISSN 1323-6660
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