Grasslands
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Publication Year
2001
Body
Vegetation dominated by grasses, which is among the largest ecosystems in the world, has great environmental significance as well as providing feed for livestock and wildlife. Grassland types vary according to climatic zones as do their utilization and wildlife. Competition between species is affected by herbivory and disturbance. Grasslands often result from the arresting of plant succession due to fire, grazing and other anthropic intervention.
Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Book
Collection
Keywords
savannah
steppe
grasses
herbivory
grazing
fire
savanna
grasslands
disturbance
livestock
southern Africa
Journal articles from the Grassland Society of Southern Africa (GSSA) African Journal of Range and Forage Science as well as related articles and reports from throughout the southern African region.