Publications by authors named "David L Michalk"
Innovative grassland management systems for environmental and livelihood benefits.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
May 2013
Article Synopsis
- * A case study in northwestern China shows that by reducing livestock numbers through a market-based approach, households can increase their incomes and promote grassland recovery, while collaborating with multiple government levels to formulate supportive policies.
- * The article suggests that targeted environmental payment schemes and modifications to livestock production could further aid in grassland rehabilitation, with strategies applicable to similar grassland issues worldwide.
Background: and Aims Nassella trichotoma is an unpalatable perennial grass weed that invades disturbed native grasslands in temperate regions of south-eastern Australia. This experiment investigated whether elevated N levels, often associated with disturbance, increases the competitiveness of N. trichotoma relative to C3 and C4 native Australian grasses.
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