Essays about: "grazing lawn"
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1. The effect of the interplay between fire frequency and grassland structure on tick abundances in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, South Africa
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Fire in ecology is a very variable factor and its effects are best described as a complex feedback system with other biotic and abiotic factors. These feedback systems need to be understood to enable generalized conclusions about the influence of fire regimes. READ MORE
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2. Spatial and temporal variability in grassland structure associated with different densities of the white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in a South African savanna
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : The direct and indirect relationships between species in different trophic levels are referred to as trophic dynamics and are important in maintaining the function of ecosystems. Megaherbivores may have effects both directly and indirectly on other species since their impact may be disproportionately large relative to their population size. READ MORE
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3. How does white rhino respond to fires during dry season?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : The white rhino is a megaherbivore grazer that favours the short and nutrient-rich grass on grazing lawns. Since regrowth on lawns requires a certain amount of rainfall, the usage of this food resource is limited to the wet season. During the dry season, white rhinos are able to feed on senescent tall grass. READ MORE
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4. Grazing impacts on savanna vegetation states and its role in albedo changes
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Albedo, i.e., the fraction of the incoming sunlight that a surface reflects, has been previously shown to play a key role on the climate system by influencing the energy balance of the Earth’s ecosystems. READ MORE
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5. Grazing increases albedo of savanna grasslands
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Earlier studies done in the north have shown that grazing increases surface albedo by reducing shrub height and abundance, and thus have the potential to cool down the local climate. But what about effect of grazing in other systems? In African savanna grasslands some grazers are able to transform grass swards into a lawn-like state by regular grazing. READ MORE
